Public utilities in Taoyuan are modern, reliable, and managed primarily by state-owned enterprises.
* **Electricity**: Provided by the **Taiwan Power Company (Taipower)**. Taoyuan hosts several power plants, including the Datan Power Plant, one of the world's largest gas-fired power plants. * **Water**: Managed by the **Taiwan Water Corporation**. The primary water source for the city is the Shimen Reservoir, one of Taiwan's most important and scenic reservoirs. * **Gas**: Natural gas is supplied by the **CPC Corporation, Taiwan**, along with regional municipal gas providers. * **Waste Management**: Overseen by the **Taoyuan City Department of Environmental Protection**. The city has a strict and highly effective recycling and garbage sorting program. Residents must purchase designated municipal trash bags and separate food waste, recyclables, and general refuse.
