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Operation Santa Claus
For the fifth year in a row, GUC participated in Operation Santa Claus, a partnership of 31 years between the Salvation Army and the Pitt County Department of Social Services. Its purpose is to provide donated toys to children who would otherwise not have any presents under the tree on Christmas morning. GUC assisted with the effort by setting up collection boxes throughout our facilities, and providing families an opportunity to visit with Santa. Each family that came to see Santa brought a toy as well. (12/11)
Riverside High School
Jason Manning, Environmental Compliance Coordinator at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, spoke at Riverside High School in Williamston on November 1. Jason’s talk was part of the Environmental Science Club’s monthly meeting.
With the goal of increasing the students’ awareness of career opportunities in the Environmental Science field, Jason explained how our wastewater treatment process works. He also talked about how our pretreatment program collaborates with local industries to protect the environment while helping to support economic growth. (11/11)
“Fans with Cans Bumper Crop” Food Drive
Gas Systems Engineer Jonathan Britt and IT Applications Services Manager John Little recently helped spearhead the Greenville Pitt County Young Professionals (GPCYP) “Fans with Cans Bumper Crop” food drive. Thanks to their organizational efforts at GUC, our employees donated 148 pounds of food items. (11/11)
Miller-Motte College
GUC participated in a Career Expo at Miller-Motte College in Greenville on November 4. The event was for juniors and seniors from Eastern NC high schools to get an idea of the kinds of careers they may want to pursue. (11/11)
D.H. Conley High School Career Fair
Cliff Cahoon, Water Resources Construction/Contracts Engineer, presented to Juniors and Seniors at D.H. Conley High School’s Career Fair on November 16. Cliff spoke to six different groups of students about the engineering field and the types of engineering positions at GUC. (11/11)
Today's Q&A
WITN featured Andy Yakim, Energy Services Supervisor, on its November 1 Today’s Q & A segment. Today's Q&A is a weekly segment on the station’s News at Sunrise that allows the guest to answer questions from viewers. (11/11)
South Central High School AP Environmental Studies Class
Andy Yakim, Energy Services Supervisor, gave a presentation to students in the Advanced Placement Environmental Studies class at South Central High School on November 22. (11/11)
Junior Achievement
Five GUC employees served as instructors with the Junior Achievement program at Stokes and Pactolus Schools. During the six-week program, they teach lessons that support academics in work readiness and financial literacy. (10/11)
Blood Drive
GUC employees partnered with City of Greenville Employees on October 12 for a blood drive. A total of 93 productive units of blood were donated. (10/11)
ECU Mixed Majors Career Fair
GUC participated in the East Carolina University Mixed Majors Career Fair at the Greenville Convention Center on October 5th. (10/11)
Fans Donation
During the summer, when the heat in Eastern North Carolina reaches the upper 90’s, GUC tries to help older adults and families cool off by donating fans. Fans are an economical way to help beat the heat, either alone or used with air conditioners. For the nineteenth consequetive year, fans were purchased and delivered to the Pitt County Council on Aging and the Department of Social Services to be distributed where they were needed most. (6/11)
G.R. Whitfield Career Day
Carrie Peed, IT Support Specialist II; Ryan Hardee, Overhead Lineworker I; Blake Horton, Electric Meter Technician; and Stan Ruffin, Water Treatment Plant Operator III visited G.R. Whitfield School in Grimesland for the school’s annual Career Day. Groups of students rotated between classrooms and heard about different jobs. They found out what kind of education they needed, what a typical workday was like, special equipment used and other information about different careers they may pursue in their future. (4/11)
North Pitt High School Career Fair
Amy Quinn, Executive Assistant to the General Manager, represented GUC at North Pitt High School's Career Fair to expose students to different kinds of careers on. Amy shared information about how she uses her educational and experience as a paralegal in her current position. (4/11)
Pitt Community College All Majors Career Fair
Greg Roberson, Building and Grounds Supervisor; Kyle Brown, Engineer in the Electric Department; and Moses Singh, Planning Engineer in the Gas Department represented GUC at PCC's All Majors Career Fair. (4/11)
2011 Pitt County Business Expo
Greenville Utilities participated in the 2011 Pitt County Business Expo at the Greenville Convention Center. The Expo was put on by the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce to give area businesses a venue to share information about their companies. (4/11)
Pitt Community College Green Fair
