PWC Connections: The Podcast

PWC offers incentive programs to our residential and commercial customers to encourage efficient, cost-effective utility usage. Whether it's an energy-efficient washing machine, clothes dryer, dishwasher, or refrigerator (or all four), PWC has a helpful incentive program for our customers to save on their bill. Maureen O'Connor from our Customer Programs Department joined us in "The Bucket" to giv...

October is Energy Awareness Month , an opportunity to promote the importance of energy for our sustainability and environmental well-being. Chad Groves from our Customer Programs Department joined us in "The Bucket" to discuss on conservation tips, thoughts on ENERGY STAR appliances, and common inefficient habits that usually drive your energy costs up! Tune in for some insight and "awareness" on...

The microphone stayed LIVE and the conversation continued with Portia Daniels (Information Technology) and Zach Hall (Electrical Engineering) on the experience of working at PWC. With the recognition from Business North Carolina as one of the Best Employers in NC for 2020 , we decided to share our thoughts and opinions on PWC as an employees. Join us briefly in "The Bucket", because what you hear...

We kept the conversation with PWC Electric Field Supervisor Britten O'Quinn and 2nd Class Lineman Marshall Jackson going a little longer after our episode about storm prep tips and safety. Listen to some "hot mic" dialogue on what it's Really like being in the field.

With today’s competitive business environment, organizations have to go above and beyond in order to recruit and retain top talent. In Business North Carolina ’s 2020 list of Best Employers in the state, Fayetteville PWC was recognized as one of the companies in the Large Employer Category that is thinking outside of the box to offer creative perks in addition to compensation and a benefits packag...

Fayetteville PWC have aggressive and proactive emergency response plans, ready to implement when faced with a hurricane or other disasters. Our crews are always prepared to swing into action, as soon as it's safe, and work around the clock to restore service. We sat and chatted with experienced PWC Electric Field Supervisor Britten O'Quinn and 2nd Class Lineman Marshall Jackson about storm prep ti...

General Manager/CEO David Trego sits down to chat about how PWC responded during COVID-19 for our customers and employees, the recent electric rate decrease, and what customers need to know about Executive Order 124 .

Each March, PWC  temporarily stops adding ammonia to its water treatment disinfection process.  The NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources requires all water systems that add ammonia to their drinking water to discontinue its use for a one-month period annually. Angela Hillis, PWC Water Resources Senior Treatment Plant Operator, joins us in "The Bucket" to discuss the water t...

Improperly disposing of grease, fats, and oil can causes sewer back-ups and flooding that ruin personal and public property. In this episode, PWC Water Resources Collections Systems Inspector Thomas Schumann joins us in "The Bucket" to discuss how customers and us as citizens in the community can do our part to prevent such damage by following guidelines for proper food and waste disposal: https:/...

Bring energy and water-saving solutions to your home with an efficiency audit! PWC electric customers have the option to receive a personalized home efficiency audit. Home Efficiency Audits point out areas for home improvement such as insulation, leaky ducts, HVAC systems, hot water heaters, toilets, and more that do not meet energy saving standards and contribute to high utility costs in the home...

Alexandra (Lexi) Hasapis, PWC Local Vendor Procurement Analyst, joins us in "The Bucket" to kick off the new year and discuss the upcoming Building Business Rally (BBR) on January 30th. Get more info on the BBR and other local business activities at https://www.faybids.com/

We give a month-to-month recap of Fayetteville's Hometown Utility in 2019. 

PWC reached an agreement with Duke Energy Progress (DEP) that is expected to result in over $300 million of savings for PWC customers. We chat with PWC General Manager/CEO David Trego to get more insight on the amended agreement that will provide both savings and long-term power supply stability for the next 22 years.

Deborah Mintz, former Executive Director of the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County, sits down in the "Bucket" to discuss the early days of the event, PWC's involvement, and how Dickens' Holiday has grown into a true Fayetteville tradition. More info on Dickens: https://www.theartscouncil.com/feature/dickens-holiday

Katie Mehan, PWC CSR, joins us to chat about TOU Winter Peak.  https://www.faypwc.com/time-of-use-rates-for-non-residential-customers/  

Get the inside scoop on Fayetteville PWC's Community Solar Program! PWC's solar farm is a large-scale, ground-mount solar array, and the first of its kind in North Carolina. Our municipal community solar farm offers PWC electric customers a shared renewable energy option and an alternate to rooftop solar. Enroll in the Community Solar Program and help provide cleaner, greener power for our communi...

September 14-22, 2019 has been designated at National Drive Electric Week! So PWC is joining in to heighten awareness of about the benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles as well as highlight the availability of EVs and local charging stations. EVs are reportedly fun to drive, less expensive and more convenient to fuel than gasoline vehicles, and better for the environment. A...

We kickoff our 1st episode of the podcast with Mr. David Trego . In this episode, Mr. Trego shared some insight on the different types of electric utilities, benefits of being a public power provider, what it means to be locally owned & operated, some of his favorite music jams, and why Friday the 13th is actually lucky for him!

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