My Hometown Power

  • My Hometown Power
    June 2, 2026 at 12:58 p.m.
    Use the grill to lower energy use
    Looking to maintain a cool vibe and lower your energy consumption? Head outside to the grill. You’ll reduce the heat inside your home, lowering your overall utility bill.
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    Reduce Energy Use This Summer
    May 5, 2026 at 1:57 a.m.
    Reduce Energy Use This Summer
    Summer heat can strain your comfort and your budget, especially in Southeast Alabama.
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    Consider Energy Efficiency This Spring
    April 5, 2026 at 1:57 a.m.
    Consider Energy Efficiency This Spring
    Spring is a time of transition from colder, shorter days to warmer, longer ones. Before we know it summer will be upon us, and we’ll be looking for ways to stay cool in extreme heat.
  • My Hometown Power
    March 8, 2026 at 12:48 p.m.
    Be Ready for Spring Storms
    At Wiregrass Electric Cooperative (WEC), we believe knowledge is power, especially when it comes to our members.
  • My Hometown Power
    February 4, 2026 at 1:06 p.m.
    Severe Weather Season Is Approaching
    Spring brings the risk of severe weather with everything from flash floods to high winds and tornadoes possible. Be ready and know how to respond during a weather emergency.
  • My Hometown Power
    December 5, 2025 at 2:44 a.m.
    Keep Alert to Stay Off the Peak
    Historically, peak demand for Wiregrass Electric Cooperative (WEC) occurs on the coldest winter day.
  • My Hometown Power
    November 10, 2025 at 9:47 a.m.
    Partnership Uses Growing Alabama Tax Credits for Economic Development
    Wiregrass Electric Cooperative (WEC) is proud to participate in regional partnerships, keeping tax dollars in our area to support economic development.
  • My Hometown Power
    October 1, 2025 at 7 a.m.
    Conserve Energy During Peak-Demand Season
    Wiregrass Electric Cooperative (WEC) typically hits peak demand on the coldest day of the year between the hours of 6 a.m. and 9 a.m.
  • My Hometown Power
    September 1, 2025 at 7 a.m.
    Stronger Together
    At Wiregrass Electric Cooperative, we are stronger when we work together.
  • My Hometown Power
    August 19, 2025 at 4:45 a.m.
    Preventing Outages
    Wiregrass Electric Cooperative’s (WEC) lineworkers are ready to respond when outages occur, but our crews also work hard to prevent outages and ensure we provide reliable electricity to our members.
  • My Hometown Power
    August 19, 2025 at 4:37 a.m.
    Take Care & Move Over
    The safety of our employees is a top priority for Wiregrass Electric Cooperative (WEC), and lineworkers are especially at risk.
  • Alabama Living, My Hometown Power
    August 19, 2025 at 4:33 a.m.
    Be on the Lookout!
    Wiregrass Electric Cooperative will host its annual meeting on Friday, October 10, and members can expect their packets with the annual report and election ballots to arrive in their mailboxes throughout September.
  • My Hometown Power
    August 19, 2025 at 3:47 a.m.
    Enjoy the Pool Safely
    Warm summer months in the Wiregrass often mean a dip in a backyard pool.
  • Alabama Living, My Hometown Power
    June 10, 2025 at 5:52 a.m.
    WEC Board of Trustees Election
    WEC’s bylaws stipulate qualifications to be a trustee, including:
  • My Hometown Power
    June 10, 2025 at 5:52 a.m.
    Use Generators Safely
    June marks the start of the Atlantic hurricane season, which brings the possibility of a tropical system making landfall and moving inland to impact the Wiregrass.