Fayetteville PWC has joined with more than 70 public power communities in North Carolina and more than 2,000 across the country in celebrating Public Power Week, Oct. 1-7, 2023.

Public Power Week is an annual opportunity to shine a light on the value cities and towns that own and operate their electric system provide their customers and their communities.

To commemorate the occasion in our area, PWC held its second PWC Day for the year on Oct. 5, using the day to give community leaders, media and other residents an opportunity to learn more about the hometown utility and its various operations.

The day began with guided tours of the Butler-Warner Generation Plant/Community Solar Farm. Staff were present to explain the layout and production details of the plant which has been in operation since the mid 1970s and was originally built to protect PWC customers from incurring high peaking power costs. 

Afterward, guests were treated to guided tours of the award winning Cross Creek Water Reclamation Facility, the PO Hoffer Water Treatment Facility, a Lineworker and Water Construction Demo and a tour of the Emergency Dispatch and Customer Service Call Center. 

The Fayetteville Public Works Commission is a not for profit, City-owned power and water provider and is the 37th largest public power provider in the country. 

PWC services are essential to a majority of homes and businesses throughout Cumberland County and serve as a major factor in economic development.

Some interesting facts shared throughout the day include: 

• Fayetteville PWC has been in operation since 1905 and services over 121,000 customers throughout Cumberland County. 

• Fayetteville PWC has an annual operating budget of $428.8 million.
• Their water and wastewater operations service over 209,000 customers. 
• Their electronic service area for the Butler-Warner Generation Plant covers 147 square-miles and water and waste water infrastructure stretches 2,825 miles. 
• Fayetteville PWC employs 651 people with an annual turnover rate of 9.0 percent. 

• The company also has $1.62 billion in total assets. 

The public is encouraged to come and tour the facilities themselves and can schedule a tour by contacting Community Engagement Resources at info@faypwc.com or by calling 910-223-4009.