CHIPP
Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) has launched ’CHIPP’, an incentive program that aims to help our existing electric customers that heat primarily with oil or propane gas to convert to a more energy-efficient electric cold-climate air source heat pump system.
NPU provides Reliance Health with $28,145 rebate for energy-efficiency project
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.
NPU provides four local organizations with $141,478 through Neighborhood Assistance Act
During the February meeting of its Board of Commissioners, Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) announced it has contributed $141,478 to four local organizations through the State of Connecticut’s Neighborhood Assistance Act program which allows businesses to make tax credit payments to qualified nonprofits.
NPU completes most successful United Way fundraising campaign
Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) has completed its most successful employee fundraising campaign ever and will provide $39,114 to the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut in 2020. Both the total dollars raised and percentage of employee participation (109, or 77%) have exceeded any other level of support by NPU.
NPU to extend agreement with MUTA to supply water for 10 years
August 27, 2019 – 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 recognized as Smart Energy Provider by American Public Power Association
November 14, 2019 – Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) has earned a Smart Energy Provider (SEP) designation from the American Public Power Association 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.
NPU to provide ‘Day of Caring’ for Thames River Place
October 15, 2019 – As part of its celebration of Public Power Week, Public Gas Week and Customer Service Week, Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) announced that it will provide a ‘Day of Caring’ for Thames River Place on Friday, October 18.
NPU to mark Public Power, Public Gas and National Customer Service Weeks
October 4, 2019 – Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) will recognize three national weeks between October 6 and 13 with a series of employee and public activities to acknowledge Public Power Week, Public Gas Week and National Customer Service Weeks.
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