Plug home electronics, such as TVs and DVD players, into power strips; turn the power strips off when the equipment is not in use (TVs and DVDs in standby mode still use several watts of power).
TCED Current Projects & Updates
Thank A Lineman!
National Lineman Appreciation Day (April
18th, 2018) is a time to express our utmost appreciation to the
GREAT men and women that work so hard for us every day. It's our
honor to celebrate the hard work, innovation, and dedication of
Electrical Lineworkers. #thankalineman
http://www.linemanappreciationday.com/
Expanded Customer Payment Options
The Tell City Electric Department has finalized plans to expand
customer payment options. Customers now can enjoy the convenience
of debit/credit card usage when paying their electric bill in
office, online, or via mobile app. We have contracted with
PayGOV.US to provide this service. PayGOV.US
(www.paygov.us) is the
preferred payment vendor for Indiana municipalities. This expansion
marks the latest step towards greater resident convenience. The
mobile app can be downloaded at no cost from either the PlayStore
or Itunes, searching for "PayGOV Mobile".
Payment can be provided at paygov.us or calling toll free
1-866-480-8552. There will be a convenience fee for processing
payments as follows: in office 3%; internet 3%; mobile app 3% and
phone 4.95%. These fees are collected by a third party vendor at no
cost to local government.
Beware of Scam Callers!!
TCED has become aware of fraudulent scam calls claiming to be
TCED employees, contacting customers. Please be on the lookout for
callers pretending to be TCED utility company employees demanding
immediate payment, often by prepaid debit cards, credit cards, or
gift cards.
If you have ANY questions about the status of your bill, or if you
receive one of these fraudulent calls, please hang up and contact
Tell City Electric Department directly at 812-547-3411. More useful
info can be found here... CONSUMER ALERT: UTILITIES CALL
SCAM
Posting Signs on Utility Poles
Utility poles covered with signs and notices for yard sales,
political candidates, lost animals, and other events present
serious hazards for utility workers.
Nails, staples, tacks, and screws used to post signs can cause
serious injury to lineworkers who climb the wooden utility power
poles, to provide electric service to our homes and businesses.
These items left in power poles are especially hazardous when the
poles are climbed during bad weather to restore power during storms
and at night.
When the signs fall off or are removed, the fasteners often remain
in the pole, causing lineworkers to get cut or injured. Nails and
staples can obstruct climbing gear, which can cause workers to slip
or fall as they climb. Even the tiniest puncture in lineworkers'
rubber gloves can expose them to severe shock from power
lines.
When advertising for a lost pet, political candidate, garage sale
or other event, please do not post signs on utility poles.
Planting Trees, Shrubs and Flowers
Utility infrastructure may not be the best feature in yards, but it is necessary to deliver safe and reliable electricity. During Summer, many customers plant trees, shrubs and flowers to hide pad-mounted transformers and other utility infrastructure. This can affect the utilities ability to maintain, troubleshoot and turn off power quickly during emergencies, such as a house fire.
Here are some rules about planting around TCED equipment:
- Don't plant anything within 8 feet of a transformer's front door. Linemen use 8-foot long "hot sticks" to energize and de-energize underground lines from those boxes.
- Don't plant anything within 3 feet of a transformer's sides.
- Keep the area in front of the electric meter clear so it can be easilly accessed for reading, testing and troubleshooting.
- Don't plant trees under power lines.
The Tell City Electric Department Board of Directors meets monthly on the third Tuesday at 6:00pm (unless the meeting date is changed). The meeting is held at the Commercial Office at 601 Main Street. The Public is welcome to attend. A meeting "Agenda" is available by calling the office at 812-547-3411
