NPU provides Reliance Health with $28,145 rebate for energy-efficiency project

NORWICH – On Tuesday, February 18, Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) presented Reliance Health with a rebate for $28,145 following the successful completion of a large-scale energy efficiency project. As a result of this project, Reliance Health will realize a savings of more than $12,000 on their annual energy costs. “Reliance Health is an invaluable part 

The Census is Vitally Important to Norwich – Do your part!

By Mayor Peter Nystrom Earlier this year, the federal government officially launched the 2020 U.S. Census which takes place every ten years, as mandated by our Constitution. The census attempts to count every single person living in the United States – both citizens and noncitizens – and helps our government with several critical functions that 

Learn more about the Medical Reserve Corps

The first response to any crisis or disaster is a local response. Uncas Health Medical Reserves Corp (MRC) is recruiting volunteers to respond during public health emergencies and assist in activities that promote health and safety in our community. No prior experience is required – just the willingness to support your community in times of 

NPU Board Unanimously Approves FY 2021 Budget

At its March meeting, the Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the FY 2021 budget for NPU. This draft budget was developed prior to the coronavirus pandemic, which will have a significant impact on NPU revenues. While it is too soon to make any projections as to the extent of these changes, 

NPU approves framework for wastewater Inter-Municipal Agreement

In September 2019, the Sewer Authority of the City of Norwich 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 town will pay 

NPU recognized as Smart Energy Provider

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 

Help us save baseball in Norwich

  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 

NPU provides 8 Commercial customers with $63,498 in rebates in Q4

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 

Chris LaRose named General Manager of NPU

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 

NPU completes largest natural gas project of the year

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