Winter is here and with it comes colder temperatures. Space heaters can work great as a supplemental source of heat but you may want to consider using them sparingly as they can be costly to operate.
Late summer and early fall often find many of us working outdoors before the weather turns colder, but these outdoor chores require caution, especially around electricity. Faulty extension cords are a common source of injury, as are metal ladders coming in contact with overhead power lines. Here are a few safety tips to follow when […]
Meter tampering can result in electric shock, is illegal and increases electricity rates for other co-op members. Electricity theft is not a victimless crime. When someone tampers with a meter and steals electricity, it costs you, the members of Jones-Onslow EMC. Tracking and confirming theft is also a time-intensive, expensive job for employees of JOEMC. […]
Working with electricity can be a dangerous job, especially for lineworkers. In fact, USA Today lists line repairers and installers among the most dangerous jobs in the U.S. That’s why at JOEMC, safety is our number one priority. This is not empty talk. Over time we have created a culture of putting our crews’ safety […]