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READ MORE »Using water-efficient technologies can make a big difference in keeping your irrigation system running efficiently without a lot of effort on your part. Source: Watering Tips | US EPA
READ MORE »Summer’s rising temperatures often coincide with rising outdoor water use, primarily due to an increase in lawn and landscape watering. While using water efficiently is important throughout the year, sometimes the timing of water use can make a big difference for community water supplies—and your water bill. In most areas, the amount of water homeowners […]
READ MORE »Energy efficient windows are an important consideration for both new and existing homes. Heat gain and heat loss through windows are responsible for 25%–30% of residential heating and cooling energy use. If your existing windows are in good condition, taking steps to reduce the energy loss through windows can make your home more comfortable and […]
READ MORE » READ MORE » READ MORE »Take the extra time at home to find and fix water leaks. The average household’s leaks can account for nearly 10,000 gallons of water wasted every year and 10% of homes have leaks that waste 90 gallons or more per day. Check out leaks and get them fixed! If you have irrigation systems for landscaping, hoses attached to […]
READ MORE »PWC joins communities across North America in celebrating Drinking Water Week May 5-11, an annual observance led by the American Water Works Association. The observance serves to highlight the importance of safe drinking water and recognize the tireless efforts of local water professionals who ensure its availability. Clean, safe water is truly essential in our […]
READ MORE »PWC Time-of-Use electric rates more closely reflect how we purchase power. There are four groups of business customers who will be billed Time-of-Use rates. You can tell if you currently are on one of those rates – Small Power, Medium Power, Church Service or Sports Field Lighting – by reading the rate description of your […]
READ MORE »PWC is continuing its proactive measures to protect customers from lead exposure by conducting an inventory of all water service lines maintained by PWC as well as service lines connected to PWC lines. In 2022, PWC began a water system improvement project that will identify all water service lines in our distribution system and determine […]
READ MORE »PWC has four Electric Vehicle Charging Stations throughout the Fayetteville area that can be used by the public at no cost. The Charging Stations are located at three park locations: Honeycutt Park, Lake Rim Park and Clark Park and the fourth station is located at Marketfair Mall off Campground Road. Currently the City of Fayetteville […]
READ MORE »Our Water Quality Report is released annually in June. Click here to download a PDF. To request a copy by mail, please call (910) 223-4009. At PWC, we care deeply about the quality of the water we provide for our customers, and we’re proud of the exceptional standards we maintain. Each year we publish a […]
READ MORE »PWC Continues Proactive Measures To Protect Customers From Lead Exposure Begins work with Operation Clean & Clear to meet requirements of new Lead and Copper Rule Since the 1987 Safe Drinking Water Act that prohibited the use of lead piping in plumbing, there have been a series of changes and new regulations in continuing efforts […]
READ MORE »Spring Planting? Have a Plan! Don’t plant tall-growing trees where they’ll interfere with power lines. And be strategic – for example, put trees where they’ll provide shade and/or windbreaks to reduce warm-weather energy costs. Click here to learn more Don’t Crowd Transformers! If you have a green PWC transformer box on your property, DO NOT […]
READ MORE »In 2021, the American Public Power Association (APPA) recognized PWC as a Smart Energy Provider (SEP) 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. It was the second time PWC has earned the distinction. The SEP […]
READ MORE »The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 provides federal tax credits and deductions that empower Americans to make homes and buildings more energy-efficient to help reduce energy costs while reducing demand. Savings for Homeowners New federal income tax credits are available through 2032 providing up to $3,200 annually to lower the cost of energy efficient home […]
READ MORE »PWC is constantly working “behind the scenes” to deliver over 10 million gallons a year of clean, safe water to more than 225,000 customers in the greater Fayetteville area. We have two treatment facilities, which have won numerous awards for innovation and exceptional performance, plus nearly 1,400 miles of underground piping and other state-of-the-art equipment […]
READ MORE »No matter what holidays you observe, chances are you are getting gifts for someone. Yes, there’s a whole lot more to any of the holidays than gifts—but chances are, you got something, or got something for someone. And chances are some of those things need batteries. While it might seem that your best option is buying […]
READ MORE »Dishes can pile up fast! Instead of putting your gloves on and scrubbing your dishes, why not let your dishwasher do the dirty work? In fact, that is what they are made to do, and it is why you have one in the first place. But there are some things to keep in mind about […]
READ MORE »As a Public Power (not-for-profit) utility, PWC offers competitive electricity rates to our customers. On average, residential public power customers pay 13% less than customers of for-profit, privately-owned utilities. PWC introduced Time of Use electric rates in 2019 to help decrease energy demand costs and apply the same pricing structure to energy that PWC pays […]
READ MORE »Extreme cold or hot weather affects your energy usage – and your monthly bill. Watch this video to learn why.
