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Power Share Fan Fund program held in June and July

EPB Fiber Optics’ product, Fi-Speed Internet 150, will be the only offer of its kind in the US.

Soddy Daisy approved a franchise with EPB for Fi TV service. Similar agreements have previously been signed with Hamilton County and the cities of Chattanooga, Red Bank, East Ridge, Ridgeside, and Rossville, GA.

EPB Fiber Optics Introduces Area’s Only 100 Mbps Offer

EPB and Hamilton County Commission sign video service agreement

For 20th Year EPB Employees Provide Food for Families in Need

EPB continues their annual tradition by raising the curtains on the windows at EPB’s downtown building.

EPB, a public utility located in Chattanooga, TN, was awarded $111.5 million in federal stimulus funding from the Department of Energy to expedite the build out of their electric system Smart Grid.

EPB’s Board of Directors recently recognized Aaron Webb as Vice President of Legal Services.

EPB announced today that their 100% Fiber Optic services are now available to 10,000 more homes, some located in areas of Chattanooga where services were not previously available.

EPB Fiber Optics is providing only highly energy efficient, Energy Star certified set-top boxes with their Fi TV Essential offering. This makes EPB Fiber Optics, along with a satellite TV provider, one of the only two providers in Chattanooga who offer Energy Star certified and labeled set-top boxes.

EPB residential customers will see a decrease in the cost of electric power, due to TVA’s Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA)

EPB has extended their customer service hours for customers calling in regards to both electric power and EPB Fiber Optics services.

EPB announced today that they are offering EPB Fiber Optics services to more than 17,000 homes in specific areas within the City of Chattanooga, East Ridge and Red Bank – giving residents the opportunity to experience Fi-Speed Internet, Fi Phone and Fi TV.

Rossville City Council approves signing of franchise agreement with EPB for Fi TV service.

EPB launches its Power Share Fan Fund program to help customers throughout the community beat the heat this summer.

EPB residential customers will see a decrease in the cost of electric power, due to TVA’s quarterly Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA), on any bill printed on or after July 1, 2009.

Chattanooga, Tenn. – EPB has announced their collaboration with the UTC SimCenter and Bloom Energy in an early evaluation of pre-commercial fuel cell technology.

EPB officials announced today their plans to expedite the deployment of their 100% fiber optics network. 

EPB has signed a contract with Tantalus Systems Corp. (Tantalus) to deploy the Tantalus Utility Network (TUNet®) for their fiber optic Smart Grid. EPB will utilize TUNet for automatic meter reading, outage management and other applications.

EPB will host “CFL Sunday” at the Chattanooga Market this Sunday, May 31, from 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. to provide tips and tools to help you save energy at home.

Late last week, Ridgeside Mayor Brant Mason signed a franchise agreement with EPB for fiber optic television.

EPB residential customers will see a decrease in the cost of electric power, due to TVA’s quarterly Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA), on any bill printed on or after April 1, 2009.

In support of Earth Hour 2009, EPB plans to turn out the lights in their downtown office building, located at Market Street and M.L. King Blvd., from 8:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. this Saturday, March 28.

Last Friday, March 20, the EPB Board of Directors recognized Pamper Garner Crangle as Vice President of the Culture & Development department.

On Monday evening, March 2, EPB honored the winning students of their 5th annual Black History Month Essay Contest.

From Friday, February 13, until Sunday, February 15, EPB will participate in the 43rd Tri-State Home Show at the Chattanooga Convention Center.

Todd Edwards, Senior Network Engineer in EPB’s Information Technology division, recently became one of the area’s few Certified Hitachi Storage Managers.

Today, East Ridge Mayor Mike Steele signed a franchise agreement with EPB for fiber optic television, an agreement that was approved last Thursday by East Ridge City Council.

Elizabeth Crenshaw, Research Associate in EPB’s Strategic Planning division, recently achieved LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) accreditation.

There’s no doubt visitors to EPB’s holiday windows enjoy the sights and sounds of the festive annual tradition. But this year, EPB has incorporated another layer to their holiday windows.

The EPB Board of Directors today named David Johnson, Vice President of Information Technology, an officer of the company.

This morning, EPB’s Board of Directors approved a franchise resolution that gives the company general authorization to negotiate and execute franchising agreements with individual local governments.

On Tuesday, September 23 at 5:30 p.m., EPB welcomes nationally recognized energy expert and radio talk show host Doug Rye to Chattanooga and invites the community to hear him speak at a free energy seminar.

This morning, EPB’s Board of Directors approved the purchase of primary electronic equipment for EPB’s Fiber to the Home project from Alcatel-Lucent.

Join EPB this Sunday, August 10, at the Chattanooga Market from noon to 5 p.m. for “CFL Sunday,” a fun way to learn about energy savings and electric safety.

On Friday, July 11, Hamilton County Chancellor Frank Brown ruled that the lawsuit filed against EPB by Comcast be dismissed.

This morning, EPB’s Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve an interdivisional loan to support its Fiber to the Home project.

