Knotts addresses TVA board
NASHVILLE – Today the Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors held a public listening session at Lipscomb University in Nashville. Mike Knotts, CEO of the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association, addressed […]
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Electric co-op leaders discuss Tennessee issues with D.C. lawmakers
Nashville – Leaders from Tennessee’s electric cooperatives traveled to Washington, D.C., on Monday and Tuesday, April 22 and 23, to advocate for policies that could impact Tennessee’s rural and suburban […]
Young leaders learn about government during co-op event in Nashville
NASHVILLE – Forty-six high school juniors from across the state were in Nashville this week for the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association’s annual Youth Leadership Summit. Delegates to the event receive […]
Kayla Gladden named Director of Finance and Administration
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association today announces that Kayla Gladden has joined the association as Director of Finance and Administration. TECA is a Nashville-based trade association that represents 25 […]
Breathe easier and live healthier by improving indoor air quality
The importance of indoor air quality at home, at work and in the classroom Did you know that, on average, Americans spend a whopping 90% of their time indoors, and […]
Get your home ready for spring
You still have plenty of time before you’ll need to crank up the air conditioning at home. Use the spring season to do some maintenance that could help your air […]
Electric co-ops build relationships during day on the hill
NASHVILLE – More than 175 electric cooperative leaders from across the state gathered in Nashville on Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 20 and 21, for the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association’s 2024 […]
Knotts addresses TVA board
JOHNSON CITY, TN – Today the Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors held a public listening session at the James and Nellie Brinkley Center in Johnson City. Mike Knotts, CEO […]
Nicole Christensen promoted to field editor and senior communications specialist
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association today announces that Nicole Christensen has been promoted to field editor and senior communications specialist. In this new role, Christensen takes on expanded responsibilities […]
Tennesseans encouraged to reduce power consumption as demand for energy increases
NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s electric cooperatives, along with the Tennessee Valley Authority, ask consumers to voluntarily reduce nonessential electricity use through mid-morning Wednesday. Small, voluntary actions will help power providers to […]
Tips to prepare for extreme cold weather
NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s electric cooperatives are closely monitoring a major winter storm expected to bring the coldest air in more than a year to the state. Temperatures are expected to […]
Invest in energy savings
An investment that can lead to a big return for your family is the same one that will cut your home’s energy use. If you want to invest in energy […]
How qualified is your electrician?
It’s tempting to ask your handy brother-in-law or next-door neighbor to make a few quick fixes around your house. But when it comes to repairing anything electrical, call a professional. […]
Turn the thermostat down
Saving energy during the winter doesn’t have to mean feeling cold in your own home. Here are five free ways to lower your energy bill while staying comfortable indoors. Lower […]
2023 TECA Annual Meeting focuses on future
NASHVILLE – The 82nd annual meeting of the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association was held Sunday, Nov. 19, through Tuesday, Nov. 21, in Nashville. The theme of the event was “Co-ops […]
Knotts addresses TVA board
TUPELO, MS – Today the Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors held a public listening session at the Cadence Bank Center in Tupelo, Miss. Mike Knotts, CEO of the Tennessee […]
LaQuella Bond joins Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association as communications support specialist
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association today announced that LaQuella Bond is joining the organization as communications support specialist. Bond comes to TECA after spending 14 years working in the […]
800 co-op employees volunteer for 2023 Day of Service
Nashville, TENN. – The seventh Tennessee Electric Cooperative Day of Service takes place today. More than 800 electric co-op employees are scheduled to volunteer some 2,100 hours to complete twenty-six […]
How to caulk windows
Caulking is one of the easiest fall home-improvement chores. Here’s a step-by-step guide to getting started. A note: Caulk around the windows’ molding and stay away from the movable parts […]
Get your house ready for winter
Even if it’s not cold outside yet, it’s time to get ready for the day when the temperature falls. Here are five fall jobs that will prepare your home for […]
