HOEC Crews have been working in the ice and cold in the Black River Electric Cooperative service area. It has been a rough go with trees, limbs and branches down through many right of ways and roads, leaving 11,000 BREC members without power. Crews are working long hours but as of this morning the number of members without power was down to 5,400.
As of this time all known power outages have been restored. If you lose power, check the SmartHub mobile app or our SmartHub website to see if we are aware of your outage, and if not, submit a report. Always stay away from downed power lines. Stay safe during the aftermath of this weather event.
Learn how to prepare your home for winter now to ensure safety, efficiency and comfort. Use the checklist to help make your home ready for cold weather. You can also see Energy Saving Tips for more ways to save energy and make your home more efficient.
Be prepared for winter! It is January and we all need to be ready. It's always better to be ready and not need things, than to need them and not have them ready! Now is the time to seal your home and prepare your car. We want everyone to be safe.
Optimize your heating and cooling with a programmable thermostat’s smart features. Did you know many homeowners never even use them? Allow it to adjust the temperature when you’re asleep or away to save energy. Learn more ways to save energy and money.
