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Disconnects resume week of 3/15
Decatur Utilities will resume disconnection of utility accounts for non-payment beginning the week of March 15th. Customers who have...
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Mar 11, 20211 min read


DU Hedging Keeps Gas Rates Stable
Natural gas prices have spiked recently due to the “freeze-off” of wells in the south central U.S. which has reduced overall supply....
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Mar 1, 20212 min read


The importance of public utility service
This week marks the celebration of Public Power, Public Natural Gas and Customer Service Weeks across America. Being a public utility...
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Oct 5, 20203 min read


DU crews help with hurricane relief
Crews from the DU Electric Dept. recently returned from helping the Andalusia Utilities Board and Riviera Utilities (Daphne) restore...
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Sep 30, 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...
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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Sep 17, 20201 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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Aug 14, 20204 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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Aug 13, 20202 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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Aug 12, 20201 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...
jholmes2
Aug 3, 20202 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...
jholmes2
Jun 8, 20201 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...
jholmes2
Jun 1, 20202 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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May 4, 20203 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...
jholmes2
Apr 17, 20201 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...
jholmes2
Mar 27, 20202 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...
jholmes2
Mar 18, 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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Mar 11, 20201 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...
jholmes2
Feb 19, 20202 min read


Williams Earns Safety Accreditation
Steven Williams, electric field superintendent for Decatur Utilities, has been honored by the Tennessee Valley Public Power Association...
jholmes2
Dec 28, 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...
jholmes2
Dec 23, 20191 min read
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