The City of Murfreesboro, in partnership with Middle Tennessee Electric, initiated a decorative streetlight bulb replacement project in downtown Murfreesboro that will result in energy cost savings. The LED streetlight project is tentatively scheduled to be completed before the Christmas holiday. “The vision for the Streetlight Project is to align decorative lighting with newly installed…
Middle Tennessee Electric celebrated the first year together with Murfreesboro Electric in a report to Mayor McFarland and the City Council. The 7-page report outlines the many benefits and accomplishments realized in the first year after the merger. In a letter introducing the report, Middle Tennessee Electric President and CEO Chris Jones stated, “I could…
Everyone loves sunny, warm days in spring. However, Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) urges members to be weather aware and not forget we’re in the spring storm season when the formation of supercell thunderstorms is most likely for our area. These are storms capable of spinning up large, deadly tornadoes. Last year, tornado deaths in Tennessee…
As a not-for-profit electric cooperative, Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) is exempt from certain types of taxes, but it is still one of the largest taxpayers to local governments through the ad valorem tax. The Latin phrase ad valorem means “according to value.” MTE’s infrastructure, including buildings, substations, transformers, poles and lines, must be assessed annually…
The effects of last week’s frigid temperatures can linger longer than expected. As electric bills reflecting higher energy use from the recent cold weather begin to arrive, Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) reminds members that energy assistance money is available. “Once cold weather passes and life moves on, we are sometimes shocked when we get our…
Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) announced Sunday it would continue to suspend disconnections until March 2 as the area rebounds from recent winter storms. MTE encourages members to reach out if they are having trouble paying their bill. Contact MTE at 877-777-9020 or through the online portal at mtemc.com to learn more about options for assistance….
As colder temperatures settle in this weekend, Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) offers some simple energy-efficiency tips to help members manage their energy costs. Set your heating system’s thermostat to 68 degrees. You can add 3% to your electric bill for each degree above 68 degrees. Lower your water heater temperature to 120 degrees and reduce…
The Arbor Day Foundation has named Middle Tennessee Electric a 2021 Tree Line USA® utility to honor its commitment to proper tree pruning, planting and care in the utility’s service area. This marks the third consecutive year MTE has earned this recognition. “I am proud Team MTE has once again received this honor,” said MTE…
Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) is pleased to report critical services such as service requests, outage reporting and payment processing will resume normal operation at 7 a.m. Monday. “Our team has made tremendous strides to restore or reroute communications channels so our members can have all the services they expect,” MTE President Chris Jones said. “And…
While 2020 has been a challenge across the globe, Middle Tennessee took an extra hit in March when powerful tornadoes ripped through the area displacing hundreds of residents and devastating homes and businesses. Yet, eight months later, a positive outcome emerges as Mt. Juliet’s Green Hill High School AV Production Teacher DeAna Duncan created a…