Can’t wait for the professional fireworks display – the one local firefighters supervise so nobody gets hurt? You are taking a risk by lighting your own. Even legal fireworks can be dangerous. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, Fourth of July revelers report 9,300 fireworks-related injuries a year. Firecrackers are responsible for 1,600 of those. […]
Put Safety First! Never connect a generator directly to your home’s wiring. Never plug an electric portable generator into a regular household outlet. Use proper electrical cords. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. Carefully read and follow all manufacturer instructions. Always have a fully charged fire extinguisher nearby. Always follow local, state and national […]
Escambia River Electric Cooperative is pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 Herman D. Johnson Scholarship Awards: Keaton Brown of Escambia County and Kendall Barrow of Santa Rosa County. Keaton is the son of Chris and Sandy Brown. Keaton plans to major in aerospace engineering and was nominated by Congressman Matt Gaetz to the […]
Today is National Lineman Appreciation Day and a time to honor all the brave men and women who work hard to keep power flowing to our communities. Line crews work around the clock, sometimes in difficult and dangerous conditions, to keep the lights on. Whether they’re restoring power after a major storm or maintaining critical […]
The annual meeting is tentatively scheduled for August but is subject to further postponement pending developments of the pandemic. For the protection of our members and employees and to fully comply with governmental guidelines, the decision was made to postpone the annual meeting rather than hold it virtually on April 25. You will be notified […]
The coronavirus pandemic has created uncertainty for all of us during this unprecedented time. However, we want to assure you, our members, that our commitment to your energy needs will not waver. As always, our priority is reliable power delivery to the communities we serve. We urge everyone to follow the Center for Disease Control’s […]
As we all work together to ensure the safety and well-being of our communities during the coronavirus pandemic, effective Wednesday, March 18, we will close the lobbies of our offices to the public until further notice. Jay Office: The drive-through will remain open to the public. Walnut Hill Office: The post office mail receptacle area […]
Congratulations to Amber Gilman from Northview High School and Katelyn Mayo from Jay High School for winning the 2020 Washington Youth Tour contest. Area students interviewed with a panel of judges for a chance to win this great opportunity provided by Escambia River Electric Cooperative. Judges from PowerSouth Energy Cooperative in Andalusia, Alabama, and Southern […]
Escambia River Electric Cooperative will award scholarships to graduating seniors in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties whose parent or guardian is a member of the cooperative. Two $4,000 scholarships – awarded in honor of former director Herman D. Johnson – will be offered. Students must show proof of enrollment and maintain a grade-point average of […]
For the 34th year, Escambia River Electric Cooperative will award area young people an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. To be eligible, you must be a high school junior, and your parent or guardian must be a member of EREC. The Washington Youth Tour is an annual weeklong event in June. About 1,600 high school […]
