Winter storm – tips to prepare
NASHVILLE – Electric co-ops across west and middle Tennessee today are preparing for a significant winter storm that is expected to impact the Volunteer State overnight and Thursday. “Damage caused […]
Author Archive for: tscott
Entries by Trent Scott
February is American Heart Month
As soon as Christmas was over, stores and businesses started decorating with hearts in preparation for Valentine’s Day. But American Heart Month isn’t just about romance. It’s about keeping your […]
Wash Your Washer
Staying home more often than usual means you’re probably using your appliances nonstop. And that means you need to clean them more often. Don’t overlook the appliances that aren’t in […]
Vantage Point Adds Environmental and Cultural Resource Services
MITCHELL, SD (January 11, 2022) – TECA associate member Vantage Point Solutions is pleased to announce the addition of in-house Environmental and Cultural Resource services, further streamlining construction project management […]
Vanderbilt solar farm to be built in Duck River Electric Co-op service area
Vanderbilt University, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Nashville Electric Service (NES), Duck River Electric Membership Corporation (DREMC), and Silicon Ranch Corporation broke ground today on a new solar farm that is […]
MTE’s Chris Jones receives national communications award
Murfreesboro, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) President and CEO Chris Jones has received the 2022 J.C. Brown CEO Communication Leadership Award. The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) presented Jones […]
General Assembly app updated for 2022
NASHVILLE – The 112th Tennessee General Assembly app gives Tennesseans interested in government and politics a powerful tool for connecting with lawmakers. Tennessee legislators will return to Nashville on Jan. […]
Keep pets warm, too
Sure, your cat or dog was born with a thick, furry coat to help it stay warm all winter, but if you’re cold, your pet probably is, too. A few […]
Store electric decorations safely
Every year around New Year’s Day, you carefully zip your artificial Christmas tree into a waterproof bag. You lovingly place your precious ornaments into padded boxes. You neatly fold your […]
Stay warm on the coldest days
January and February typically are the coldest months of the year. That doesn’t mean you have to be cold for two months, especially inside your own home. Dressing in layers, […]
How you can help tornado victims
On the evening on Friday, Dec. 10, a series of violent tornadoes ripped through Tennessee and Kentucky. Hundreds of homes were damaged or destroyed, and 77 lost their lives. In […]
Tornado recovery efforts continue
“It hit home,” said Jason Mills, line foreman for Gibson Electric Membership Corporation’s Tiptonville office, of the tornado that damaged parts of Lake and Obion counties on Friday, Dec. 10. […]
Tennessee co-ops recover from tornado damage
Crews from Tennessee’s electric co-ops worked through the weekend after a line of severe storms, some producing long-track tornadoes, moved through Tennessee Friday evening and Saturday morning. Initially more than […]
Duck River Electric Joins Project UNITE Initiative to Speed Broadband Deployment to Underserved Members
Columbia, Tenn. – Duck River Electric Membership Corporation (DREMC), an electric provider serving 2,500 square miles of middle Tennessee, and United Communications, Middle Tennessee’s leading provider of fiber and fixed wireless internet […]
Stay warm without cranking up the heat
Stop shivering indoors just because it’s cold outside. You don’t have to crank up the heat to stay warm on winter’s frostiest days. First, bundle up. Dressing in layers is […]
Surprise kids with electric toys under holiday tree
The “best toys” lists for the 2021 holiday season include a few items that teach about electricity or use it to operate. Here are some child-tested favorites: National Geographic kits. […]
’Tis extension cord season. Use them properly.
’Tis the season to unpack the extension cords and plug way too many devices into them. Here are 10 tips from the Electrical Safety Foundation for using extension cords properly: […]
Save energy – even with a full house
Even with a house full of company and decorations lighting up the season, you might be able to save energy when compared to Christmases past. Here are five small changes […]
Electric co-ops discuss a bright future at TECA’s 80th Annual Meeting
State’s electric cooperatives gather in Nashville for annual event NASHVILLE – “Building a Brighter Tennessee” was the theme of the 80th annual meeting of the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association, held […]
Five solar-powered gadgets that harness the sun’s power
The sun has an incredible amount of energy — more than we could ever fully harness. Fortunately, there’s an array of solar-powered gadgets and devices available to help you take […]