Energy Services Officers Jim Rapin and Jonathan Sergeant represented GUC at Pitt Community College’s Green Fair. Vendors and local businesses shared ways to save money and be earth-friendly at the Fair, which was part of PCC’s Earth Day celebration. (4/11)
5th Annual PirateFest 2011
Energy Services Officer Dan Oglesby shared energy saving tips with PirateFest attendees. (4/11)
4-H Lamp Repair Workshop
Greenville Utilities hosted an electrical lamp repair workshop for a local 4H Club. In addition to the workshop, the group visited Station1, the Greenville 230 kV Substation and received an electrical safety presentation. Ten students participated, along with their organizers Ms. Estelle Mack and Ms. Mildred Council. (3/11)
ECU’s Career Networking Event for the College of Technology and Computer Science
We participated in ECU's College of Technology and Computer Science Career Networking Event. This event helps helps graduating students network with area business. Employees from various departments were on hand to speak with students about potential careers at GUC and to help them with their resumes. Job applications, job postings and recent annual reports were made available to students who visited the GUC booth. (3/11)
ECU Off-Campus Housing Fair
We visited ECU’s campus in March for their Off-Campus Housing Fair. This annual event is designed to provide information for students who are getting ready to move off campus for the first time. (3/11)
Mathcounts
Cliff Cahoon, Water Resources Construction/Contracts Engineer; Todd Rouse, Electric Substation/Control Engineer; and Moses Singh, Gas Planning Engineer, are members of the East Carolina Chapter of the Professional Engineers of North Carolina (PENC). On behalf of the PENC, they volunteered at Mathcounts on February 5th at South Central High School. MATHCOUNTS provides extra incentive for students to push themselves to achieve more in mathematics with fun and creative problems that promote critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. (2/11)
AG Cox Middle School
Moses Singh, Gas Planning Engineer, made a presentation about careers in engineering to students at AG Cox Middle school. (2/11)
Joy Junction
Deanna Castellow, Cross Connection Control Officer in the Water Resources Department, did a presentation for the K-4 (pre-kindergarten) class at Joy Junction on February 3rd. She talked about where their water comes from and how to keep the water safe in Greenville. She also talked a little bit about not pouring grease and fats from foods down the drain. (2/11)
Northeast Regional Science Fair
Jason Manning, Chemist at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, was one of the judges of the 2010 Northeast Regional Science Fair on February 26th at East Carolina University. (2/11)
ECU's Spring Career Fair
GUC participated in ECU's Spring Career Fair at the Greenville Convention Center on February 24th. Representing GUC were Anthony Whitehead, Carol Bazemore, Freddie Martin, Jason Manning, Jonathan Britt, Kim Coggins, Kyle Brown, Scott Mullis, and Vann Stephenson. (2/11)
Holiday Giving
GUC participated in Operation Santa Claus for the fifth consecutive time this year. Operation Santa Claus is a partnership between the Salvation Army and the Department of Social Services to provide donated toys for children who would otherwise not have any presents under the tree. There were collection boxes set up throughout our facilities, and Santa visited GUC and each family that came to visit him brought a toy as well.
Some departments also organized their own giving efforts. The Electric Department continued their tradition of gathering donations to support families in need. This year, they raised money through a shrimp and oyster roast and a shrimp stew lunch. The Human Resources Department participated in the Santa Project, a program organized by the University City Kiwanis Club that provides gifts for children in need who attend Pitt County Boys and Girls Clubs. The Finance Department and the Warehouse employees combined their resources to make a contribution to the Pitt County Council on Aging. The Water Resources Department adopted a family whose names they received from the Salvation Army. (12/10)
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Greenville Utilities participated in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) College Fair on November 13th at Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church. High school students from all over eastern North Carolina attended the event, which GUC helped sponsor. The HBCU Coalition of Pitt County is a non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve the legacy of historically black colleges and universities. (11/10)
Real World-Greenville
