Groton Electric Light Department's Open House

After 14 months Groton Electric Light Department finally moved into their new building! 

Groton used to reside in four separate buildings located around the same area that their new building now stands. Today, the Groton staff are located in one building together which makes for a more accessible area to customers, staff, and lineworker crews. They designed the building so each section has its own purpose and flows easily. When you walk in the front door there is the main window to assist customers, a conference room to the right to hold public meetings, as well as their own private bathroom. To the left of the main window is a door that leads you to the staff offices, a staff bathroom, and then a hallway to the garage. Inside there, they have five heated bays to hold all their trucks. They also were able to put in two extra offices for anyone visiting, or future staff that may be hired.
 

The total cost of the renovations was $4.1 million. Groton had started a fund two years prior to breaking ground for the new building, which allowed for them to save $2 million. The rest of the money for the building was bonded for the next 20 years.
 

On Saturday, October 3, Groton held an Open House to celebrate Public Power week and the new building with their customers. I hope you had a chance to go and celebrate with them and take a tour of the building. Anyone can go by and visit at anytime!