About McMinnville Water and Light
McMinnville Water and Light (MW&L) was founded in 1889 and is one of the oldest municipal utilities in Oregon. MW&L provides water and electric service to residential and business customers in McMinnville.
McMinnville Water and Light is a department of the City of McMinnville; however, it’s operated and governed separately by an independent board (MW&L Commission) which is appointed by the mayor and approved by the city council. The city charter gives control to the commission to set policies and rates for the City’s water and electric utilities and to maintain utility finances separate from the city.
- Electric Service Territory: approx. 75 square miles
- Approx. 17,250 electric customers
- Water Service Territory: McMinnville City Limits
- Approx. 12,000 water customers
MW&L Mission & Values
For generations, McMinnville Water & Light has provided high quality water and electric service to its customers while consistently providing low rates and superb reliability to its customers.
Mission
To provide our customers sustainable, high quality services that enhance the vitality of McMinnville.
Values
Community
We value our customers and partnerships recognizing our primary duty is to the people we serve. We strive to provide service beyond our customers’ expectations.
Resiliency
We value the continuous on-demand delivery of drinking water and electricity, and the dependability of our response to our customers.
People
Foster a culture of trust, communication, diversity, and innovation.
Fiscal Responsibility
We value the efficient and responsible management of our capital assets. We recognize the importance of securing affordable, long-term resources for our customers.
Safety
We value the health and safety of our workforce and the public.
Environmental Impact
We value the prudent and sustainable stewardship of natural resources.