The merger between the Murfreesboro Electric Department (MED) and Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) became official and finalized today. “Now we begin bringing our two great teams together for the benefit of all those we serve,” said Chris Jones, MTE’s president and CEO. “While we’ve been preparing for some time, now it is real, and we…
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has approved the proposed merger between the Murfreesboro Electric Department (MED) and Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE), it was announced today. “This represents the coming together of two excellent electric utilities that have coexisted very well in Murfreesboro for the past 80 years. We’re confident the result will be an even…
It’s been a mild winter so far, but the first deep cold snap is upon us. These cold days mean higher energy usage at home to stay cozy. Middle Tennessee Electric wants to share a few energy savings tips that will keep the cold out and the heat in, without a shock to your electric…
Two Murfreesboro Electric Department crews left for Cordele, Georgia, Thursday morning to contribute to the Hurricane Michael recovery efforts. The two-man crews left at 5:30 a.m., following two Groves Electric Contract crews staged in Tallahassee, Florida, before the storm. The Murfreesboro crews will assist the Crisp County Power Commission, which serves about 12,000 households. By…
Murfreesboro Electric Department earns renewed RP3 status Murfreesboro Electric Department has earned a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe electric service. Neil James, Manager of Distribution Operations at Santee Cooper, South Carolina and chair of the Association’s RP3 Review Panel, presented the designations on…