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…
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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…
MISO Cancels Requests Members Lower Energy Use
UPDATE 10 a.m. – Earlier this morning, our reliability coordinator, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) requested that Cooperative Energy ask our members to curtail their electricity use between 5:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. This request was made in an effort to minimize…
Cooperative Energy Members Experience Critical Energy Shortage
Singing River Electric and other Cooperative Energy member distribution cooperatives experienced a critical energy shortage early Wednesday morning, Jan. 17. This shortage resulted in the cooperative sending a public appeal to the membership to reduce their energy use by…
ALERT – Reduce Electricity Use Until Further Notice
GENERATION ISSUE ALERT: Singing River Electric Cooperative is experiencing a critical shortage of electricity. All of our members are asked to reduce their electricity use until further notice. Please turn off all non-essential lighting, appliances and electronics. You can help…
Five tips to stay warm this winter
The sustained cold we have been experiencing in January will create higher electric bills due to the amount of energy it takes to heat a home. There are few things you can do to limit energy use while keeping warm…
Singing River Electric is prepared for Tropical Storm Nate
Singing River Electric is ready to move into power restoration mode as Tropical Storm Nate tracks toward the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. After activating the emergency preparedness plan, cooperative personnel are loading trucks with extra…
Singing River Electric assists with Hurricane Irma restorations in Florida
Singing River Electric Cooperative has two construction crews and one service crew headed for Florida. The 13 employees will be a part of a convoy of 267 Mississippi electric cooperative linemen and engineers traveling to restore power following Hurricane Irma.…
We’re prepping trucks and packing boots for Florida
Singing River Electric has a 13-man crew waiting and ready to assist Clay Electric Cooperative near Gainesville, Florida. “We understand what it is like to need the help,” says Singing River Electric CEO Mike Smith. “Florida co-ops were there for…