National Lineman Day 4/18
National Lineman Appreciation Day will be celebrated Sunday, April 18th as proclaimed by the U.S. Senate in a 2013 resolution. More than...
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jholmes2
- Apr 8, 2021
- 1 min
DU to resume lobby payments 4-12
Effective Monday, April 12th, Decatur Utilities will open its lobby to over-the-counter payments. DU lobby and drive-thru hours are...
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jholmes2
- Mar 11, 2021
- 1 min
Disconnects resume week of 3/15
Decatur Utilities will resume disconnection of utility accounts for non-payment beginning the week of March 15th. Customers who have...
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jholmes2
- Mar 1, 2021
- 2 min
DU Hedging Keeps Gas Rates Stable
Natural gas prices have spiked recently due to the “freeze-off” of wells in the south central U.S. which has reduced overall supply....
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jholmes2
- Oct 5, 2020
- 3 min
The importance of public utility service
This week marks the celebration of Public Power, Public Natural Gas and Customer Service Weeks across America. Being a public utility...
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jholmes2
- Sep 30, 2020
- 1 min
DU crews help with hurricane relief
Crews from the DU Electric Dept. recently returned from helping the Andalusia Utilities Board and Riviera Utilities (Daphne) restore...
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jholmes2
- Sep 17, 2020
- 1 min
TVA rate credit will benefit customers
The DU board has approved management’s recommendation to pass through the 2.5% credit on wholesale electric purchases from TVA to all DU...
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jholmes2
- Sep 17, 2020
- 1 min
DU to eliminate credit fees 10/1
Effective October 1, 2020, Decatur Utilities will no longer charge customers the current $3.95 third-party “convenience fee” for...
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jholmes2
- Aug 14, 2020
- 4 min
DU to begin sewer smoke testing 8/17
Decatur Utilities will begin smoke testing of the sewer infrastructure in selected areas of NW Decatur beginning Monday, August 17th and...
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jholmes2
- Aug 13, 2020
- 2 min
DU Natural Gas Survey Begins 8-17
Beginning Monday, August 17th, Decatur Utilities will begin a quality control survey of the DU natural gas system to ensure public safety...
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jholmes2
- Aug 12, 2020
- 1 min
DU wins APGA Safety Award
The American Public Gas Association (APGA) has recognized the Decatur Utilities Natural Gas Department with its 2020 Safety Award. APGA...
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jholmes2
- Aug 3, 2020
- 2 min
Flush building pipes when reopening
DU advises flushing plumbing to remove stagnant water in commercial buildings when reopening after extended closure. Closing buildings...
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jholmes2
- Jun 8, 2020
- 1 min
DU Lobby Open with Changes
DU lobby now reopened to public; Disconnects to resume on June 22 DU has no reopened its Main Lobby to counter payments. In-office...
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jholmes2
- Jun 1, 2020
- 2 min
$30K COVID-19 Relief Fund
Decatur Utilities is proud to announce that it has partnered with TVA, Renasant Bank, 3M and Alabama Farmers Cooperative (AFC) to make...
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jholmes2
- May 4, 2020
- 3 min
May 3-9 Drinking Water Week
Decatur Utilities is observing Drinking Water Week, May 3-9, and emphasizing the vital role that safe, clean drinking makes in our daily...
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jholmes2
- Apr 17, 2020
- 1 min
National Lineworker Day
Tomorrow, April 18th, is National Lineworker Appreciation Day across America. It’s a day where we all say a humble and heartfelt thank...
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jholmes2
- Mar 27, 2020
- 2 min
DU extends COVID-19 precautions
UPDATED 3-27-20 The ongoing COVID-19 crisis has created personal health and economic uncertainty for many Decatur citizens. Decatur...
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jholmes2
- Mar 18, 2020
- 1 min
National Gas Workers Day
Each year on March 18th, DU joins with other natural gas utilities to recognize National Gas Utility Workers’ Day. This day was selected...
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jholmes2
- Mar 11, 2020
- 1 min
Why the 2020 Census is so important
Why is it so VITAL that every Alabama be counted in the 2020 Census? Census data affects the amount of funding Alabama receives for...
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jholmes2
- Feb 19, 2020
- 2 min
SSO Statement from GM Ray Hardin
Decatur Utilities management has been made aware of a social media post and subsequent press conference statements made by Mayor Tab...
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