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 easement.…

by Robert Berry, President and CEO of Big Rivers Electric Corporation and Tony Campbell, President and CEO of East Kentucky Power Cooperative In recent months, electric utility customers across the U.S. have received a shock as they opened their monthly electric power bills. The high costs they are experiencing are largely the result of years of unsound government energy policies, which have cut options to fuel reliable energy. U.S. electricity…

Electrical Receptacle Safety   Jackson Purchase Energy Cooperative (JPEC) reminds consumers-members about the three types of electrical receptacles designed with safety in mind. The three types of receptacles are tamper-resistant receptacles, ground fault circuit interrupters, and arc fault circuit interrupters. Receptacles pose dangers to children and adults alike. A curious child may insert a paper clip, coin, or key into an outlet’s openings. Accidents or carelessness with plugged-in appliances around…

The annual meeting of consumer-members took place from 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Tuesday, June 28th, where 447 consumer-members registered using our drive-thru registration – a 31.5% increase in participation from 2021. Following registration, the cooperative held its virtual business meeting. During the business meeting, JPEC Board Chairman, Erick Harris, opened the meeting by briefly commenting on a successful drive-thru registration and proceeded to open the business meeting. President and CEO, Greg…

We’re getting ready to see you! Drive-thru registration for annual meeting When: Tuesday, June 28 from 9-2:00 PM Where: JPEC headquarters 6525 US HWY 60 W What to bring: Photo ID Stop by and see us for your free bucket, bulb and gift! We hope to see you there.

Boating and Dock Safety   If there is something wrong with the wiring in or near boats or docks, the electric currents can flow into the water. As a result, people swimming nearby can experience an electrical shock. Victims can completely lose muscle control, suffer from ventricular fibrillation, and die from electric shock. That’s why you should never swim near electric-powered boats or docks.   Tips to prevent electrical injuries…

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Electrical Safety Electricity lights homes and businesses, provides warmth and keeps appliances and equipment running smoothly. Jackson Purchase Energy Cooperative wants to provide these electrical safety tips to avoid hazards both inside and outdoors. Staying safe on the road If you see a downed power line, call 9-1-1 to report it and stay in your car. You cannot tell by looking or listening if the power line is deenergized. Do…

Paducah, KY, Jackson Purchase Energy Cooperative (JPEC) joins the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association in celebrating its 25 lineworkers as part of National Lineworker Appreciation Day on Monday, April 11. Our lineworkers represent over 400 years of experience collectively. Every day, lineworkers face immense risks. Carrying heavy gear, they regularly scale 40-foot poles near high-voltage power lines, and often in the wake of nature’s worst moments. It’s no wonder their…

Slow Down and Move Over Although road maintenance crews come to mind when thinking of orange directional signs and work zones, other workers perform job duties near the road as well, including utility and tree-trimming crews. Streets and highways are lined with power poles and electrical equipment, and narrow roadways often require crews like ours to place their equipment in traffic lanes. Their work is often taken for granted but…