The Huntsville City Council made the first sewer rate hike to utilities customers in 20 years official at its regular meeting Thursday night. That approval was expected, as was passing a $44.6 million construction contract for a major expansion of the Huntsville Ice Sports Center (ISC). First, however, Mayor Tommy Battle’s special recognitions included Huntsville […]
As the clean energy transition gains momentum nationwide, rural communities are emerging as key players in building a more resilient energy future. A recent webinar hosted by the nonprofit Groundswell brought together clean energy experts and community stakeholders to explore new solar initiatives across the rural South. While the technical discussion focused on contracting specifications, […]
A launch occurred at the Conference USA Basketball Championships last week, but it wasn’t a jump shot at the Von Braun Center. Instead, CUSA started its “Stars of Tomorrow‘’ program, an initiative the league devised to combine sports and career development to offer top students from member institutions an opportunity to engage with industry professionals […]
During the most meeting, the Huntsville City Council announced an upcoming proposal for a 5% electric rate increase, debated whether to address a grey area between personal and workplace funds, and finalized the 2025 budget. Upcoming Electric Rate Increase Proposal Director of External Affairs at Huntsville Utilities, Joe Gehrdes, announced that Huntsville Utilities will approach city […]
Huntsville City Council’s August 22 meeting was packed with a melting pot of discussions, from financial strategies to combat inflation to the introduction of new community projects. One of the key highlights of the meeting included the approval of a $19M recreation facility at John Hunt Park, transforming Huntsville’s recreational sport landscape. $19M John Hunt […]
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama’s economic footprint continues to skyrocket, with the sixth production expansion in North Alabama. Toyota Alabama announced the start of production on its i-FORCE 2.4-liter turbo engine line for the all-new Tacoma. Powered by a previous investment of $222 million, the new production line aims at fulfilling customer demand and company goals. […]
HUNTSVILLE, AL – A partnership between the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Huntsville Utilities will provide $100,000 in scholarship funding to train and educate utility lineworkers. Calhoun Community College will manage the scholarships and enroll students in the college’s Pre-Apprentice Lineworker Program. The partnership was created to address the growth in the Huntsville-Madison County population, […]
Yet another debate highlighted a busy night for the Huntsville City Council. The docket for last Thursday’s meeting included discussions on the validity of Mayor Battle’s Sustainability Commission appointments, as well as key highlights from the Project Share program and the Huntsville Museum of Art. Sustainability Commission quarrel District Five Councilmember John Meredith noted concern […]
On Friday morning, Drake State announced a new collaboration with Huntsville Utilities to introduce the Gas and Water Operation Certification Scholarship Program. This innovative four-week program aims to provide alternative pathways to entering the workforce and enrich the pool of potential candidates for gas and water operation careers at Huntsville Utilities and other prospective local […]
The Huntsville City Council voted in favor of an ordinance allowing Huntsville Utilities to raise the cost of water to accommodate infrastructure improvement with the compromise to lessen proposed usage fees and discussed an ordinance that would more strictly enforce distracted driving laws. Collaboration between council members Devyn Keith and John Meredith, along with Huntsville […]
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