TVA's Johnson meets with co-op
TVA President Bill Johnson met with Caney Fork EC directors and staff on Thursday, April 2. Johnson shared his background and vision for TVA – controlling costs to provide efficient, […]
Author Archive for: tscott
Entries by Trent Scott
Lineman Appreciation Day
NASHVILLE – The electric cooperatives of Tennessee are recognizing Monday, April 13, as National Lineman Appreciation Day to honor the hardworking men and women who keep the power on and […]
The value of electric cooperatives
Why being a member of a co-op saves you money By Adam Schwartz There are three main types of electricity providers in the U.S. Investor-owned utilities (IOUs) serve primarily densely […]
Home energy networks offer new tools for energy management
Nearly three quarters of U.S. households subscribe to high-speed, broadband Internet service, and most of them are blanketed in Wi-Fi networks. Most households, in other words, are already high-speed Internet […]
Holston EC names Sandlin
Rogersville, TN – Holston Electric Cooperative announces the hiring of James B. “Jimmy” Sandlin P.E. as the new general manager for Holston Electric Cooperative. Sandlin will assume his responsibilities at […]
Quality surge protection
There is little, if anything, you can buy today that does not have some electronic component. Even clothing as wearable electronics are starting to take hold. Not to mention a […]
Energy updates that make sense
By Brian Sloboda When it comes to energy efficiency, there are two ways to measure improvements. The first is the payback period. This is the amount of time that the […]
Social media on ice
Snow, sleet, ice and bitterly cold weather set the stage for a rough week for co-ops across Tennessee. More than 50,000 members were without power at the peak of the […]
Co-op members deliver power message
More than 250 members and employees from Tennessee’s electric cooperatives were in Nashville on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 9 and 10, for the 2015 Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association Legislative Conference. […]
Power out for 48,000 members
48,000 Tennessee electric cooperative members with out power following winter storm Electric cooperatives across southern Tennessee continue to assess damage to their systems following a significant icing event Sunday and […]
Fight the winter chills
Another colder-than-normal winter is predicted for much of the country this year. Frigid temperatures can cause heating systems to work over time, and since heating and cooling can make up […]
By the people, for the people
“… this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom — and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the […]
NRECA International: Sharing the love
It’s more than just the numbers. By Zuraidah Hoffman These days, NRECA International is helping more than 42,000 people in Haiti, 7,000 in Tanzania, four million in the Philippines and […]
Efficient water heating technology options
Water heating is the second largest use of energy in homes, accounting for approximately 14 to 18 percent of residential energy consumption. In addition to wrapping water heaters and pipes […]
Energy Education
by David Callis Executive Vice President and General Manager “Education is learning what you didn’t even know you didn’t know.” This quote from historian Daniel Boorstin sums up a challenge […]
Geared up for safety
Can you imagine working a job that requires you to lift heavy equipment and perform detailed tasks near deadly high voltage? Now imagine doing this 40 feet in the air, […]
2015 Legislative Outlook
The Tennessee General Assembly returned last week with 23 new faces and a list of old problems to address. The first week of session was primarily ceremonial in nature culminating […]
Matheny retires, Partin to lead SVEC
Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors has named Mike Partin SVEC’s new President and Chief Executive Officer. Partin succeeds Robert W. (Bob) Matheny who retired earlier this month after […]
Tennessee Legislative App
Legislative directory app connects residents to elected officials NASHVILLE – Tennesseans interested in government and politics now have a powerful tool for connecting with their elected representatives. Announced today, the […]
Five tips for space heater safety
As temperatures drop this winter, many will look for supplemental heating sources for their homes. Space heaters can be a good alternative for those who want to warm one area […]
