Utilities

Lexington has been providing reliable utility services since 1904. Along with an overall rate structure that is very competitive, our advantage comes from being a locally operated, hometown atmosphere, utility. We currently provide utilities at over 42,500 service points throughout Davidson County.

ELECTRIC

We are an ElectriCities member of N.C. Municipal Power Agency #1. We own a portion of Catawba Nuclear Power Plant and operate a distribution system that spans 494 miles throughout Lexington and Davidson County. We encourage you to contact us so that we can assist in reviewing current rate schedules (336-243-2489). Economic Development rates can be made available to qualifying new industries, which means that we are willing and capable of providing outstanding, low cost service to your organization, with rates that match any competitor.

ElectriCities of North Carolina

ElectriCities is a non-profit government service organization representing cities, towns and universities that own electric distribution systems. Today, ElectriCities represents 92 members in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.

This association helps Lexington to provide large utility company service while its customers enjoy the local personal service of a small town utility. ElectriCities provides customer service and safety training, emergency and technical assistance, communications, government affairs and legal services. Through consolidation of these services, Lexington saves their customers the expense of administering these functions locally.

Electric Service Needs

Lexington along with ElectriCities will assist your company or business by providing competitive rate options and programs that provide low and competitive cost for electric service. ElectriCities has a team of experienced energy service personnel that will evaluate your operations and electric service needs and provide you with an estimate of your electric service costs for customers in Lexington. The free assistance includes the following:

• Electric service cost estimates based on estimated kilowatts and kilowatt hours
• Electric service facilities including transformers sized to serve 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 optimum sizing and operation of mechanical equipment

WATER

Lexington provides a steady, clean, and abundant supply of water for its citizens. The main reservoir is Lake Thom-a-Lex which is just north of the city and has a full capacity of 1.6 billion gallons. We also have a backup water supply of 150 million gallons at City Lake. Our 7.2 million gallons per day treatment facility provides water for over 8700 homes and 184 miles of line. Not only is there plenty of it, but it tastes good too. We routinely receive awards for drinking water taste tests, recently receiving 1st place in 1995 and second place in 2002.

SEWER

Lexington currently operates a 5.5 million gallons per day waste water treatment facility. This facility is the "end of the line" for over 7700 customers and 196 miles of line. One of the features of the plant is its compost facility. Citizens find this product an effective and inexpensive way to landscape while helping the City eliminate one of the treatment facility's by-products.

NATURAL GAS

As a strong, reliable substitute for electricity, natural gas has proven to be one of our most "in demand" utilities. Clean, efficient, and affordable, it is often cited as the industry choice over propane and fuel oil. Lexington currently provides natural gas to roughly 7900 customers through 463 miles of pipe. Our reserved capacity is enough for 10,000 customers and we are currently involved in an expansion project aimed at utilizing that capacity. Our rates are available for review, at your convenience, by contacting our office (336-243-2489).