GRU News Flash Announcements

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

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.

Oct 2008

GRU Natural Gas Customers to See a Drop in Price

A typical natural gas customer will see $2.50 in savings for November

Funding Available to Make Energy Efficiency Upgrades at Home

Apply now for LEEP (Low-Income Energy Efficiency Program).

Celebrate Public Power Week!

GRU offers historical display and cookies at administration building - October 5-11.

Sept 2008

Save Energy and Help Gainesville Beat Tallahassee

Pick up $1 CFLs through September 30 to help Gainesville win the title of most energy efficient.

Historic Depot Building to Be Relocated

GRU to clean up contamination caused by a private coal gasification plant.

July 2008

Extended hours for student “Rush”

GRU expected to fill more than 800 requests daily from July 23 – August 20.

GRU Offers 21 New Payment Locations

New locations will provide convenience and save gasoline

June 2008

Climbing Fuel Costs Drive Up the Price of Electricity

GRU works to help customers keep their bills down.

May 2008

Free Trees and Shrubs for TREE-mendous Appreciation Day

On Saturday, May 3, you can pick up two three-gallon plants to help beautify our community— free!