Cookeville Energy Adding Advanced Metering Infrastructure
The Cookeville Energy Department plans to install advanced metering infrastructure for utilities during the upcoming fiscal year. Cookeville Energy Department Director Carl Haney told city council he has budgeted some $900,000 for electric and gas meters. He said he plans to have some 7,200 meters installed this fiscal year. He said gas meters are easier […]
Mayor: Cookeville Focusing On Cohesion, Efficiency
As Cookeville continues to grow, it becomes even more important to consider how to best provide city services most efficiently. Mayor Laurin Wheaton cited the consolidation of the Planning and Codes departments into the Department of Economic and Community Development, and the merging of the Gas and Electric Departments. She said the council, along with […]
Putnam Schools Avoided Major Maintenance Issues During Freeze
Putnam County Schools avoided major plumbing and electrical issues during the cold and ice by being proactive. Communications and Marketing Supervisor Buddy Pearson said coils burning out in an electrical unit at Cookeville High School and a sprinkler malfunction at Avery Trace Middle School have been the only issues over the break. He said the […]
Cookeville Electric Budgets To Replace Below-Ground Lines In Laurel Park, Hillsdale
Cookeville Electric Department budgeting to replace below-ground lines for two subdivisions this year: Laurel Park and Hillsdale. Director Carl Haney said they prioritize these projects by looking at where the department sees the most failures. He said with below-ground lines, the failure is a result of direct bury lines. “But they were put in probably […]
Cookeville Power Running after Friday’s Tornado
The city of Cookeville’s electricity is back fully after Friday’s storms. Director of Cookeville Electric Department Carl Haney said while there were minimal issues, a majority of the damage came from large fallen trees. “A lot of it touched down around South Willow Avenue, there were some trees down there that we went out and […]
Electric Providers Urge Residents To Call Before Tree Trimming
In the wake of February’s ice storm, many have asked who is responsible for trees in the right of way? Cookeville Right of Way Superintendent Jeff Fitzpatrick said the city is responsible for its 572 miles of overhead lines. However, Fitzpatrick said if any resident is still wondering who needs to do the trimming they […]
Generator Interest Increase After Ice Storm Outages
The ice storm two weeks ago has led to more residents looking at home generators. Cove Generators President Dave Boender said they received 170 consultation calls in the week following the ice storm. Boender said generators are more affordable than people think, depending on what you’re backing up. “If you have a gas hot water […]
New Putnam Co. Outage Causes Setbacks In Restoration Efforts
A set back in power restorations occurred in Putnam County Wednesday with a new outage reported near Bunker Hill Road. Mayor Randy Porter said the number of outages remain about the same with some 6,000 customers without power. “Today, they had a new area down on Bunker Hill Road along Lovelady Road southbound down Ditty […]
Cookeville Utility Policy Changes Take Effect
Cookeville is making changes to its services and costs for utility customers starting this week. Finance Director Brenda Imel said service fees on all utilities will increase from $10 to $20, the first time this has changed in over 20 years. Imel said the service fee increase was needed for what it costs to send […]
