PWC Connections: The Podcast

It's March and National Procurement Month once again! PWC takes advantage of this opportunity to celebrate the efforts of our Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Small Local Supplier (SLS) Program professionals …

PWC is committed to supplying safe water that meets or surpasses state and federal standards and achieves the highest standards of customer …

PWC has received reports of someone calling customers trying to collect a PWC payment. Scammers tell customers they should immediately provide their …

Since PWC’s first water reclamation facility was built in 1959, the growth of Fayetteville/Cumberland County has increased the demand for quality wastewater services annually. PWC continues to meet the needs brought on …

Extreme cold or hot weather affects your energy usage – and your monthly bill. When the forecast calls for temperatures below freezing and for …

Veterans Day (Nov. 11) honors the service of all U.S. military veterans. PWC recently added this federal holiday to our observances and hosts a …

PWC has the distinction of being the only municipal utility company in North Carolina to own and operate a power plant. The Butler-Warner Generation …

September 2022 has already been a transformative time at PWC. Our previous CEO made a fast transition and Mick Noland has been appointed the interim …

PWC will host "Industry Day," a floating, in-person networking event on August 11th at the PWC Operations Complex. Those in attendance will get to experience PWC and City of Fayetteville procurement opportunities and …

June has been designated as Automotive Service Professionals Month by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). PWC has an impressive Fleet Division that keeps our vehicles on the road and manages …

Now available on the PWC website is our online Energy Resource Center -- the newest PWC Power Tools, which will help our electric customers monitor …

Get to know the variety of opportunities and the diversity of people here at PWC through our Personnel Profile Series! We're starting the series with Kevan Meltzer, Innovations Manager. Kevan joined us in "The Bucket" …

PWC cares deeply about the quality of the water we provide for our customers, and we’re proud of the exceptional standards we maintain. For over four decades, the American Water Works Association and its members like …

National Lineman Appreciation Day, celebrated each year on April 18th, honors the men and women who work around the clock to keep the power going.  If the power is on where you are reading this description, you likely …

Each April, the National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) campaign is held to encourage safe driving through highway work zones. The key message is for drivers to use extra caution in work zones and STAY ALERT! Britten …

March is National Procurement Month, celebrated by PWC and public purchasing departments across the country. This episode, we took time to highlight and thank our procurement professionals, as well as share information …

Engineering is a profession in which scientific knowledge and mathematics is used and experimented with to develop ways that benefit mankind, making engineers extremely important to society for several reasons. Two PWC …

The money spent on utilities rises dramatically in the summer and winter months when temperature control sees the highest use. Winter can be …

Every January many of us decide to get healthy by eating better and/or exercising more. That’s a great resolution, but perhaps you should consider …

Jump in "The Bucket" with us as we cover the events of 2021 from our perspective. Hear about some of the highlights from Fayetteville's Hometown Utility which occurred throughout the year; including leadership changes, …

The CDC suggest that the single best way to reduce the risk of seasonal illnesses (like a cold or the flu) and their potentially serious …

PWC earned our second Smart Energy Provider Award from the American Public Power Association for demonstrating a commitment to and proficiency in energy efficiency, distributed generation, and environmental initiatives …

PWC truly understands that our people are our greatest assets! As the largest municipal public power system in North Carolina, Fayetteville’s …

October celebrates Customer Service Week (Oct. 4-8) and PWC celebrates the importance of Customer Service and the people who serve and support our customers on a daily basis. Bevan Grice, Director of Customer Service, …

Darsweil L. Rogers was appointed to the PWC Board in Sept. 2013 and reappointed for a second four-year term, which is reaching it's conclusion (Sept. 2021). Rogers has a wealth of knowledge especially as an …

Electric vehicles (EVs) are progressively becoming viable competitors to gasoline-powered automobiles. Virtually every automaker now either offers …

The Light Up Navajo initiative was a pilot effort to bring together volunteer crews from public power utilities across the country to connect Navajo …

National Water Quality Month (August) reminds us to take a moment to consider how important our water sources are not just to us as humans, but all inhabitants of these ecosystems— whether it’s the fish that live in the …

PWC received an American Public Power Association (APPA) Sue Kelly Community Service Award in June 2021. The award recognizes “good neighbor” activities that demonstrate an organization's commitment to the community. …

Individuals and communities as a whole can take an active role in protecting their water sources from contamination. PWC operations and maintenance …

Today’s competitive business environment requires companies to go above and beyond in order to recruit and retain top talent. Organizations are thinking outside of the box to offer creative perks for top performers. PWC …

To help prepare your home and/or business facility in the event of a hurricane, there are a few preparation steps necessary. Ike Copeland, PWC Director of Legal, Risk, & Procurement Services, joined us to discuss …

