Cooperative Energy

Cooperative Energy is not-for-profit, member-owned, locally-led, & community-driven. We are proud to generate & transmit power to 437,000 MS homes & businesses.

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We are celebrating Arbor Day by giving away trees with our friends at the Forrest County Soil and Water Conservation District — grab a tree Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at the Forrest County Multi-Purpose Center. Click here to learn where to plant your tree!
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#DidYouKnow we use historical and weather data to forecast the amount of energy needed to serve you? However, there are two anomalies each year, and one of them is today. There is often a surge in electricity demand during the Superbowl Halftime Show — the question is, how much?

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We were #CoopStrong yesterday with @MyPRVEPA! Together, we are inspiring future careers in the power industry at the @ADPHattiesburg Jumpstart event!

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Cooperative Energy hosted MLK Cooperative Days of Service last week, honoring King’s legacy. Nearly 90 employees volunteered across the state. Coretta Scott King once said, “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.”

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Happy birthday, FDR! 🎂 The New Deal's Rural Electrification Act brought power to rural America, improving health, sanitation, running water, refrigeration, and connectivity with innovations like the radio.

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@YazooValley Electric is one of Cooperative Energy’s Member systems and serves more than 10,000 meters across 2,000 miles of line in west central Mississippi. #MemberMinute

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Ensure your little one’s safety during bath time. Keep all electrical items unplugged and cords away from water. If you have little splashers, consider installing outlet covers for an additional layer of safety. #BathSafetyMonth

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During winter months, heating equipment is the leading cause of home fires. Take extra care with space heaters. Never leave them unattended and keep flammable items like clothing, furniture, and bedding a safe distance from the heater. #SafetyFirst

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There are reports of ice and snow on roads in seven counties across Mississippi at this time.
Snow is continuing to fall in our southern counties.
Please stay home and avoid driving in these affected areas if possible.

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Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered for his work during the Civil Rights Movement and his dream that one day everyone would be treated as equals. #DidYouKnow the original draft of his speech didn’t include the famous “I have a dream” phrase?

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The National Weather Service has forecasted widespread snowfall throughout the state beginning in the early hours of Tuesday (1/21/25) morning. Here are some tips on how you and your family can prepare:

🌨Monitor the weather
🏘Check on your family, friends and neighbors
🎒Replenish your emergency kit
🐾Don't forget your pets - if you are cold, they are cold

If you or anyone you know needs a place to shelter from the cold temperatures, here is a link to a list of warming shelters reported to MEMA: https://t.co/W4XrSibC14

This list will be updated as more shelters are reported to us.

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Bundle up and remember the 4 P’s to keep your family and your home safe during the winter weather this week!