Telecommunications
Telephone, digital television, high speed Internet, and direct fiber connection
Electric
The municipal electric utility was established by public vote in 1891 and has served Harlan since.
In 2014, HMU became one of a few Public Power communities across the nation to receive the Reliable Power Provider (RP3) designation from the American Public Power Association. The RP3 designation recognizes public power utilities that demonstrate proficiency in the four key areas of reliability, safety, workforce development and system improvement.
Gas
The original Gas System was built in 1954. Harlan now has 32 miles of gas main lines. Approximately 31 miles of system is coated steel, referred to as cathodically protected, and the rest is a specially designed plastic. HMU contracts with two providers to help us serve our customers.
Internet
High-Speed Internet WWW doesn’t mean World Wide WaitTake advantage of all the Internet has to offer with ahigh speed Internet connection from HMU. What does High-Speed Internet mean to you? Quicker downloads Faster streaming Robust gaming Less time spent waiting = more time spent doing. Fiber to the Home Near the end of 2019, almost…
Cable
HMU Cable Subscribers Enjoy:
-WatchTVEverywhere as part of the subscription. Click to sign up or log in.
-Live and replayed HMU Board Meetings on HPTV-Ch 16
-Taped delayed Harlan City Council, Shelby County Supervisors, Myrtue Memorial Hospital Board meetings, and Harlan Community School Board Meetings on HPTV-Ch 16
-And more
Telephone
It’s local – locally owned, operated and supported. It is the only telephone system owned, operated and controlled by Harlan residents. Local control means quicker response to your questions and better service.
Water
Quality water is important to all of us – in our home life and business environment. HMU adheres to all mandated and many self – imposed standards to bring quality water to Harlan.