READ MORE »Fayetteville Technical Community College partnered with PWC to offer the Water/Sewer Line Construction Course beginning in the fall of 2022. The 254-hour, 6-week course offered through the FTCC Center for Corporate and Industry was designed to provide students with the knowledge necessary to enter the water/sewer line installation field. Course instruction includes the following: OSHA […]
READ MORE »Replacing old appliances can be one of the easiest and and most effective ways to update a home for energy efficiency, One of the largest energy users on which to focus is the refrigerator and freezer, or quite simply, fridge. If you are not certain whether replacing your current refrigerator is necessary go the the […]
READ MORE »Use extension cords temporarily and unplug them when not in use. Consider purchasing power strips with an over-current protector. Use light bulbs with the correct wattage for lamps. Never tack or nail an electrical cord to any surface. Never run cords across traffic paths, under rugs or furniture. Keep all electrical appliances and cords safely […]
READ MORE »Recently, a Tesla brand Mega Battery pack was put into operation at the PWC’s Solar Farm. The battery is located on the property of the Butler-Warner Generation Plant. The project took one year to complete and will help save customers approximately $500,000 annually in power generation costs. Click here to learn more about PWC’s Solar Farm […]
READ MORE »PWC’s Energy Resource Center helps you save power and lower your bills! The Energy Resource Center includes an online energy audit that allows you to customize to your home as well as use numerous online calculators to find additional savings. In addition, electric customers will be emailed a personalized monthly bill overview to identify factors […]
READ MORE »One free, easy call gets your utility lines marked AND helps protect you from injury and expense. Know what’s below before you begin any digging project – call 811! Click here for more info
READ MORE »Wednesday, July 27, 2022 The Fayetteville Public Works Commission took action Wednesday that maintains PWC’s current base electric rates, reduces customer fees, introduces optional electric rates that will offer customers’ choice and continue to support PWC conservation efforts as well as support economic development. “PWC is pleased to be able to hold our customers’ base […]
READ MORE »Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones during a thunderstorm. Being outside when lightning is present is not something to take lightly—ever. Although the odds of being struck by lightning in a given year are less than 1 in a million, some factors can put you at greater risk. Lightning most often strikes […]
READ MORE »If you have a green PWC transformer box (underground electrical transformer) in your yard, it is important that you don’t plant anything with 9 feet from the front of the box, and 3 feet from each side. Click here to learn more about proper planting and rights-of-way.
READ MORE »The Fayetteville Public Works Commission has earned a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® Diamond designation from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for providing reliable and safe electric service. The award was presented at the APPA’s annual Engineering & Operations Conference in Austin, Texas on March 28, 2022. Although more than 275 public power utilities […]
READ MORE »Follow PWC’s year round Odd/Even watering schedules. Plant low-water-use grasses and shrubs to cut your lawn watering by 20 – 50%. Place a layer of mulch around trees and plants to retain water. Never water at the hottest times of the day or when it’s windy. Turn off your sprinklers when it’s raining. Use a moisture […]
READ MORE »PWC has been named a Best-In-Class Employer after scoring in the top quartile of midsize employers (100-999 full-time employees) who participated in Gallagher’s 2021 Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey. PWC was recognized as an organization that provides innovative solutions for creating organizational structures, workplace policies and total rewards, which inclusively engages and motivates its employees. […]
READ MORE »How Does it Work: Heat Pumps Heat Strips and Heater Safety HVAC Pro Explains Heat Pumps Reasons for High Bills
READ MORE »A recent settlement agreement negotiated by Fayetteville PWC and other parties will impose lower limits on the City of Greensboro’s discharges of 1,4-dioxane from the T.Z. Osborne wastewater treatment plant, sharper penalties for non-compliance, and increased sampling/pollution control requirements in order to improve the water quality in the Cape Fear River Basin. The original order […]
