Keep Energy Costs Low In Summer Heat By Upping Temps
Lowering your energy bill during this extended period of hot temperatures comes down to warming things up inside. Volunteer Energy Vice President of Cooperative and Member Services Jamie Creekmore said summer energy costs are higher because it is harder for HVAC units to cool a home when it is significantly warmer outside. To combat this, […]
A Quick Thermostat Change Can Save Energy & Money
The first 90 degree temps could arrive this week, putting strain on your family budget through higher energy bills. Volunteer Energy’s David Murphy said you can cut costs around your home as summer arrives. Murphy said water heaters and HVAC units account for 60 percent of energy costs. Murphy said simple changes to air conditioning […]
Strong Winds Lead To Cleanup, Power Restoration Friday Afternoon
Winds caused the most damage Friday in a swath from northern Van Buren County up through Overton County, with the highest elevations seemingly impacted most. A wind gust of 63mph recorded in Monterey, with a 56mph speed noted in Baxter during the worst part of the weather around lunch time. Power crews worked through the […]
Strong Winds, Downed Trees, Power Outages Across Upper Cumberland
Strong winds from Monday night’s storms left trees down and power out in several communities across the Upper Cumberland. A survey of Emergency Service officials noted a tree down on a house on 20th Street in Cookeville. Putnam County residents also experienced power outages from Volunteer Energy, UCEMC, and Cookeville Electric. Overton County Schools are […]
Crews Working To Restore Power In High Winds
Strong afternoon winds that followed lunchtime storms Friday have caused numerous power outages across the Upper Cumberland. Power crews worked through the winds as possible to try to restore power. UCEMC crews made considerable progress between 5pm and 6pm especially in Smith County and western Jackson County. As of 6pm, the hardest hit area in […]
Power Outages Thursday Morning After Wednesday Storms
Strong winds Wednesday night and a line of severe thunderstorms have produced power outages Thursday morning across the region. Upper Cumberland Electric reporting multiple outages in Putnam County as of 5am Thursday, including areas around Buffalo Valley Rd, Deberry Rd, Martin Creek Rd, Nashville Highway, and Shady Grove Rd. Among the specific neighborhoods mentioned by […]
Power Outages Reported Thursday Morning After Storms
Watch out for limbs in roadways this morning across the Upper Cumberland after Wednesday night’s strong winds. Winds gusted to 48mph at one point Wednesday evening in Crossville, according to the National Weather Service. Gusts around 40mph were common through the afternoon and evening. Warren County Emergency Management reported a tree down on a house […]
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 […]
2-4 Inches Of Snow, Roads Icy, More Power Restored
Major roads are clear Thursday morning with patches of slush, especially bridges, overpasses, and exit ramps after overnight snow. Secondary roads are slushy to snow covered and very icy, especially in areas that saw freezing rain and drizzle at the end of the snow. Two to four inches of snow fell overnight across the Upper […]
Power Outages Likely Approaching 20K Across UC
Power issues remain across the Upper Cumberland after Monday’s freezing rain with crews back at it as sunrise approaches. More than 13,000 Upper Cumberland Electric customers are without power as of Tuesday morning. Crews are dealing with downed lines and poles as well as falling trees. Putnam County Emergency Management reports the outages could take […]
