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MLEC shares safety tips for the use of space heaters (January 22, 2025 – Centerville, TN) — With frigid temperatures, many people turn to convenient heating sources such as space heaters or stoves to stay warm. However, electric, kerosene and wood-powered heaters can be dangerous if not properly used. Make every moment matter by following […]

MLEC Shares Guidelines for Members (January 21, 2025 – Centerville TN) —Extreme cold temperatures combined with energy demands across the Tennessee Valley Authority service territory have caused TVA to implement public curtailments effective January 21. Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative is taking steps in-house to conserve energy and asks members to follow TVA’s request to conserve […]

MLEC shares ways to prepare for the upcoming cold wave (January 3, 2025 – Centerville, TN) – As freezing temperatures approach, Meriwether Lewis wants to help our members stay warm and safe while managing energy costs. Follow these simple tips to prepare your home for the cold: By implementing these tips, you can keep your […]

MLEC shares TVA seasonal adjustments (December 3, 2024 – Centerville, TN) — Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative members will see changes on their December statements that equal a slight increase in electricity costs. The changes include the Tennessee Valley Authority moving to higher seasonal (winter) pricing and their Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA) slightly increasing. As a […]

Parts of Lewis County to be impacted by work (October 18, 2024 – Hohenwald, TN) – A planned power outage is set for portions of Lewis County on November 6. It will begin at 11 p.m., and the system will return to normal by 1 a.m. Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative will use this time to […]

Lewis County employees celebrate members with a free lunch and giveaways (October 22, 2024 – Hohenwald, TN) – Some 250 Meriwether Lewis members participated in Membership Appreciation Day at the MLEC Lewis County office on October 16. Local employees prepared hot dog lunches while introducing the electric cooperative’s new brand to members. Each attendee registered […]

Perry County employees celebrate members with a free lunch and giveaways (October 22, 2024 – Linden, TN) – Some 200 Meriwether Lewis members participated in Membership Appreciation Day at the MLEC Perry County office on October 15. Local employees prepared hot dog lunches while introducing the electric cooperative’s new brand to members. Each attendee registered […]

Ensuring power stability in Perry and parts of Hickman and Humphreys (October 21, 2024 – Linden, TN) – Starting October 28, Meriwether Lewis contractors will inspect power poles in Lobelville, Linden and a small section of Hickman and Humphreys County to identify any issues. In Linden, Main Street and Highway 13 North to Highway 438 […]

MLEC helps build brighter futures with $15,000 in Adopt-A-School Grants (October 18, 2024– Centerville, TN) — Fifteen $1000 grants have been awarded to teachers through Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative’s 2024 Adopt-A-School Grant. The program is made possible by matching funds from MLEC and its partners at CoBank and the Tennessee Valley Authority. “Teachers excel at […]

Parts of Humphreys County to be impacted by work (October 18, 2024 – Waverly, TN) – Meriwether Lewis members in the Humphreys County service area surrounding Waverly will experience a four-hour power interruption on Wednesday, October 23 from 11:59 p.m. until 4 a.m. Thursday, October 24. TVA has scheduled maintenance at the South Waverly Substation […]