New EPA rules threaten grid reliability
On April 25, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released four major new regulations for the electric industry, including a rule to cut emissions from power plants.
Advanced Metering Infastructure
Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative, Inc. (RMEC) will begin deploying an AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) system over the next 10 months.
LIHEAP offers cooling assistance
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) can help households stay safe and cool by providing help with paying electric bills in summer months to qualifying individuals and families.
Common Causes of Power Outages
There is never a good time for the power to go out, but if it happens on a sunny day, you might be left wondering why. Here are the most common causes of a power outage.
What is mutual aid, and why does it matter?
Electric cooperatives employ a variety of methods to reduce the likelihood of power outages — from regular tree trimming, to equipment maintenance and repairs, to local grid updates. But outages do occur, and when they do, co-ops are ready to respond.
Youth Tour Winners Announced
Five area high school juniors will participate in the 2024 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., in June, according to President/CEO Brad Castor of Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative.
Jock Owens Retires After 18 Years of Service
Rich Mountain Electric announces the retirement of Jock Owens, after 18 years of dedicated and loyal service.
RMEC will begin deploying an Advanced Metering Infrastructure system over the next ten months
Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative, Inc. (RMEC) will begin deploying an AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) system over the next ten months. We know that with this change our members might have some questions, so we are providing this Advanced Meter/AMI FAQ sheet to provide answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
Grow your summer energy savings
Fresh, homegrown food — whether it’s shopping at the local famers’ market or sharing the abundance of garden tomatoes with a neighbor — is one of the best parts of summer. It’s amazing how just a few seeds, some fertilizer and water can turn into a bounty.
