by Newport_Admin | May 20, 2019 | Electric
A national, federally-mandated “Call Before You Dig” number, 811, was created to help protect you from unintentionally hitting underground utility lines while working on digging projects. When digging, people can sometimes make risky assumptions about...
by Newport_Admin | May 20, 2019 | Electric
Downed power lines can carry an electric current strong enough to cause serious injury or even death. Electricity wants to move from a high voltage zone to a low voltage zone – and it could do that through your body. Please follow these safety tips from the...
by Newport_Admin | May 20, 2019 | Electric
Preparing for a Power Outage When major power outages—weather- or equipment-related—occur for extended period, you should remember the following: Check to see if your neighbors have power It may only be in your home—a blown fuse, or a tripped circuit. If your...
by Newport_Admin | Apr 29, 2019 | Electric
As summer starts to heat up and temperatures rise, many of us are cranking up the air conditioners to stay cool. It should come as no surprise then that air conditioners use about 5 percent of all the electricity produced in the U.S., costing homeowners more than...
by Newport_Admin | Apr 28, 2019 | Water
When it comes to conserving water, small adjustments can have a big impact. Conserve water with ideas from our 100+ water-saving tips that you can download, print or share on social media. View Article
