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 

Norwich Public Utilities Recognized as a Reliable Public Power Provider

Norwich, CT: Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) has once again been recognized by the American Public Power Association with its Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) in recognition of its commitment to providing dependable and safe electric service to the community. The RP3 designation highlights NPU’s excellence across four critical disciplines: reliability, safety, workforce development, and system 

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.