MPW News & Publications

MPW News October 2024
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...

Midcontinent Independent System Operator Delays Solar 1 Project, Water Lead Service Lines Customer Update and Request
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...

MPW News September 2024
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...

MPW Pursues Additional Options to Expand Renewable Energy Resources
At Tuesday’s Board of Water, Electric and Communications Trustee’s meeting, the Board took additional steps toward expanding the Utility’s renewable energy portfolio by authorizing General Manager, Gage Huston, to enter into a land lease agreement with Blackhawk...

MPW Recognized With Century Award
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...

MPW News August 2024
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...

MPW Presents Quarterly Updates; Welcomes New Trustee
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...

MPW Board of Trustees Approves Combined Heat and Power Unit for its Powering the Future Strategy
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...

MPW News July 2024
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!

MPW Commits to Infrastructure Improvements
Muscatine Power and Water (MPW) held its regular monthly Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, May 28, addressing several important topics that will enhance Muscatine's utility infrastructure and service reliability. Key agenda items included the Unit 10 combined heat...