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The Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation (UCEMC) is an electric power distribution cooperative. UCEMC is owned and operated by its members and distributes electric power through more than 4,735 miles of lines to more than 52,000 members located primarily in Jackson, Overton, Putnam and Smith Counties and northern DeKalb County. Several members are served in “fringe” areas of Clay, Fentress, Macon, Pickett, White, and Wilson Counties.

UCEMC CARES Incorporate

UCEMC Cares Board 2022

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UCEMC CARES Incorporate

The UCEMC Cares Board of Directors announces new officers and a new board member for 2022. 

The new District 3 Director is Philip Marshall, who replaces retiring Director Mike Austin of Livingston. 

Greta Hurst of District 2 is elected Chairperson. Vice-Chair is Ken Frye from District 1. Carol Woodard is the new Secretary, and District 4’s Minnie Clemons is elected Treasurer. 

The UCEMC Cares Board of Directors meets monthly to consider all applications for grants submitted to them by community organizations. More than one and a half million dollars in grants have been shared in the area since UCEMC Cares’ inception in January 2014.

 

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The Sweater Weather Sweepstakes is Here!

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 WIN FABULOUS PRIZES while learning how to save on your electric bill. The Sweater Weather Sweepstakes runs from December 13 through January 14. 

This holiday and winter season, keep the cold air outside—and keep your home warm and cozy all season long! Feel all the comforts and joys of lowering your home’s energy use with a bit of help along the way with TVA EnergyRight’s Sweater Weather Smart Holiday Sweepstakes.  Get energy-saving advice from experts, take the DIY Home Energy Assessment and explore quick tips and tricks. Sweaters, socks, and energy savings? Now that’s snuggly.

UCEMC members can enter once, twice, or many times for a chance to win weekly prizes and one grand prize:

  • One Grand Prize: Home Appliance Package – win a package worth $4,000 that could include an ENERGY STAR refrigerator, dishwasher, washer, and dryer.
  • Weekly Grand Prize: A Smart Thermostat – keep your house snug on your schedule. This thermostat learns and adapts to your routine, so rest easy knowing you’re living efficiently.
  • Weekly Runner-Up Prize: A Smart Mug Warmer – keep your cozy drinks perfectly warm with this efficient prize that auto-sense your mug and shuts off on its own. It’s fit for your merry moments.
  • Click on the link above to enter and be well on your way to a toasty season.
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Holiday Magic in Granville

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You’re not seeing double. At the Historic Sutton Home, there’s a beautifully decorated tree in every room. Granville is celebrating Holiday Magic now through December 31, and it’s the place to be for those of us who aren’t ready to decorate until after Thanksgiving. Hear traditional  music, eat a delicious lunch at Sutton General Store, shop for gifts, and enjoy “A Storybook Christmas in Mayberry,” dinner theatre by The Sutton Store Players. Visit Granvilletn.com for more information on how you can get in the spirit of the season starting this weekend!

What A Year!

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UCEMC Members have had more than our share of challenges since our last in-person Annual Meeting. While we were still recovering from the deadly 2020 tornado that brutally tested our resolve, early 2021 ushered in a pandemic and an epic ice storm. For all of us living and working in the Upper Cumberland, what a year it has been! We’ve faced many challenges, but we’re blessed to count even more victories. Here’s a video review:

 
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The Simple Truth About Space Heaters

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When the winter temps drop into the teens and twenties, many UCEMC members will bring the space heater out of storage to supplement their home heating unit. Some advertisements indicate that portable electric heaters are highly efficient, and the truth is, they are designed to provide adequate short-term heat for a bathroom or other small area. Long-term use may be cost-prohibitive because, with a space heater, it’s that constant flow of electricity that causes that wire to glow red-hot and produce heat.

There are many different types of portable electric heaters. Some are displayed in attractive, designer cases which can escalate the price to a hundred dollars or more. But whether they’re oil-filled, infrared, ceramic, designer, or primary, they all do the same thing – they provide costly resistance heat.

Other heaters cost as little as $30 and may have only two settings: 750 and 1,500 watts, and one with dial settings can cost more. If you plan to purchase a portable electric heater and cost is a concern, compare the wattage and whether it has a fan or oscillates. Regardless of the cost, here’s the kicker: all 750-watt or 1,500-watt heaters produce the same amount of heat!

Planned Outage

Planned Outage for Section of Downtown Carthage

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Planned Outage

UCEMC crews are scheduled to repair a broken pole at 109 3rd Avenue on Monday, September 27, during the early morning hours. As a result, power will be shut down to the areas and businesses listed below for approximately three hours, from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Our crews will work quickly and safely to restore power as soon as possible once the pole is repaired.
Ebel’s building Old Carter’s Barber Shop
Kim’s Frame and Art
Taylor Wilkerson
Rock ‘a Billy
Walton Hotel
Bass and Bass
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