NPU preparing for hurricane season
Extensive planning is a key to safe, effective restoration efforts NORWICH – As hurricane season for 2024 moves forward, Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) continues its extensive efforts to be prepared for severe weather that could impact electric service to its customers in the weeks and months ahead. “The likelihood of a major storm hitting our
NPU issues second Power Alert this summer for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week
Utility urges voluntary energy conservation measures for the next three days Norwich – With another stretch of challenging weather likely to impact Connecticut this week, Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) has issued its second Power Alert of 2024 and is once again encouraging its customers to be mindful of their energy use over the next three days.
NPU receives $10.9M PHMSA grant
In April, Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) was awarded a grant for $10.9 million through the Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization Grant Program, which is administered by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). This funding follows a $10 million grant that was announced by NPU in April of 2023.
A minute with the Mayor: Blight is an ongoing battle in Norwich
As I meet with or run into residents each week around Norwich, a topic that is regularly brought up is our community’s ongoing challenge of blight. Whether it is intentional or unintentional, far too many people are not doing their part and leaving refuse in their yards, on the curb, or our sidewalks.
NPU budget for Fiscal Year 2025 approved
The Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) budget for Fiscal Year 2025, which is part of the City’s overall budget, was approved by the Norwich City Council on June 10.
Norwich Public Utilities Recognized as a Reliable Public Power Provider
Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) has been recognized by the American Public Power Association with the Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) award for our consistently reliable and safe electric service.
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 issues Power Alert for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week
Utility urges voluntary energy conservation measures for the next three days June 18, 2024 Norwich – With very high temperatures likely along the East Coast and much of Connecticut this week, Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) has issued a Power Alert and is encouraging its customers to voluntarily conserve energy for the next three days. “We