Water Meter Technology Upgrade
MPU is continually working to implement customer-focused strategic initiatives that create efficiencies. One of our top initiatives is converting our water meter reading technology. …
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MPU Supports Right of First Refusal Bill
A revised transmission “Right of First Refusal” (ROFR) bill was introduced in the Wisconsin legislature last week. A version of this bill was considered by lawmakers in the last session, but was never presented for a vote by the State Senate. MPU, along with many other municipal utilities, cooperatives, and IOUs, supports this bill because of the multiple benefits it brings to our customers. …
MPU Reveals New Facebook Page
Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU) has rolled out a new Facebook page. An issue with Facebook’s page access initiated the creation of the new page. The old page has been removed so to continue seeing MPU updates, news, and educational resources, we’re urging all of our customers to follow the new page. …
Prevent Frozen Water Pipes
Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU) encourages homeowners and renters to ensure the proper steps have been taken to avoid frozen water pipes. …
MPU’s Community Solar Garden Now Live!
Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU) is thrilled to announce that our Community Solar Garden is now live! MPU, in conjunction with a developer, built a 1,500 KW community solar generation facility on Hecker Road just south of Viebahn Street. After many months of construction, the developer commissioned the solar garden inverters, and the solar panels began to produce energy the morning of December 10, 2024. …
Press Release – Power Outage 11.21.24
Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU) experienced a power outage that affected approximately 665 customers early morning Thursday, November 21, 2024. …
Winter Disconnection Moratorium Begins 11/1
Beginning November 1st, Wisconsin state law prohibits utilities from disconnecting essential services to residential customers during the moratorium period, however utilities are not required to restore service for those disconnected prior to the moratorium without appropriate arrangements in place. …
2024 Holiday Lighting Exchanges
Join us at one of our two Annual Holiday Lighting Exchanges to exchange your old, incandescent light strings for new, LED light strings! Limit 3 per household. …
Power Plant & Electric Distribution Tour Days Event!
In honor of national Public Power Week, which runs from October 6, 2024 – October 12th, 2024, Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU) is celebrating with a community event! …
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Manitowoc Refuel Renewable Project Featured
General Manager, Troy Adams, and Chief Operations Officer, Jeremy Fischer, spent time sharing with NBC26 about one of MPU’s most innovative and exciting projects – our power plant refueling. …