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Four ways to boost your cyber habits

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By Kenny GriswoldVice President, Information Technology for Broad River Electric Cooperative In today’s digital world, cyberattacks are unfortunately nothing new. Cybercriminals can attack on multiple levels, from large-scale attacks targeting corporations to smaller phishing attacks aimed at gaining an individual’s […]

October 3, 2022 Filed Under: Member Information, News Tagged With: cybersecurity

Surge Protection 101

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A power surge is an unexpected increase in voltage, and it can occur from a variety of sources. Regardless of the cause, power surges can damage electronic devices and equipment in your home. Let’s look at common causes of power […]

August 29, 2022 Filed Under: Member Information, News Tagged With: safety, surges

Energy-saving tips for the dog days of August

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You don’t have to know much about upstate South Carolina to know how hot and humid it gets in August. Most of us probably feel like we know a little too much about the oppressive late-summer heat and swampy humidity […]

August 1, 2022 Filed Under: Efficiency, Member Information, News

Be Prepared for Summer Storms

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As we’ve already experienced this summer, storms can hit our area quickly, damaging the lines and equipment that bring power to your home. We know you’d like to see your electrical service returned just as quickly, so Broad River Electric […]

August 1, 2022 Filed Under: Lineman, Member Information, News

Know the signs of a scam

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Utility scams have been around for a long time, but fraudsters have changed their tactics since the COVID-19 pandemic. As consumers became more reliant on technology, scammers adapted their tactics. Imposter scams are now the number one type of fraud […]

July 22, 2022 Filed Under: Member Information, News Tagged With: Scams

Education grants for bright ideas: Apply online by July 31, 2022

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We know there are a lot of creative and innovative teachers in our local schools. Unfortunately, they don’t always have the funding they need to carry out their best-laid plans in the classroom. Blacksburg High students Kara Martin and Adam […]

July 21, 2022 Filed Under: Education, Efficiency, Member Information, News

10 Energy Conservation Ideas

Energy conservation is something that you can put into practice right now. Here are some you can get started with today. Turn your refridgerator down. Refridgerators account for as much as 13.7% of the total household energy use. To increase […]

May 11, 2022 Filed Under: Education, Efficiency, Member Information

Idle Electronics Can Cause Your Utility Bills to Remain High

According to a Consumer Electronics Association study, the average American household has 28 electronic products that must use electricity until they are charged enough for use, or remain plugged in until ready for use. How many do you think your […]

March 30, 2022 Filed Under: Education, Efficiency, Member Information, News

Alexa…How much energy do you use?

Be Careful Before Inviting Alexa Home Connecting a Smart Speaker to a New TV Can Dramatically Increase TV Energy Use. Many of the newest TVs on the market offer the ability to be linked with an adjacent smart speaker via […]

March 30, 2022 Filed Under: Efficiency, Member Information, News

Ways to Save this Spring on Your Utility Bill

For 10 more energy saving tips, head to the US Department of Energy

March 21, 2022 Filed Under: Efficiency, Member Information, News

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