The City has been in the utility business close to 100 years providing water, sewer, electric and solid waste service in the Albemarle area. The Utility Department provides service for nearly 12,000 electric customers and 7,000 water and sewer customers.

• Water
• Sewer
• Electric

See Utility Rates

Water

The City of Albemarle has two raw water intakes located on the Yadkin River and currently utilizes 6 million gallons of water per day (MGD) of its existing 18.5 MGD treatment capacity. The two treatment facilities are designed for future plant expansions of over 40 MGD.

Additionally, the City operates two separate Water Treatment Plants with their own raw water intakes. This duality of operations, along with the Yadkin River as a water source, has allowed the City water supply to operate without drought restrictions.

About Water and Sewer Rates

The City offers rate structures that are competitive with other areas in the region. Customers who are expanding their operations in Albemarle can cut costs further by taking advantage of our Economic Development rates.

Sewer

Albemarle operates a 16 MGD Wastewater Treatment Facility and currently utilizes only 7.5 MGD of that capacity. The plant is designed for an ultimate treatment capacity of 32 MGD with modest capital improvements. The City operates under its own Sewer Use Ordinance, which allows us to better serve our commercial and industrial clients.

Solid Waste

The City of Albemarle owns its own Sub-Title D Solid Waste Facility and Recycling Center. The 541-acre site is operated by the Public Works Department and has a total project life of more than 30 years. Along with MSW) Municipal Solid Waste and (C & D) Construction and Demolition waste, the Recycling Center and Compost Areas accepts Recyclables, Yard Waste and Land Clearing debris.

For more information, please see Guidelines for City Solid Waste Facility and Recycling Center.

System Infrastructure

The City operates its own electric distribution system with 6 substations and 370 miles of lines and is a member of North Carolina Municipal Power Agency 1, which provides power from the Catawba Nuclear Facility. This association provides Albemarle with an abundance of base load generation.

About Electric Rates

Our electric rates are competitive in the region; Albemarle also offers economic development incentive rates that will lower the cost of electric service to qualifying new or expanding industries.

ElectriCities of North Carolina

Albemarle is a member of ElectriCities of North Carolina, Inc., the membership organization that provides power supply and related critical services to over 90 community owned electric systems in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia collectively known as public power. ElectriCities manages the power supply for two power agencies in North Carolina and provides technical services to assist members in operating their electric distribution systems. ElectriCities also helps these locally owned and operated public power providers thrive today and in the future by delivering innovative services, including legislative, technical, communications, and economic development expertise. Visit www.electricities.com to learn more about the benefits of public power and how ElectriCities helps communities keep the lights on through access to safe, reliable, and affordable energy.

Meeting your Electric Service Needs

Working in partnership with ElectriCities, we will assist your company or business with competitive rate options and programs for the lowest cost for electric service. ElectriCities will evaluate your operations and electric service needs and provide you with an estimate of your electric service costs for customers in Albemarle. This assistance is provided free of charge.

• Electric service cost estimates based on estimated kilowatts and kilowatt hours
• Electric service facilities including transformers sized for estimated peak kilowatt load
• Energy efficiency studies and recommendations
• Lighting evaluations with energy efficiency recommendations
• Peak load management recommendations
• Power quality evaluations and recommendations
• Power audits to determine load management options and feasibility
• Electrotechnology information and benefits
• Evaluation of HVAC specifications for optimal operation of mechanical equipment

Training and Education

As a City of Albemarle electric customer, your employees can attend classes aimed to boost company's production and efficiency. Recent topics include:

• Lighting
• Efficient Electric Motor Selection
• Variable Speed Drive
• Predictive Maintenance
• Power Quality
• Compressed Air

To learn more about how your business or industry can benefit from working with us, please contact the City of Albemarle Public Utilities Department.

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