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…
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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…
2010s See Lowest Population Growth in U.S. History
Newly released Census Bureau population estimates through mid-year 2020 reveal record lows in U.S. population growth, both annually and for the 2010-to-2020 decade. While these estimates are done independently from the yet-to-be released 2020 decennial census, they provide the most…
Three Electrifying Kitchen Appliances to Save Time and Energy
Whether your oven and stove top are powered by gas or electricity, it’s no secret that they consume more energy than smaller countertop appliances, like slow cookers and toaster ovens. In addition to efficiency, smaller kitchen appliances can provide faster…
Days of Service benefit local communities
Singing River Electric joined other Mississippi electric cooperatives to participate in Co-op Days of Service, held annually in conjunction with Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday and holiday. King stated, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing…
Ways to stay cozy this winter
When you are feeling chilly at home, there are several budget-friendly ways to keep you and the family comfortable this winter without turning up the thermostat. Here are a few easy ways to stay cozy and save money but not…
400-mile fiber ring and fiber-to-home project coming soon
After two years of research, including input from our members, review of feasibility studies, consultation with experts and visits with co-ops already deploying the service, SRE’s Board of Directors have approved a plan to build its first fiber project, including…
$4.2 million to be returned to members as capital credits from ’93-94
There are many benefits of being a member of an electric cooperative. One benefit is the retirement of capital credits. Singing River Electric Cooperative’s board of directors approved a retirement this year of more than $4.2 million in SRE capital…