Fayetteville PWC Votes to Increase Electricity Surcharge on September 1
The increase in the Power Supply Adjustment rate is to cover wholesale electricity bills that were $18.1 million higher than expected.
$12 Million Project Brings Safe Drinking Water to 2 Elementary Schools
The project connects Gray’s Creek, Alderman Road elementary schools to Fayetteville’s water system after school wells were contaminated with forever chemicals.
Fayetteville PWC Raising Electric Rates for Second Time This Year
Increased Power Supply Adjustment could hit bills on September 1 as city utility passes along increased costs thanks to ‘elevated demand’ during a cold winter.
State Awards $37.9 Million in Loans for Water, Sewer Projects in Cumberland
Projects include rehabilitating two water wells, expanding a sewage treatment plant, and improving sewer and water systems in Spring Lake.
Column: Fayetteville Utility Chief Urges Customers to Conserve Water Use
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including Raeford Road closing, Market House renovations, and an Artists in Schools grant.
PWC Plans to Provide $57.6M in Electric Infrastructure for Titanium Factory
Fayetteville Public Works Commission plans to spend $2.02 billion for projects, including Project Aero, filtering “forever chemicals,” solar farms, and water and sewer service.
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.
More Fayetteville Public Works Commission Coverage
Project Bringing Water Service to 2 Gray’s Creek Schools 60% Complete
The $11 million project includes more than 3 miles of pipe to replace drinking water wells contaminated with PFAS forever chemicals.
PWC OKs $133.7 Million Project to Filter ‘Forever Chemicals’ from Water
The building-sized filter systems are for the P.O. Hoffer and the Glennville Lake water treatment facilities.
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 Proposes 13.45% Hike in Residential Electric Rates
Residential electric prices would rise 6.5% on May 1 and then 6.5% on May 1, 2027. Other prices also would go up.
Emergency Water, Sewer Repairs Drop as PWC Spends Millions to Upgrade
Since 2004, Fayetteville’s public utility has spent $364.5 million to rehabilitate and replace aging water lines, sewer lines, and maintenance holes to prevent sudden failures.
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