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PWC Connections: The Podcast (77th episode): Winter Weather Prep from 2023-12-08T20:24:03
Winter has arrived and you should know that extreme cold weather impacts your utility usage and your monthly bill. When temperatures drop below freezing for extended durations -- you and your ho...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (76th episode): Introducing CEO/General Manager Tim Bryant from 2023-11-22T14:57:17
Preview episode with CEO/GM Timothy Bryant
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (75th episode): Information Technology at PWC from 2023-11-03T16:58:09
Information technology (IT) is the use of any computers, storage, networking and other physical devices, infrastructure and processes to create, process, store, secure and exchange all forms of ...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (74th episode): Customer Service - The Most Important Service We Provide from 2023-10-20T17:14:50
PWC is proud to serve the Fayetteville/Cumberland County area as a hometown utility and provide reliable electric, water and sewer services with rates that are among the lowest in the state. Our...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (73rd episode): Cybersecurity Awareness Month from 2023-10-06T16:40:27
This is the 20th Cybersecurity Awareness Month and it has grown into a collaborative effort between government and industry to enhance cybersecurity awareness, encourage actions by the public to...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (72nd episode) - Preparedness Month Should Be Every Month from 2023-09-08T15:50:52
National Preparedness Month is recognized every September to increase awareness about the importance of preparing for potential disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. P...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (71st episode) - Insight on the Light Up Navajo Nation Experience from 2023-08-25T17:44:07
In this episode, Marshall Jackson (Lineworker 1st Class) and Dustin Britt (Lineworker 3rd Class) joined us in "The Bucket" to discuss their contributions and the overall experience of ...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (70th episode) - Wastewater Workers Appreciation from 2023-08-11T16:40:32
The PWC Board of Commissioners has recently designated for the 2nd Wednesday in August to be recognized as Wastewater Professionals' Day! The day celebrates and acknowledges the efforts of w...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (69th episode) - Conservation Tips to Save While on Vacation from 2023-07-28T20:31:21
Before leaving town for vacation -- listen to this episode! We usually to take a moment to make sure the house is well secured, our pets are taken care of, and someone will be able to check the ...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (68th episode) - Career Opportunities at PWC from 2023-07-11T19:49:23
PWC is the largest municipal public power system in NC! Our 650 employees are essential in providing award-winning, safe, and reliable services to over 118,000 customers. The workforce is consta...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (67th episode) - Storm Preparation: Generator Safety from 2023-06-30T19:43:07
June is National Safety Month and marks the beginning of hurricane season. Portable generators can provide a great level of convenience during extended power outage. However, they can also be da...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (66th episode) - The 2023 PWC Project for APPA's Day of Giving from 2023-06-09T16:32:15
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 ...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (65th episode) - Light Up the Navajo Nation from 2023-05-24T19:57:35
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 dur...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (64th episode) - Don't Be Shocked -- May is National Electrical Safety Month from 2023-05-05T17:04:03
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 hom...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (63rd episode) - National Work Zone Awareness Week from 2023-04-14T16:24:10
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 mes...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (62nd episode) - PWC Procurement / Supply Chain / Buy Local / National Procurement Month from 2023-03-23T14:30
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 ...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (Episode 61) - Water Quality & the Water Treatment Changeover from 2023-02-23T16:04:36
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 a...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (Episode 60) - Be Aware & Be Wary of Utility SCAMS from 2023-02-10T17:16
PWC has received reports of someone calling customers trying to collect a PWC payment. Scammers tell customers they should immediately provide ...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (Episode 59) - Keep Grease & Wipes Out the Pipes or Else! from 2023-01-27T17:16:54
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 m...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (Episode 58) - Winter Conservation & Preparation from 2023-01-13T21:14:37
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 prepa...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (Episode 57) - Career Transitions for Veterans from 2022-10-31T15:09:11
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 se...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (Episode 56) - The Value of Public Power (Butler-Warner Generation Plant) from 2022-10-14T16:37:11
PWC has the distinction of being the only municipal utility company in North Carolina to own and operate a power plant. The Butle...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (Episode 55) - Personnel Profile Series w/ Mick Noland, Interim CEO / General Manager from 2022-09-09T17:43:20
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 ...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (Episode 54) - Upcoming "Industry Day" & Small Local Supplier (SLS) Program from 2022-07-26T19:46:44
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 procure...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (Episode 53) - Saluting Our PWC Fleet Team (Automotive Service Professional Month) from 2022-06-17T17:11:38
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...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (Episode 52) - The New Energy Resource Center has Arrived! from 2022-05-27T13:58:59
Now available on the PWC website is our online Energy Resource Center -- the newest PWC Power Tools, which will help our...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (Episode 51) - Personnel Profile Series w/ Kevan Meltzer, Innovations Manager from 2022-05-13T16:34:13
