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  1. ERCOT Has Issued a Conservation Appeal for Tuesday, January 16, from 6:00 – 9:00 a.m.

    With the winter storm encompassing the entire state and temperatures forecasted to be colder this evening and into tomorrow morning, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is asking Texans to conserve electricity use, if safe to do so, Tuesday, January 16, from 6:00 – 9:00 a.m. CT.  ERCOT is forecasting… Read More

  2. ERCOT Issues Energy Emergency Alert Level 2 – Conservation CRITICAL

    High Risk of Rotating Outages (New Braunfels, TX – September 6, 2023) The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has declared an Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) Level 2. Conservation is critical to avoid an electricity emergency, especially during the peak hours of 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Consumers are urged… Read More

  3. Conservation Videos

    Grass Dormancy and Water Conservation Irrigation Programming Videos There are many different types of irrigation controllers on the market today that may seem confusing at first glance. Watch these videos to help learn how-to program and set run times for a RainBird ESP-TMz2 and a Hunter Pro-C Irrigation controller.… Read More

  4. New Braunfels Utilities’ Resilient Water Resources Coupled with Conservation and Water Stewardship Mitigate the Need for Stage 3 Drought Restrictions at this Time

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Melissa KrauseChief Communications and Strategy Officer830.629.8440 | mkrause@nbutexas.com (New Braunfels, TX – June 13, 2022) – Historically, when the Edwards Aquifer J-17 Well registers below 640-feet, New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) imposes Stage 3 drought restrictions to help curtail water usage to preserve the Aquifer level and… Read More

  5. Report a Watering Violation

    Conservation and responsible water usage can make a difference for generations to come. With 30 to 60% of household water use devoted to outdoor landscape watering, it is vital that we conserve as much water as possible during times of drought. This will not only help secure our community’s… Read More

  6. Hot Weather Conservation

    With warmer temperatures here, utilize the resources below to help you reduce your energy use and lower your utility bill costs. Energy Conservation Techniques Adjust the Thermostat Rebate Available • For maximum comfort and energy efficiency in your home, set your summer thermostat to 78 degrees. • Save energy… Read More

  7. Drought Contingency Plan

    Drought Tolerant Watering Did you know you can help manage your New Braunfels Utilities bill and protect our natural resources by conserving your water usage? Small changes in your landscaping and watering practices can make a big difference. Practicing these tips can help save thousands of gallons of water… Read More

  8. Water and Pressure Washing Variance Forms

    New Braunfels Utilities’ customers may request a variance to any section of the City of New Braunfels Water Conservation and Critical Period Management Plan if they can show that a section of the ordinance creates a hardship. The request for such variances must be submitted in writing to the… Read More