Maybe it’s time to replace your heating and cooling unit. Energy Star has introduced two new HVAC Fact Sheets to assist when making a decision. Energy Star Certified Air Source Heat Pump Energy Star Certified Mini Split Heat Pump The…
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March bills will reflect February energy use
Power bills this month will reflect energy use in February. “February brought cold weather with more than half the nights in the 30s, 20s and some teens,” said manager of energy services Nick DeAngelo. “The bills in March will reflect…
Forced Outages – Generation Issues & Answers
Our power reliability coordinator, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), experienced an unexpected and immediate loss of generation units late in the evening on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, affecting Mississippi and other states. MISO is tasked with maintaining reliability of…
Request for members to limit energy use until midnight
COOPERATIVE ENERGY, MISO CONTINUE REQUEST FOR MEMBERS TO LIMIT ELECTRICITY USE UNTIL MIDNIGHT HATTIESBURG, MISS. – Cooperative Energy, Singing River Electric’s wholesale power provider, is asking the consumer-members of its 11 electric distribution cooperatives to continue to limit their electricity…
Sustained cold this week
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…
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…