After an impressive 36-year career with the Utility, Muscatine Power and Water (MPW) announces the retirement of its Director of Power Production and Supply, Doug White – a dedicated leader and driving force in the utility industry. White’s journey with MPW began humbly as an entry-level “utility person,” at the power plant, quickly demonstrating his…
At Muscatine Power and Water’s (MPW) October meeting, the Board of Trustees was presented with the Utility’s 2025 Operating Budgets and 10-Year Financial Projections (2025-2034). The budget and projections highlight the Utility’s continued investments in essential infrastructure for enhanced safety, customer service, reliability, affordability, flexibility, and sustainability. The table below illustrates a high-level overview of…
In this Issue: Get up to speed this month as MPW keeps power steady with major upgrades to Unit 9, bringing even greater efficiency and reliability to our community. Holiday tech coming your way? Check out MPW’s Black Friday deals for savings on Internet, TV, and more. Grab a free 2024 Community Calendar in our…
In this Issue: We share key takeaways from our recent customer focus groups and introduce ways you can help neighbors stay warm this winter through Project Share and SmartHub’s Round Up feature. Stay alert for new email scams targeting Muscatine residents, and get our top energy-saving tips to keep your winter bills in check. Plus,…
At the September Board of Water, Electric and Communications Trustee’s meeting, the Trustees learned of additional delays in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) definitive planning process (DPP) for the interconnection of the Solar 1 project. The DPP evaluates utilities’ interconnections of new generation to the power grid and is a required step to ensure…
In this Issue: We’re gearing up to celebrate Public Power & Customer Service Week, October 7-11! Fall hydrant flushing starts September 23 – learn tips to avoid discolored water. Plus, new Internet customers can take advantage of our hottest deal, 100Mbps plus FREE WiFi, $25 a month for 9 months – offer ends in October!…
At Tuesday’s Board of Water, Electric and Communications Trustee’s meeting, the Board tookadditional steps toward expanding the Utility’s renewable energy portfolio by authorizingGeneral Manager, Gage Huston, to enter into a land lease agreement with Blackhawk CapitalInvestments, LLC. Once the lease is executed, assessments can begin to determine thesuitability for a solar development. This lease is…
Muscatine Power and Water (MPW) is proud to announce it has been honored with the American Public Power Association’s (APPA) Century Award. This milestone award recognizes public power utilities that have provided reliable electricity services to their communities for 100 years or more. “We are honored to receive the APPA Century Award,” said MPW General…
In this Issue: MPW’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved the installation of a combined heat and power (CHP) unit. The MPW team spent the summer engaging students through Muskie SPARK! Plus, learn why 5G isn’t the same as 5 Gig, and explore online safety with your children using an interactive cybersecurity kit. Read this Issue
At the July Board of Water, Electric and Communications Trustee’s meeting, Muscatine Power and Water (MPW) senior leadership presented second quarter results from the Utility’s updated 2024-2026 Strategic Plan and welcomed a new Trustee to the board. The strategic plan update highlighted MPW’s success in securing an impressive $4.25 million in grant dollars for infrastructure…
Muscatine Power and Water’s Powering the Future initiative reached a milestone at June’s Board of Trustees meeting. In a decisive move to enhance the community’s long-term electric power needs, the Board of Trustees approved the purchase and installation of a state-of-the-art combined heat and power (CHP) unit. The Trustees unanimously voted in favor of integrating…
In this Issue: MPW received the prestigious E.F. Scattergood System Achievement Award from the APPA for sustained excellence in public power and customer service. Check out our summer entertainment options, plus valuable energy-saving tips and more! Read this Issue