After holding an employee peanut butter drive in July and opening the drive to members, Singing River Electric donated nearly 100 jars of peanut butter to local food pantries including Our Daily Bread in Pascagoula, Love Thy Neighbor in Lucedale,…
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Three local high school students attend Youth Tour of Washington, D.C.
Incoming seniors Gianna Pierce of Ocean Springs High School, William Rasberry of George County High School, and Sarah Jean Scearce of Resurrection High School represented Singing River Electric at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s Youth Tour of Washington, D.C.…
Singing River Electric provides multiplication template for teachers and students
With the school season just around the corner, Singing River Electric has designed a printable multiplication table that teachers and parents can use. Learning multiplication facts becomes important in the 3rd grade as students begin the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program…
Generator Safety
Our Lives are on the Line The safety of our members and our employees is a top priority. When storms impact our area, Singing River Electric rushes to our members’ aid as soon as weather conditions allow our line workers to…
Keep Food Safe When the Power Goes Out
Severe winds, lightning, and even squirrels can temporarily cause the power to go out. We understand power outages of any length can be frustrating, especially when your fridge is stocked with perishable foods. Extended power outages are rare, but when they…
Summer heat and increased electricity use adds pressure to electric grid
Our summer started out with a heat wave this year across much of the nation and that has resulted in a high demand for electricity. Power generation companies and those that work to stabilize our electric grid across the United…
A Look Back at 2021
Singing River Electric welcomed members at the 2022 Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, June 30. Attendees enjoyed an evening of fellowship, learned about their cooperative’s plans for 2022 and read about highlights from 2021 in the annual report. The annual…
SRE Youth Leaders visit Arlington Cemetery
The ECM Youth Leadership Program visited Arlington National Cemetery where two of the students were able to lay wreaths in honor of their loved ones. SRE youth leader William Rasberry, George County High School, placed his wreath in honor of…
How Can I Save on Energy Costs in the Office?
There are many ways to save electricity in an office, and most can be made with small changes to employee behavior. Often, simply letting your staff know that you intend to be more conscious of energy costs and ways to…
Energy Efficiency Tip of the Month
Did you know the combined use of large appliances like dishwashers, clothes dryers, and washing machines account for the largest percentage of electricity use in the average U.S. home? Take small steps to save energy when using these appliances. Only…