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Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU) experienced two separate large power outages over the weekend. …

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06 / 29 / 26

Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU) experienced multiple power outages throughout our service territory that affected approximately 1,100 customers on the afternoon of Sunday, May 17th. A downed tree caused a feeder lockout for the majority of the affected customers, which was restored quickly. The remaining outages were scattered and more complex involving many downed lines, broken poles, and tangled trees. …

05 / 19 / 26

In honor of national Drinking Water Week, which runs from May 3, 2026 – May 9, 2026, Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU) is opening the Water Treatment Plant for public tours. On Thursday, May 7th, tours will run every 15-minutes between the hours of 4:00PM and 5:30PM. …

04 / 29 / 26

Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU) has received national recognition for achieving exceptional electric reliability in 2025. The recognition comes from the American Public Power Association (APPA), a trade group that represents more than 2,000 not-for-profit, community-owned electric utilities. …

04 / 20 / 26

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. …

03 / 26 / 26

Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU) is contracting with Mi-Tech Services, Inc. to perform inspections on wooden utility poles throughout the City of Manitowoc. …

03 / 25 / 26

Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU) experienced multiple power outages that affected approximately 1,100 customers on the afternoon of Sunday, March 15th. …

03 / 16 / 26

child hand coloring a sheet with colored pencils blurred in the distance

Is your little one looking for something to do over the holiday break? …

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12 / 16 / 25

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 / 14 / 25

Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU) is celebrating all things power with our Tour Days event on Wednesday, August 13th! From 4:00PM – 5:30PM, MPU will be hosting power plant tours, our parking lot will have electric distribution demonstrations and a bucket truck to explore, treats and giveaways will be offered while available, and more! …

08 / 04 / 25