Public Power - an American tradition that works!

Enjoy food, fun and giveaways on Saturday, October 11, 4-7 p.m. to celebrate YOUR Public Power Electric Utility. This family friendly evening will culminate in our annual Energy Star refrigerator raffle for one lucky U.C. Customer. See details below.

Prepare for the Storm Now

Its hurricane season, and the UC wants you to be ready. We work hard every day to provide you with safe and reliable electric and water service, and are prepared to respond in the event of an active storm season. Click here for our 2014 Hurricane Guide, which provides you with everything you need to know about your utility service during storm season.

Summer thunderstorms & Your Electric Service

With frequent summer afternoon thunderstorms, you may experience momentary power interruptions, which are the result of temporary faults in the distribution of electricity. The most common causes of momentary interruptions are lightning strikes, fallen branches, or animals such as squirrels, coming into contact with power lines. Click here for more information about minimizing the effects of these interruptions.

Our Water Is...

Quality drinking water is an essential resource. The good news is your tap water is top quality! Our water meets all state and federal standards and is clean, sustainable, essential, priceless and reliable. Read more about it in our Annual Water Quality Report, arriving this month in your utility statement, or available here online.

Transparency for Integrity

In continued efforts by the Utilities Commission regarding transparency and enhancing communications to our customers, posted periodically on this web page will be some of the emails forwarded to the Utilities Commissioners from the U.C.’s CEO/General Manager and U.C. Legal Counsel. It is hoped these emails will provide insight and understanding to our customers regarding the operations of your local utility, as well as staff’s efforts in providing you with your quality electric, water, and wastewater services. Click here for more information and to login to access emails.

Trees planted in the right spot near your home can help conserve up to 25% of the energy a typical household uses. But did you know they can also cause power outages if they are too close to the electric lines? Click here for more information.

Check out our Water-Wise Garden

UCNSB's Water-Wise demonstration garden in the parking lot of our downtown office at 200 Canal St. is part of our continuing efforts to encourage water conservation. Our Florida-friendly plants are beautiful and easy to maintain.Click here to learn more!