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Take Action Tennessee

  America’s clean energy future must include low rates and reliable power. The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed new regulations on power plants. These regulations will increase the cost of […]

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Grain bins: harvesting safely

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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 […]

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Co-ops place near top at TVPPA rodeo

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The Tennessee Valley Lineman Rodeo is a two-day competitive event started in 1998 by and for the employees of Tennessee Valley Authority power distributors. The Rodeo, which includes competitive events […]

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Powerful lessons at 4H Electric Camp

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Three hundred rising seventh and eight graders from across the state of Tennessee are exploring the world of energy, electricity and the basic sciences at the 2014 4-H Electric Camp.  […]

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National Lineman Appreciation Day

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NASHVILLE – The electric cooperatives of Tennessee are recognizing Friday, April 18, 2014, as National Lineman Appreciation Day to honor the hardworking men and women who keep the power on […]

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TECA brings young leaders to Nashville

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Forty-six high school juniors from across Tennessee attended the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association’s 2014 Youth Leadership Summit March 24-26 in downtown Nashville. Two students from each of the state’s 23 […]

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Why animals and power don’t mix

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What do birds, squirrels, and power outages have in common? Animals trigger 11 percent of power outages across the nation. To ensure safe, reliable power delivery (and healthy wildlife), electric […]

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Stay safe in extreme cold

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A blast of extremely cold weather is set to cover Tennessee in the next few days. To stay safe during this winter storm, the Red Cross urges people to follow […]

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Have a safe holiday season

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The most wonderful time of the year can also be the most stressful—particularly when it comes to keeping your kids safe through parties, presents, travel, and meals. Follow these tips […]

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Green Giving

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Energy efficient shopping, baking, and decorating holiday tips Hosting a “green” holiday takes a little planning and effort, but the payoff can help your budget stay out of the red. […]

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Don’t Take the Merry Out of Your Christmas

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Before your family puts up a tree or hangs the stockings this holiday season, start a new tradition. Put safety at the top of your list. Too often the twinkling […]

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Protect Electronics, Prevent Hazards

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Big-ticket electronics, such as televisions, computers, and gaming consoles, are at the top of many holiday wish lists—but safety may not be. Purchasing, installing, and operating these items safely protects […]

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Freedom to choose

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Choices. Not quite as American as apple pie, but pretty close. Given the foundations and the relative wealth of our nation, we’re accustomed to having lots of choices in just […]

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National Lineman Appreciation Day

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[Nashville] – Tennessee’s electric cooperatives join the U.S. Senate in recognizing April 18, 2013, as National Lineman Appreciation Day. The Senate passed a resolution Wednesday honoring lineworkers for their efforts […]

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Important Work

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by David Callis, Executive Vice President and General Manager for the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association My good friend Kent Lopez is manager of the Washington Rural Electric Cooperative Association, serving […]

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Community

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David Callis, executive vice president and general manager When we talk about our community, we’re usually referring to a town or neighborhood. The nation’s electric cooperatives have a somewhat different […]

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Built to Last

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by David Callis, Executive Vice President and General Manager for the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association Management gurus James Collins and Jerry Porras penned a book in the mid-1990s titled “Built […]