Greenville Utilities participated in “Real World-Greenville” on October 27th. This collaborative effort by Pitt County Department of Social Services, Independent Living Resources, Easter Seals UCP and Nash County Social Services and attracted youth from eight counties amd put students through the process of getting a job and setting up housekeeping on a budget. Kim Coggins, Service and Transaction Analyst, facilitated the budgeting class for the students students. Kim and Monica Dixon, Receptionist, worked at the Greenville Utilities booth and shared what the participants could expect to see in their utility bill each month. This is the third time GUC has participated in the event. (10/10)
ECU Merchants Fair
Greenville Utilities joined other area businesses at the ECU Merchants Fair held on campus August 31st. The Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce organizes the fair to give students an opportunity to learn more about local merchants. (9/10)
Sheppard Memorial Library
Sharon Daughtridge, Water Treatment Plant Operator III, made two presentations at Sheppard Memorial Library in July. As part of the library’s summer programs for children, Sharon shared information about where drinking water comes from, and how GUC makes sure it’s safe for them to drink. Dan Oglesby, Energy Services Officer, also attended and shared water conservation tips. (7/10)
Sycamore Hill Missionary Baptist Church
Anthony Miller, Director of the Gas Department, spoke at the Senior Christian Fellowship gathering at Sycamore Hill Missionary Baptist Church on July 21st. He shared information about natural gas safety and general GUC information. (7/10)
Guest Lecture at ECU
Energy Services Supervisor Andy Yakim provided a guest lecture program on energy efficient construction, and conservation for an ECU Construction Management Class on July 6th. (7/10)
American Public Power Association
At the APPA (American Public Power Association) National Conference on June 21, Ron Elks, General Manager/CEO and Board Vice-Chair Freeman Paylor did a presentation about how GUC has been going green since 1978. (6/10)
Environmental Advisory Committee
Tony Cannon, Assistant General Manager/COO, gave a presentation on June 17 to a member of the City of Greenville Environmental Advisory Committee about all the ways that GUC is a good steward of the environment. (6/10)
Fans Donation
During the summer, when the heat in Eastern North Carolina reaches the upper 90’s, GUC tries to help older adults and families cool off by donating fans. Fans are an economical way to help beat the heat, either alone or used with air conditioners. On June 24, fans were purchased and delivered to the Pitt County Council on Aging and the Department of Social Services to be distributed where they were needed most. This is the eighteenth year in a row GUC has donated fans. (6/10)
Homebuilders Association
Ron Elks, General Manager/CEO, gave a presentation entitled “Did You Know?” that highlighted interesting facts and figures about Greenville Utilities, on June 1 for the Homebuilders Association. (6/10)
University City Kiwanis Club
On May 24, Ron Elks, General Manager/CEO, made a presentation for the University City Kiwanis Club about GUC’s impact on the community. (5/10)
Business & Technology Academy
GUC hosted 17 students from Pitt County School's Business & Technology Academy. The students visited sites throughout GUC and participated in hands-on demonstrations. (4/10)
Relay For Life of Pitt County
GUC was an in-kind sponsor of the Relay For Life of Pitt County, which supports the American Cancer Society. Electric Department employees collaborated with South Central High School staff to re-route electricity to provide the event's featured entertainment, The Embers, with the needed voltage for their performance. In addition, several GUC employees served on the Planning Committee. (4/10)
Pitt Community College Job Fair
GUC participated in a Job Fair at Pitt Community college to meet with new graduates about career opportunities at Greenville Utilities. (4/10)
Pitt County Business Expo
Greenville Utilities participated in the 2010 Pitt County Business Expo at the Greenville Convention Center on April 1st. The Expo was put on by the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce to give area businesses a venue to share information about their companies. (4/10)
Career Day at G.R. Whitfield School
A group of employees participated in Career Day at G.R. Whitfield School in Grimesland. They shared information about their careers with groups of 6th, 7th and 8th graders throughout the day. This is the third year GUC has participated in this program. (3/10)
ECU Off-Campus Housing Fair
GUC participated in ECU's Off-Campus Housing Fair in March. This event provides an opportunity for students who will be moving off-campus to find our about housing options and services available to them. (3/10)
ECU Career Network Event
GUC participated in ECU’s first annual Career Networking Event for the College of Technology and Computer Science, which was held on March 24th at the Murphy Center, to help graduating students network with area business. (3/24)
Neighbor to Neighbor
Our Neighbor to Neighbor program is supported by donations from our customers to assist families with their heating bills during the winter. Click here to learn more about the program and how you can help.
