Smart Tree Planting: Plan Before You Plant
Right Tree, Right Place A beautiful sapling today can become a major utility hazard in ten years. When landscaping, the goal is to choose “Smart Trees”—species that won’t grow to touch or overhang electrical equipment at their mature height. Understanding the Planting Zones To protect your home’s power and your trees, follow these distance guidelines: […]
Who Is Responsible for Damaged Electric Property?
After a major storm, our crews often find that the connection point to a home has been damaged. It is important to know that Glasgow EPB is legally only allowed to repair equipment we own. If the damage is on the customer-owned side, we cannot restore power until a licensed electrician makes the necessary repairs. […]
Tree Trimming 101: Keeping Your Service Safe
Trees are one of the most common causes of power outages and internet disruptions. When branches rub against or fall onto lines, they don’t just cause a “blink”—they can cause significant equipment damage that takes hours to repair. To keep your neighborhood connected, vegetation management is a top priority at Glasgow EPB. Who is Responsible […]
Why Are Summer Electric Bills Higher?
As the summer heat intensifies, many of us take steps to conserve electricity, hoping to keep our bills in check. We might set our thermostats a few degrees higher, use fans instead of air conditioning, or even turn off appliances when not in use. However, despite these efforts, most Glasgow EPB electric customers still see […]
Energize Your Home: Practical Energy Efficiency Tips and Their Cost-Saving Impact
In a world increasingly aware of environmental concerns and utility costs, adopting energy-efficient practices not only benefits the planet but also your wallet. By making simple changes in your daily routines and upgrading your home, you can significantly reduce energy consumption. In this article, we’ll explore some practical energy efficiency tips and provide estimates of […]
Summer Energy Bill Savings Tips
Do you know the breakdown of your electricity usage? Thankfully our friends with the TVA EnergyRight program have you covered with this quick video explaining the average home’s energy use. Watch below, Did you catch that? Heating and/or cooling your home combined with heating your water makes up 75% of your monthly electric bill. That […]
Winter Energy Bills – FAQs and Savings Tips
Winter is here again, bringing cold temperatures back to the Glasgow area for another chilly season. Those cold temperatures result in higher energy consumption and increased energy bills. In this article, we will break down the main reason you see that increase on your bill at the coldest times of the year. We also will […]