Can energy savings be as easy as painting?
By Brian Sloboda With our hectic schedules in today’s fast-paced world, the easiest option often times seems to be the best option. A new series of insulating paints promises energy […]
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Entries by Trent Scott
Walking a tightrope
By Mike Knotts, director of government affairs for the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association Not too long ago, I visited www.takeactionTN.com and sent a message to Washington, D.C., stressing that I […]
INFOGRAPHIC: Power sources
A new infographic from Tennessee’s electric cooperatives outlines the sources used to generate the power we use each day and outlines Tennessee’s commitment to renewable sources of energy. A diverse […]
Co-ops light our lives — and the midway
By David Callis, executive vice president and general manager of the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association The Tennessee State Fair is a celebration of rural life. Last month, Tennessee’s electric cooperatives […]
EPA grants comment extension
The EPA announced on Tuesday that it will grant a 45 day extension to the comment period for its climate rule on existing power plants. The announcement of a new […]
Co-ops light midway at state fair
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 5, 2014 – Tennessee’s electric cooperatives lit the midway during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Tennessee State Fair on Friday evening. John Spence, a lineman with […]
Energy efficiency workshop
NASHVILLE, Sept. 5, 2014 – A workshop held today in Nashville explored opportunities to provide energy-efficiency assistance to Tennessee’s low-income homeowners. The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association, its member cooperatives and […]
Are you grounded? GFCI outlets can help!
Did you know there are different types of electrical outlets? Each are designed for different purposes; however, there is one specific type that stands high above the rest—the ground-fault circuit […]
Saving energy on entertainment
Many homes boast TVs and sound systems that can rival any football stadium and many movie theaters. People can save hundreds of dollars a year by watching movies at home […]
Using energy efficient window treatments
Part science, part style A recent study by two federal agencies used rigorous science and analysis to dissect window-covering choices—how you use them, where you install them and whether they […]
Early Decisions
Mike Knotts, director of government affairs For the past 20 years, Tennesseans have become much more accustomed to early voting. It’s become an accepted part of the election process in […]
Impacts
By David Callis, executive vice president and general manager While there are usually two sides to every story, quite often there are even more. That makes decision-making difficult, whether it’s […]
Perkerson joins TECA staff
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 26, 2014 – The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association, a trade group representing the interests of electric cooperative members across the state, announced today that Alex Perkerson joins […]
The “Essence” of cybersecurity
The online world can be a dangerous neighborhood. News of another huge data theft or malicious computer virus seems to arrive almost weekly. One study found that 740 million online […]
Teach your children well about electrical safety
Electricity is a dynamic power source. We live our lives surrounded by it, but sometimes we forget just how dangerous electricity can be. Many home electrical fires, injuries and electrocutions […]
Prevailing winds
By David Callis, executive vice-president, Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association Despite a few high-profile scandals, I like to believe that most corporations abide by the law. Some do so because it’s […]
Energy savings can be hard. Make it easy.
Stop. Look around your room. More than likely there is a programmable thermostat on the wall, a plug strip on the floor and a light bulb in your lamp. These […]
My next coffee stop
By Mike Knotts, director of government affairs, Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association One of the things I love about working for electric cooperatives is the opportunity I get to travel around […]
Grain bins: harvesting safely
As rewarding as it may be, farming is an extremely difficult job—and it ranks among the top 10 most dangerous professions in the United States. For Tennessee’s electric cooperatives, safety […]
Summer energy efficiency: myth vs. fact
When it comes to energy efficiency, common misconceptions can cost you big money. Here are a few facts to keep you comfortable and save money this summer. Myth: When I’m […]
