Big Rivers and JPEC Partner for Tornado Recovery Week

BIG RIVERS AND JPEC PARTNER FOR TORNADO RECOVERY WEEK Employees Volunteer for Projects in Mayfield and Hopkins County HOPKINS COUNTY AND MAYFIELD, Ky. (March 10, 2022) – Big Rivers Electric Corporation and Jackson Purchase Energy Cooperative (JPEC) employees volunteered time and skills this week for two tornado recovery projects in western Kentucky. While many employees donated and volunteered in the immediate aftermath of the December 10th tornado, Big Rivers and…

Know the Risks of DIY Tree Trimming

Trees add immeasurable value to your property but maintaining them comes with a cost. They need pruning, sometimes heavy trimming or removal. “We know hiring professionals to do some of these tasks goes against that independent streak some of our consumers have,” says Greg Grissom, president and CEO of Jackson Purchase Energy, “But trimming and removing trees can be dangerous and even deadly. Before attempting any work yourself, please understand…

JPEC Sending Aid to WKRECC

Co-op Sending Mutual Aid to a Neighbor Electric Cooperative Paducah, KY – Jackson Purchase Energy Cooperative (JPEC) is sending crews to aid West Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative (WKRECC) in western Kentucky. Six two-men crews from JPEC will go to WKRECC this morning to assist with restoration efforts caused by the ice storm that passed through our area. As of this morning, 92 outages are impacting nearly 1,200 consumer-members.   “We…

Surge Protection

Surge Protection A power surge is an unexpected increase in voltage, and it can occur from a variety of sources. Regardless of the cause, power surges can cause damage to electronic devices and equipment in your home. See below for common causes of power surges and how you can protect your sensitive electronics: Lightning – When lightning strikes an electrical system, the excess current must be channeled somewhere––unfortunately in many…

Donation to Support Tornado Victims

(December 28, 2021) As a not-for-profit, member-owned, electric cooperative, Jackson Purchase Energy Cooperative (JPEC) has a desire to support the communities in our service area, but sometimes it goes beyond that.  “Our chief purpose is to serve, and we leverage our ability to help others when those opportunities present themselves,” said JPEC President & CEO, Greg Grissom, “when tragedy struck the West Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative (WKRECC) system on December…

Ice on Power Lines

Please view the infographic concerning ice on power lines.  

2021 Spirit of Giving Toy Drive

(December 17, 2021) Once again, the employees of Jackson Purchase Energy Cooperative (JPEC) have opened their hearts and pockets to support their community through the WPSD Local 6 and Regions Bank Spirit of Giving Toy Drive.      Each year kids in our area go without gifts.  That reality caused JPEC to support the Spirit of Giving Toy Drive.  Delivery problems and material shortages, that seem commonplace in our world today,…

Holiday Stressors

Holiday Stressors Old songs call it the most wonderful time of the year, but the holiday season carries a high degree of stress for many people. The final months of the year include added pressures that may affect well-being, relationships, finances and other factors that contribute to anything but a merry and bright time. Common causes of holiday stress Although it sounds obvious, the best way to manage stressors is…

Make Sure Holiday Safety is on Your Menu

The kitchen can be a busy place during the holiday season, prepping and preparing favorite recipes (or sampling those favorite recipes). Whether you are a seasoned cook or novice baker, it’s important to keep electrical safety in mind. In the United States alone, approximately 1,000 deaths occur each year as a result of electrical injuries, according to the National Institutes of Health. An additional non-fatal 30,000 shock incidents occur each…