Power Price Higher in June

The cost for electricity will be higher in June as the Tennessee Valley Authority moves to seasonal (summer) pricing and their Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA) increases. Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative residential members using 1200 kilowatt-hours will pay $6.39 (4.14 percent) more than they did last month for the same amount of energy. The total residential per kilowatt-hour price is $0.09951, which is slightly lower than it was this time last year. A complete rate schedule is available at http://www.mlec.com.

To help its members use energy more wisely and better control energy costs, MLEC shares these tips.

1) Turn off unnecessary lights, equipment and appliances when not in use.

2) Use a power strip on televisions and other electronics.

3) Take a free DIY Home Energy Assessment online and receive an energy kit and $10 Home Depot card (while supplies last).

4) Participate in a free online energy workshop.

5) MLEC’s Energy Specialist can also conduct a free Home Energy Evaluation at your home or with you virtually or in person.

6) Add insulation to your attic and air seal your home against leaks to earn up to $750 in rebates. Available for a limited time and some restrictions apply.

7) For more energy tips, ask MLEC for a copy of the “101 Ways to Save” brochure.

To learn more, visit the “Ways To Save” tab on http://www.mlec.com or email [email protected].

MLEC is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric utility serving more than 35,000 meters in Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lewis and Perry counties. We connect our communities to a better quality of life through power, broadband and committed service. Learn more at mlec.co