MTE members set all-time record for electricity consumption
Murfreesboro, Tenn. – In battling a record hot July, members of Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) set an all-time record for electricity consumption.
“We’re setting records across the spectrum this summer, and not the kind we want to see,” said MTE President/CEO Chris Jones. “Record consumption translates to record high bills for our members.”
Jones said consumption for this July was up more than 50 million kilowatt-hours above July of 2021.
Local organizations support MTE and TVA's Home Uplift Program
Murfreesboro, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee Electric and the Tennessee Valley Authority announced Monday a partnership with Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity and First Baptist Church Murfreesboro – East Castle Street to support the utilities’ Home Uplift Program. Home Uplift provides free home energy upgrades and home-weatherization to low-income households.
MTE will halt disconnections, erase all late fees throughout August amid continued heat wave, rising TVA fuel costs
Murfreesboro, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) will take unprecedented steps during August to help alleviate the strain on its members from increased consumption and rising fuel costs from TVA, the cooperative’s power provider.
Middle Tennessee Electric Takes Local Students to Washington, D.C.
Murfreesboro, Tenn - Seven students from Middle Tennessee spent a week in the nation’s capital last month as delegates of the 2022 Washington Youth Tour. Kellie Koss from Cannon County High School, Thomas Livingston from Page High School, Katelyn Lyons from Summit High School, Louis Millan-Belmonte from Smyrna High School, Maria Galue Ojeda from Stewarts Creek High School, Becca Petty from Mt.
United Communications finalizes $130 million funding for future expanstion
Franklin, Tenn. — United Communications’ Project UNITE has targeted over $100 million in expansion across eight Middle Tennessee counties as part of this year’s Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (“TNECD”) broadband grant program.
MTE urges members to take advantage of budget-friendly options year-round
Murfreesboro, Tenn. – Sweltering summer temperatures can bring unexpected costs as energy consumption increases to keep homes cool. Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) encourages its members to take the uncertainty out of billing by utilizing one of the cooperative’s budget-friendly options.
Middle Tennessee Electric President and CEO Chris Jones praised the Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA) reliability as a major heat wave continues to engulf the area.
“You can never say never, but we are very confident TVA – unlike many other U.S. electric providers – will manage through these peak power demands without disruption of service,” Jones said. “TVA has hit record peaks for June load, at more than 31,000 MW.”