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What to Do if A Power Line Falls on Your Car

If a Power Line Falls on Your Car If a downed power line comes in contact with your vehicle during a traffic accident or...
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Members Helping Members

Because there are times in life when we could all use a helping hand. There comes a time when we all need a helping hand. Some URECC Members face real challenges—whether due...
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Connecting or Changing Your Service

Whether you’re a new or existing Member, it’s easy to turn your power on. Simply visit our office at 1200 W. Tyler Street, Gilmer, or call a Member Service Representative...
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What’s On A Power Pole?

This illustration shows common equipment found on electric power distribution poles. Not every pole contains all of this equipment—configurations vary based on location and the type of service provided....
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Power Tool Safety

Using power tools can make tough jobs easier—but they also come with serious risks if not handled properly. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a weekend DIYer, these safety tips can help...
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How Weather Affects Your Power Usage

How the Weather Affects Your Power Usage The URECC Member Services representatives often get calls from members after periods of hotter weather asking, “Why has my bill gone up?...
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Brownout vs. Blackout

Demand for power can become greater than the amount being generated—such as during extreme low temperatures in the winter, a heatwave in the summer, or equipment failure at generation plants. The system...
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Save Money & Energy by Planting Trees

Save Money and Energy by Planting Trees: Trees provide economic, environmental, psychological, and social benefits to humans. Energy savings are among the most highly valued benefits that urban...
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Energy Star Appliances

Top 5 Reasons ENERGY STAR® Appliances Are a Great Investment ENERGY STAR appliances include energy-efficient refrigerators, dishwashers, clothes washers and dryers, furnaces, air conditioners, ceiling fans, freezers, water coolers, dehumidifiers, and air...
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Don’t Overload Your Outlets!

When an outlet overloads, the circuit breaker trips, cutting the electric flow to that whole circuit. In the absence of a circuit breaker, the circuit wiring will overheat, making the...
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Benefits of Insulating Your Home

Top 5 Benefits of Insulating Your Home Lower Energy Bills & Energy Consumption: A big reason to update your insulation is the significant impact it will have on the amount...
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How Can Birds Sit On Powerlines?

Electricity moves through power lines from high energy areas to low energy areas, such as from the powerful production plant to your much lower voltage home. Electricity will travel...
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