Spring is prime season for remodeling, upgrading and repairing your home. If you’re planning a remodeling project this season, make a point of adding energy-efficient features along the way. Here’s a Top 10 list: Add insulation around recessed lights so no heated or air-conditioned air can leak out of them and the outdoor weather can’t sneak in. If you’re replacing your water heater, consider a heat pump water heater. You…
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2020 Washington Youth Tour Delegates Announced
Each year, Kenergy selects three high school juniors to attend the Washington Youth Tour. A team of Kenergy-area judges selected students based on their academic resume and a 1,000-word essay on the subject of their choice. Kenergy is thrilled to announce the three delegates for the 2020 Washington Youth Tour: Emilee Clark Emilee is the daughter of Jennifer and Alan Clark and attends Daviess County High School. Philip Caldbeck Philip…
Alamon Pole Inspections Beginning
Alamon, a pole inspection contractor for Kenergy, will begin inspecting poles this month. Each wooden pole Kenergy owns, or is attached to, will be inspected to ensure there are no hazards. Inspectors check for decay, insects, cracks, holes, age, and any damage members may have caused. You may see trucks in your area bearing a ‘Kenergy Contractor’ magnet. Inspectors will also have an Alamon picture ID with them. Inspectors will…
Don’t Ignore Your Water Heater
Your water heater works hard all year round to make sure your family can take hot showers, rinse caked-on food off of pots and pans in the dishwasher and wash your clothes at any temperature you choose. During the winter, however, the water heater works even harder. Cold weather means it has to spend extra energy to heat water. Extra showers, laundry and dirty dishes during the holiday season mean…
Network Maintenance – February 21
A vendor for Kenergy will be performing network maintenance on Friday, February 21st at 11:59pm. We anticipate the work to last for approximately two hours. Members will not be able to access the SmartHub application to make payments during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Save Energy At Your Home Office
Today’s economy has more people working from their homes instead of commuting to offices. If you’re one of them, consider making over your home office with energy-efficient features. Turn your computer off when you’re finished working for the day. It’s tempting to leave your computer on for quick access, but it’s unnecessary to leave it on 24/7. If you will be away from work for more than two hours, shut…
AT&T Experiencing Issues
We’re experiencing some issues with members calling in to our offices using AT&T mobile phones. We are working with AT&T to resolve the issue. Land lines and other cell phone providers are not experiencing any issues.
Charging Your Phone at Public Ports Could Invite Hackers
You might want to charge your phone before you leave home every day. It turns out that charging it in a public space could put your information at risk. According to the Washington, D.C., Forensics Lab, when you plug your phone into a USB charging hub at an airport, shopping mall or sports arena, you could be allowing hackers to access to the data on the device. The lab’s chief…
Scam Alert!
SCAM ALERT! We have reports of scammers targeting commercial accounts today. Today’s scammer used a 806 area code number. If you get a call from someone threatening to turn off your power or go to a store like Dollar General to make a payment, hang up and call us at 800-844-4832.
Protect Your Family Members From Electrical Dangers – Even the Ones With Paws!
Picture this all too familiar scene: You walk into the living room after a long day at work and find your dog chewing on something (again). You ask him what he has in his mouth (like he’s going to answer you!). On most days, he’s chewing on your favorite pair of shoes. But this time, an electrical cord in his mouth. Being cute and cuddly won’t help him now. He…