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This time of year we focus is on counting our blessings and naming them one by one. Family, friends and health are likely at the top of the list, but it is easy to take for granted things that we depend on every day. Hopefully electricity is a blessing you are counting this Thanksgiving, because let’s […]

BROWNSVILLE – Employees from Southwest Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation participated in the 2024 Tennessee Electric Cooperative Day of Service on Thursday, Oct. 17. This year, volunteers focused their efforts on collecting food, hygienic items, cleaning supplies, and therapy crafts, benefiting Carl Perkins Centers in Haywood, Madison, Tipton, and Chester Counties. The project gave all our […]

Vibrant reds, deep oranges and bright yellows are filling treetops and yards throughout the Volunteer State and the temperature is cooling down. You may have the urge to turn on the heat after the first chilly evening of fall or the first frost. Here are five tips to avoid messing with the thermostat that will […]

Our nation’s farmers are out doing what they do best: feeding and clothing the world. It’s harvest season – a time to reap the reward of the hard work that has taken place on farms across the state this summer. Even though we’re coming to the close of the crop season, safety still needs to be […]

As summer temperatures soar, keeping your home cool without driving up energy costs can be a challenge. One of the simplest and most effective ways to achieve this is by utilizing shade. By strategically shading your home, you can reduce indoor temperatures, minimize the workload on your air conditioner and save energy. Here’s how you […]

On the week of January 14, bitter cold brought historic demand for electricity across the Tennessee Valley region. On Wednesday, January 17, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) set a preliminary all-time, record peak of approximately 34,524 megawatts. The previous all-time record was 33,482 in August of 2007. I am extraordinarily proud that, working together, we collectively […]

Extremely cold weather can have a big impact on energy bills. The extended, extremely cold weather we experienced in January was unusual for our region. January saw near zero low temperatures and several consecutive days of temperatures below freezing. These extended periods of cold weather can lead to increased demand in energy consumption. In fact, […]

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 trees around the house.

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 room, or if you close the air vents in that room, your heating system has to work harder and can even break down as a […]

It’s tempting to ask your handy brother-in-law or next-door neighbor to make a few quick fixes around your house. But when it comes to repairing anything electrical, call a professional.  Electricity can be dangerous in a home that’s improperly wired, has overloaded circuits or has exposed or defective wiring, receptacles or switches.  Even if the […]