A generator can be a valuable piece of equipment to keep appliances working during a power outage. Generators can be either temporary or permanently installed. A permanent generator is wired into a house by a qualified electrician using a transfer switch that prevents a generator from feeding electricity back into overhead lines, which can be deadly for linemen. A temporary generator is powered by gasoline and should not be attached…

Call 811 Before You Dig 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…

Don’t Let Unsafe Actions Make Waves in Summer Fun Jackson Purchase Energy Cooperative wants you and your loved ones to stay safe when enjoying water recreation activities this summer. Below are a few tips from Safe Electricity. Be sure to check weather forecasts. Postpone your plans if a thunderstorm is expected, as the risks for lightning strikes are especially high in or near bodies of water. Remember the advice from…

2021 Annual Meeting Summary   The annual meeting of consumer-members was again held in a non-traditional fashion this year. Drive-thru registration took place from 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Monday, June 21st, where 340 consumer-members registered.  Following registration, the cooperative held its business meeting. During the business meeting, JPEC Board Chairman, Erick Harris, opened the meeting by briefly commenting on the successful construction of the new headquarters followed by an abbreviated business…

Sometimes a storm pops up or changes direction without any warning, while other times it is forecast days in advance and follows its predicted course. In either case, knowing what to do right before, during and after a storm can help to keep you safe. When stormy winds blow, follow these weather-related reminders from FEMA and the Red Cross: Never seek shelter under an isolated tree, tower or utility pole,…

Jackson Purchase Energy Announces No Lost Time Paducah, KY – As of June 15th, the employees of Jackson Purchase Energy Cooperative (JPEC) have reached another safety milestone, 250,000 without a lost time injury due to an on-the-job incident. Due to the number of employees at JPEC, 250,000 hours is the threshold to qualify the Cooperative for the Governor’s Safety and Health Award.    “Above all else, the core principle that…

Blockware Mining, a technology-based company specializing in cryptocurrency mining, announces that they will be locating a new technology center in Industrial Park West.  See the full announcement by clicking on the link below. Blockware Announcement

(Paducah, KY) June 7th, 2021 is a proud day for Jackson Purchase Energy Cooperative (JPEC) consumer-members and employees. Today marks the first day we are open to the public at our new facility on Highway 60. We were honored to host the Color Guard from American Legion post 236 who raised our American flag for the first time. Shorty thereafter, a ribbon cutting took place to inaugurate the first day of…

The Jackson Purchase Energy Cooperative Board of Directors has reviewed and approved proposed changes to the Jackson Purchase Energy Cooperative Bylaws. In advance of a membership vote on June 21, the changes to the bylaws are available for review using the link below. The proposed bylaws are also published in the June 2021 Kentucky Living magazine. Changes to the bylaws are marked in red. JPEC Bylaws – Proposed Changes 2021