Greenville Utilities Commission

09/06/2026

📢 Update us - so we can update you! 📢

GUC has a power outage text notification system. Give us a call or log into your GUC account and make sure we have your cell number on hand “just in case.” Please note that cell numbers given to us after 6pm each day will not receive a notification until after 6pm the following day.

For more information visit guc.com/storm-central.

09/04/2026

We hear about utility scams regularly - especially around holiday weekends like Labor Day - and want to share this info to help customers avoid utility scams. Learn more here in English: https://bit.ly/4qoilqq. Or here in Spanish: https://bit.ly/45hONm2

09/03/2026

💙 Skip the stamps and save time! Sign up for paperless billing and get your GUC bill delivered straight to your inbox. It's fast, secure, and hassle-free. One less thing to worry about each month! http://bit.ly/2F3HZhh

08/31/2026

🚚 Behind the Scenes: Fleet P&M

GUC is always ready to roll, lift, dig, respond and restore thanks to its Fleet Division. Recently, we went behind the scenes with our Master Mechanics, and this week we dive into preventative and routine maintenance with our Mechanic I’s.

Fleet keeps a rigorous maintenance schedule for more than 600 assets, which include vehicles, trailers, and equipment. In one month, Fleet’s two Mechanic I’s and five Master Mechanics complete 110 preventative maintenance services. On average, around 150 fleet assets move through the garage monthly on a maintenance or repair schedule.

Fleet is always busy, but accuracy and quality are never sacrificed. This highly skilled team maintains an exceptional rate of preventative and routine maintenance compliance with all assets being available and exceeding a rate of 96%. Fleet’s P&M work is a part of the foundation that ensures GUC provides quality and reliable electric, gas, and water services to the Greater Greenville area.

08/27/2026

A big shoutout to our United Way Committee for making a difference in our community. 💙💚

08/26/2026

Excited to share this feature from ECU College of Engineering and Technology! Over the summer, staff from several of our departments were excited to partner with ECU by welcoming new engineering students for hands-on coursework, collaborative group activities, and industry tours. Their innovative work and commitment to developing future-ready leaders continues to make a big impact in our community.

Discover more about their summer experience ⤵️

The ECU Summer Bridge Program provides new engineering students a jumpstart to the fall semester through classes, industry tours and group activities

08/25/2026

🌿 Another tip for Water Quality Month - If you have fall planting on your agenda, consider native plants, trees and shrubs. The EPA reports that planting native reduces outdoor water consumption by as much as 50%. More here from the NC Native Plant Society https://www.ncwildflower.org

⛏ And while we're at it, here's your friendly reminder to call 811 before digging. This number is for homes and businesses alike. For more info visit https://www.guc.com/locating-utilities

08/21/2026

👏 Big congratulations to our partners at Invest Greenville on earning four international awards for their work in our community!

We’ve seen firsthand the impact they’re making right here in Greenville, and we love seeing that work recognized on an international stage. 🌎

And there’s more to come. They’re also a finalist for Best in Show in October. Join us in congratulating the Invest Greenville team and wishing them good luck! 👏. Read all about it on their website at https://bit.ly/4wB66sP

08/19/2026

We can't get enough of those chalkboard walls!

08/16/2026

Happy Backflow Prevention Day!

Backflow preventers are the unsung heroes of water safety, as they often go unnoticed yet play a crucial role in supplying clean and safe water all over the world. The purpose of this day is to acknowledge the importance of backflow prevention, educate the public on how this life-saving technology is used, and to recognize the water quality professionals responsible for installing and maintaining backflow preventers.

👏 Join us today in thanking our Environmental Control Officer Deanna Castellow for her commitment to backflow prevention! Among many other things, Deanna holds semi-annual tester's certification courses to enable plumbers and technicians in our area to better service the cross-connection needs of our customers. The tester’s certification courses are part of our comprehensive program designed to protect our water system from harmful cross-connections. All backflow testers must complete a re-certification course every three years. To learn more about this valuable program, visit guc.com/water/backflow