Did you know, improper installation of solar panels, or installing them without letting us know can endanger our linemen and your neighbors in the event of a major outage. Most grid-connected PV systems shut down to prevent back-feeding electricity into…
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How Do I Reset My Breakers
Resetting your home breakers can sometimes restore power to your home. If your power goes out, check to see if your neighbors’ lights are still on. If they are, you may be able to restore power to your home or…
How Is My Power Restored
Pathways 2 Possibilities
Have you ever wondered what it is like to work in high places? Local eighth graders from eight south Mississippi counties get first-hand knowledge and on-the-job training to be a lineman, dispatcher, member services representative and so much more at…
Choosing the right bulb can be confusing. Let our energy experts help.
A new era of lighting has been ushered into our homes, and with it comes new terms that some of us have yet to wrap our minds around. Have you ever gone in to a local store to purchase new…
If you were a SRE member in 1986 or earlier, you may have unclaimed capital credits.
What are capital credits? Singing River Electric’s rate revenue is used to operate, make payments on loans and make improvements to the electrical system. Any remaining revenue is allocated to the members in the form of capital credits. How do…
Curious about how you used more energy this winter?
The answers could be in the palm of your hand. After receiving this month’s power bills, many of us asked, “I know it was very cold, but how did I use that much electricity?” Singing River Electric provides free tools…
It was so cold this winter. Are heat pumps still the best option?
ANSWER: Yes. Heat pumps are three times more efficient than an electric furnace. They are the best choice for heating in south Mississippi. How does a heat pump work? A heat pump works to constantly move warm air from one…
I haven’t touched the thermostat. Why is my bill higher?
ANSWER: Power bills following periods of prolonged cold weather or extreme heat can be higher even when you have not changed the thermostat. Heating and cooling costs make up the largest percentage of a home’s energy use. When the temperature…
Phones will be down for about an hour this evening
Singing River Electric’s phone lines will be down this evening between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., as AT&T completes maintenance to our phone system. Members will be able to view their account and make payments using the SmartHub app during…