Outage Update – Storm Isaias
As of 10:00 this morning, we have approximately 4,000 customers out of service, down from a peak of more than 6,500 last night.
NPU preparing for arrival of Tropical Storm Isaias
August 3, 2020 – With Tropical Storm Isaias headed toward New England on Tuesday, Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) has taken several steps to be prepared for any customer emergencies or power outages.
NPU anticipates very high demand for electricity Monday, 7/27/20 – urges conservation as heat, humidity hit the region
Officials at Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) are anticipating a very high demand for electricity on Monday, July 27, 2020, as heat and humidity levels will be elevated. As a result, NPU is urging customers to use electricity wisely in the days ahead for two important reasons: (click to continue reading)
NPU to conduct mandatory inspection of natural gas meters
Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) is working with Precision Pipeline Solutions to perform safety inspections on our natural gas meters in your neighborhood as required by the State of Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA). This is a mandatory safety inspection that will take only a few minutes to perform.
NPU begins annual hydrant flushing program
Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) will begin the annual flushing of its water system for the year on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 and expects to have the work complete by the end of September.
NPU extends shut-off moratorium for all customers until September 9
Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) announced that it would extend its moratorium on utility shut-offs until September 9,2020, providing residential and commercial customer with more time to catch up on past due bills.
APGA Congratulates Norwich Public Utilities for Operational Excellence
The American Public Gas Association (APGA) presented Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) with the prestigious APGA System Operational Achievement Recognition (SOAR) for excellence in operating its natural gas utility.
Water notices for businesses reopening following pandemic closure
As businesses affected by the pandemic begin to reopen, NPU wants to remind our commercial customers who were closed for that past several weeks that water inside your building’s plumbing has likely become stagnant during this time. This water can become unsafe to drink or otherwise use for domestic or commercial purposes.
APGA Congratulates Norwich Public Utilities for Operational Excellence
The American Public Gas Association (APGA) presented Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) with the prestigious APGA System Operational Achievement Recognition (SOAR) for excellence in operating its natural gas utility.