Newberry Utilities

10/12/2026

Newberry Utilities is currently experiencing a power outage that is impacting operations in the areas of Glenn Street and Dixie Drive.

Estimated restoration time is approximately 6-8 hours. Thank you for your understanding.

10/09/2026

Thank you to all who joined us yesterday for our Public Utilities Celebration at Marion Davis Park!

10/08/2026

As Public Utilities Week will soon come to a close, we want to take a moment to recognize the people who keep Newberry moving every day, our Newberry Utilities employees.

From the hottest summer days to winter storms, our crews are out there working to keep essential services running safely and reliably for our community.

We’re grateful for the dedication, skill and commitment our employees bring to their work year-round. Thank you for all that you do for Newberry!

10/08/2026

Don't forget to join us today from 3-6PM at Marion Davis Park for our Public Utilities Celebration!

10/07/2026

Have you ever wondered what a day on the job looks like for our utility workers?
From our staff at the wastewater treatment plant to water distribution crews and linemen, no two days are ever the same.

Join us tomorrow for our Public Utilities Week celebration! You’ll have the chance to see live demonstrations and meet some of the skilled team members who keep our community running every day.

Thursday, October 8
3-6 PM
Marion Davis Park

10/06/2026

There’s a lot that goes into providing reliable utility services, and not all of it happens where you can see it.

For Public Utilities Week, we’re highlighting the people behind the scenes who help keep Newberry moving. One of those important roles is our Utility Locator.

And we’re looking for someone to join the team!

Interested in being part of the people who help keep our community connected and safe? Learn more and apply by visiting our website and clicking on "Employment Opportunities."

10/05/2026

Thank you to City Council for a proclamation declaring this week as Public Power Week in the City of Newberry! The proclamation was signed by Mayor Foster Senn at the September City Council meeting.

The proclamation reads:

WHEREAS, we, the citizens of the City of Newberry, place a high value on local choice over community services and therefore have chosen to operate a community-owned, not-for-profit electric utility and, as customers and owners of our electric utility, have a direct say in utility operations and policies;

WHEREAS, the City of Newberry Utilities Department provides our homes, businesses, schools, and social service and local government agencies with reliable, efficient, and safe electricity, employing sound business practices designed to ensure the best possible service at not-for-profit rates;

WHEREAS, City of Newberry Utilities are a valuable community asset that contributes to the well-being of local citizens through energy efficiency, customer service, environmental protection, economic development, and safety awareness;

WHEREAS, the City of Newberry has also taken on additional stewardship for our community's information infrastructure through a broadband network expanding community and economic development opportunities;

WHEREAS, the City of Newberry is a dependable and trustworthy institution whose local operation provides many consumer protections and continues to make our community a better place to live and work;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the City of Newberry Utilities Department will continue to work to bring low-cost, safe, reliable, and sustainable electricity to community homes and businesses just as it has since 1896, the year when the utility was created to serve all the citizens of the City of Newberry; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the week of October 4-11 be designated Public Power Week to recognize the people behind public power at the City of Newberry for their contributions to the community and to educate customer-owners, policymakers, and employees on the benefits of public power; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that our community joins hands with more than 2,000 other public power systems in the United States, all working to build strong communities, in this celebration of public power.

10/04/2026

Today marks the beginning of Public Power Week!

But - what is Public Power Week?

Public Power Week is an annual observance coordinated by the American Public Power Association, the voice of not-for-profit, community-owned utilities that power 2,000 cities and towns nationwide.

As a full-service utility, all aspects of our department are celebrated this week!

Join us in recognizing the people behind Newberry Utilities for their contributions to the community. We'll also use this time to help educate our customers on the benefits of public utility systems! Stay tuned!

10/02/2026

Today, we joined Komatsu North America in celebrating a major milestone of 25 years in Newberry!

Mayor Foster Senn shared a few words of congratulations and reflected on what Komatsu means to our community. As a valued Newberry Utilities customer and an important part of Newberry’s business community, we’re proud to celebrate this anniversary with them.

Congratulations to them on 25 years, and here’s to many more years of success in our community!

07/10/2026

Nikola Tesla!

to Nikola Tesla (July 10, 1856-January 7, 1943), inventor and one of the great pioneers of !