Tag Archives: Volunteer Energy Cooperative

Volunteer Energy Cooperative President Rody Blevins said he is disappointed in a federal ruling continuing limited utility access to TVA’s transmission system. Blevins said Volunteer Energy is still looking at the option to build its own transmission system. “We felt like we had a very good case with FERC, and actually the FERC commissioners in some of their narrative agreed ... Read More »

As weather warms up, more people will be posting event or yard sale signs on electrical poles, causing danger to electrical crews. Volunteer Energy Cooperative Monterey-Crossville Area Manager Kevin Hembree said most people don’t know this is illegal and a safety hazard. Hembree said an employee can start climbing and fall because of nails and staples left behind in poles. ... Read More »

Volunteer Energy Cooperative and Byrdstown are partnering to install new LED lights to decrease overall electric costs. Mayor Sam Gibson said he reached out t0 the company expressing interest in making the switch last month. So far, the lights around the courthouse have already been replaced. “We should get more efficient lighting and and better lights, more lights out in ... Read More »

Faster Internet is on the way for residents of Cumberland Cove near Monterey. The state awarded Volunteer Energy Cooperative a special COVID grant to move the project forward this year. Marketing Vice President David Murphy said the installation of over 81 miles of fiber optic cable will provide internet to about 600 homes. “We could not be more thrilled,” Murphy ... Read More »