PWC Connections: The Podcast

Each year, the American Public Power Association (APPA) kicks off their National Conference with the Public Power Day of Giving, where conference participants like PWC donate a day to volunteer with local service organizations. It’s an engaging day of meaningful volunteer activities, connecting with colleagues, and making a difference in our local community. Danny Joyner , Facilities Management Co...

PWC and the American Public Power Association are working with the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA) to plan Light Up Navajo IV to continue to help bring electricity to families in need during April-June 2023. Not having access to electricity has many repercussions for Navajo families: lack of access to running water, reliable lighting, modern forms of home heating and cooling, and appliances...

Electricity helps make our lives easier, but its potential for shock and fire-related hazards is real and often underestimated. National Electrical Safety Month raises awareness of potential home electrical hazards, the importance of electrical fire safety, and the safety of electrical and non-electrical workers. Two PWC lineworkers ( David Bailey & Landon Locklear ) joined us to share their p...

National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 17-21) is an annual campaign held at the beginning of construction season to emphasize the need for safe driving through traffic work zones. The main message is for drivers to use extra caution while in work zones. Mark Niswonger , PWC Sr. Safety Health & Environmental Project Coordinator, joined us this episode to share his background, highlight some o...

It's March and National Procurement Month once again! PWC takes advantage of this opportunity to celebrate the efforts of our Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Small Local Supplier (SLS) Program professionals and the value this area brings to our organization. Candice Kirtz , Director of Supply Chain, and Nikole Bohannon , SLS Program Manager joined us in "The Bucket" to cha...

PWC is committed to supplying safe water that meets or surpasses state and federal standards and achieves the highest standards of customer satisfaction. Our communities as a whole can take an active role in being aware and protecting their water sources from contamination. PWC Operations and Maintenance staff at our Water Treatment Facilities are committed to providing safe, high quality water fo...

PWC has received reports of someone calling customers trying to collect a PWC payment. Scammers tell customers they should immediately provide their credit card or bank information over the phone to avoid service disconnection. Remember, if someone claiming to be from PWC asks for a payment, beware!  PWC employees do not call customers to collect payment. Nor do they collect payments in perso...

Since PWC’s first water reclamation facility was built in 1959, the growth of Fayetteville/Cumberland County has increased the demand for quality wastewater services annually. PWC continues to meet the needs brought on by residential expansion and economic development as well as be instrumental in the installation of wastewater services in developed areas that were built without the benefits of pu...

Extreme cold or hot weather affects your energy usage – and your monthly bill. When the forecast calls for temperatures below freezing and for extended durations of cold --- you need to be prepared. Did You Know ... when adjusting the thermostat on a HVAC system, adjust by no more than one-two degrees at a time to prevent your system from automatically forcing the auxiliary/emergency heat system t...

Veterans Day (Nov. 11) honors the service of all U.S. military veterans. PWC recently added this federal holiday to our observances and hosts a fellowship gathering to honor our employees who served in the armed forces. There are several employees at Fayetteville's Hometown Utility that transitioned from military careers. In this episode, Andre Couture (Project Manager) and Sonja Whiteside (Electr...

PWC has the distinction of being the only municipal utility company in North Carolina to own and operate a power plant. The Butler-Warner Generation Plant (BWGP) was originally built to protect PWC customers from incurring high peaking power costs. Ace May , Powerplant Manager, joined us in "The Bucket" to discuss operating and maintaining the plant, as well as the significance of the power supply...

September 2022 has already been a transformative time at PWC. Our previous CEO made a fast transition and Mick Noland has been appointed the interim CEO / General Manager. He joined us for this episode to discuss his new role, overall expectations, and some future plans for the organization. 

PWC will host "Industry Day," a floating, in-person networking event on August 11th at the PWC Operations Complex. Those in attendance will get to experience PWC and City of Fayetteville procurement opportunities and access to business resources. Candice Kirtz , Director of Supply Chain, and Nikole Bohannon , SLS Program Manager, joined us in "The Bucket" to share details on "Industry Day" and SLS...