Building better business relationships is important to PWC! Our Procurement/Purchasing Department proactively attends events to spread awareness of the business opportunities available with Your Hometown Utility. Mark …

May is National Electrical Safety Month. PWC participates in this annual effort by continuing to educate our customers and community about the steps that can be taken in order to reduce the number of electrically …

Fayetteville PWC has received national recognition for achieving exceptional electric reliability and a huge part of that is our lineworkers. Lineworkers build and maintain the electric system that keeps our nation …

PWC reminds everyone that it's important to make the proper tree selection and to plan ahead to protect the utility lines (electric, water, and sewer) in our community, as well as lines that provide other services. Mark …

March is National Procurement Month, and PWC utilizing this time to celebrate the efforts of our procurement and purchasing professionals as well as educate the taxpaying public on the value this division brings to our …

Household leaks can waste nearly 1 trillion gallons of water annually nationwide, so each March (3rd week) PWC and the EPA focuses on tracking down …

The 2021 Texas power crisis is an ongoing crisis involving massive power outages, water and food shortages, and dangerous weather conditions. The …

Engineers Week (3rd week of February) is dedicated to building a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing the …

When temperatures drop, it takes more energy to heat your home. The more difference there is between the temperature outside and the thermostat setting inside, the harder your heating system will work and the more …

Our 1st episode of 2021 is with the newly appointed PWC CEO/General Manager Elaina Ball. In this fun episode, we welcome Elaina to “The Bucket” and discuss her transition from Texas, her career journey in utilities, and …

After nearly 11 years at PWC and a total of 40 years in the utility industry, CEO / General Manager David Trego is retiring on Dec. 31st.  Trego joined us in "The Bucket" for the 1st episode of the podcast and fittingly …

When the occasional electric outage occurs, PWC has a restoration plan to provide the fastest response possible. Certain work and repairs have different time requirements and equipment needs to safely restore service. …

PWC is a proud, chartering member of the Partnership for Safe Water; which was developed jointly by the Environmental Protection Agency, American …

Before the holidays arrive and we close out the year, Your Hometown Utility wanted to be sure to share and discuss some helpful customer tidbits. So …

PWC offers incentive programs to our residential and commercial customers to encourage efficient, cost-effective utility usage. Whether it's an energy-efficient washing machine, clothes dryer, dishwasher, or …

October is Energy Awareness Month, an opportunity to promote the importance of energy for our sustainability and environmental well-being. Chad Groves from our Customer Programs Department joined us in "The Bucket" to …

The microphone stayed LIVE and the conversation continued with Portia Daniels (Information Technology) and Zach Hall (Electrical Engineering) on the …

We kept the conversation with PWC Electric Field Supervisor Britten O'Quinn and 2nd Class Lineman Marshall Jackson going a little longer after our episode about storm prep tips and safety. Listen to some "hot mic" …

With today’s competitive business environment, organizations have to go above and beyond in order to recruit and retain top talent. In Business North …

Fayetteville PWC have aggressive and proactive emergency response plans, ready to implement when faced with a hurricane or other disasters. Our crews are always prepared to swing into action, as soon as it's safe, and …

General Manager/CEO David Trego sits down to chat about how PWC responded during COVID-19 for our customers and employees, the recent electric rate decrease, and what customers need to know about Executive Order 124.

Each March, PWC  temporarily stops adding ammonia to its water treatment disinfection process.  The NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources requires all water systems that add ammonia to their drinking water …

Improperly disposing of grease, fats, and oil can causes sewer back-ups and flooding that ruin personal and public property. In this episode, PWC …

Bring energy and water-saving solutions to your home with an efficiency audit! PWC electric customers have the option to receive a personalized home …

Alexandra (Lexi) Hasapis, PWC Local Vendor Procurement Analyst, joins us in "The Bucket" to kick off the new year and discuss the upcoming Building Business Rally (BBR) on January 30th. Get more info on the BBR and …

We give a month-to-month recap of Fayetteville's Hometown Utility in 2019. 

PWC reached an agreement with Duke Energy Progress (DEP) that is expected to result in over $300 million of savings for PWC customers. We chat with …

Deborah Mintz, former Executive Director of the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County, sits down in the "Bucket" to discuss the early days …

Katie Mehan, PWC CSR, joins us to chat about TOU Winter Peak. 

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Get the inside scoop on Fayetteville PWC's Community Solar Program! PWC's solar farm is a large-scale, ground-mount solar array, and the first of its …

September 14-22, 2019 has been designated at National Drive Electric Week! So PWC is joining in to heighten awareness of about the benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles as well as highlight the …

We kickoff our 1st episode of the podcast with Mr. David Trego. In this episode, Mr. Trego shared some insight on the different types of electric utilities, benefits of being a public power provider, what it means to be …

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