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 jo...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (Episode 50) - How is Your Water Treated? from 2022-04-29T18:54:55
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 Listen
PWC Connections: The Podcast (Episode 49) - Thanks for Keeping the Lights On (Lineworker Appreciation) from 2022-04-14T20:30:25
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 ...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (Episode 48) - Work Zone Safety is Everyone's Responsibility from 2022-04-01T16:26:58
Each April, the National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) campaign is held to encourage safe driving through highway work zones. The key mess...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (Episode 47) - Doing More Business Locally / Procurement Month Special from 2022-03-18T17:19:18
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 w...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (Episode 46) - Engineering with Engineers from 2022-03-03T22:10:48
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 ...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (Episode 45) - Winter Weather Preparation & Response from 2022-01-31T15:34:57
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...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (Episode 44) - New Year's Customer Resolutions from 2022-01-14T18:00:27
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 us...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (Episode 43) - 2021 Year in Review from 2021-12-17T21:55:16
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; inclu...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (Episode 42) - Awareness & Prevention for the Cold / Flu / COVID from 2021-12-03T18:05:10
The CDC suggest that the single best way to reduce the risk of seasonal illnesses (like a cold or the flu) and their po...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (Episode 41) - What does it mean to be an APPA Smart Energy Provider? from 2021-11-19T21:03:55
PWC earned our second Smart Energy Provider Award from the American Public Power Association for demonstrating a commitment to and proficiency in energ...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (Episode 40) - Employee Opportunities & Transitions from 2021-11-08T15:24:52
PWC truly understands that our people are our greatest assets! As the largest municipal public power system in North Carolina, Fayetteville’s Hometown Utility takes pride in being a good neighbo...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (Episode 39) - Connecting with Customer Service from 2021-10-15T14:40:49
October celebrates Customer Service Week (Oct. 4-8) and PWC celebrates the importance of Customer Service and the people who serve and support our customers on a daily basis. Bevan Grice...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (38th episode) - Conversation with a Commissioner & the Value of Public Power from 2021-09-30T15:44:28
Darsweil L. Rogers was appointed to the PWC Board in Sept. 2013 and reappointed for a second four-year term, which is reaching it's conclusi...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (37th episode) - An Episode About Electric Vehicles (EVs) from 2021-09-14T20:56:50
Electric vehicles (EVs) are progressively becoming viable competitors to gasoline-powered automobiles. Virtually every automaker now either offers one or more EVs or has them coming soon. Batter...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (36th episode) - Lighting Up Navajo Nation from 2021-08-20T15:19:49
The Light Up Navajo initiative was a pilot effort to bring together volunteer crews from public power utilities across th...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (35th episode) - National Water Quality Month is Really Everyday from 2021-08-06T20:51:48
National Water Quality Month (August) reminds us to take a moment to consider how important our water sources are not just to us as humans, but all inhabitants of these ecosystems— whether it’s ...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (34th episode) - The Significance of the APPA Sue Kelly Community Service Award from 2021-07-16T20:46:21
PWC received an American Public Power Association (APPA) Sue Kelly Community Service Award in June 2021. The award recognizes “good neighbor” acti...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (33rd episode) - Protecting Our Environment with Wise Water Use from 2021-07-02T15:08:41
Individuals and communities as a whole can take an active role in protecting their water sources from contamination. PWC operations and maintenance staff at our Water Treatment Facilities are co...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (32nd episode) - Career Opportunities at PWC from 2021-06-17T20:58:43
Today’s competitive business environment requires companies to go above and beyond in order to recruit and retain top talent. Organizations are thinking outside of the box to offer creative perk...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (31st episode) - Hurricane Preparation & Risk Management from 2021-06-03T18:53:45
To help prepare your home and/or business facility in the event of a hurricane, there are a few preparation steps necessary. Ike Copeland, PWC Director of Legal, Risk, & Pro...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (30th episode) - How to Do Business with PWC from 2021-05-24T16:53:50
Building better business relationships is important to PWC! Our Procurement/Purchasing Department proactively attends events to spread awareness of the business opportunities available with Your...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (29th episode) - Electrical Safety is Everyone's Responsibility from 2021-05-14T20:28:05
May is National Electrical Safety Month. PWC participates in this annual effort by continuing to educate our customers and community about the steps that can be taken in order to reduce the numb...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (28th episode) - Thank A Lineworker from 2021-04-23T17:15:09
Fayetteville PWC has received national recognition for achieving exceptional electric reliability and a huge part of that is our lineworkers. Lineworkers build and maintain the electric system t...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (27th episode) - Plan Before You Plant from 2021-04-09T19:29:44
PWC reminds everyone that it's important to make the proper tree selection and to plan ahead to protect the utility lines (electric, water, and sewer) in our community, as well as lines that pro...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (26th episode) - The Value of Procurement and Purchasing from 2021-03-23T20:16:42
