Summer 2013 Sewer Credit Application
The sewer credit is for City customers with sewer & water service active on their utility bill.  The sewer credit is based on their average usage from Sept-May.  Example if someone’s average is 3,000 gallons and they use 6,000 gallons in June, they will be billed 6,000 on water and 3,000 on sewer.  The credit is given only for the months of June, July & August. 
 
NOTICE
Budget Hearing to discuss City Budget
will be held at the Norway City Hall,
Curtis J. Bracket Council Chambers
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 8:00am

Trisha Plante, City Clerk
 
Our local harbinger of spring . . . the Norway Spring is on and open to the public! It's been tested as being one of the best tasting, clear, free-flowing waters in the state, and is located just west of Norway on Highway 2. Just bring your jugs to fill up.
ORV's in the city limits
To operate an ORV in the city limits of Norway without a guardian you must be:
18 years old or possess a valid driver's license and ORV Safety Certificate. Violaters will be cited with fines and fees in excess of $100.

Riding adjacent to the railroad tracks is trespassing on railroad property and subject to charges.

Copies of the ordinance & maps are available at the Norway Police Department during regular office hours.
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Department of Power & Light

1000 Saginaw Street
P.O. Box 99
Norway, MI 49870
phone (906) 563-9641, ext. 501
fax: 906-563-7502
dpl@norwaymi.com

Joe Pickart, Utilities Superintendent--(Pictured right)
phone 906-563-9641, ext. 500
fax: 906-563-7502

See more Power & Light photos in
"Our City in Pictures" link on the left.


Personnel
Joe Pickart, Superintendent
Tim Brew
Bob Gedvick
Gerald Girard
Utilities Clerk/Utilities Adm. Assistant  – Lisa Carson phone 906-563-9641, ext. 501-fax 906-563-7502
 

Responsibilities
Constructing, repairing, and maintaining electric service to city utility customers.
Operation and maintanence of the Sturgeon Falls Dam.
Erecting holiday & event decorations, flags, and banners.

 

History
In 1904 the Penn Iron Mining Company began to investigate the possibility of developing a means to utilize water power at Sturgeon Falls. They planned to transmit power by means of compressed air or electricity to operate the mine at Vulcan, MI, located about 3 miles from Sturgeon Falls. The company decided that hydroelectric facility would provide the greatest economic benefit and began construction in 1905.

A dam and powerhouse were constructed in 1906 and the first power was used in the mines in April 1907. All of the machinery at the Penn Iron Mining Company's mines, with the exception of two hoists, was operated by electrical power. In 1947 the Penn Iron Mining Company sold the Sturgeon Falls plant to the City of Norway.

Today Sturgeon Falls Hydro continues to provide reliable electric power to the City of Norway and the surrounding area. The average power output is approximately 2.3 Megawatts and for several months in the spring the Hydro produces its maximum output of 5 Megawatts of power with a water flow of 13,200 Cubic feet per second. Sturgeon Falls hydro produces approximately 2/3 of Norway's power needs, the city purchases the rest from an independent power producer.


Downloadable Forms & Reports
30 Year FERC License pdf
Cost of Service Study pdf
Electric System Review pdf
Renewable Energy FAQs pdf

To have any of the services hooked up for this department, please see the Utlity Billing page.

Web Link
WPPI