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May 25, 2022 - 1:29pm in News
High energy costs are impacting everyone, including utilities, and are creating many challenges. We understand our customers may struggle to pay more for electricity, so we strive to keep costs affordable. While energy costs are expected to remain high for the foreseeable future, you can reduce your costs by making smart decisions about energy use in your home or business. Because we live in...Read more |
May 24, 2022 - 3:23pm in Customer Service Announcement
Effective the first billing cycle in May, the fuel and purchased power adjustment on your monthly statement will be $4.25 per 1,000 kWh. Unfortunately, the high price of natural gas and worldwide supply constraints have had a direct impact on our purchased power cost, requiring the adjustment. Meantime, our average residential and small commercial customer bills are consistently among the lowest...Read more |
May 24, 2022 - 2:53pm in Customer Service Announcement
The UC will be closed for regular business on Monday, May 30, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. We will reopen at 8am on Tueday, May 31.Read more |
May 10, 2022 - 2:00pm in Customer Service Announcement
UCNSB will be temporarily changing the form of disinfectant used in the drinking water, to ensure the health and safety of the public. Beginning May 16th, 2022, UCNSB will be converting from the normal disinfection agent, chloramine, to free chlorine for a period of five weeks. After five weeks, on June 17th, 2022, the drinking water will convert back to the typical chloramine disinfectant. If...Read more |
May 3, 2022 - 11:03am in News
When preparing for warmer weather, keep safety in mind when selecting cooling equipment, including #fans and #airconditioners. Have a qualified, licensed electrician install and service any electrical equipment and have electric-powered equipment inspected and maintained regularly for safety. Make sure your equipment has been listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. Learn more here.Read more |
April 26, 2022 - 4:28pm in News
Be ready for hurricane season. Today you can determine your personal hurricane risk, find out if you live in a hurricane evacuation zone, and review/update insurance policies. You can also make a list of items to replenish hurricane emergency supplies and start thinking about how you will prepare your home for the coming hurricane season. If you live in hurricane-prone areas, you are encouraged...Read more |
April 19, 2022 - 4:30pm in News
The Electric Crews made great progress last week replacing the static wire across I-95. They finished replacing the static line in just one night, rather than three as anticipated. They were then able to begin mobilizing on the east side of the Interstate to start replacing the line eastward. During a recent drone inspection of our transmission lines, we found that the static wire on the Smyrna-...Read more |
April 12, 2022 - 1:56pm in News
In commemoration of National Arbor Day on April 29, here are some important facts about the benefits of trees for our drinking water and energy needs: Forested watersheds provide quality drinking water to more than 180 million Americans. U.S. Forest Service, 2013 In 1997, New York City spent $1.5 billion to preserve the forested watershed that supplies New York City’s drinking water by purchasing...Read more |
April 5, 2022 - 4:20pm in News
The Utilities Commission is proud to present the financial audit report for the 2021 fiscal year. Check it out here.Read more |
March 29, 2022 - 12:12pm in News
The Utilites Commission on Monday, March 28 declared April to be Water Conservation Month to promote the importance of water efficiency and conservation practices in our community and throughout the state of Florida. You can do your part as well - check out waterlessflorida.com for tips on how to take control of your water use inside and outside of your home and business.Read more |