Tri-County Rural Electric Cooperative

Great news! We will open our lobby up to the public starting Monday, June 14th. As required by the Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, face masks are optional for COVID fully vaccinated individuals.

Your clothes washer and dryer account for a significant portion of energy consumption from major appliances, and let's face it - laundry is no one's favorite chore! Here are 10 ways to save in the laundry room. 1. Wash with cold water. Switching from warm water to cold water can cut one load’s energy use by more than half, and by using a cold-water detergent, you can still achieve that brilliant clean you’d normally get from washing in warm water. 2. Wash full loads when po...ssible. Your washing machine will use the same amount of energy no matter the size of the clothes load, so fill it up if you can. 3. Use the high-speed or extended spin cycle in the washer. This setting will remove more moisture before drying, reducing your drying time and the extra wear on clothing. 4. Dry heavier cottons separately. Loads will dry faster and more evenly if you separate heavier cottons like linens and towels from your lightweight clothing. 5. Make use of the cool down cycle. If your dryer has this cycle option, you can save energy because the clothes will finish drying with the remaining heat in the dryer. 6. Use lower heat settings to dry clothing. Regardless of drying time, you’ll still use less energy. 7. Use dryer balls. Dryer balls, usually wool or rubber, will help keep clothes separated for faster drying, and they can help reduce static, so you can eliminate dryer sheets. 8. Switch loads while the dryer is warm. This allows you to take advantage of the remaining heat from the previous cycle. 9. Clean the lint filter after each drying cycle. If you use dryer sheets, remember to scrub the filter once a month with a toothbrush to remove excess buildup. 10. Purchase ENERGY STAR-rated washers and dryers. New washers and dryers that receive the ENERGY STAR rating use about 20% less energy than conventional models.

In 2017, farmers ranked eighth in the list of the most dangerous jobs (civilian jobs with highest fatality rates) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics/U.S. Dept. of Labor. It is no wonder farmers make that list. As agriculturists are well-aware, many dangers are present in their long and arduous workdays. Safe Electricity and Tri-County Electric remind farmers that accidents related to power and electricity are also possible but in most cases they can be prevented. Es...pecially during the busy harvest season, take the following steps to decrease the chances of an electrical-related incident: Always use a spotter when operating large machinery near lines. Use care when raising augers or the bed of grain trucks around power lines. Keep equipment at least 10 feet from lines at all times, in all directions. Inspect the height of the farm equipment to determine clearance. Always lower extensions to the lowest setting when moving loads. Never attempt to move a power line out of the way or raise it for clearance. If a power line is sagging or low, call us right away. If your equipment does hit a power line, do not leave the cab. Immediately call 9-1-1, warn others to stay away, and wait for the utility crew to cut the power. Although harvest season is a time filled with tight deadlines and heightened work stress, take the time to consider electrical safety. It could save your live or the lives of others.

Great news! Tri-Co Connections fiber broadband construction is on the move and we will be bringing high-speed Internet to Ulysses and Genesee very soon. We are ...holding an informal "Question and Answer" session on June 10th to share details about the exciting new services we will be offering to our members. A dedicated Tri-Co Connections team will be on hand to provide updates and answer your questions. All the event details can be found in the attached invitation. We hope to see you soon. See more