Tips for managing energy use during COVID-19
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The coronavirus public health crisis has impacted almost every aspect of American life. From work and school to meals and entertainment, Tennesseans are spending more time at […]
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TECA responds to COVID-19
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The spread of COVID-19 represents a real threat to our co-ops and the communities we serve, and stopping the spread of the virus has quickly become an […]
3 Factors to Consider Before Going Solar
You can see them on fields of open land, on top of people’s homes and even on backpacks. Solar panels are becoming much cheaper and more prevalent in the United […]
2020 Youth Leadership Summit Rescheduled
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – To safeguard against COVID-19, and the spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus, the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association is rescheduling the 2020 Youth Leadership Summit for Monday, July […]
Tornado recovery continues
UPDATED | NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Recovery efforts continue across Middle Tennessee today following a strong tornado that ripped through the area early Tuesday morning. Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation and […]
Tennessee co-ops receive damage from overnight tornado
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A strong tornado moved through Nashville and parts of middle Tennessee overnight leaving significant damage in its wake. Several middle Tennessee co-ops are reporting outages this morning, […]
Look Out(side)
For many of us, it is hard to beat the feeling being outside and enjoying the first warm day of Spring. Whether you are just enjoying a walk around the […]
Mountain Electric Co-op crew rescues woman from floodwaters
JOHNSON COUNTY, Tenn. — A crew of Mountain Electric Cooperative lineworkers rescued a woman from her nearly-submerged vehicle after a rockslide pushed it into a swollen creek. After falling into […]
Electric co-ops advocate for lineworker safety during visits with Nashville lawmakers
NASHVILLE – More than 200 electric co-op leaders from across Tennessee were in Nashville on Tuesday, Feb. 4, asking for commonsense rules to protect the state’s electric lineworkers. Over 100 […]
Four Tips for Winter Safety
It’s no surprise that winter months bring increased potential for fire risks and electrical safety hazards. This makes sense because during the coldest months, consumers are using additional electrical devices […]
USDA Awards Gibson EMC ReConnect Loan
Trenton, Tenn. — Yesterday the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy announced the award of a $31.9 million low-interest loan to Gibson […]
Stay in the know
Tennessee’s electric co-ops are always working to improve operational efficiency to provide the most reliable electric service possible for the people we serve. Co-ops rely on data for nearly every […]
General Assembly app updated for 2020
NASHVILLE – The 111th Tennessee General Assembly app gives Tennesseans interested in government and politics a powerful tool for connecting with lawmakers. Tennessee legislators will return to Nashville on Jan. […]
Specialty License Plate Honors Tennessee’s Electric Lineworkers
Proceeds from the plates to fund non-profit that supports lineworkers and their families following an injury or fatality NASHVILLE – The state of Tennessee recently released a specialty license plate that […]
How Electric Vehicles will Shape the Future of Driving
Predictors of future auto and energy forecasts say that by the end of this new decade, some versions of electric vehicles (EVs) could account for half of auto sales in […]
Three DIY Efficiency Projects to Tackle This Year
A New Year brings new opportunities to save energy––and money. You may think energy efficiency upgrades require a great deal of time and expense, but that’s not always the case. […]
A Partner and Trusted Source
Electric cooperative members across the country are increasingly satisfied with the performance of their electric co-ops, and more than ever before see them as trusted sources for information on keeping […]
Stopping Scams for Better Service
Our increasingly connected world is giving scammers more opportunities to connect with unsuspecting consumers, and local authorities, utilities and other businesses are working overtime to keep people informed. They suggest […]
Tennessee co-ops applaud passage of Rural Act
The House on Tuesday passed the RURAL Act, protecting more than 900 electric cooperatives throughout the nation from the risk of losing their tax-exempt status when they accept government grants […]
Tennessean Op-Ed builds support for the RURAL ACT
The following op-ed by David Callis appeared in The Tennessean on Friday, Dec. 13. You can view the article on The Tennessean’s website. PASS THE RURAL ACT An op-ed by […]
