The Robesonian

First class of Utility Fundamentals Program completes journey at RCC

Members of the first graduating class of the Utility Fundamentals Program (UFP) at Robeson Community College, pictured with instructors. Members of the class include: Alex Dial, Xzavior Dial, Garyen ...
Raleigh News & Observer

New program lets Wake County homeowners slash utility bills. Here’s how

The Energy Saver NC program is now open to all 100 counties, including Wake, which offers eligible households a chance to make efficiency upgrades to their homes or adding high-efficiency electrical ...
WAFF

Huntsville utility assistance program sees surge in calls as heating bills rise

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A local utility assistance program has fielded a surge in calls this week as residents face higher heating bills. Jennifer Cartwright, Project SHARE leader with the Salvation ...
CEO

Xavier University launches nations first Water Utilities Management masters degree program

The Water Environment Federation (WEF) and the American Water Works Association (AWWA) have partnered with Xavier University to launch the nation’s first Master of Science in Water Utilities ...
The Daily Record (Maryland)

MD regulators approve low-income utility discount program

Maryland utility regulators have approved a program to provide discounted rates to low-income customers, aiming to ease the financial burden of energy costs on struggling families. The Maryland Public ...
WRIC

Richmond’s utility reset program ‘Back on Track with DPU’ aims to avoid service disruptions

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The city of Richmond launched a utility reset program on Thursday designed to help avoid service disruptions and eliminate delinquent balances. The city’s Department of Public ...
Hartford Courant

A top CT Republican questions utility ratepayer-funded advocacy program. ‘Whose initiative was this?’

An influential legislator is calling for an oversight hearing on operations of the embattled Public Utility Regulatory Authority, including whether the authority was using ratepayer money set aside ...
WIBW

City of Topeka increases program funds to help residents pay for utilities

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The City of Topeka is increasing funds for its Water Assistance Program. The City will raise the annual amount of assistance for approved residents from $300 to $400, effective ...
WATE 6 On Your Side

‘There is no plan B’: Funding for utility assistance program could run out if shutdown continues

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — 36 days into the government shutdown, programs that rely on federal funding are left questioning how to continue helping those they serve. LIHEAP, or the Low-Income Home ...
wdam

PRCC celebrating growing utility lineman technology program

POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WDAM) - Pearl River Community College is celebrating the growth of its utility lineman technology program. Tuesday morning, a ribbon was cut to officially open a new lineman ...
WPXI

With LIHEAP delay, utility companies urge families to call, apply for assistance

Local families who normally receive federal assistance with utility bills are now thinking twice about turning up the thermostat. Utility companies are urging those families – and others who may need ...