Prince George Electric Cooperative

PGEC is a community-focused organization that delivers safe, reliable and affordable energy to their consumer-members.

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🎃Happy Halloween!🎃

👻Phantom power is electricity drawn by devices that are switched off or in standby mode. You can stop phantom power by using advanced power strips, timer outlets and smart plugs.

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You can make your home more comfortable and efficient by weather sealing your front door.🚪 This video shows how you can add a door sweep and create a seal with foam or rubber adhesives.

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TODAY (10/28) Our Waverly office drive-thru will be closed from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for employee training. The Prince George office remains closed to members at this time. Thanks for your patience and understanding.

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🎃Carving pumpkins is fun, but it can cause scary injuries. Select a safe carving kit and carefully prepare your workspace. Small children can help, but the actual carving should be done by adults.

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Cooking with fat can result in some pretty delicious meals, but it also leaves you with a lot of grease. Never pour grease into the sink. Instead, put it in a sealable container then in the trash.

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Our Waverly office drive-thru will be closed from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28 for employee training. The Prince George office remains closed to members at this time. Thanks for your patience and understanding.

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.💕

At PGEC, we see our community as family and want to do our best to support our family by recognizing those that have fought the fight and the caregivers who support them.

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You can keep your family safe from cyberattacks by installing software updates quickly, using strong passwords, using antivirus software and encrypting files on your computer.

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You can set a schedule for a smart bulb, automatically changing the light's color and dimness to help you wake up, stick to your daily routine, get smartphone alerts and notifications, and more. https://t.co/WiLbtK7849

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October is Energy Awareness Month. Do your part by installing LEDs💡, adjusting your thermostat, unplugging unused electronics🔌, installing low-flow water fixtures🚿 and running only full loads.

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For #CustomerServiceWeek, please join us in celebrating our outstanding team of member service representatives! When you call, they listen with patience and handle your questions and concerns with care. Without them, we'd all be in the dark!💡

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Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are there to warn you of danger. Test them quarterly, or more often, to make sure that they can do their job.

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Update: The outage we are experiencing is related to an incident with farm equipment cutting a main line. Estimated time of restoration is 3PM. We will keep you updated if any change is needed for restoration. Thank you.

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Install smoke alarms on every level of your home according to manufacturer's instructions. Make sure all smoke alarms are UL-certified and replace any that are 10 years old or older.

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Today is #WorldSmileDay!😄 Check out a few of our favorite smiles around PGEC.

Be the reason someone smiles today!

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It's a bird...it's a plane...it's Mike Pond!
Though you won't spot him high up on a utility pole anymore, Mike's familiar, friendly face has been a fixture at PGEC for the past 41 years. Get to know our superhero of a metering supervisor in October's Cooperative Living Magazine.

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These EV tips can help you get the most of your mileage. Head out with a full charge, remove items that add unnecessary weight to your car, and limit your HVAC use to prevent draining your battery. https://t.co/0J9RQMd277

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Though we're going to miss hosting our members in person, we hope you'll join us virtually for our annual business meeting tonight. We'll be going live on our Facebook page at 5 p.m. See you there!

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Today, on National Voter Registration Day, we remind you to register to vote or update your registration if necessary.

Visit https://t.co/T0pENVZUBl (You've got until October 13!)

#NationalVoterRegistrationDay #VoteReady #CoopsVote

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If a power outage lasts fewer than four hours, everything should be fine. A tightly packed freezer can keep food fresh for up to 48 hours. Keep your fridge closed to prevent spoiling.