| Like
so many other things, electricity is a resource that is so convenient,
we rarely even think about it. But we all use it to one degree
or another, every single day. Speaking of degrees, if your home
or business has fans or air conditioning, they are powered by
electricity. There's a good chance your heating needs are provided
by electricity. All of your lights of course, use it too. Dishwashers,
washing machines, dryers, blow dryers, shavers and refrigerators
all depend on electricity for operation. There's also a chance
your water heater, oven and stove use electricity. And of course,
the computer screen you are looking at right now is using it,
too. So when you think about it, it's amazing that your electric
bill can be so affordable. One reason it is so affordable is
because The Russellville Electric Board supplies it's customers
with electricity generated by TVA
(Tennessee Valley Authority). This electricity is produced
at a number of plants around the region and delivered to Russellvilles
sub-station and then routed out to residences and businesses.
Electricity is
the only renewable energy source we have. This means that
fortunately, we will never run out. Out of all the renewable
power sources, hydroelectric power is the most efficient,
economical and environment friendly. Hydroelectric power is
generated by water in a reservoir being released through turbines
which in turn spin generators that produce electricity.
Even though electricity
is renewable, you should try to conserve usage to help save
money on your utility bill. Your energy needs vary widely
- by season, day of the week - even by the hour of the day.
How you use your energy directly affects your utility bill.
The more you use, the more it will cost.
To learn more on saving money, check out our tips section.
Along with economical
delivery of your electricity, Russellville Utilities is responsible
for helping to keep people safe as well as to protect their
investment in power lines and delivery facilities. One aspect
of this maintenance comes in the task of trimming trees that
are growing near power poles and lines. In addition, some
times lines are damaged due to weather such as high winds
and freezing rain. For this reason, electric department technicians
are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 day's a
year, so they are always there when you need them. If you
have a power outage sometime other than normal business hours,
call the police department (256-332-2230)
to report it. |
