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Sep 17, 20201 min read
TVA rate credit will benefit customers
The DU board has approved management’s recommendation to pass through the 2.5% credit on wholesale electric purchases from TVA to all DU...
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jholmes2
Sep 17, 20201 min read
DU to eliminate credit fees 10/1
Effective October 1, 2020, Decatur Utilities will no longer charge customers the current $3.95 third-party “convenience fee” for...
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jholmes2
Aug 14, 20204 min read
DU to begin sewer smoke testing 8/17
Decatur Utilities will begin smoke testing of the sewer infrastructure in selected areas of NW Decatur beginning Monday, August 17th and...
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jholmes2
Aug 13, 20202 min read
DU Natural Gas Survey Begins 8-17
Beginning Monday, August 17th, Decatur Utilities will begin a quality control survey of the DU natural gas system to ensure public safety...
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jholmes2
Aug 12, 20201 min read
DU wins APGA Safety Award
The American Public Gas Association (APGA) has recognized the Decatur Utilities Natural Gas Department with its 2020 Safety Award. APGA...
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jholmes2
Aug 3, 20202 min read
Flush building pipes when reopening
DU advises flushing plumbing to remove stagnant water in commercial buildings when reopening after extended closure. Closing buildings...
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jholmes2
Jun 8, 20201 min read
DU Lobby Open with Changes
DU lobby now reopened to public; Disconnects to resume on June 22 DU has no reopened its Main Lobby to counter payments. In-office...
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jholmes2
Jun 1, 20202 min read
$30K COVID-19 Relief Fund
Decatur Utilities is proud to announce that it has partnered with TVA, Renasant Bank, 3M and Alabama Farmers Cooperative (AFC) to make...
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jholmes2
May 4, 20203 min read
May 3-9 Drinking Water Week
Decatur Utilities is observing Drinking Water Week, May 3-9, and emphasizing the vital role that safe, clean drinking makes in our daily...
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jholmes2
Apr 17, 20201 min read
National Lineworker Day
Tomorrow, April 18th, is National Lineworker Appreciation Day across America. It’s a day where we all say a humble and heartfelt thank...
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jholmes2
Mar 27, 20202 min read
DU extends COVID-19 precautions
UPDATED 3-27-20 The ongoing COVID-19 crisis has created personal health and economic uncertainty for many Decatur citizens. Decatur...
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jholmes2
Mar 18, 20201 min read
National Gas Workers Day
Each year on March 18th, DU joins with other natural gas utilities to recognize National Gas Utility Workers’ Day. This day was selected...
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jholmes2
Mar 11, 20201 min read
Why the 2020 Census is so important
Why is it so VITAL that every Alabama be counted in the 2020 Census? Census data affects the amount of funding Alabama receives for...
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jholmes2
Feb 19, 20202 min read
SSO Statement from GM Ray Hardin
Decatur Utilities management has been made aware of a social media post and subsequent press conference statements made by Mayor Tab...
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jholmes2
Dec 28, 20191 min read
Williams Earns Safety Accreditation
Steven Williams, electric field superintendent for Decatur Utilities, has been honored by the Tennessee Valley Public Power Association...
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jholmes2
Dec 23, 20191 min read
Water Plant Named "Best Operated"
Congratulations to the men and women of the Decatur Utilities Water Resources Group and Water Treatment Plant (WTP). For the...
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jholmes2
Oct 25, 20191 min read
SmartHub gets new look
SmartHub, DU's mobile app for end-use customers is undergoing a bit of a facelift. Customers will see the new-look SmartHub app available...
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jholmes2
Oct 23, 20191 min read
Winter's a coming...
Yes, winter is fast approaching. NOW is the time to a checkup around the house to make sure your home and heating/cooling system is in...
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jholmes2
Oct 14, 20191 min read
PowerGrid Services new tree contractor
Decatur Utilities has contracted with PowerGrid Services for its 2019-2020 tree trimming cycle. PowerGrid trucks with this logo will be...
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jholmes2
Oct 9, 20192 min read
DU celebrates public utility weeks
DU is celebrating Public Power Week, Public Natural Gas Week and Customer Service Week. As a public utility, our focus is on you the...
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