Jackson Purchase Energy Cooperative (JPEC) is seeking to fill the role of Plant Accountant. Ideal candidates must have strong interpersonal communication skills, ability to maintain accounting records related to utility plant assets, construction work in progress, materials and inventory, and work orders in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Rural Utilities Services (RUS) requirements, and other regulatory guidelines. Education/Experience Requirements Candidates should apply thru Indeed at https://www.indeed.com/job/plant-accountant-electric-utility-b154e4e364d884b3 JPEC is…

Hunting safely near utility lines requires extra caution to prevent catastrophic damage to power infrastructure and life-threatening injuries. While utility rights-of-way often make ideal hunting spots due to the clear lines of sight they provide, discharging a firearm near electrical equipment poses severe risks. Here is what you need to know to stay safe this season:

Solar panels generate electricity, so safety matters. Stay at least 10 feet away from equipment, and keep panels, ladders and tools at least 10 feet away from power lines. Key Solar Safety Essentials for Public Awareness Never Climb on Solar Panels: Walking or climbing on PV panels can cause invisible micro-cracks that ruin the equipment, but more importantly, it poses an immediate fall and high-voltage shock hazard. Understand the Disconnect…

August 11th is 811 day. Did you know that every six minutes an underground utility line is damaged because someone dug without first calling 811? Call 811 before you dig to make sure you know what’s below. Even if you think you could get lucky or that digging one small hole (or two) won’t matter, don’t take for granted what lines might lurk beneath the soil in your yard or…

Home fires started by malfunctioning electric appliances and fixtures or faulty wiring kill nearly 500 Americans each year and cause $1.3 billion in property damage. But many electrical fires can be prevented simply by following safe practices.  “The statistics are staggering and disturbing, “says Chris Perry, president, and CEO of Kentucky Electric Cooperatives. “But behind the statistics are our families, friends and neighbors. Hearing about anyone injured in an electrical fire is what’s most upsetting. Oftentimes, injuries or…

As the sun heats the air, energy is created with air movement, and lightning typically comes from towering storm clouds. Fortunately, accidents involving lightning are very avoidable. Safe Electricity has the following suggestions to stay safe from the dangers of lightning: Sourced from: Safeelectricity.org