Chattanooga, TN (May 7, 2021) – EPB has selected ten winners from Hamilton County Schools for our third annual “ArtSpark Goes to School” challenge. The high school students were honored on May 6 during an event at EPB’s downtown building. Throughout the month of May, their work will be displayed …
May 7 2021
Chattanooga, TN (Apr. 14, 2021) – Today, EPB and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) announced the completion of their 400th Home Uplift energy renovation and joined homeowner Eleanor Young in sharing the benefits of the program for her and hundreds of other EPB customers. EPB and TVA first partnered in 2015 …
April 14 2021
Chattanooga, TN (April 6, 2021) – EPB is celebrating Earth Month with the launch of the EPB Energy Pros, a new, free service to provide customers with expert advice on all energy related questions which helps them save money on their energy bills while reducing their environmental impact and improving …
April 6 2021
Chattanooga, TN (April 1, 2021) – The Tennessee Valley Authority, in partnership with EPB and Bicentennial Volunteers Incorporated (a TVA retiree organization) have awarded 10 schools in the Chattanooga area with $36,000 in STEM Grants. This year TVA awarded $800,000 in grants to nearly 200 schools across TVA’s seven state …
April 6 2021
Chattanooga, TN (Mar. 10, 2021) – EPB is offering a new business solution, EPB Hosted Camera – a security product for commercial customers with no upfront equipment costs. “For many small businesses, it can be financially difficult to purchase, install and maintain camera equipment which can cost thousands of dollars,” said …
March 10 2021
Chattanooga, TN (March 8, 2021) – EPB, CARTA and the Tennessee Valley Authority have announced the #ChargingChattanooga campaign that turns part of the Gig City’s CARTA electric vehicle charging network into a scavenger hunt you can play to win prizes. Join the EV scavenger hunt by finding one or more of …
March 10 2021
Chattanooga, TN (Mar. 4, 2021) – For the fifth consecutive year, EPB has been ranked as the best midsize electric utility in the South by its residential customers, according to the J.D. Power 2020 Electric Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction StudySM. “It’s quite an accomplishment to win in a normal year, but …
March 4 2021
Chattanooga, TN (Feb. 18, 2021) – Homeowners who could use a helping hand when it comes to repairs and renovations that will save them money on their power bills are encouraged to apply for the Home Uplift program. The program is the continuation of a partnership between EPB and the Tennessee Valley Authority …
February 18 2021
Chattanooga, TN (Jan. 22, 2021) – Newly-released, independent research documents $2.69 billion in community benefit during the first ten years since EPB of Chattanooga built America’s first Gig-speed community-wide network and used it to establish the nation’s most advanced smart grid power distribution system. “Chattanooga’s smart city infrastructure was designed as …
January 22 2021
Chattanooga, TN (Jan. 5, 2021) – EPB is proud to announce the names of the nine artists chosen for our 10th Street Community Mural Project. These artists will paint murals on nine panels along the EPB substation fence at 10th and Foster Street. The central theme for the mural project is …
January 5 2021
Chattanooga, TN (Nov. 20, 2020) – EPB Fiber Optics has launched a free service to help customers find the TV channels and content they want at the best value—whether that includes EPB Fi TV or streaming services. Customers are invited to call EPB or go to epb.com/mybundle to receive personalized …
November 20 2020
Chattanooga, TN (November 11, 2020) – A Chattanooga holiday tradition that dates back to the World War II era is getting a Gig City spin this year. In addition to presenting holiday scenes in the street-facing windows of the EPB downtown building, EPB will also offer a new virtual experience …
November 11 2020
Chattanooga, TN (November 10, 2020) – EPB has donated 5,000 masks to Hamilton County Schools and La Paz Chattanooga, as part of the “TN Strong Mask Movement,” an initiative by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s Economic Recovery Group. The face coverings were distributed to five Hamilton County Schools: Dalewood Middle, East Brainerd …
November 10 2020
Chattanooga, TN (Sept. 30, 2020) – A network of community partners working to completely bridge the digital divide for Hamilton County students came together to thank state leaders for dedicating more than $3 million in Tennessee Community CARES funding toward the effort to help students during the pandemic. The new funding …
September 30 2020
Chattanooga, TN (Sept. 9, 2020) – Starting October 1, EPB will resume its normal business practices by beginning to disconnect customers who have not made arrangements to start paying past due electric and fiber optics bills. In order to maintain these services, EPB is urging customers who are past-due to …
September 9 2020
Chattanooga, TN (July 29, 2020) – Hamilton County Schools (HCS) is joining with EPB of Chattanooga and other community partners to ensure all students can access the internet for online learning as the COVID-19 crisis continues. Made possible by support from local private and public partners and by having a …
