GRU News Flash Announcements

Nov 2009

GRU’s Solar Program Nationally Recognized

Solar FIT program was the first of its kind in the US.

Oct 2009

GRU Powers up new Cancer Hospital

New facility will help ensure uninterrupted access to health care during disasters.

GRU Unveils New Lobby, New Hours

Improved handicap accessibility and increased customer privacy are among the upgrades.

Sept 2009

GRU Renovating Downtown Lobby

Consider using alternate payment and service options.

Aug 2009

GRU Reminds Customers to Beware of Imposters

Warns customers of possible scammers pretending to be GRU employees.

July 2009

GRU Offers Options During Busy Student ''Rush''

Start, stop and move service online and find alternate ways to pay your bill.

GRU to Offer ESPN360.com and Disney Connection

Broadband subscribers will have access to hundreds of hours of programming.

Florida Municipal Electric Association Selects GRU Leader as President

Ed Regan is GRU’s assistant general manager for strategic planning

Residential Customers Get Price Break in GRU Budget Proposal

Customers with all four services could see a $1.77 savings per month.

Trade up to a New Room A/C unit for Only $20

GRU and Lowe’s event will be held on Saturday, July 18

May 2009

GRU and American Renewables Partner to Bring Biomass Energy to Gainesville

The new, 100-megawatt renewable-energy plant will begin operating in 2013

GRU Cuts Costs to Fight Price Pressures

A message from our General Manager.

April 2009

Energy Fair Will Help You Save Money

GRU hosts free event on Saturday, May 16, from 11 AM to 3 PM

March 2009

Celebrate TREE-mendous Appreciation Day

Free trees and shrubs for residential electric customers Saturday, April 25

Feb 2009

GRU Achieves First Year Target for Solar Program

GRU receives completed applications to install solar photovoltaic systems that in total will be capable of producing approximately 4 megawatts of energy

Solar Photovoltaic Feed-in-Tariff Approved Unanimously

European delegation travels to Gainesville to support first-in-the-nation program.

Cold Weather Predicted to Bring Record Energy Demand

Protecting pipes can prevent damage to your home.

Jan 2009

Cold Weather Safety and Savings

Keep your family warm and safe by following simple tips.

Dec 2008

GRU’s New Solar FIT Program First in U.S.

The solar electric buyback program will help make Gainesville one of the nation’s solar leaders.

Prices Drop for December

GRU electric and natural gas customers enjoy lower prices for the holidays.

Nov 2008

GRU and City of Alachua Propose Contract Extension

Two-year extension of purchase power agreement under consideration by both city commissions.