June has been designated as Automotive Service Professionals Month by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). PWC has an impressive Fleet Division that keeps our vehicles on the road and manages several other assets for Fayetteville's Hometown Utility. Jim Scaccia (Fleet Manager) and Seth Wagoner (Fleet Shop Supervisor) joined us in "The Bucket" to chat about the overall Fl...

Now available on the PWC website is our online Energy Resource Center -- the newest PWC Power Tools, which will help our electric customers monitor and manage their energy usage. Reducing consumption can lead to significant savings on monthly bills. To learn more, we chatted with conservation specialist Chad Groves in "The Bucket" to get more details on the features provided.

Get to know the variety of opportunities and the diversity of people here at PWC through our Personnel Profile Series! We're starting the series with Kevan Meltzer, Innovations Manager. Kevan joined us in "The Bucket" to discuss his job responsibilities, the Power-I Team, his career journey and why he doesn't speed on Friday the 13th. Tune in to learn more about the Kevan and the role of an Innova...

PWC cares deeply about the quality of the water we provide for our customers, and we’re proud of the exceptional standards we maintain. For over four decades, the American Water Works Association and its members like PWC have recognized the vital role water plays in our daily lives during National Drinking Water Week (May 1-7, 2022) and throughout the year. Wayne Egan , Water Resources Facility Op...

National Lineman Appreciation Day, celebrated each year on April 18th, honors the men and women who work around the clock to keep the power going.  If the power is on where you are reading this description, you likely have a lineman to thank. PWC recently earned a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® Diamond designation from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for providing reliable...

Each April, the National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) campaign is held to encourage safe driving through highway work zones. The key message is for drivers to use extra caution in work zones and STAY ALERT!  Britten O'Quinn (Powerline Field Supervisor) and Chris Rainey (Water Resources Operations Manager) joined us in "The Bucket" to talk about safety for PWC personnel in work zones. We d...

March is National Procurement Month, celebrated by PWC and public purchasing departments across the country. This episode, we took time to highlight and thank our procurement professionals, as well as share information with thousands of buyers, purchasing agents and supply chain officials. Candice Kirtz (PWC Director of Supply Chain) and Mark Cannady (Risk, Contracts, & Procurement Analyst) jo...

Engineering is a profession in which scientific knowledge and mathematics is used and experimented with to develop ways that benefit mankind, making engineers extremely important to society for several reasons. Two PWC engineers ( Misty Manning , Engineer Manager / John Prevette , Engineer II) from our Water Resources area joined us in "The Bucket" to discuss how they discovered engineering, their...

The money spent on utilities rises dramatically in the summer and winter months when temperature control sees the highest use. Winter can be especially problematic, as heating costs are a matter of survival. When the forecast calls for snow, below freezing temperatures, and lengthy durations of cold --- you need to be prepared. Fortunately, PWC Conservation Specialist Chad Groves shared some time...

Every January many of us decide to get healthy by eating better and/or exercising more. That’s a great resolution, but perhaps you should consider making some positive changes to your utility usage this year too! Sharon Carvin and Oji Sinceno , PWC Customer Service Supervisors, joined us for the 1st episode of 2022 to discuss some energy/water conservation, general utility, and safety tips for the...

Jump in "The Bucket" with us as we cover the events of 2021 from our perspective. Hear about some of the highlights from Fayetteville's Hometown Utility which occurred throughout the year; including leadership changes, community events, awards, and much more. This has been one of the most memorable years at PWC ... tune-in and hear why!

The CDC suggest that the single best way to reduce the risk of seasonal illnesses (like a cold or the flu) and their potentially serious complications are to get vaccinated each year. However, good health habits such as avoiding people who are sick, covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent illnesses like flu. Rebecca Brantley (Nurse Practi...