Entries by Trent Scott

108th General Assembly app available

App connects residents to Tennessee’s elected officials NASHVILLE –A mobile app featuring contact information for the 108th Tennessee General Assembly is now available for iPhone, iPad and Android devices. The […]

Co-ops help communities

Co-ops from across Tennessee found opportunities to impact their communities this Christmas. Read how below: Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation Cumberland EMC offices accepted donations of cold-weather clothing and non-perishable food […]

TV [Efficiency] Guides

Which appliance uses more energy: a refrigerator or television? Consumers may not realize that some large entertainment TVs—when used an average of five hours per day—can cost more to operate […]

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Community

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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NRECA announces new CEO

Arlington, VA.; December 3, 2012 — The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) today announced that Congresswoman Jo Ann Emerson will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer, effective March […]

FPU upgrades enhance reliability

Fayetteville Public Utilities recently announced improvements that will result in added reliability and room for growth. FPU recently installed a 161 kV transformer at their Hamilton Substation to enhance system […]

2012 Annual Meeting

NASHVILLE – The 71st annual meeting of the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association was held Sunday – Tuesday, Nov. 18 – 20, at the Nashville Airport Marriott. The theme of the […]

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Election Recap

Mike Knotts, director of government affairs Last Tuesday, Tennessee reelected all nine of its Congressmen to another term and history was made in the state legislature. On the national stage, […]

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Hurricane Assistance

Tennessee electric cooperatives send volunteers to restore power in Virginia, Maryland NASHVILLE – As the massive Hurricane Sandy bears down on the Atlantic Seaboard, 60 lineworkers from Tennessee’s electric cooperatives […]