Tennessee Connections

You can view back issues of Ripley Power & Light's section in the Tennessee Connections Magazine, which comes out quarterly. Each magazine is listed below, with its topics, and is in pdf format. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, a free download, to view the magazines. (Get Adobe Acrobat Reader)

(Meanwhile, you also can read past issues of the entire Tennessee Connections magazine, printed by Journal Communications, at this link…)

June 2010 Tennessee Connections

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• Ripley Power and Light is one of only 154 public utilities in the United States to earn the Reliable Public Provider Award. Learn more …
• Renovations, new businesses and new apartments boost enthusiasm for downtown.
• If your cooling and/or heating unit is 10 to 12 years old, it’s time to consider replacing it with an energy-efficient electric heat pump.
• Ripley Energy Authority: a GREAT idea for YOU, our customer. Learn more …
• Ripley Power and Light Company supports our communities in many ways. We paid the City of Ripley $350,451.99 in lieu of taxes in 2009.

March 2010 Tennessee Connections

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• When it comes to suggestions for saving energy … Read what your neighbors have to say. Six families talk about why they switched to energy-efficient, electric heat pumps, their savings, and the financial incentives they received.
• Check off the savings when you buy an energy-efficient, electric heat pump now. More information.
• The State of Tennessee begins rebates on qualifying Energy Star heating and cooling systems.
• Sign up for bank draft — and make it convenient to pay your electric bill. Sign up online.
• Radon: A silent killer in your home.

December 2009 Tennessee Connections

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• Halls, Henning boards support Ripley Power and Light's efforts to become an Energy Authority
• In-Home Evaluation Program gives you cash incentives to make energy improvements. Link to online information about the program.

September 2009 Tennessee Connections

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• Ripley Energy Authority: A GREAT idea for you, the customer
• From the antique car show to greased-pig contest, Gates Festival offers activities for the whole family
• Understanding Federal tax credits for energy-efficiency improvements. Link to online information.

June 2009 Ripley Tennessee Connections

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• Fed up with high energy costs, couple takes action
• Time to replace your old heating and cooling units? A cost breakdown on why you should do it now
• Halls and Ripley upgrade their downtowns
• Volunteers help establish Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse in Ripley

March 2009

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• Add energy savings to your spring cleaning list
• Give your home a free energy evaluation
• Earn a rebate from Ripley Power & Light when you buy a heat pump, water heater or build an energy-efficient home
• Earn tax credits for improvements made this year
Need a water heater? Try a tankless model
• Scholarships help students attend local colleges

December 2008-09

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• Rent or Own: Money-saving ideas for all customers
• Deck the Homes of Halls
• Space heaters get rid of cold spots
• Decorating with old lightbulbs: A Frosty way to recycle
• Consider your neighbor in need with the Plus One Program

Fall 2008

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• Let us help you save energy dollars
• More on heat pumps
• Room-by-room, energy-saving tips
• A look at your energy dollar
• Going 'green' can start with a compact fluorescent light bulb

Summer 2008

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• Halls office provides that personal touch
• Rebirth of downtown; work begins on revitalization project
• Ripley's famous tomatoes; feature on Sue and Steve Watson, tomato farmers

Spring 2008

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• Does your home leak energy? Find out with a home energy audit kit.
• Power & Light works with communities on their energy needs
• Strike Zone trains baseball and softball players
• TVA most likely will implement rate hike
• Top 10 no-cost steps to reduce your energy use

Winter 2007-08

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• Interpretive center adds a new chapter to Alex Haley Museum
• A unique shop in Halls
• Worried about high heating bills?
• Remember your neighbors in need this holiday season
• Put electric safety on your holiday ‘to do’ list

Fall 2007

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• Customers switch from gas to energy-efficient electric heat pumps
• The buffalo roam all over this Lauderdale County farm
• Halls Cotton Fest remembers the family farm

Summer 2007

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• Automated meter reading more accurate, efficient
• Summer activities in Lauderdale County
• Earn $100 by switching from gas to electric water heating
• Make it convenient to pay your electric bill. Sign up for bank draft.

Spring 2007

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• Fed Up with High Heating Bills? Stories from customers on how they are saving energy with energy-effiicient electric heat pumps, windows, and other measures.
• How Ripley Power & Light restores power in an emergency
• Planting trees: Stay clear of power lines.