Trimming Trees: A Key to Lower Electric Rates
Did you know that trimming trees around power lines can keep your electric rates lower? Overgrown trees lead to power outages and costly repairs, so the team at your local […]
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Entries by Trent Scott
Illuminating the Outdoors: The Benefits of Electric Outdoor Lighting
When it comes to creating a captivating and functional outdoor space, electric outdoor lighting can work wonders. Whether you want to enhance ambiance, improve safety or extend your time spent […]
Save Energy and Money: Four Tips for Cooling and Heating Your Home
Did you know that the energy used to cool and heat your home contributes to the biggest chunk of your monthly bills? By following some simple steps, you can reduce […]
TVA announces 4.5 percent increase to base wholesale rates
CHATTANOOGA – Today the TVA board of directors approved a 4.5 percent base rate increase effective on Oct. 1, 2023. This, combined with the end of the 2.5 percent Pandemic […]
Laden appointed to Member Services Specialist
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Laura Beth Laden to the position of Member Services Specialist. In this position, she will focus […]
Scott addresses TVA board
CHATTANOOGA, TN – Today the Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors held a public listening session at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Trent Scott, vice president of communications for the Tennessee […]
Become a fan of fans
Running indoor fans on hot summer days can help your family stay cool and your energy bills remain manageable. A few tips: Running a fan is cheaper than running the […]
Teach kids about back-to-school electrical safety
The beginning of a new school year seems like a good time to teach your children about electrical safety. Some bases to cover: Stay away from power lines and transformers […]
Jones Appointed to Governor’s Nuclear Energy Advisory Council
Today, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced the appointment of Chris Jones, CEO of Middle Tennessee Electric, to the Tennessee Nuclear Energy Advisory Council. The council was created earlier this year […]
MLEC activates EV fast chargers at Hohenwald office
As automakers retool their factories to build electric vehicles (EVs), many more EVs will be on the roadways in the next decade. Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative is helping to make […]
Tennessee electric cooperatives respond to announcement of more than $800 million of funding to expand broadband access in Tennessee
Today the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Biden administration announced Tennessee will receive $813 million as part of the federal Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. This funding […]
Electric Co-ops award $16,000 in scholarships to Tennessee students
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tennessee’s electric cooperatives awarded $16,000 in scholarships to Washington Youth Tour delegates on Monday evening, June 19, in Washington, D.C. Ernee Webb, a senior from Cumberland Electric […]
2023 Youth Tour underway
One hundred and seventy student-delegates, teachers and co-op advisors from across Tennessee are headed to Washington, D.C., as a part of the 2023 Washington Youth Tour. The annual event, which […]
Metcalf Named CEO of Mountain Electric Cooperative
Mountain City, Tenn. — Mountain Electric Cooperative is pleased to announce that Rodney Metcalf will be joining the co-op as the new Chief Executive Officer. He will begin his duties […]
Have a safe Father’s Day
Keep Father’s Day happy by keeping dad safe, even as he tries out his new electric gifts. Warn your dad that home repairs can be a dangerous undertaking when electricity […]
Knotts to serve on TVA resource plan working group
NASHVILLE –Tennessee Valley Authority recently announced that Mike Knotts, CEO of the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association, will serve on its Integrated Resource Plan working group. TVA’s IRP is a comprehensive […]
USDA announces $11 billion investment in rural energy innovation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture unveiled guidelines for nearly $11 billion in funds to bring affordable clean energy to rural communities. U.S. Department of Agriculture […]
Tennessee electric cooperatives respond to EPA’s proposed rules on power plant emissions
NASHVILLE – Today the Environmental Protection Agency released new proposed rules that target power plant emissions. Mike Knotts, CEO of the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association, issued the following statement in […]
Electric cooperatives issue statement regarding EPA’s proposed rules on power plant emissions
NASHVILLE – Today the Environmental Protection Agency released new proposed rules that target power plant emissions. The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association issued the following statement in response. Tennessee’s electric cooperatives […]
Knotts addresses TVA Board
NORRIS, TN – Today the Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors held a public listening session at the Norris Middle School in Norris, Tenn. Mike Knotts, CEO of the Tennessee […]