March is National Procurement Month, and PWC utilizing this time to celebrate the efforts of our procurement and purchasing professionals as well as educate the taxpaying public on the value thi...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (25th episode) - Finding and Fixing Leaks from 2021-03-12T21:26:37
Household leaks can waste nearly 1 trillion gallons of water annually nationwide, so each March (3rd week) PWC and the EPA focuses on t...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (24th episode) - Conversation About Texas Winter Storm Issues from 2021-03-04T14:06:29
The 2021 Texas power crisis is an ongoing crisis involving massive power outages, water and food shortages, and dangerous weather conditions. The crisis has been the result of t...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (23rd episode) - Let's Talk About Engineering from 2021-02-12T21:14:09
Engineers Week (3rd week of February) is dedicated to building a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing the understanding of and interest in engine...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (22nd episode) - Cold Weather Impact on Higher Bills from 2021-02-01T21:56:46
When temperatures drop, it takes more energy to heat your home. The more difference there is between the temperature outside and the thermostat setting inside, the harder your heating system wil...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (21st episode) - Welcome PWC CEO/General Manager Elaina Ball from 2021-01-08T20:49:30
Our 1st episode of 2021 is with the newly appointed PWC CEO/General Manager Elaina Ball. In this fu...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (20th episode) - Thank You and Farewell David Trego from 2020-12-18T16:01:48
After nearly 11 years at PWC and a total of 40 years in the utility industry, CEO / General Manager David Trego...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (19th episode) - The Outage Management System has arrived! from 2020-12-07T18:52:46
When the occasional electric outage occurs, PWC has a restoration plan to provide the fastest response possible. Certain work and repairs have different time requirements and equipment needs to ...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (18th episode) - Some of the Best Water in NC from 2020-11-20T19:09:35
PWC is a proud, chartering member of the Partnership for Safe Water; which was developed jointly by the Listen
PWC Connections: The Podcast (17th episode) - FYIs for November 2020 from 2020-11-06T21:23:39
Before the holidays arrive and we close out the year, Your Hometown Utility wanted to be sure to share and discuss some helpful customer tidbits. So in this edition, hosts (Courtney and Lamont) ...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (16th episode) - Incentive Programs from 2020-10-23T16:57:59
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, d...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (15th episode) - Energy Awareness Month from 2020-10-09T20:31:43
October is Energy Awareness Month, an opportunity to promote the importance of energy for our sustainability and environmental well-being. Chad Groves from our ...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast - (Mini-sode 14.5) - 2020 Best Employers in NC BONUS from 2020-09-30T18:54:21
The microphone stayed LIVE and the conversation continued with Portia Daniels (Information Technology) and Zach Hall (Electrical ...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast - (Mini-sode 13.5) Storm Preparation BONUS from 2020-09-18T18:57:12
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...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (14th episode) - Business NC 2020 Best Employers in North Carolina from 2020-09-11T20:06:49
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 Employ...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast - (Episode 13) Storm Preparation / Preparedness Month from 2020-09-04T19:48:51
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...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (12th episode) - Adjustments During COVID-19 from 2020-05-06T16:56:12
General Manager/CEO David Trego sits down to chat about how PWC responded during COVID-19 for our customers and employees, the r...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (11th episode) - Annual Water Treatment Changeover from 2020-03-05T20:29:41
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 a...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (10th episode) - Cease the Grease & Keep Wipes Outta' Pipes from 2020-02-13T15:40:55
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 Th...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (Episode 9) - Home Efficiency Audit Program (HEAP) from 2020-01-29T20:30:12
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 poin...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (Episode 8) - The Building Business Rally from 2020-01-14T17:53:54
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...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast - (Episode 7) The 2019 Year End Review from 2019-12-27T17:18:41
We give a month-to-month recap of Fayetteville's Hometown Utility in 2019.
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PWC Connections: The Podcast - (Episode 6) Power Supply Contract w/ CEO David Trego from 2019-12-20T21:00:50
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 Listen
PWC Connections: The Podcast (Episode 5) - Dickens' Holiday 20th Anniversary from 2019-11-21T20:27:13
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 Dicke...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (Episode 4) - Time-of-Use Winter Peak Hours from 2019-11-08T21:35
Katie Mehan, PWC CSR, joins us to chat about TOU Winter Peak.
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PWC Connections: The Podcast (Episode 3) Community Solar! from 2019-10-14T20:45:32
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 ...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast - (Episode 2) Discussing the Benefits of Electric Vehicles from 2019-09-20T15:38:59
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 a...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast - (Episode 1) Chatting w/ CEO David W. Trego from 2019-09-13T15:51:26
We kickoff our 1st episode of the podcast with Mr. David Trego. In this episode, Mr. Trego shared some insight on the different ...
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PWC Connections: The Podcast TRAILER from 2019-09-03T15:32:46
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