The idea of a modular nuclear reactor to provide electricity to the City of Sparta captured the imagination of Aldermen Thursday night. Alderman Brian Jones said there are not any reactors of this kind being used in the country yet. “It’s amazing,” Jones said. “They’re saying when they’re in production it’ll take about twelve months to eighteen months to actually ... Read More »
Tag Archives: Utility Manager Belva Bess
Sparta Contracts Out Power Pole Replacement Project
Sparta has contracted out some $200,000 of power pole replacements and wire work to update aging infrastructure. Utility Manager Belva Bess said areas near Spring Street, Templeton Street, East Everett Street and the Sparta Highway 111 exit will be the focus. “Each year we try to budget a certain amount of money for our worse areas that need upgrading or ... Read More »
Sparta Substation Overheats, Needs Over $100 K In Repairs
Sparta has purchased some $110,000 worth of electrical supplies to fix an overheating problem at its substation. Utility Manager Belva Bess said workers found a red flame at its industrial park circuit while conducting a daily check. “We did an emergency bypass on that, because it already melted some of the steel behind it,” Bess said. “So we called in ... Read More »
Sparta Experiencing 100 Week Lead Times To Receive Transformers
Lead times for electrical gear has Sparta waiting extended periods to receive purchases. The Sparta Board of Aldermen approved the purchase of seven pad mount transformers. Utility Manager Belva Bess said delivery will take 100 weeks. “I know a lot of construction people are having to halt construction over in Algood and stuff because they can’t get their transformers,” Bess ... Read More »
Sparta Receives TVA Award For Affordable, Clean Energy
Sparta Electric has won a Top Performer EnergyRight Award from TVA. Energy Service and Program Vice-President Cindy Herron said EnergyRight partners with local power companies to offer clean and inexpensive energy to homes and businesses. “We are here to say we appreciate this partnership, and we want to recognize Sparta Electric for being a top performer for fiscal year 2020 ... Read More »
Planned Sparta Power Outage Happening Late Saturday
A planned city-wide power outage will occur in Sparta starting at midnight on Saturday. According to Utility Manager Belva Bess, residents will be without power for three to four hours. Crews will perform maintenance during that time. Read More »
Sparta Purchases Year Supply Of Transformers As Precaution
Sparta has purchased a year’s supply of transformers as a precautionary measure against lead times. Utility Manager Belva Bess said the electric department wants to avoid getting caught in stormy weather without a healthy supply of transformers. “They’re telling us now that our lead time for transformers are about 24 to 34 weeks,” Bess said. “That’s if all the metal ... Read More »