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 

NPU Mutual Aid Efforts in Puerto Rico

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 

NPU provides mutual aid to US Virgin Islands

A number of Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) linemen were dispatched assist with mutual aid efforts in the US Virgin Islands between the end of October and mid-December under the supervision of the Northeast Public Power Association (NEPPA). Every member of the NPU Line Department was part of a two-man rotation as part of this effort, 

Norwich Public Utilities is an economic engine for Norwich region

Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) has always done well when evaluated by typical metrics for a utility company. Our rates are often lower and always competitive with investor-owned utilities; exceptional storm response is a point of pride within the organization, and our customer service is available to Norwich residents every minute of every day of the 

NPU efficiency programs provide commercial customers with more than $900,000 in benefits in 2017

Strong results from NPU efficiency programs include $598,408 in rebates, $303,900 in savings going forward. In 2017, more than 50 commercial customers of Norwich Public Utilities earned $598,408 in rebates for investing in energy-efficient products and equipment. And in addition, these customers will save $303,900 in energy costs over the lifetime of the improvements they 

NPU employees raise $6,000 to support families of co-workers in Puerto Rico

Five employees of Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) have immediate family members in Puerto Rico whose lives have been turned upside down since Hurricane Maria hit the island on September 20, 2017. NPU Customer Service Representatives Evannie Bocachica, Karla Ithier, Maria Medina and Keana McQueen along with Linemen Elier Alvarado all have numerous family members who 

Is your business ready for extreme weather?

As anyone In New England will tell you, the weather around here can change quickly and dramatically, making a significant impact on your business, your employees and your customers. While Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) is always ready to respond to a utility emergency, it is important for any business owner to know what do to,