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Here for half a million people, and one reason: to serve.

At EPB, every mile of power line and every strand of fiber exists to enhance the lives of everyone in the Chattanooga area. Simply put, we believe that when we serve our neighbors well, we serve the greater good. For more than 90 years, that commitment has shaped better ways to connect, protect, and empower every person in this community.

Redefining what a utility can do for a community.

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A history of saying “yes.”

Yes to new ideas. Yes to what’s possible. And, most importantly, yes to supporting the people we serve. Since 1935, it’s been the driving force behind meeting, and often anticipating, the needs of the community. Saying “yes” led to building the nation’s first community-wide fiber optic network–so students can learn faster, the economy can grow stronger, and neighbors can stay connected. Now, being open to new ideas is opening the door to innovations in quantum technology. When it comes to helping the community move forward, we believe there’s only one answer: Yes.

Driven to improve lives for over 90 years.

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Saying “yes” to building the nation’s first community-wide fiber network has generated $5.3 billion in benefits for the community, including creating over 10,000 jobs.

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EPB Leadership Team

David Wade

CEO

Janet Rehberg

President and CEO-elect

Ryan Keel

President | Energy and Communications Business Unit

Mike Kaiser

CFO

Sandra Tilley

Senior Vice President | Brand Strategies

Kade Abed

Vice President | Field Operations

Rich Carpenter

Vice President | Communications and IT Operations

Katie Espeseth

Vice President | New Products

Evann Freeman

Vice President | Government & Community Relations

Julie Hoover

Vice President | Human Resources

Jim Ingraham

Vice President | Strategic Research

J.Ed. Marston

Vice President | Strategic Communications

Karen Thomas

Vice President | Customer Relations

See the facts, stats, and stories behind EPB’s work for the community in our annual reports.

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Nationally recognized for customer service, technology, and stewardship

P.C. Magazine

The Best IP for Gaming in America

P.C. Magazine
Chattanooga Times Free Press

The Best of the Best "Internet Provider" every year since 2010

Chattanooga Times Free Press
J.D. Power

The Best Mid-Sized Utility in The South

J.D. Power
U.S. Green Building Council

PEER Certification for becoming the first major distribution utility to deploy an automated grid

U.S. Green Building Council
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