Pitt Community College Alumni Association Speaker Series
Energy Services Officer Andy Yakim spoke at Pitt Community College as part of their Alumni Associatin Speaker Series on October 6th. He shared information about how individuals can save money through energy and water conservation. (10/09)
Real World-Greenville
Greenville Utilities participated in “Real World-Greenville” on October 6th at the Cornerstone Baptist Church. This event put students through the process of getting a job and setting up housekeeping on a budget. This is the second time GUC has been involved in the event. (10/09)
GUC Visits Hope Middle School
Charles Buck, Engineering Coordinator in the Gas Department, visited Mrs. Cargiles' 8th grade science class on September 17th to explain how GUC uses GIS (Graphic Information Sytems) and GPS (Global Positioning Systems). (9/09)
Merchant Fair at ECU
GUC participated in East Carolina University's Merchants Fair on September 17th. The event give students an opportunity to learn more about local merchants and their services and was organized by the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce to (9/09)
Fans Donation
During the summer, when the heat in Eastern North Carolina reaches the upper 90’s, GUC tries to help older adults and families cool off by donating fans. Fans are an economical way to help beat the heat, either alone or used with air conditioners. On June 25, 100 fans were purchased and delivered to the Pitt County Council on Aging and the Department of Social Services to be distributed where they were needed most. This is the seventeenth year in a row GUC has donated fans. (6/09)
University City Kiwanis Club
Kevin Keyzer, GUC's Safety Officer, was recently elected to serve as President for the University City Kiwanis Club, beginning in October. (5/09)
Northeast Regional Science & Engineering Fair
Liz Ward, Engineer Intern in the Water Resources Department served as a judge for the Northeast Regional Science & Engineering Fair Competition on March 7th on ECU’s campus. She judged water industry related projects on behalf of the North Carolina American Water Works Association and the North Carolina Water Environment Association. (3/09)
Student Shadowing Program
Two students from North Pitt High School spent the day at GUC recently. Both students are interested in computer programming as future careers. They "shadowed" two employees in the IT department to find out more about jobs in the industry. (3/09)
Operation Santa Claus
GUC participated in Operation Santa Claus for the third time this year. Employees donated new, unwrapped toys that will be distributed by the Salvation Army and the Department of Social Services to children who otherwise might not have any presents under the tree. (12/08)
The Greenville Jaycee's Christmas Parade
Greenville Utilities participated in the 2008 Greenville Jaycee's Christmas Parade on December 6. As a service to the community, we provided bucket trucks for local Cable 7 to broadcast the parade. (12/08)
Caring Is Sharing Food Drive
GUC participated in the 2008 "Caring is Sharing" Food Drive. We have partnered with the City of Greenville to collect items for people in need since 2000. Non-perishable items were distributed to the following non-profit organizations: Greenville Community Shelter, JOY Soup Kitchen, New Directions, Pitt County Council on Aging, and the Salvation Army. (11/08)
Historically Black Colleges and Universities College Fair
Greenville Utilities participated in the first Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) College Fair recently. The event was held at Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church Family Life Center. Approximately 200 students attended. The HBCU Coalition of Pitt County is a non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve the legacy of historically black colleges and universities. Students learned about careers at GUC and the education needed for those careers. (11/08)
Water Day at C.M. Eppes Middle School
Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and Wastewater Treatment (WWTP) staff shared their knowledge at C.M. Eppes Middle School’s “Water Day” at on November 6th. This event wraps up the eighth graders’ study of hydrology by giving them the opportunity to see how what they’ve learned is used in the real world. (11/08)
Real World-Greenville
Greenville Utilities participated in “Real World-Greenville” on October 22nd at the Greenville Convention Center. This event put students through the process of getting a job and setting up housekeeping on a budget. It was a collaborative effort by Pitt County Department of Social Services, Independent Living Resources, Easter Seals UCP and Nash County Social Services and attracted youth from eight counties. “Real World” has been held in Raleigh for the last 12 years; this is the first time the event was held in Greenville. (10/08)
Electric Department Visits W.H. Robinson Elementary School
The first graders at W.H. Robinson Elementary School in Winterville had special visitors on October 3rd. As part of their study of community workers in their social studies classes, Electric Department employees were invited to come to the school and share information about the work they do every day. (10/08)
United Way
GUC is committed to being a good corporate citizen. Each year, GUC supports the United Way of Pitt County by serving as a Pacesetter organization. Pacesetters run early campaigns and lead by example, building momentum for a strong county-wide campaign. GUC's 2008 Pacesetters Campaign was a huge success. Our goal was to raise $55,000. However, with the generous contributions of our employees, we were able to raise over $56,000. Ron Elks, General Manager/CEO, serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the United Way of Pitt County.(8/08)
Local Festivals
Greenville Utilities participates in several local festivals each year. In April, we had an information booth at the Farmville Dogwood Festival. In August, we were one of the sponsors of Winterville Watermelon Festival. (8/08)
Blood Drive
GUC employees demonstrate their willingness to help out the community by rolling up their sleeves and donating blood throughout the year at American Red Cross on-site blood drives.
