MPU News | Manitowoc Public Utilities

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On Monday, April 14th, the Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU) Commission passed a Resolution approving the formation of a subsidiary Limited Liability Company called Horizon Blends Pellets, LLC. …

04 / 15 / 25

Manitowoc Public Utilities would like to advise customers who are behind on their utility bills that the moratorium for disconnection of residential service ends on April 15th. Customers with past due balances could face disconnection of their utility service unless payments are made to clear the past due amounts or payment arrangements are established, if eligible. …

04 / 02 / 25

MPU is continually working to implement customer-focused strategic initiatives that create efficiencies. One of our top initiatives is converting our water meter reading technology. …

03 / 03 / 25

A revised transmission “Right of First Refusal” (ROFR) bill was introduced in the Wisconsin legislature last week. A version of this bill was considered by lawmakers in the last session, but was never presented for a vote by the State Senate. MPU, along with many other municipal utilities, cooperatives, and IOUs, supports this bill because of the multiple benefits it brings to our customers. …

02 / 20 / 25

Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU) has rolled out a new Facebook page. An issue with Facebook’s page access initiated the creation of the new page. The old page has been removed so to continue seeing MPU updates, news, and educational resources, we’re urging all of our customers to follow the new page. …

01 / 30 / 25

water pipe with icicles hanging off of it

Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU) encourages homeowners and renters to ensure the proper steps have been taken to avoid frozen water pipes. …

01 / 06 / 25

Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU) is thrilled to announce that our Community Solar Garden is now live! MPU, in conjunction with a developer, built a 1,500 KW community solar generation facility on Hecker Road just south of Viebahn Street. After many months of construction, the developer commissioned the solar garden inverters, and the solar panels began to produce energy the morning of December 10, 2024. …

12 / 10 / 24

Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU) experienced a power outage that affected approximately 665 customers early morning Thursday, November 21, 2024. …

11 / 21 / 24

Beginning November 1st, Wisconsin state law prohibits utilities from disconnecting essential services to residential customers during the moratorium period, however utilities are not required to restore service for those disconnected prior to the moratorium without appropriate arrangements in place. …

10 / 22 / 24

Join us at one of our two Annual Holiday Lighting Exchanges to exchange your old, incandescent light strings for new, LED light strings! Limit 3 per household. …

10 / 21 / 24