Tag Archive for: Huntsville Utilities

Huntsville Utilities introduces ordinance increasing cost of water, council seeks public opinion

During the regular Huntsville City Council meeting on August 10, Huntsville Utilities introduced an ordinance that would increase the water fee schedule, prompting President John Meredith to invite residents to share their thoughts before or during the next meeting. Huntsville Utilities introduced an ordinance that, if passed, would increase water fee schedule due to the […]

Mayor Tommy Battle appoints Amy Kenum as Geographic Information Services Manager

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Mayor Tommy Battle announced the appointment of 21-year City of Huntsville employee Amy Kenum to the role of Manager of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Kenum, a Lawrence County native, was appointed head of the Geographic Information Services Division during the April 27 Huntsville City Council meeting. She will lead and help grow the GIS […]

Huntsville Toyota and Huntsville Utilities go green in $49 million solar project

In a bid to support local, sustainable energy, Huntsville Utilities will be acquire power from someone besides TVA for the first time ever  On Wednesday morning, Huntsville Utilities, Toyota Alabama and Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. (TAI) announced a new project that will harness solar energy to power 70% of Huntsville’s Toyota manufacturing plant. The three […]

Madison County Water Department launches in-house billing, meter reading and customer service

Madison County Water Department (MCWD) officially launched its in-house billing, meter reading and customer service transitioning from Huntsville Utilities’ original services. MCWD will now read meters, prepare and mail billing statements, and perform all aspects of customer service with in-house systems and personnel. This transition will ensure more timely problem resolutions and more efficient customer service, […]

Do Alabama Citizens Really Pay 3rd Highest Monthly Energy Bills?

New report shows that while total energy bills across Alabama are high, the rates we pay for that energy are very low. A recent report published by Tennessee Real Estate specialists, TNRealEstate.com, suggests that citizens in Alabama have the third highest energy bills in the country out of 50 states. Their data was collected by […]

37,000 Madison County Houses Set to be Affected by New Madison County Water Department Billing Transition

The Madison County Water Department (MCWD) hosted a media briefing on Wednesday to provide more information on the upcoming transition to in-house billing, meter reading and customer service. County Engineer Chuck Faulkner gave remarks about the transition and fielded questions from residents and media afterwards.  What to know: Starting on March 27, MCWD customers who […]

Velox Announces New Partnership with Huntsville Utilities

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Velox LLC is excited to announce it has been awarded a one-year contract with Huntsville Utilities to construct fiber infrastructure bringing fiber internet advancement to their expanding systems. Scheduled to begin this month, the project will help close the digital divide and make reliable internet available to more homes. Recently named the fastest-growing […]

Intuitive Announces Partnership with Seven States Power

Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation (INTUITIVE®) and Seven States Power Corporation are launching a partnership to deliver an innovative, managed cybersecurity service for local power companies (“LPCs”) across the Tennessee Valley. The new joint service, called the Grid Cyber Protection Service (GCPS), will protect critical infrastructure while overcoming the staffing and budgetary challenges of going alone. […]

Rhythm of the Air: VBC Partners with TVA and Huntsville Utilities to Improve Air Quality

The Von Braun Center has teamed with the Tennessee Valley Authority and Huntsville Utilities on a project to improve the air quality for one of the VBC’s newest additions, Rhythm on Monroe. By implementing germicidal technology, the project includes replacing the current air filters with higher efficiency filters and installing UV-C germicidal lighting inside the […]

Google Fiber Brings 2 Gig Internet Service to Huntsville

It’s not unusual for Huntsville to be on the forefront of technology breakthroughs. And now, it’s Google Fiber’s 2 Gig service. With thousands of Huntsvillians working from home and students taking online classes, Google Fiber has announced that 2 Gig service is available in the Rocket City. In August, Google Fiber announced its plan to […]