Ten Tips…for a safe summer

Summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors, stay active, and have fun. Make sure you take steps to avoid illness or injury this year.

Gas Safety – Call 8-1-1 before you dig

8-1-1 is the national call-before-you-dig phone number. Anyone who plans to dig should call 8-1-1 or go to their state 8-1-1 center’s website a few business days before digging to request that the approximate location of buried utilities be marked with paint or flags so that you don’t unintentionally dig into an underground utility line.

NPU’s Electric Vehicle & EV Charging Rebate Program

Qualifying NPU electric customers can receive a rebate of up to $1,500 for the purchase or lease of a new electric vehicle, or up to $4,000 for the installation of an electric vehicle charging station at their home or business.

NPU Community Assistance Rate

NPU is offering its Community Assistance Rate (CAR) for qualified individuals and families. Norwich households with incomes below 60% of the State of Connecticut’s Median Household Income by family size would be eligible for this reduced electric rate.

Important reminder: Call 8-1-1 Before You Dig

In November, Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) formally broke ground on a five-year, $200 million project that will modernize its wastewater treatment plant. The brief groundbreaking ceremony took place in front of the former Administrative Building of the Falls Avenue facility.

A minute with the Mayor: Learn more about NPU’s Get the Lead Out program

In November, Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) formally broke ground on a five-year, $200 million project that will modernize its wastewater treatment plant. The brief groundbreaking ceremony took place in front of the former Administrative Building of the Falls Avenue facility.