Summer Significance Academy
Students participating in the Summer Significance Academy visited the Wastewater Treatment Plant for a tour lead by WWTP Operator Quentin Corey. The Academy provides academic and enrichment opportunities for 80 of Pitt County's rising sixth-graders. GUC is one of the sponsors of the program, which is a collaborative effort between Pitt County Schools, the United Way of Pitt County and other sponsors. (8/08)
Greenville Community Shelter
GUC employees spoke with a group of participants in the Greenville Community Shelter's Transitional Housing Program on June 17th. They shared information on energy-efficiency and establishing a utility account. (6/08)
Delta Sigma Theta Service Sorority Spring Fest
GUC participated in the Delta Sigma Theta Service Sorority Spring Fest on June 1st at the Thomas Foreman Center. The goal of the Fest was to provide information for community members about Education, Economic Development, Physical and Mental Health, Political Involvement and Awareness as well as International Involvement and Awareness. (6/08)
Painted Pirate Program
Greenville Utilities is participating in the "Painted Pirate Project," a public art endeavor sponsored by ECU's Alumni Association and the Pitt-Greenville Chamber of Commerce. Organizations throughout the community sponsored 6-foot tall pirate statues that have been painted with different themes by area artists. GUC's Pirate, named "Connecting with GUC," depicts all the various aspects of the services we provide. Roger Kammerer, local artis and historian, created our design and painted our pirate. The GUC Pirate is at the entrance of GUC's Main Office at 401 S. Greene Street. Click here to check out all the painted pirates. (4/08)
Clinical Teacher's Conference
GUC participated in the 6th annual Clinical Teacher's Conference on April 1st. We had a booth with information about Kids' Corner on our website and educational opportunities avaiable at Greenville Utiliites. The event was hosted by the Office of Professional Development & Student Outreach in the College of Education East Carolina University. The goal of the conference is to provide professional development opportunities for clinical teachers who mentor teaching interns from the university. (4/08)
Student Shadowing Program
GUC hosted 18 juniors from North Pitt, DH Conley and Farmville Central High Schools on March 11th. The students spent a day with GUC employees who work in area the students are considering for careers. Employees from the Customer Relations, Energy Services, Electric Department, Finance, Information Technology and the Garage worked with the students. (3/08)
Drought Presentations
GUC employees have made several presentations recently about the drought and other topics for local community groups, including the Golden K Kiwanis Club, ECU Honors Biology Club, Evening Rotary Club, the Chamber of Commerce Power Luncheon and the Home Builders Association and the Pitt County Board of Realtors. If you'd like to have a speaker for your group, please call 551-1522. (3/08)
ECU AITP Students Visit GUC
GUC hosted the East Carolina University student chapter Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) on February 21st. AITP offers opportunities for Information Technology leadership and education through partnerships with industry, government and academia. During their visit, the students toured Station One and the 230 Kv Substation across from the Operations Center. (2/08)
MATHCOUNTS
Greenville Utilities was one of the sponsors of Twenty-Fourth Annual Eastern Regional MATHCOUNTS Competition, on February 9th at South Central High School. MATHCOUNTS is a national math coaching and competition program designed to improve math skills among U.S. students. During the competition, the student "mathletes" were challenged individually and as a team to solve complex mathematical problems, both written and oral. Over 250 7th and 8th graders from over thirty schools throughout eastern North Carolina participated in this annual event. The top teams advance to the state competition to be held in Durham and from there to the National Finals in Arlington, Virginia. The event is sponsored and coordinated by the Eastern Carolina Chapter of the Professional Engineers of North Carolina. (2/08)
Business & Technology Academy
GUC participated in Pitt County Schools' Business and Technology Academy on November 14 and 15. The mission of the Academy is to prepare students to enter the business, finance and information technology workforce. Eighty-seven 9th and 10th grade students from the six Pitt County high schools visited our facilities and learned about how we use technology and what kind of careers they may find at GUC in the future. (11/07)
Educators Visit Wastewater Treatment Plant
Twenty-five ECU Professors and local secondary high school teachers toured the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) on November 2nd. Their tour focused on how math and science concepts can be explored with students at the facility. So far this year, 545 individuals have toured the WWTP. Click here to find out how to set up a tour for your group. Tour are also available of the Water Treatment Plant. Click here to learn more. (11/07)
St. Peter’s School Kindergarteners Visit GUC
Sixty kindergarteners from St. Peter’s School visited Greenville Utilities October 29th. Employees from various departments shared information about the services GUC provides and how to stay safe around utilities. The students also got an up-close look at a bucket truck. (10/07)
Partnership with North Pitt High School
GUC is continuing a partnership with Pitt County Schools that began in 2001. We provide “internships” for North Pitt High School students who are participating in the Occupational Course of Study program. The program, which is part of the State’s Department of Public Instruction’s Exceptional Child Division, focuses on providing learning opportunities that help prepare students for post-school employment. Students in the program are required to complete 300 hours of school-based vocational training, 240 hours of community-based vocational training and 360 hours of paid employment. GUC is providing an opportunity for them to get their community-based training hours. Other businesses in our area that participate in the program include Pitt County Memorial Hospital, ECVC, McDonald’s, JC Penney, Big Lots, Pitt County Animal Shelter, and several grocery store chains. (9/07)
Energy Services Presentations
Dan Oglesby, Energy Services Officer, represented GUC at the Greenville Area Green Building and Energy Efficiency Tour on October 13th. Dan shared information about our energy surveys, the E300 program, fuel cost recovery, and appliance energy efficiency. The tour is sponsored by the NC Sustainable Energy Association, a non-profit organization that promotes renewable energy and energy efficiency. Over 50 communities across the state are participating in the tours this year.
