We've Powered the City of Grand Island for the last 100 years,
and we are lighting the way for the Grand Island area into the next 100 years!

City of Grand Island's first power plant in 1906 Pine Street Electric and Water Station, 1930's Restored Pine Street Station is now the GIUD Water Department
C.W. Burdick Station Burdick Station Combustion Units 2 and 3 Platte Generating Station
GIUD Line, Underground and Purchasing/Stores Departments Grand Island City Hall, home to the GIUD Administration Offices R. E. Phelps Control and Engineering Center

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Who We Are.....

Grand Island Utilities Department (GIUD) generates and distributes electricity and water to  homes, businesses and industries in and near Grand Island Nebraska.  Within the boundaries of its service area,  GIUD supplies 23,839 customers with electrical service, and provides water distribution service to 15,589 customers. GIUD is owned by the customers it serves and is governed by the Grand Island City Council as a financially self-supporting function of the City of Grand Island.   No taxes are used for the operation of GIUD as all department operations are financed through electric and water revenue.   

This web site is provided as a service and an educational tool for current and prospective customers, as well as the Internet community. We welcome you to explore our site and learn about GIUD.

Our Mission.....

To provide Grand Island community businesses and citizens with dependable and low-cost electricity and water services that are produced and delivered cleanly and safely, and in full compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

Information presented on this site was obtained from sources whom we deem reliable; however, we do not guarantee accuracy. Information presented is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the City of Grand Island or the Grand Island Utilities Department. Users of this site should verify all information.

Copyright ©  1997 - 2003 - Grand Island Utilities Department - Last modified: April 16, 2008

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Upper top left photo Copy Right 2005 Lumbard-Leschinsky Studio Collection: Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer. Used with permission.