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City-wide conversion project to get underway in this summer 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
13 commercial customers of NPU completed 16 efficiency upgrade projects in the 2nd Quarter of 2018 and earned $91,910 in rebates by investing in energy efficient lighting, heating and cooling upgrades. The 13 projects represent a collective investment of approximately $562,000 by Norwich businesses in their buildings, properties and facilities. And in turn, these customers
Qualified commercial customers of NPU can secure zero-percent financing for their efficiency projects, making improvements that will reduce energy costs every month. LED lighting projects are eligible for a rebate of 25% of the project costs. And here’s the best part: you pay the principle on your loan – NPU pays the interest. To participate
On June 20, NPU hosted and participated in the annual statewide Emergency Planning and Preparedness Initiative under the direction of the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection. The exercise simulated the preparation, response and recovery from a multi-day, severe weather event. The exercise included a realistic scenario of a hurricane and other severe
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
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
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
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
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
Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) has dispatched the first of what will be a rotation of two-man line crews 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 over a two-week period last September. NPU is participating as a member