July 29 2020
Chattanooga, TN (July 17, 2020) – EPB and our partners invite local artists to submit bids for a new community mural project along 10thStreet. The central theme for the mural is “The Soul of MLK – How artists visualize the heartbeat and soul of MLK in arts, music and culture” …
July 17 2020
Chattanooga, TN (July 16, 2020) – EPB has announced Marie Webb’s promotion to Senior Vice President Human Resources and Chief Talent & Inclusion Officer. In her expanded role, Webb will have responsibility for leading Diversity & Inclusion and Community Workforce partnerships in addition to her existing responsibilities in leading Human Resources. According …
July 16 2020
Chattanooga, TN (April 24, 2020) – In the wake of the tornados and severe storms that ripped through the Chattanooga area on April 12, EPB currently estimates more than $28 million in damage to the community’s electric and fiber optic infrastructure. This exceeds the $25 million damage total from the tornados …
April 24 2020
Chattanooga, TN (April 22, 2020; 8:00 a.m.) – EPB confirmed that it has completed the reconstruction of the utility poles, electric lines, and power system equipment that sustained catastrophic damage when tornados and severe weather ripped through Chattanooga last Sunday causing power outages for about 60,000 customers. “We’ve re-energized all of …
April 21 2020
Chattanooga, Tenn. (April 1, 2020) – Local utility providers EPB, Chattanooga Gas and Tennessee American Water are partnering to promote “Call Before You Dig” for National Safe Digging Month. The 13th annual National Safe Digging Month is an initiative that urges excavators and homeowners to call 811 before beginning a …
April 1 2020
Chattanooga, TN (March 30, 2020) Hamilton County students and their families now have access to free EPB Quick Connect WiFi hotspots at 27 locations across the community to help with online learning. EPB worked with Hamilton County Schools and the Enterprise Center to identify and install these outdoor WiFi hotspots …
March 30 2020
Chattanooga, TN (February 21, 2020) – The Chattanooga Smart Community Collaborative announced today that its members are playing a significant role in more than $110 million in federally-funded research as a result of Chattanooga’s unique infrastructure, expertise and facilities. According to Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke, the Smart Community Collaborative is serving as …
February 21 2020
Chattanooga, TN (January 24, 2020) – The EPB Board has approved the acceptance of a long-term agreement with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) that reaffirms the lasting partnership between TVA in generating power which EPB purchases for distribution to homes and businesses across the Chattanooga area. The new long-term agreement extends TVA’s …
January 24 2020
Chattanooga, TN (December 6, 2019) – Fitch, a leading national credit rating agency, has reaffirmed EPB of Chattanooga’s financial strength by giving the community-based utility a AA+ bond rating for the second time since 2017. After completing an analysis of EPB’s continuing financial performance and future market prospects, Fitch determined that EPB’s …
December 6 2019
Chattanooga, TN (November 9, 2019) – Fifteen students from Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy (CGLA) took another step toward preparing themselves for careers in technology as they gathered at EPB to represent Chattanooga in an international cybersecurity tournament called MAGIC Capture the Flag. Chattanooga State also served as a host location …
November 9 2019
Chattanooga, TN (November 8, 2019) – EPB of Chattanooga has become the first local company to earn the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification at the Gold level for an existing building. The certification reflects EPB’s successful efforts to dramatically reduce its environmental impact through energy efficiency, reduced water …
November 8 2019
Chattanooga, TN (October 29, 2019) – EPB has earned a Smart Energy Provider (SEP) designation from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for demonstrating commitment to and proficiency in energy efficiency, distributed generation, and environmental initiatives that support a goal of providing low-cost, quality, safe, and reliable electric service. The SEP …
October 30 2019
Chattanooga, TN (September 30, 2019) – When the 3rd International Placemaking Week Conference kicks-off on October 1, it will be powered by EPB’s Solar Share community solar installation making it Chattanooga’s first conference to be net zero carbon. Co-presented by the Project for Public Spaces and the Innovation District in …
September 30 2019
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. ― The Chattanooga Lookouts became the first minor league baseball team in America to play a game that is 100 percent carbon-neutral. The “Green Power Night” home game against Montgomery was played Friday, August 23. The game was powered through locally-generated solar energy credits provided by EPB of …
August 23 2019