READ MORE »Now that it’s November and fall weather is in full swing, the sun may not be cutting it for those who rely on its natural heat to dry laundry on an outdoor clothesline. Though you may enjoy that lower energy bill, the fact is clothes do not dry as well in cold, damp weather! Or […]
READ MORE »Fayetteville PWC Completes $94 Million Bond Issuance Secures Historic Low Interest Rate for Funding Utility System Improvements November 5, 2021 Fayetteville PWC has issued $94.79 million of revenue bonds at an interest rate of 2.278%, the lowest rate ever achieved by PWC outside of state lending. Citigroup Global Markets Inc. was the successful purchaser of […]
READ MORE »PWC’s 24/7/365 Self-Service Pay Station is located in the far right drive-thru lane at PWC’s Customer Service Center – 955 Old Wilmington Road. The Pay Station accepts payments made by cash, check, credit or debit card and money order. Payments made at the Pay Station are immediately applied to the account. Change isn’t returned, so […]
READ MORE »Paperless billing isn’t just good for the environment – it also gives you one less thing to manage. Log in to your Online Account Manager to enroll in eBill, or call Customer Service at 910-483-1382! Free, secure electronic billing service View and pay your bill quickly and safely using a link in your monthly email […]
READ MORE »State officials from the Department of Health and Human Services are testing wastewater at PWC’s Rockfish Creek Water Reclamation Facility to get valuable information about the spread of COVID-19. Read the Fayetteville Observer article
READ MORE »Electric vehicles (EV) are a relatively new concept in the automotive industry, but their popularity is growing. Hear about the benefits of EVs, where to find local charging stations, the development of the Fayetteville EV Club, and other upcoming initiatives from one of our Key Accounts Agents. Benefits of Electric Vehicles (EVs) >>
READ MORE »Fayetteville is a public power community and that’s powerful! With PWC as our local, community owned electric system, our community benefits. PWC operates solely for the benefit of its customers who have a voice through local leadership (they’re customers, too!) We’re accountable and responsive to the community, not remote shareholders. Our employees are your friends and […]
READ MORE »PWC’s On-Going Electric System Maintenance Boosts Reliability 6/1/2021 By Michael Futch PWC continues to bolster its electric distribution system, boosting the utility’s reliability to its tens of thousands of coveted customers with the installation of two new transformers over the last month. The change to the new transformers, which cost $750,000 apiece, are an integral […]
READ MORE »MetroNet has begun a 2-year project installing nearly 1,000 miles of fiber optic infrastructure throughout Fayetteville, Hope Mills and the entire Cumberland County area. Their work will include installing services underground in public rights-of-way (using boring equipment), on utility poles, and private property. MetroNet, their contractors, and/or work are not managed by PWC. The MetroNet […]
READ MORE »PWC announced November 13, 2019 that it has reached an agreement with Duke Energy Progress (DEP) that is expected to result in over $300 million of savings for PWC customers and modifies the current PWC-DEP wholesale power supply agreement that could have ended in 2024. By amending the agreement, it provides both savings and long-term […]
READ MORE »PWC held a ribbon cutting ceremony October 23, 2019 to announce the operation of North Carolina’s first municipal community solar project. Community Solar is a customer program that provides an alternative to roof-top solar for customers who want to participate in renewable energy without the expense or effort of installing roof-top solar, including customers who […]
READ MORE »Fayetteville will host lineworkers from cities throughout the state as the North Carolina Association of Municipal Electric Systems (NCAMES) Lineworker Rodeo is held on Thursday, May 16 at the Military Business Park in Fayetteville. Over 100 electric system lineworkers from across the state, including PWC lineworkers, will compete and showcase their skills in building electric […]
READ MORE »PWC has implemented Time-of-Use Rates for residential and small commercial electric customers. Click HERE for more information
READ MORE »Thursday, January 18, 2018 Fayetteville Prevails in Quest to Protect Future Water Supply; Agreement Reached in Interbasin Transfer Decision After two-and-a-half years of litigation, PWC and the City of Fayetteville have prevailed in securing Fayetteville and other downstream users of the Cape Fear River Basin a guaranteed return of water to the Basin from […]
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