Wednesday | March 28, 2018
Staying safe in an accident involving downed power lines
If you come across a downed power line, stay as far away from it as you can and call 911 and Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative at 1-800-824-5102. As...
Friday | March 23, 2018
The importance of safety
NRECA Annual Meeting There were many highlights from the 2018 annual electric cooperative meeting held in Nashville this year. I would like to briefly...
Thursday | March 22, 2018
Geothermal heat pump federal tax credits reinstated
Federal tax credits for geothermal heat pumps were recently reinstated by the federal government. Residential consumers are eligible for a 30 percent ...
Monday | March 19, 2018
People to know at Eastern Illini: Sean Miller
Sean Miller: Geographical Genius. People who know Sean Miller think he’s a geographical genius. Maybe he does have supernatural powers when it comes t...
Saturday | March 17, 2018
Spring into safety on the farm
As farmers make plans to return to their fields for spring planting, Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative encourages everyone to be particularly alert...
Saturday | March 17, 2018
The latest spin on washer and dryer energy efficiency
The average American family washes about 400 loads of laundry each year – that’s 7.7 loads of laundry per week. Depending on power and water charges, ...