STEMC

We are excited to announce that it is now possible to monitor your daily electrical usage. By going to the web site, MyUsage.com, and following the instructions to establish a “Usage Monitor Account”, you can track your daily usage. You can even get email alerts if you go over a preset limit you set for [...]

Phillip Mullins, V.P. of Operations, speaks about compact flourescent lights and other energy saving ideas at the Annual West Madison County Community Center’s Dinner to honor volunteer firemen. This great event has been organized for a number of years by Ms. Alma Williamson.

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 [...]

Be watching your mailbox  for this special coupon which entitles you to 4 CFL light bulbs for just one penny at Home Depot.

You budget for everything: gifts, meals, maybe a vacation—and with money tight, that doesn’t leave much room for home energy efficiency upgrades. Does that mean you’re powerless to lower your electric bill? Not at all. Keep your energy bill cool this winter with these tips and tricks: Free vents: Your HVAC system will have to [...]

The In-Home Energy Evaluation program offered by Southwest Tennessee Electric and TVA provides participants with information and incentives to make smart improvements to their homes. The centerpiece of the program is a thorough on-site evaluation performed by STEMC evaluators Rob Weatherford and Jerry Prince. Since the program began in 2009, over 120 STEMC members have had [...]

Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matt Kisber recently announced the State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program (SEEARP) opened on Tuesday, Aug. 24. Rebates will be available for qualifying Energy Star heating and cooling appliances, funded out of $5.9 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act dollars. Applications can be available online at www.e-rebates.org/teearp [...]

Only two months remain to tackle home improvement projects if you want to take advantage of energy efficiency tax credits authorized under the federal stimulus bill. Measures that qualify include replacing windows, doors, or roofs with materials that reduce your home’s heat loss or gain; adding insulation; replacing certain air conditioners; and installing air-source heat [...]

State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program (SEEARP) The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 appropriated funds to each state for the establishment and administration of a State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program. The amount available to Tennessee residents is $5.9 million. This is a first‐come‐first‐serve rebate program. Tennessee residents who replace an existing room [...]

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 [...]