Errant Animals Caused 222 Power Outages for Fayetteville PWC Customers in 2025
There were four major power failures in 2025 and hundreds of smaller ones thanks to crispy critters, equipment failure, falling trees, and contractors.
Cumberland County Commissioners to Consider Data Center Moratorium
Commissioners will discuss a draft moratorium on Thursday. A vote on a temporary ban on data centers could come following a public hearing in May.
Despite Opposition, Fayetteville PWC Approves Boost in Electricity Prices
New Public Works Commission electricity fees and rates start on May 1, with a second increase in May 2027.
Fayetteville PWC plans to reduce its budget by $25.8 million
The Fayetteville Public Works Commission plans a $439.1 million budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1, a decrease of $25.8 million from this year’s budget, which is $464.9 million.
PWC to renew its focus on safety following increase in accidents
Employee accidents involving vehicles and equipment at the Fayetteville Public Works Commission are running twice as high as average this fiscal year. The utility is taking steps to reinvigorate a culture of workplace safety.
New electric rates coming for factory-sized Fayetteville Public Works Commission customers
The Fayetteville Public Works Commission will soon have new electricity rate plans for its massive consumers of electricity, such as factories, whose bills may run into the tens of millions of dollars per year.
Fayetteville PWC approves electricity rate hikes: 2% this year, 2% next year
Electric power rates and other fees for customers of the Fayetteville Public Works Commission will rise as of May 1 this year and again on May 1, 2025.
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Have something to say about the PWC electric rate increase? Tell the commissioners what you think
Fayetteville electricity customers can voice their opinion on Wednesday on the proposed power rate increase and other rate and fee changes being considered by the Public Works Commission.
Fayetteville Public Works Commission on track to boost electricity prices 4% over two years
Electric customers of the Fayetteville Public Works Commission on average will pay 2% more for power starting in May, and another 2% the following May, under new electric rates the utility is considering.
PWC to hold public hearing on next year’s budget, which will increase spending
Fayetteville Public Works Commission customers will have a chance to make their voices heard on their hometown utility’s recommended budget for next year, which totals $428.8 million. That’s $5 million more than the budget approved last year.
Electric, water and sewer rates going up for Fayetteville residents
The cost of electricity, water and sewer services is going up for Fayetteville residents. The Public Works Commission on Wednesday approved rate increases that will go into effect in May. The estimated increase in the monthly costs for a typical family will be $12.97.
PWC to vote on proposed increases in electric, water and sewer rates
Increases in electric, water and sewer rates for Fayetteville residents could be made official as the city’s Public Works Commission will vote on the proposal at its Wednesday meeting. The proposed rates, which would go into effect in May, are estimated to increase the monthly costs for a typical family by $12.97.
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