With the holiday rush starting earlier and earlier every year, get a jump-start on your shopping wish list with some great green gifts. Using these tips, you can have everything wrapped up before the ho, ho, ho turns into go, go, go! Why give efficiency? Green giving is thoughtful on many levels. The person receiving [...]
Finding and sealing air leaks can save you energy and money. Here’s a tip from Southwest Tennessee Electric that can help keep your home cooler in summer and warmer in winter while lowering your utility bills: Caulking cracks and openings can save you $212 a year. Find cracks by waiting for a windy day and then [...]
Did you know that you’re sharing your home with “energy vampires”—electronic and electrical devices that continues to suck electricity even when turned off? On average, these items are responsible for an estimated 10 percent of the electricity you use every month. Here’s a tip from Southwest Tennessee Electric that can help you drive a stake through [...]
Over 800 Southwest Tennessee Electric members, their families, and friends of the cooperative were present at the Jackson Fairgrounds Park for the 74th annual meeting on Friday, Aug. 12. The cooperative decided to move the event to Jackson after having it in Brownsville for decades. “We were overwhelmed by the members who took part in this [...]
Sometimes the little things in life mean a lot. Simple steps such as turning off lights when you leave a room, unplugging appliances when you’re not using them and changing the temperature on your thermostat, when done together, can help your family rack up big energy savings. Southwest Tennessee Electric is always looking for ways [...]
