As your locally owned and operated power company, our operations team is close by and on call 24/7 to respond to power outages. We’ve implemented several programs to maintain our record of reliability, including maintenance, inspections, and tree trimming.  Sometimes though, you may lose power due to weather, vehicle accidents, maintenance work, or other factors.  If… Continue reading.

Home electrical issues cause over 51,000 fires each year, resulting in more than 500 deaths, 1,400 injuries and $1.3 billion in property damage, according to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI). There are many measures you can take to ensure thev well-being of your loved ones. Use these helpful tips from ESFI to safeguard your… Continue reading.

Some people tackle spring cleaning by decluttering and scrubbing their home — while missing the most vital equipment saving them from a sweltering summer. Many people welcome the season’s warmer weather with a thorough spring cleaning of their home. This frequently includes focusing on sprucing up living spaces — or getting to that long to-do… Continue reading.

April 22 Online voting closes If you haven’t yet cast your vote in our annual director election, open your SmartHub app and click the Vote Now button, or check your email for a link to the voting website. If you would like a paper ballot, you must request one by April 9. It can be… Continue reading.

The weather is getting warmer, and the days are growing longer. It’s the perfect time to start those outdoor projects you’ve been planning and explore new ways to make your home more energy efficient. The following home improvements and lifestyle changes will help lower your energy bills and environmental impact. 1) Spring cleaning While you’re chasing… Continue reading.

You may not own your home or apartment, but that doesn’t mean you can’t improve its energy performance.  Use LED lightbulbs: LEDs use up to 75% less energy than conventional incandescent bulbs while providing the same vivid lighting you’re used to. LEDs also last up to 25,000 hours or more. You probably won’t have to… Continue reading.

Trees have many benefits. They add curb appeal to residences and businesses, improve air quality, and provide shade. Strategically planting trees can also help lower your energy bills and make your home more comfortable. Leafy trees on the south, east, and west sides of your home can provide shade from the hot summer sun, keeping… Continue reading.

We’re excited about expanding our facilities to meet the needs of our growing membership. But with that comes a few inconveniences due to ongoing construction for the next several months.  Please exercise caution if you need to visit our office, as our procedures for accessing our property, parking, dropping off payments, and entering our building have… Continue reading.

Co-op Solar is a community solar program that makes it easy for members to use solar energy without the cost or hassle of rooftop solar.  When you participate in Co-op Solar, you purchase a block of solar power. Our wholesale power provider owns and maintains the solar arrays, so there’s no equipment to purchase or… Continue reading.

You can increase the value of your income tax refund this spring by spending it on improvements that keep more money in your pocket all year long. Many people eagerly welcome income tax refunds with plans for major purchases or upgrades, including home renovations. If you are thinking about improvements to your house, consider upgrades… Continue reading.

A plain patch of parched grass may one day bloom with bustling buildings thanks partly to electric cooperatives plotting the way. Electric distribution co-ops and the generation and transmission cooperatives that provide them with wholesale power plan for development in the regions they serve. They must anticipate future growth and ensure that electricity is available… Continue reading.

We are happy to have gained more than 800 enrollments in paperless billing during our recent promotion! All accounts enrolled in paperless billing were entered into a drawing for two $500 bill credits. The winners were:  Going paperless helps your electric cooperative hold down costs by reducing the amount of money we must spend on… Continue reading.