EPB launches its Power Share Fan Fund this month for the fifth year, encouraging the public to call United Way 2-1-1 if they or someone they know is in need of assistance this summer.

This afternoon, the Davidson County Chancery Court ruled that the lawsuit filed against EPB by the Tennessee Cable Telecommunications Association be dismissed, on all counts.

The Chattanooga City Council voted unanimously today – with the exception of Councilman John “Duke” Franklin who was not present – in favor of EPB’s Fiber to the Home initiative designed to significantly improve the efficiency of the electric system, generate new jobs, keep Chattanooga globally competitive with the rest of the world and provide additional benefits for the Chattanooga area.

The EPB Board of Directors gave their approval today of the company’s Fiber to the Home initiative designed to significantly improve the efficiency of the electric system, generate new jobs, keep Chattanooga globally competitive with the rest of the world and provide additional benefits for the Chattanooga area.

The Tennessee Cable Telecommunications Association has announced that they have filed a lawsuit against EPB.

EPB business offices will be closed on Monday, September 3 in observance of Labor Day.

The EPB Board of Directors announced today the initial approval of a Fiber to the Home initiative designed to help generate new jobs, improve the electric power distribution system and provide additional benefits for the Chattanooga area.

Free fans for local residents who are in need of cooling their homes and keeping safe are still available through EPB Power Share Summer Campaign.

For the past three weeks, the heat index has been in excess of 90 degrees. This extreme summer heat can be uncomfortable to those who do not have central air or a means to keep their homes cool. To help provide relief to these families, EPB employees will deliver fans to residents who qualify through United Way 2-1-1 every Friday beginning July 6 through August 3.

EPB business offices will be closed on Wednesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.

Realizing that the population of those who are visually impaired is growing both nationally and locally, EPB decided to offer a new service giving customers with less-than-perfect vision the option to have their bills printed in a larger type.

As part of EPB’s ongoing effort to provide efficient customer service, EPB branch offices located at 2124 North Point Blvd. in Hixson and 5736 Brainerd Rd. in Brainerd will be closed tomorrow, Saturday, June 16, for maintenance to the company’s computer systems.

During the months of June and July 2007, EPB will offer free clinics to assist customers in saving energy this summer.

EPB has named Jim Ingraham Vice President of the Strategic Planning Division.

EPB crews will conduct a tree trimming project along Germantown Road on Thursday, June 7 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

One deserving Chattanooga family has a new place to call home, thanks to the employees of EPB in partnership with TVA and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga, who built the home in just eight weeks.

EPB business offices will be closed on Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day.

EPB urges area summer camp and daycare directors to invite Dr. Shock to visit their establishments to present an engaging electrical safety program.

The freezing temperatures several weeks ago have left numerous area residents questioning the best method to revive their discolored leaves and frail plants.

EPB will conduct a tree trimming project along the 4300 block of Tennessee Avenue on Friday, April 20.

EPB will begin a tree trimming project along Hunter Road on Wednesday, April 18.

As part of EPB’s ongoing effort to provide efficient customer service, EPB branch offices located at 2124 North Point Blvd. in Hixson and 5736 Brainerd Rd. in Brainerd will be closed on Saturday, April 14 for maintenance to the company’s computer systems.

April is environmental awareness month and to celebrate, EPB in collaboration with TVA have partnered with Habitat for Humanity’s Chattanooga chapter, HabiChatt, to construct of the city’s 200th Habitat house.

EPB business offices will be closed on Friday, April 6 in observance of Good Friday.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation announces lane closures to occur on I-27, Southbound starting at the Manufacturers Road exit to the Main Street exit on Tuesday, April 3.

500 Chattanooga area families already have help paying their basic utility bills this year thanks to the generosity of EPB customers participating in Power Share, an EPB program that has helped more than 50,000 local families since its inception in 1982.

Winners of EPB’s third annual Black History Essay Contest were honored at a banquet on Tuesday, February 27.

Electric heat pumps are now the number one choice for homeowners over natural gas, according to a recent independent survey.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation announces a lane closure to occur on I-27, Northbound starting at the Manning Street exit to the Signal Mountain Boulevard exit on Thursday, February 22.

Pike Electric, one of EPB’s contract line crews, traveled to Maryland this afternoon to assist Baltimore Gas & Electric Company in electricity restoration following the blizzard that swept across the Northeast and Midwest earlier this week.

Don’t miss your chance to “Ask the Energy Experts” on February 3, from 10 a.m. to noon at EPB’s new Hixson Branch located at 2124 North Point Boulevard, across from Petcare Warehouse.

EPB announced today that it is ready for the winter weather predicted to affect the Chattanooga area over the next few days.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation announces a lane closure to occur on I-24, Westbound starting at the Germantown Road exit through the Fourth Avenue exit on Wednesday, January 24.

EPB announces its third annual essay contest in celebration of Black History month

The Tennessee Department of Transportation announces a lane closure to occur on I-24, Westbound starting at the Germantown Road exit through the Fourth Avenue exit on Tuesday, January 16.

