Huntsville Utilities history

1941 – Construction began on Redstone Arsenal spurring dramatic population growth and increased demand for electricity.

But it wasn't until 1950 that the city purchased the natural gas distribution rights from Alabama Gas Corporation.

1955 – Dallas and Lincoln Water Wells were bought by the Water System.

1985 – In February a devastating ice storm hit the Tennessee Valley causing electric outages for up to six days due to damage from trees falling on power lines.

1987 – Construction began on Interstate 565 requiring Huntsville Utilities to relocate infrastructure for electricity, natural gas and water utilities along the 22 –mile long stretch.

1993 – An ice storm in March caused severe damage to the electric system resulting in power outages which lasted several days.

1999 – The EnergyRight Solutions new homes program was introduced by Huntsville Utilities and TVA to encourage energy efficient new home construction.

2005 – The new Interactive Voice Response System (IVR) was implemented to allow customers to check general account information, make payment agreements and conduct a variety of other choices, all without the assistance of a utility employee.

2009 – The South Parkway Water Treatment Plant expansion project was completed which increased the system treatment capacity by 12 MGD for an approximate total of 100 MGD.

2016 - Announced construction of a high-speed fiber network to provide dark fiber capacity available for lease to third-party telecommunications providers, with the first lease agreement signed by Google Fiber.

2017 - Natural Gas Service area is extended southeast and the main service line creates a loop around the service territory

2019 - Installed the Huntsville Water Trail in Big Spring Park as part of Alabama's Bicentennial.