2020 was a pivotal year in Cooperative Energy’s (CE), SRE’s generation and transmission partner, generation fleet transformation. CE crews neared the halfway mark on the Morrow Repower Project, the largest project in the Cooperative’s 79-year history. The new 550 MW…
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Bringing Level 2 EV Charging Stations to South Mississippi
Community members will soon have a way to charge electric vehicles (EVs) thanks to a partnership between Singing River Electric, Cooperative Energy, and Singing River Federal Credit Union. Plans include a two-vehicle electric charging station located at Singing River Federal…
SRE receives Medallion Award from Secretary of State Michael Watson
Singing River Electric Cooperative was awarded the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) Medallion Award on Wednesday, April 7, in recognition of SRE employees’ hard work following Hurricane Zeta to ensure polling sites had power in the midst of…
March bills will reflect February energy use
Power bills this month will reflect energy use in February. “February brought cold weather with more than half the nights in the 30s, 20s and some teens,” said manager of energy services Nick DeAngelo. “The bills in March will reflect…
Forced Outages – Generation Issues & Answers
Our power reliability coordinator, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), experienced an unexpected and immediate loss of generation units late in the evening on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, affecting Mississippi and other states. MISO is tasked with maintaining reliability of…
Request for members to limit energy use until midnight
COOPERATIVE ENERGY, MISO CONTINUE REQUEST FOR MEMBERS TO LIMIT ELECTRICITY USE UNTIL MIDNIGHT HATTIESBURG, MISS. – Cooperative Energy, Singing River Electric’s wholesale power provider, is asking the consumer-members of its 11 electric distribution cooperatives to continue to limit their electricity…
Sustained cold this week
Our winter this year has been unusual in that it has truly been cold. The lows in December and January brought many days with 20s, 30s and 40s, and now February has brought lows in the teens. We are breaking…
Energy Conservation Alert
Cooperative Energy, MISO Ask Members to Limit Electricity Use HATTIESBURG, MISS. – Cooperative Energy, Singing River Electric’s wholesale power provider, is asking the consumer-members of its 11 electric distribution cooperatives to limit their electricity use until further notice. Forced generation…
Why is my bill higher this month?
Some may be wondering why their electric bill is higher this month. The answer is tied to your electric use and the weather. Our southeast region had more heating degree days this billing period than the previous month and last…
Did you know home improvements can make you eligible for tax credits?
Thinking about installing a heat pump or replacing your water heater? Maybe you decided it’s time for a new roof, windows or insulation. Many of these improvements to a principal residence qualify you for non-business Energy Property Tax Credits and…