Electricity
The electricity powering our community connects us through hundreds of miles of infrastructure to power generation plants in the valley. It’s an essential component of life and economic growth, powering the technologies, devices and conveniences of today. Explore the stories below to learn more about electricity, appliances, meters and system maintenance.
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To keep our communities powered 24/7, electricity must be generated via power plants and distributed via electric utilities.
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Public power utilities are community-owned, not-for-profit electric utilities that provide safe, reliable power.
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Jackson Energy Authority’s mission of delivering safe reliable electric service to our community receives national recognition.
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Energy efficiency is an important factor to help drive down operating costs. By understanding how your business consumes energy, you can better manage your energy use.
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Illuminate your parking lot while providing security with the help of durable LED security or floodlights.
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Get a better grasp on how the business electric meter works and how your business’s energy consumption is billed.