Electricity is such a necessary part of our lives that we tend to take it for granted, but using it safely is vitally important. Thousands of people in the United States are critically injured and electrocuted each year as a result of home electrical fires and accidents. An average of 51,000 electrical home-structure fires each […]
4 Easy Ways to Boost Electrical Safety at Home Don’t Don’t place flammable items, like potholders, napkins or dish towels near the stove while cooking. Don’t overload electrical outlets with more devices than the circuit can handle. Do Do ensure you’re using the correct wattage in all light fixtures. Do keep electrical devices away from […]
Go to the Car Wash Washing a car at home can easily use 100 gallons of water. Commercial car washes often use only 40 gallons or less of fresh water, which they recycle. Rethink Your Old Inefficient Toilets Toilets account for nearly 30% of indoor water use. Replace an older toilet and save up to […]
We live in a beautiful area surrounded by water. In recognition of National Water Safety Month in May, here are some water safety tips courtesy of the Simple Steps Save Lives program. Learn & Practice Water Safety Skills Learn how to swim, and teach your child how to swim. Learn to perform CPR on children […]
At PenLight, your vote matters. Each year, as part of a memberowned cooperative, you have the opportunity to vote in the Board of Directors election and attend the annual meeting, where we announce election results for 3 open seats. PenLight is governed by our members, and those who are elected to the Board of Directors […]
Lineworker Appreciation Day is April 18 From the power plant through the grid, both above and underground, and right up to your meter, your power reaches you thanks to the men and women who build and maintain the system that keeps our nation running. A lineworker’s job is demanding, essential and often must be performed […]
You have likely heard or read that most automakers are transitioning many or all their new vehicles to electric-only models (EVs) over the next 10 years. Regardless of the type of car you drive today, the electrification of the transportation sector is underway. As our members’ local energy advisor, Peninsula Light Co. launched an electric […]
Annual Meeting Notice and Board Candidate Bios 2023 Peninsula Light Co. Board of Directors election voting period is March 27 through April 24. Members can expect to receive an envelope in March from Survey & Ballot Systems on behalf of PenLight that will include the ballot, annual meeting notice and candidate bios. This is will […]
Spring is just around the corner, and there’s never been a better time to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. Perhaps you’re making plans for a new garden or a lawn makeover. However you’re planning to revamp your backyard oasis, remember to keep safety in mind for all projects — especially those that require […]
Generation Electricity is produced at a generation facility either by renewable or non-renewable energy sources. Transmission Lines and Substations After the electricity is generated, it travels through high-voltage transmission power lines to electric substations, where the voltage is lowered. 1104490758730 Distribution Lines Once the voltage is lowered the electricity travels over distribution power lines, which […]