6 ways to cool off a hot room
Keep heat and sunlight out of indoor rooms during the day by closing windows and window coverings. Open those same windows overnight to let cool, nighttime air into your house. […]
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Entries by Trent Scott
Teach kids about electrical safety
It’s never too early to teach your children about the potential dangers of electricity and how to live and play safely around it indoors and outdoors. Here’s a suggested list […]
Dusty indoor air? Your ducts might be leaking
If the air inside your house is dusty, it might mean your air conditioning ducts have sprung leaks. If you’re changing your air conditioner filter regularly, it will trap dust […]
Safety May is Electrical Safety Month
May is National Electrical Safety Month and a good time to sweep your home for electrical safety risks. Here are five that many homeowners overlook: Unplug and store all extension […]
Co-op leaders discuss energy, infrastructure with D.C. lawmakers
Washington, D.C. – A group of electric cooperative leaders from Tennessee traveled to Washington, D.C., this week to meet with lawmakers and advocate for policies that could impact co-ops communities. […]
Tennessee Electric Cooperatives Announce Support for Gov. Lee’s Nuclear Development Incentive Plan
NASHVILLE – In February, Gov. Lee and his administration proposed a $50 million budget allocation to assist with growing, recruiting and attracting nuclear companies to Tennessee. Tennessee’s electric cooperatives support […]
Tennessee creates permanent Lineworker Appreciation Day
NASHVILLE – Today Tennessee becomes the first state in the nation to formally adopt a standing Lineworker Appreciation Day. The second Monday of April of each year has been codified […]
Get your house ready for spring
It won’t be too long until you can open the windows and start enjoying fresh air and warm weather. Is your house ready? Here are five items to add to […]
Tame the humidity in your home’s air
Condensation, “fog” or frost on your home’s windows is a sure sign that they’re too inefficient to keep cold air out in the winter and in during the summer. Moisture […]
Unsung Heroes
If you ask elementary school-aged children to write about their heroes, you might get quite an amusing grouping of subjects — cartoon superheroes, fictional characters, sports stars and other larger-than-life […]
Young leaders learn about public policy during Youth Leadership Summit
NASHVILLE – Forty-three high school students were in Nashville this week for the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association’s annual Youth Leadership Summit. The juniors were chosen by school guidance counselors and […]
SVEC’s Partin elected Secretary-Treasurer of NRECA
NASHVILLE – This week Mike Partin, president and CEO of Sequachee Valley Electric Membership Corporation in South Pittsburg, was elected secretary-treasurer of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s Board of […]
Spring cleaning equals energy savings
Many of your once-a-year spring cleaning chores can save energy all year round. Some examples: Clean windows inside and out. The cleaner the panes are, the more sunlight can shine […]
Five reasons to plant a tree in your yard
Hot summer days aren’t too far off. Why not start thinking about planting some shade trees in your yard to keep your family cool? Here are five benefits of shade […]
Plateau Electric Cooperative helps Zambia officials learn about cooperatives
ONIEDA – A group of utility officials from the African nation of Zambia visited Plateau Electric Cooperative in Onieda on Wednesday to learn more about electric cooperatives. Representatives of the […]
Tennessee hosts electric co-op leaders from around the nation
Tennessee’s electric cooperatives are pleased to host more than 9,000 electric co-op leaders from across the nation for NRECA’s PowerXchange event. “It’s Time to Lead” is the theme of this […]
Co-ops discuss energy policy during day on the hill
NASHVILLE – Electric cooperative leaders from across the state gathered in Nashville on Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 28 and March 1, for the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association’s 2023 Legislative Conference. […]
Knotts addresses TVA Board
Muscle Shoals – Today TECA CEO Mike Knotts addressed the TVA Board of Directors during a public listening session in Florence, Alabama. A readout of Mr. Knotts comments are below. […]
Lee highlights economic development and nuclear energy in State of the State address
Before a joint session of the 113th General Assembly, Gov. Bill Lee delivered his fifth State of the State Address on Monday, Feb. 6. In what was the longest of […]
Should I close off unused rooms during winter?
It seems that if you close the door to an unused room, you can avoid paying to heat it, right? The opposite is true. When you close off an interior […]
