The Power of Human Connections
Washington Youth Tour
Win scholarships and a trip in MLEC's Short Story Competition*!
Each year, MLEC offers a writing contest to high school juniors through English classes at their local high school. We provide a theme and materials to get them started.
Adopt-A-School Grant
Need help funding an innovative classroom program or piece of technology for your students? MLEC's Adopt-A-School Grant is here to help! MLEC offers the program to help its rural schools cope with increasing financial pressure and show its support for education.
School Safety Programs
MLEC is always happy to visit classrooms (or make a virtual visit) and share with students not only how electricity works, but also how to be safe around it. Presentations can be created to meet specific classroom needs. For presentations or tours (Yes, we offer those too!) email us at power@mlec.com.
Community Support
TVA EnergyRight Monsters
The adorable EnergyRight Monsters are here to show students how fun and easy it is to save energy at home with the free virtual Eye Spy Energy Kids’ Workshop. The workshop is designed for children in grades K-5 and any school or youth-serving organization in our area can join in the fun!
Youth Leadership Summit
Each year two high school juniors are selected to represent Meriwether Lewis at the TECA Youth Leadership Summit in Nashville. MLEC works with school guidance counselors to select students based on their interest in government and strong leadership abilities with selection rotated among the seven high schools in MLEC's service area.
Electric Camp
The four-day 4-H Electric Camp on UT’s Knoxville campus is open to 6th & 7th grade students. MLEC provides instructors and tuition grants to help enhance this experience for local students. They get hands-on electrical experience with activities like building a meter lamp, operating an electric vehicle, energy efficiency, safety and more!
Project Help
This voluntary program gives you the opportunity to contribute a little extra on your electric bill each month to help someone in need of assistance with paying theirs.
Economic Development
MLEC's goal is to help build our local communities, stay aware of local needs and look for ways we can help. We know economic development and community...