Electric Safety Drawing Contest

It’s time once again for the Electrical Safety Drawing Contest! You can find official rules and deadlines at the link below! 2022 Electrical Safety Drawing Contest Electric safety is a top priority at Warren RECC, and we enjoy going to schools, civic groups, and other organizations to teach the importance of electrical safety. The Electric…

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Heat Pump Loan Program

Homeowners may use the Heat Pump Loan Program, part of the TVA EnergyRight Residential Program, to finance heating and cooling system upgrades and their loan payments are added to their Warren RECC electric bill. Equipment installations and improvements must be performed by an approved contractor from TVA’s Quality Contractor Network. FeatureOn-Bill Financing Minimum Loan$2,500 Maximum…

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Holiday Safety

The holiday season is fun and exciting. The colorful decorations seem to bring out the kid in most of us, especially around Christmas. Stringed lights adorn not only trees, but also stairways, rooftops, sidewalks, and appear almost everywhere else in and around homes and businesses. Make you holiday season safe as well as fun. Carefully…

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Trees and Power Lines

Kentucky’s trees are beautiful and necessary. They provide shade, shelter, and enhance the value of our homes. However, they can create hazardous conditions when they grow into or near power lines. Outages can also occur if limbs or branches touch or fall onto power lines. The small tree you plant today could grow into a…

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Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)

According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (www.esfi.org), if a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) was installed in every U.S. household nearly seven percent of the approximately 330 electrocutions that occur each year in the home could be prevented. What is a GFCI and what does it do? GFCIs are products designed to prevent serious…

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Extension Cords

Using extension cords properly is critical to your safety, says the Electrical Safety Foundation International (www.esfi.org), which recommends the following tips: Use extension cords on a temporary basis, not as permanent wiring. Never run any electrical cord under a carpet. If the cord is covered, heat cannot escape, which may result in a fire hazard.…

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Farm Safety

Farmers work in adverse conditions, in all sorts of weather. And farm life usually calls for family members of all ages to help with the chores, often with powerful machinery. Not surprisingly, farm accidents often occur. Here are some tips for maintaining safety around electricity on the farm: Try to maintain a 10-foot distance below…

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Space Heater

Using space heaters properly is critical to your safety. Here are some safety tips when using your space heater at home or at the office. Make sure the space heater has been tested to the latest standards and is certified by a nationally-recognized testing laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Use only portable space heaters…

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Outdoor Safety

Here are some things to keep in mind when enjoying outside activities: Check all extension cords to make sure they are not worn or frayed. If they are, replace them immediately. Don’t try to patch or repair a broken cord. Fly kites in open fields away from power lines. Do not use wire, metal, or…

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Safety

Warren RECC cares about you and your safety. At home, at work, or even on vacation, we must all do our part to practice safe electrical habits. Take a few minutes and learn about electrical safety. Then, do a walk-through inspection of your home or office to see if there is anything you can do…

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