Fayetteville Public Utilities Current News

FPU receives its recertification in a national safety program and continues to provide a safe workplace for employees and safe utility services for its customers.

April 22, 2008

Effective immediately, FPU natural gas customers will see a 10 percent increase in their gas bills as market pricing continues to climb.

April 22, 2008

Juniors enter contest for DC trip

Local 11th graders learn about Fayetteville Public Utilities, electric cooperative history and today's electric issues and submit creative stories in the contest for a week-long trip to DC.

March 17, 2008

Effective immediately, FPU natural gas customers will see an 8-cents per ccf (100 cubic feet) increase on their gas bills.

March 10, 2008

After reaching its final decision, Fayetteville Public Utilities (FPU) has announced this week that it will increase local electric rates by 2 percent at the same time TVA increases its wholesale and Fuel Cost Adjustment to 8

March 10, 2008

The e-Synchronist program is a joint effort of the city and county as a means of evaluating our local workforce and community offerings as a whole so that we can move in the right direction for our future.

February 18, 2008

Beginning this month, Fayetteville Public Utilities electric consumers could see a minimal decrease on their monthly bills as it relates to the TVA Fuel Cost Adjustment.

January 4, 2008

Beginning January 1, 2008, FPU customers can take advantage of the FREE Do-It-Yourself Home Energy Audit through FPU and TVA and receive professional advice on saving energy and a FREE energy conservation kit.

December 17, 2007

With recent news of receiving the CDBG funding, FPU begins making needed improvements on its sewer system.

December 13, 2007

Rainfall, hydroelectric power generation and the cost of purchased power may all have an effect on the upcoming January 2008 Fuel Cost Adjustment assigned by TVA and passed along to FPU customers.

December 11, 2007

With almost 40 years of service, Danny Bryant, manager of the FPU natural gas department is retiring.

July 2, 2007

Become more energy efficient, no matter what you heat your home with, by checking out FPU's energy right programs.

July 2, 2007

The third step in consolidating utility offices takes place as the natural gas office moves to West College Street building.

April 17, 2007

7th graders write; win FPU contest

Eighteen 7th grade students from across Lincoln County have won the creative writing contest sponsored by Fayetteville Public Utilities and the Tennessee Valley Authority.

February 28, 2007

Two LCHS students have been selected to attend the annual Youth Leadership Summit sponsored by Fayetteville Public Utilities.

February 14, 2007

Good news for electric rate payers. The TVA Fuel Cost Adjustment will vary only 0.011 cents per kilowatt hour for the first quarter of 2007.

January 12, 2007

He's big and yellow, and he sure knows how to light up a room! FPU's Louie the Lighting Bug pays a surprise visit to over 100 kindergarteners at Askins Elementary with his friends from Fayetteville Public Utilities.

December 12, 2006

As growth continues in the southern parts of Lincoln County, FPU is on the forefront to make sure that electric service is plentiful for all our customers.

December 12, 2006

After serving almost four months as Fayetteville Public Utility's interim general manager, Britt Dye was officially named to the permanent post in late November.

December 12, 2006

Beginning Dec. 1, 2006, Fayetteville Public Utilities' cable TV subscribers will be able to receive new packages of digital cable services which include High-Definition TV and Digital Video Recorder services.

November 9, 2006

FPU electric customers will soon receive reduced electric rates and adjusting fuel costs as proposed by the Tennessee Valley Authority.

October 1, 2006

Technology aids FPU's wastewater maintenance and improves the process of locating and repairing sewer blockages.

September 25, 2006

Seven 4-H’ers attend 2006 Electric Camp

Young Lincoln County 4-H members discovered for themselves the world of electricity by participating in various Electric Camp learning centers.

July 18, 2006

Last month, Fayetteville Public Utilities congratulated 18 seventh grade students for winning the "Write On" creative writing contest offered to all local seventh grade students.

March 22, 2006

More email and Internet hoaxes

Another email hoax that FPU customers should be aware of

June 17, 2005

New Email Scam

ISPs are reporting a new email "phishing" scam.

June 8, 2005

Since Fayetteville Public Utilities doubled the power of its aggressive tree trimming and right-of-way program, power lines have been cleared and service reliability has been improved in many areas.

June 14, 2005

As technology evolves in the utility industry, Fayetteville Public Utilities is keeping pace by installing what is known as ERT meters.

December 12, 2006

Your Utility Saving Tip:

Have your natural gas appliances and heating equipment checked annually by a qualified technician.

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