Dan also participated in a free workshop in Greenville on October 8th that was offered by the State Energy Office along with the Cooperative Extension Service Office as part of “Energy Awareness Month.” Dan worked the GUC booth at the event to share energy-saving tips and information and also gave a presentation to the residential section of the workshop. Click here to find out more about GUC's Energy Services programs. (10/07)
Career Day Visit
Charles Buck spoke with Ms. Wingler’s 1st Grade class at Wintergreen Primary School on October 17th. He shared information about his job as a Gas Engineering Coordinator at GUC. (10/07)
ECU Merchants Fair
GUC participated in East Carolina University's Merchants Fair on September 12th. The event was organized by the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce to give students an opportunity to learn more about local merchants and their services. (9/07)
Come Visit Us!
Ever wonder where your drinking water comes from? We offer tours of the Water Treatment Plant (WTP), which treats an average of 10 million gallons of water each day. In 2008, 465 people toured the WTP. To set up a tour or get more information, call 551-1562.
When you’re done with the water, it travels to the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) where it is cleaned up and returned to the Tar River. An average of 9.5 million gallons of wastewater is treated at the WWTP each day. 449 people have visited the WWTP last year. Call 551-1546 to find out more. (3/2/07)
Our employees are also available to visit schools, civic groups, and clubs to share information about what we do. Call 551-5122 for more information.
Presentation for Presbyterian Women
Scott Mullis, Credit Supervisor in the Customer Relations Department, recently attended the Presbyterian Women Gathering Luncheon at First Presbyterian Church. Scott shared information about GUC’s Neighbor to Neighbor program, which assists families in need with their heating bills with funds donated by customers. To find out more about the program, click here. (10/06)
Safety Presentation for WEBELOS
Charles Buck, Engineering Coordinator in the Gas Department, conducted a meeting with WEBELOS II Cub Scout Pack 46 at Winterville Baptist Church. He demonstrated an electric safety model and demonstrated the working circuit of a flash light with alligator clips and a toggle switch. He got great reviews from the children and parents as well. (10/06)
NC GreenPower
Greenville Utilities is pleased to offer our customers the opportunity to participate in NC GreenPower, a voluntary environmental program. Customers can purchase blocks of “green” power, which is cleaner energy generated through renewable energy resources such as wind, solar and organic matter. A customer’s tax-deductible contribution adds that much more green power to North Carolina’s electric power supply resulting in a healthier environment. Through NC GreenPower, all renewable energy resources used are located in our state. Click here to learn more.
GUC Participates in Public Forum
Staff from Greenville Utilities participated in a public forum on February 17th at the Eppes Recreation Center. Andy Yakim, Energy Services Supervisor, shared information about reducing energy consumption to lower utility bills. He also explained services available to our customers through the Energy Services office. Credit Supervisor Scott Mullis provided information about community resources to assist residents with their utility bills, including GUC’s Neighbor to Neighbor program. Attendees had the opportunity to ask questions following the presentation. Organized by a new community group called Citizens for Justice, the forum was designed to allow officials to share information about services available for residents. In addition to GUC, participants included City of Greenville, Public Works, Greenville Police Department, and representatives from the City Council.
Hurricane Katrina Response
Our GUC family also responds to disasters. Following Hurricane Katrina, employees donated food and clothing items, along with a cash donation to assist families after the devastation of that storm.
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