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NBU Rebates

Discover available rebate programs that reward you for making energy and water efficient upgrades to your home or business.

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Understanding Your Bill

We’re here to help you understand what you’re paying for, how your charges are calculated, and how to use your bill as a helpful tool—not a confusing one.

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Capital Improvement Projects

Our goal is to ensure growth pays for growth, infrastructure remains resilient, and essential services continue to serve New Braunfels today and for generations to come.

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Keeping Our Water Future Strong

NBU has decades of planning, investment, and stewardship with a diversified water portfolio designed to meet the needs of New Braunfels for the next 50 years and beyond.

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NBU Announces New Community Advisory Panel Members

August 31, 2026

New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) welcomes three new members to its Community Advisory Panel (CAP), selected by City Council members to provide community perspectives on utility services, programs and long-term planning.

The newly appointed CAP members are:
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Brown Grass? Your Lawn May Be Doing Exactly What It Should 

August 20, 2026

Walking outside during a Texas summer, it’s common to hear the unmistakable crunch beneath your feet. You look down and see brown grass where lush green once stood. 
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Lundmark: Trust in every glass

August 11, 2026

Safe, reliable drinking water starts long before it reaches your tap. In recognition of National Water Quality Month, NBU Water Treatment and Compliance Manager Brent Lundmark shares what goes into protecting our community’s water quality, from daily testing and treatment to long-term water supply planning and protecting the natural resources we all depend on.
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A Simple Call That Helps Keep Essential Utility Services Running 

August 11, 2026

Every day, New Braunfels Utilities delivers electric, water and wastewater service through thousands of miles of infrastructure—much of it hidden underground. 
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Labor Day Closure

September 7, 2026

In Observance of Labor Day, our offices will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026.

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By the Numbers

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Water Sources:

NBU has decades of planning, investment, and stewardship with a diversified water portfolio designed to meet the needs of New Braunfels for the next 50 years and beyond.

800

Miles of Power:

We proudly provide reliable power to more than 116,400 residents in the New Braunfels community.

5.2

Billion Gallons Treated:

Dedicated to serving our community, NBU successfully treated 5.2 billion gallons of potable water this year to ensure a reliable supply for every home and business.

2.7

Billion Gallons Reclaimed:

We’ve treated billions of gallons of wastewater to protect our local environment and ensure a sustainable future for the community we serve.

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