GRU is reducing its electric fuel adjustment from 50 to 45 mills and its purchased gas adjustment from 35 to 32 cents per therm beginning Tuesday, Sept. 29.

GRU has identified five heritage live oaks it will take specific steps to protect during the demolition of 11 deteriorating buildings in the abandoned Power District.

GRU’s 2026 bond issuance experienced strong demand during its Aug. 19 pricing, as the investment community submitted orders for more than six times the face value of bonds issued to support utility-wide improvements and to refinance existing debt.

All three ratings agencies affirmed GRU’s stable financial outlook this week, supporting GRU’s ongoing plan to reduce debt, maintain lower transfers to the city’s general fund, manage generating assets, improve liquidity ratios and offer competitive rates.

The GRU Authority approved a fiscal year 2027 budget on Wednesday, June 10, that includes no electric base rate increases for the third consecutive year.

GRU is lowering its electric fuel adjustment to 50 Mills effective June 1 as natural gas prices have eased, enabling utility customers to reduce bills in time for summer.

GRU received good news from the U.S. Department of Energy, as the DOE recently confirmed the utility will receive nearly $43 million in federal grants, first awarded in 2024 to upgrade and strengthen its electrical grid.

GRU lineworkers and apprentice lineworkers travel to Tallahassee on March 14 to compete in the 25th annual Florida Municipal Electric Association Lineman Competition.

GRU Increases Pass-Through Fuel Charge GRU is increasing its electric fuel adjustment from 45 Mills to 50 Mills beginning March 1 to continue recovering millions of dollars in additional fuel expenses caused by natural gas shortages during this record-breaking winter.

GRU is increasing its electric fuel adjustment from 40 Mills to 45 Mills beginning Feb. 1, as winter storms have caused natural gas supply shortages across the country, resulting in skyrocketing pricing.

GRU is increasing its electric fuel adjustment from 35 Mills to 40 Mills in January, as cold temperatures across the country have caused the price of natural gas to increase.

GRU has begun the next phase of an emergency sewer line replacement project near Chiles Elementary School.

Beginning Aug. 13, GRU will offer GenerLink devices for a one-time fee.

GRU is proud to announce that the Murphree Water Treatment Plant has earned three industry awards, recognizing its excellence in water quality, operations and professionalism.

Moody’s Ratings affirmed GRU’s bond rating at Aa3 with a stable outlook on Thursday, July 3.

GRU has stopped supplementing its drinking water with fluoride in accordance with a new Florida law that “prohibits the use of any additive to a public water supply that is not for the explicit purpose of improving water quality.” Florida Gov.

GRU is encouraging customers to prepare now for the Atlantic hurricane season, which begins Sunday, June 1, and runs through Nov. 30.

Fitch Ratings affirmed GRU’s A+ outlook on $1.74 billion in utility system revenue bonds on Friday, May 9, citing a strong financial profile due largely to a “significant” reduction in the utility’s general fund transfer payments to the city and affordable rates.

GRU’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budget recommends no electric base rate increases for the second consecutive year.

Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) will conduct a routine pressure test of the natural gas pipeline in coordination with Duke Energy.