EPB business offices will be closed on Monday, January 15 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

EPB recently hired Marcellus Scott to oversee the company's Human Resources Division.

EPB business offices will be closed on Friday, December 22 and Monday, December 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday.

In the true spirit of the holiday season, EPB employees will once again extend a helping hand to Chattanooga families in need.

EPB crews will conduct a tree trimming project along North Crest Road on Tuesday, December 19 and December 20 from 9 am until 3 pm.

The Chattanooga Police Services has authorized EPB to close lanes of traffic on several Chattanooga roads beginning Tuesday, December 12 through Thursday, December 14.

The Chattanooga Police Services has authorized EPB to close lanes of traffic on several Chattanooga roads beginning Tuesday, December 5 through Thursday, December 7.

EPB business offices will be closed on Thursday, November 23 in observance of Thanksgiving Day.

With the holiday season just around the corner, EPB employees are gearing up to delight Chattanoogans with the annual holiday window display.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation announces a lane closure to occur on I-24, East at the Rossville Boulevard/Central Avenue ramp through the Fourth Avenue ramp on Tuesday, October 24 and Wednesday, October 25.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation announces a lane closure to occur on I-24, East at the South Market Street ramp through the Fourth Avenue ramp on Wednesday, October 18.

EPB issued a warning today to alert their customers of an individual who is misrepresenting himself as an EPB electrical contract employee.

EPB customers who live, work or shop in the Hixson area can now enjoy the convenience of doing business with EPB in person.

EPB customers will see a decrease of approximately 3.5% in their power bills when the TVA rate reduction goes into effect Sunday, October 1, 2006.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation announces lane closures to occur on I-24, East and Westbound starting at the Rossville Boulevard/Central Avenue exit through the Fourth Avenue exit on Thursday, September 14.

EPB business offices will be closed on Monday, September 4 in observance of Labor Day.

EPB warns that customers should be cautious of anyone knocking on doors to request payment for electric bills.

EPB customers will see a small decrease in their power bills when the TVA rate reduction goes into effect October 1, 2006.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation announces lane closures to occur on I-24, Eastbound and Westbound starting at the Germantown Road exit through the Fourth Street exit on Thursday, July 13, 2006.

Vegetation on trees are in full bloom across the Tennessee Valley. While they are beautiful and add an overall value to the community, trees that grow into power lines can pose serious safety issues and result in power outages.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has authorized EPB to begin a tree trimming project along St. Elmo Avenue on Tuesday, May 16.

The Chattanooga African American Chamber of Commerce recently announced the appointment of Michael Jones as its next chairman.

EPB business offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.

EPB encourages area summer camp and daycare directors to invite Dr. Shock to visit their establishments to present an engaging electrical safety program.

The Hamilton County Sheriff Department has authorized EPB to close the W Road on today, June 13 and Wednesday, June 14.

EPB issued a warning today that customers should be cautious of individuals misrepresenting themselves as EPB employees requesting to conduct energy audits on area homes.

The Hamilton County Sheriff Department and the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) have authorized EPB to close Big Ridge Road in Hixson, and lanes of traffic on I-75 and Scenic Highway beginning Tuesday, June 6, 2006.

When EPB began planning the construction of the Cummings Substation nearly two years ago, company officials met with the Lookout Valley community to obtain their feedback and listen to their concerns.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation announces a lane closure to occur on I-75, Northbound starting at I-24/I-75 split through the East Brainerd exit on Wednesday, May 31.

EPB business offices will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day.

EPB today announced the appointment of John Foy to the Company’s Board of Directors.

EPB business offices will be closed on Friday, April 14 in observance of Good Friday.

According to the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center, a very severe storm is forecasted to bring heavy rain, large hail, high winds and possible tornados to the Tennessee Valley beginning this evening.

EPB announced that it will extend the drive-thru hours at its Brainerd Branch Office to 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

EPB held a banquet on Tuesday, February 28, to honor the winners of the company’s second annual Black History Essay Contest.

TVA announced its decision today to increase its electricity rates in the face of rising costs associated with coal production and power purchased from generators outside the TVA system.

EPB kicks off its second annual essay contest in celebration of Black History month beginning Monday, January 23.

With natural gas prices continuing to increase, people who heat their homes with gas furnaces are turning to electric space heaters to help them stay warm and to save money.

A few energy efficiency upgrades can save households an average of three percent on energy bills during the coldest winter months, and that’s just what teams of specially trained EPB volunteers will be doing for families in need over the next few weeks.

EPB business offices will be closed on Monday, January 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

EPB’s parking garage located at the corner of 10th and Broad Streets will open for public use on today, January 3, 2006.

EPB business offices will be closed on Monday, January 2 in observance of New Year’s Day. 

EPB business offices will be closed on Friday, December 23 and Monday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday.

In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, EPB employees are taking time to care.

TVA will begin maintenance repairs to its Haletown Substation Wednesday, December 14 at 2 p.m. EST.

In an effort to enhance the company’s internal operations and reliability, and its daily interaction with customers to meet their needs, EPB has created the Economic Development & Government Relations Division.