Power Alert issued in response to extreme temperatures
As the oppressive heat and humidity continue to impact Connecticut, Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) has extended its Power Alert through 8:00 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2018.
NPU’s new LED streetlights installed at four demonstration locations
Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) has installed 19 streetlights at four demonstration locations as its city-wide LED streetlight conversion project moves forward. Following an audit of all 5,000+ public and private streetlights in the city earlier this spring, NPU will be installing new, high efficiency streetlights across Norwich this summer.
NPU customers targeted by scammers
StickyNorwich Public Utilities (NPU) is warning customers to be on guard from phone scammers who are identifying themselves as working with or on behalf of the utility. NPU has received reports from numerous customers who have been contacted by individuals posing as legitimate vendors.
Mobile Gas Main and Services Survey
Norwich Public Utilities has contracted with Precision Pipeline Solutions (PPS) to conduct its annual mobile natural gas main survey and patrol.
NPU participates in World Fish Migration Day on April 21
Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) will once again partner with the State of Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to celebrate World Fish Migration Day on Saturday, April 21, 2018. As part of the celebration, events will be held at fourteen locations across Connecticut to demonstrate efforts being made to assist and improve migratory fish runs.
NPU, ECHO partner on $500,000 rehabilitation of 32 affordable family housing units in Norwich
Latest investment brings NPU’s total affordable housing support with ECHO to more than $4.5 million since 2004 NORWICH – In February, Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) announced an investment of $500,000 through a Connecticut Housing Finance Authority’s tax credit program to rehabilitate 32 affordable family rental units in Norwich that are owned and operated by
NPU provides $9,250 rebate to Norwich Arts Council for HVAC upgrade
In January, Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) and the Norwich Arts Center (NAC) finished a significant heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) upgrade at the organization’s building at 60-64 Broadway in Downtown Norwich. The project, which was completed earlier this month, earned the nonprofit a rebate of $9,250 through NPU’s Cool Choice program. “The NAC is
NPU proposes budget and rate adjustments for FY19
At its Board meeting in March, NPU presented its Board of Commissioners with a proposed budget and rate adjustments for Fiscal Year 2019. A public hearing to discuss both the budget and rate adjustments will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 7:00 pm at NPU’s Administrative Offices at 16 South Golden Street in
10 Commercial customers earn $78,000 in Q1 rebates
Ten commercial customers of NPU completed 19 efficiency upgrade projects in the 1st Quarter of 2018. These customers earned rebates of just over $78,000. The total project costs to these customers was $276,628 but they will save a collective $25,417 annually on their electric bills as a result of making these investments. First quarter highlights
NPU lends a hand with power restoration in Puerto Rico
Latest effort follows extended support in US Virgin Islands NORWICH – Throughout January and February of this year, Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) dispatched several rotations of two- and three-employee teams to Puerto Rico as part of an industry-wide effort to assist with power restoration for an island that was devastated by Hurricanes Irma and Maria