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UTILITIES
Fall River businesses benefit from efficient, inexpensive utility services. Rates for power, gas, sewer and water are among the lowest in Massachusetts, and providers are willing to work with customers to ensure that specific needs are met.
Electrical Power
Electricity is supplied by Eastern Edison Company (EECO), an Eastern Utilities company. Eastern Edison offers its industrial, commercial and residential customers reliable and competitively priced power and high quality service.
EECO offers an "economic development incentive rate" to new and expanding commercial and industrial customers. Businesses using a minimum of 300 kW that secure public-sector financial assistance are eligible for a base rate discount of 15% for the first two years and 7.5% for the second two years.
EECO also offers Energy Solutions, an energy efficiency program, which provides incentives for efficient electric equipment.
Natural Gas
Fall River is served by the Fall River Gas Company (FRGC), a privately held utility headquartered in the city which offers very competitive low and high load factor rates for industrial and commercial users.
FRGC now offers commercial and industrial customers its Partners in Energy Program. This conservation and load management program is designed to financially help customers that purchase and install certain energy conservation measures and equipment. The program enables customers to use natural gas efficiently and lower their energy costs.
Water & Sewer Resources
The
City of Fall River provides outstanding water and sewer services
at extremely competitive rates. Both municipal departments have been
recognized for superior performance.
With an excess capacity of 1.5 million gallons per day, Fall River's water supply can meet regional demands beyond the year 2020.
The city is currently upgrading its sewer system to meet the needs of 21st century industries. Local businesses and residential customers enjoy some of the lowest rates in the state.
Telecommunications
As part of the Commonwealth's state-of-the-art communications network designed to meet the highest technological standards, Fall River is an ideal location for companies requiring efficient telecommunications services. Nynex and several long-distance telephone companies including AT&T, MCI, and U.S. Sprint serve the area, and a quality, experienced workforce is readily available.
For detailed information about the City of Fall River, contact the Fall River Office of Economic Development:
E-Mail to the Information Office.
E-Mail to the Business Development Office.
E-Mail to the Director of Economic Development.
