U.S. Department of Energy Seeking Solutions on High Energy Prices
The Providence Journal wrote an excellent article on the public forum that took place on April 21, 2014 regarding the need to lower natural gas prices . Pascoag Utility District’s General Manager Michael Kirkwood attended the forum and submitted the following position paper regarding natural gas prices. Pascoag Utility District ...
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Winter Power Supply Costs
Pascoag Utility District reports that the power supply situation in New England during this extreme winter period has been very challenging and very costly. Natural Gas costs are a main driver in electricity costs since most of the generation that has been added to the New England system over the ...
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Have you received a letter from American Power and have questions?
Pascoag Utility District’s Customer Service Representatives have been receiving more questions about competitive suppliers, such as American Power, who have been advertising on TV lately. These Suppliers have seen an increase in the Standard Offer service of National Grid to over 8 cents/kWh, and have been offering customers an alternative ...
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Pascoag Utility District Annual Meeting
Pascoag Utility District held its’ Annual meeting on December 9, 2013. Wallace Lees and Michael Kogut were re-elected for three year terms for the Board of Utility Commissioners. If you missed the meeting and want to know what was discussed, please click on the link below: Annual Meeting Presentation – ...
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R.I. takes first step toward brighter future with energy-efficient streetlights
By ALEX KUFFNER Journal Staff Writer [email protected] BURRILLVILLE, R.I. — After retrofitting 56 streetlights last year with high-efficiency bulbs, the Pascoag Utility District realized almost immediate savings. Energy costs dropped by $1,710 per year and, because the new bulbs last much longer than the old ones, maintenance costs went down ...
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Fogarty to Sponsor Bill Requiring Water Authorities to Have Access to Automated Phone Alert Systems
STATE HOUSE – Amid questions about the notification of thousands of Rhode Islanders affected by a boil order for the Kent County Water Authority this weekend, Sen. Paul W. Fogarty plans to introduce legislation next session to require water utilities to have access to automated phone alert systems. “Water problems ...
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