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Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) has earned a Smart Energy Provider (SEP) designation from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for demonstrating commitment to and proficiency in energy efficiency, distributed generation, and environmental initiatives that support a goal of providing low-cost, quality, safe, and reliable electric service. “We’re honored to be recognized for our efforts to
By Mayor Peter Nystrom One of the things I’ve always loved about baseball is its simplicity: ball or strike, fair or foul, safe or out. The rules of baseball have never changed and never will – which is part of the charm of a game that has entertained millions of us for such a
Eight Commercial / Industrial customers of NPU earned $63,498 in rebates in the fourth quarter of 2019 by completing a variety of energy efficiency upgrades. The cost of the improvements made by the customers totaled $351,375; most of this work involved the installation of LED lighting, both internal and external. By making these upgrades, the
LaRose signs a three-year contract after serving in acting capacity since last November Chris LaRose was been named General Manager of Norwich Public Utilities by the organization’s Board of Commissioners during its July meeting. LaRose had been serving as Acting General Manager since November, 2018. “I am both excited and honored to be named General
Coordination with State will save ratepayers $125,000 on paving costs In September, Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) completed its largest natural gas construction project for the 2019 construction season, replacing 5,800 feet of natural gas main along Hamilton Avenue between East Main Street and Smith Avenue. “We appreciate the patience of the public while our crews
In August, the Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) Board of Commissioners authorized General Manager Chris LaRose to execute a contract to extend the utility’s agreement to provide water to the Mohegan Utility Tribal Authority for the next ten years. “NPU has enjoyed a great working relationship with the Mohegan Tribe and MUTA for the past ten
$1.1 million project will generate $82,000 in annual energy savings On September 3, Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) presented a check for $61,000 to Sovereign Management, the owners of the Shannon Building in Downtown Norwich, following the completion of a significant energy efficiency project. As a result of the project, the owner’s annual energy costs will
During the September meeting of the Sewer Authority of the City of Norwich, Commissioners approved the framework of a 20-year, inter-municipal agreement with the Towns of Bozrah, Franklin, Lisbon, Preston and Sprague to provide wastewater plant capacity. The towns must now approve individual contracts with NPU through their individual Water Pollution Control Authorities (WPCAs). Each
By State Senator Cathy Osten and Chris LaRose For longer than most people can remember, the term ‘regionalization’ has been thrown around government and political circles as a theoretical if not sensible way to solve problems in Connecticut. With 169 municipalities in a relatively small state, we’ve always been told, communities sharing their resources can
On behalf of Norwich Public Utilities (NPU), we are pleased to present our first Community Impact Report to articulate the many ways that we work with and for our customers and community. The report can be found on the NPU website. The report includes information and statistics on the wide range of investments, projects, performance
