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…
It has been said that “knowledge is power.” And that’s is exactly what Singing River Electric’s SmartHub app offers: knowledge and power. This free app offers members access to their home’s daily kilowatt-hour readings and gives insight into how outside…
Smart thermostats, also known as connected thermostats, are the newest and by most standards, innovative products on the market for residential energy users. The device is Wi-Fi connected so that it can be controlled from smart devices, such as a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
