OMU celebrated Halloween by hosting its annual 5K Power Run/Walk. The annual event has become a favorite among runners and walkers. The event capped off a month-long celebration of Public Power. The5K Power Run/Walk, organized by OMU employees, is hosted annually and included more than 200 walkers and runners. Prizes were awarded for top finishers in walking and running age categories. Drawings for door prizes were held as well. This year’s run/walk also…

Owensboro Municipal Utilities crews will be conducting the utility’s semi-annual water line flush for city customers starting October 5. The flushing is expected to take approximately two weeks. Crews will be working between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. each of those days and will begin on the northeast end of the city and work south and west. The crews will be opening fire hydrants throughout the water system as part of…

As part of a national observance, in October Owensboro Municipal Utilities is celebrating Public Power Month along with more than 2,000 other electric utilities whose communities provide their citizens electric services on a locally-owned, not-for-profit basis. OMU will honor its customer-owners throughout the month of October with a Customer Appreciation Day each Wednesday. Visitors to the Customer Service Center (2070 Tamarack Road) will receive a free gift. In addition, visitors…

OMU was recently highlighted for its Fiber-to-the-Home pilot program (OMUfibernet) in articles featured on CNN Money and Market Watch. 10 New Municipalities Launch Fiber Networks with Calix Owensboro Municipal Utilities headlines mushrooming interest in community broadband SAN DIEGO, CA – September 8, 2015 – Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX), the world leader in gigabit fiber deployments, today announced 10 new municipal broadband providers have partnered with Calix to support their network…

Scammers have recently contacted OMU customers attempting to gain payment with threat of shutting off of water or electric services. Please review the following information to avoid being a victim of fraud or call 270-926-3200 for more information. To protect yourself from such scams, please know: OMU will never ask for vital personal information over the phone and will only take credit card information when you want to pay by…

No more missed due dates. No more stamps. No more worries. Sign up now for OMU’s automatic payment system and receive a $5 credit. This special offer is available now through November. For more information, click here. If you have additional questions, please call our Customer Service Center at 270-926-3200.

OMU’s annual 5K Power Run/Walk will have a little twist this year! This year’s event will be held on Saturday, October 31. Runners and walkers are invited to join us for some exercise and Halloween fun. This flat, fast course is perfect for runners, walkers and families. Awards will be given in a variety of age categories. Costumes are encouraged and prizes given as well. For more information, visit our…

OMU has made a change in its payment and collection policy. Please note that beginning in September, a 3 percent fee will be assessed on payments made more than three days past the designated due date. In addition, payments will be due within seven days from billing. We understand this is a new policy and invite you to contact OMU at 270-926-3200 with any questions. OMU offers a number of…

OMU is proud to announce the launch of its new website. Visitors to this site will notice not only a new look for the page, but additional features and enhancements. For example, as part of the site, OMU has updated its online customer portal. The new portal has a number of features designed to assist customers in managing and reviewing their account including: The ability to review and print bills…

Owensboro Municipal Utilities (OMU) has long demonstrated its commitment to be a good environmental steward, by making important investments at its Elmer Smith Generating Station to meet Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements. OMU will continue its dedication by installing technology and equipment at the generating station to meet recent Mercury and Air Toxic Standards (MATS) set about by the EPA. The costs associated with compliance will be shared among all…