Welcome to our News Room! Here you’ll find recent press releases and other news about GUC.
For media inquiries, please contact Steve Hawley, Public Information Officer/Communications Manager, 252-551-1522.
Due to hazardous driving conditions, Greenville Utilities offices will remain closed the rest of the day today, and will reopen at noon tomorrow, Thursday, January 23rd.Crews are on duty, ready to respond to emergencies around the clock. If customers need to report a utility-related emergency, they… Read more
Due to expected hazardous weather conditions, Greenville Utilities’ offices will delay opening until noon on Wednesday, January 22nd.Crews are on duty, ready to respond to emergencies around the clock. If customers need to report a utility-related emergency, they may do so by calling our… Read more
Greenville Utilities (GUC) has been keeping an eye on the weather forecasts and is ready to respond as necessary. Crews have checked and positioned equipment and supplies to most efficiently restore power in case of any outages. As is the case every day and night, crews are on standby,… Read more
The weather outside is cold and temperatures look to continue to stay below freezing for the next several days. Cold snaps like this can really drive energy usage higher and with it, higher bills. Why? Because during severely cold weather, customers use more electricity and natural gas to… Read more
Greenville Utilities Commission (GUC) has taken another significant step towards sustainability with the introduction of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) from landfill methane at its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling station. This initiative underscores GUC’s commitment to providing… Read more
The United States Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has awarded Greenville Utilities Commission (GUC) a $3.1M grant to replace aging natural gas pipelines. GUC applied for the grant earlier this year to replace 3.23 miles of steel mains and… Read more
For the 19th year in a row, GUC has earned Public Power Awards of Excellence from ElectriCities. Roy Jones, CEO of ElectriCities, presented the awards at the Board of Commissioners’ September 19 meeting. The categories mirror the ElectriCities strategic priorities and include: People -… Read more
Carl Smith, APGA Chairman Chris Latch, and Durk Tyson
The American Public Gas Association (APGA) has presented Greenville Utilities Commission with the prestigious APGA System Operational Achievement Recognition (SOAR) for excellence in operating its natural gas utility. SOAR… Read more
Greenville Utilities Board of Commissioners elected Lindsey Griffin, Mark Garner, and Ferrell Blount as their officers at the Board’s July 18, 2024, meeting. Mr. Griffin, a retired construction executive, was elected Chair. He has served on the Board since 2019. … Read more
The Greenville City Council has appointed Justin Fuller to a three-year term on the Greenville Utilities Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Fuller works in the pharmaceutical industry at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Greenville. This is his first appointment to a Board or Commission in… Read more