Electric Substation Nears Completion
Electric Substation Nears Completion
A lot has changed at the site of our soon-to-be third electric delivery point on Mills Road since last October, when it only housed equipment and supplies being saved from Hurricane Matthew flood waters. Now, construction on the site is about 95% complete and stocked with everything needed to supply...
Celebrating Community Ownership
Celebrating Community Ownership
Greenville Utilities celebrated Public Power Week and Public Natural Gas Week October 1 — 7, 2017. These annual events give GUC a chance to celebrate with our community all of the advantages that locally-owned and operated utilities provide. We shared the many benefits of being a public utility with...
Barrier Removed: Tonka, the Mighty Forklift
Barrier Removed: Tonka, the Mighty Forklift
The staff at Stores relies on forklifts to move all the heavy items in our warehouse. During an observation, it was discussed that we need a forklift properly rated for lifting heavier items, like transformers. If an item is too heavy for a forklift, it could tip over, potentially causing serious...
October 2017 In The Community
October 2017 In The Community
Touch A Truck Kids of all ages enjoyed GUC equipment at the Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children's second annual Touch A Truck event in Greenville on October 28th. Thank you to the following employees for making that happen: Mickey Dawson and Chris Wallace (Gas), and Greg Lyons and Danny (Water...
October 2017 Newsmakers
October 2017 Newsmakers
Service Awards Jesse Chadwick / 30 Years Jesse Chadwick, Chemist at the Water Treatment Plant (WTP), recently celebrated 30 years of service with Greenville Utilities. Jesse is responsible for managing the water quality laboratory staff of six. Each year, the WTP lab conducts more than 100,000 tests...