Author: Patty

The CEC board of trustees is committed to education. That’s why the co-op offers multiple scholarship opportunities for high school seniors who are looking to further their education at college…

Is there an exciting hands-on project that you would like to bring to your classroom? The Bright Ideas grant program from Covington Electric Cooperative gives teachers a chance to explore…

We had great turnouts at both of our Member Appreciation Day this week in Sanford and Enterprise. We want to thank all of our CEC members who came out and…

Generators can be very helpful to members during power outages, but we urge you to always follow the manufacturer safety guidelines when using a generator. Here are some helpful tips…

When you hear the word cooperative, what comes to mind? As your local electric co-op, we hope you think of Covington Electric Cooperative. Regardless of the services offered, all cooperatives have…

        CEC has begun its massive restoration efforts following extensive damage to its electrical distribution system caused by Hurricane Isaias. The Cat 2 hurricane made landfall overnight…

After a major storm, power restoration begins with a thorough assessment of the electric system to identify damaged lines, poles, substations, and equipment. Crews first repair critical facilities and major…

This once in a lifetime opportunity is only available to high school juniors. CEC representatives recently visited all high schools served by the co-op, to share information about the program….

CEC is continuing to monitor weather updates as Hurricane Isaias is expected to intensify as it makes its way toward the northern central Gulf Coast. Forecasters are predicting dangerous winds,…

CEC reminds all residents to call 811 prior to any digging project to have underground utility lines marked. When calling 811, homeowners and contractors are connected to the local Alabama…