Dyersburg Electric System

Dyersburg Electric System is municipally owned and governed by a five member board appointed by the Mayor of Dyersburg and confirmed by the Board of Aldermen. The Board sets all policies, has exclusive control of the electric distribution system, and appoints the President/CEO.

Mission:

To bring safe, reliable, competitively priced energy services to our community, to promote growth and economic development and to serve as a source of information regarding the use of electric energy.

Owned and Operated for Dyersburg, by Dyersburg

This is a public utility owned by the city of Dyersburg, Tennessee. We are governed by a 5-person board appointed by the mayor and the board of Aldermen.

History

Dyersburg Electric System is a public utility owned by the City of Dyersburg, Tennessee. The City of Dyersburgs electric operations began in 1902 when the city bought an existing light and water plant from Frank Shepard for $8,750.00.  The distribution system was expanded gradually and was extended into the surrounding rural area during the period 1920-1940. By 1955, the demand for electricity had outgrown the Citys generating capacity. The City closed its generating plant in August 1957, after entering a twenty-year contract with TVA to supply Dyersburg Electric Systems power needs.  Under the terms of the contract, TVA supplies Dyersburg Electric System with power at a wholesale rate, which in turn is sold to the public at the lowest possible cost consistent with sound business practices.