What would life be like without electric co-ops?
By Adam Schwartz In the holiday movie classic “It’s a Wonderful Life,” the lead character, George Bailey (played by Jimmy Stewart), wishes he had never been born due to financial […]
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Entries by Trent Scott
The Top Tenn
The first annual TECA Top Tenn Communication Awards were presented during the 2015 TECA Annual Meeting. Duck River Electric Membership Corporation received an award for Best External Newsletter or Magazine […]
Small Towns, Big Ideas
NASHVILLE – “Small Towns, Big Ideas” was the theme of the 74th annual meeting of the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association, held Sunday, Nov. 22, through Tuesday, Nov. 24, in Nashville. […]
There is a Cooperative Difference
While all electric utilities offer the same product, where it comes from makes a difference. In the U.S., the vast majority of people receive their electricity from one of three […]
Why electric co-ops replace utility poles
You probably don’t pay much attention to the utility poles in your neighborhood, but did you know these tall structures are the backbone of Tennessee’s distribution network? Strong, sturdy utility […]
Three keys to understanding the EPA plan on climate change
The U.S. is in the process of taking a giant step in the noisy process of changing how we generate and use electricity now that the Environmental Protection Agency has […]
Why co-ops plan outages
Have you ever received a notification from the folks here at your local electric cooperative informing you of a “planned outage?” You may have wondered, “what is a planned outage?” […]
Saving energy in the kitchen
The holidays are upon us, which means most of us will be spending a lot of time in the kitchen. Whether you are considering replacing an appliance or simply looking […]
Singleness of purpose
What is the single purpose we have in running an electric cooperative? Serving our members by keeping the lights on and the rates low. You’ve heard us repeat that refrain […]
Can you drive a stick shift?
by Mike Knotts, director of government affairs Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association The first “car” I drove on a regular basis was a 1981 Ford F-100 pickup truck. I’m sure thousands […]
Fayetteville PU constructs water treatment plant
Construction of Fayetteville Public Utilities’ (FPU) new water treatment plant is progressing as major components of the facility have been constructed and installed over recent months. “The new water treatment […]
Resiliency
David Callis Executive Vice President and General Manager “Safe, reliable and affordable.” That’s a phrase you hear from us quite a bit. It accurately describes the commitment we make to […]
Appalachian EC announces community solar project
Appalachian Electric Cooperative is proud to be leading the effort to help folks take advantage of the benefits of solar power and join with others who are supporters of clean, […]
America rediscovers the cooperative difference
Your alarm goes off and you get out of bed. You go outside and grab the morning paper. You sit down at the kitchen table to read your paper while […]
Tennessee’s electric cooperatives celebrate National Co-op Month
October is National Cooperative Month, and Tennessee’s electric cooperatives – and all co-ops across the U.S. – are celebrating the benefits and values that cooperatives bring to their members and […]
Tennessee's electric cooperatives celebrate National Co-op Month
October is National Cooperative Month, and Tennessee’s electric cooperatives – and all co-ops across the U.S. – are celebrating the benefits and values that cooperatives bring to their members and […]
Shield your home from energy loss with adequate insulation
By Anne Prince Walls. Floors. Ceilings. Attic. These are some of the prime areas of a home that need insulation in order for you to maximize energy efficiency. According to […]
A cooperative day in YOUR life
Co-ops are all around us. By Adam Schwartz So how did you spend your day? Chances are cooperatives were a big part of it from dawn until bedtime. Take a […]
Don’t fall victim to energy scams
By T.J. Kirk Across the U.S., cases of fraud and identity theft are at all-time highs. In 2014 alone, there were over 40,000 cases of phone- or utilities-related fraud, or […]
Look up for hazards during harvest
After working in a field on a neighbor’s farm, Jim Flach parked his equipment and stepped out of the vehicle. Sadly, Jim did not realize his equipment was touching an […]
