Apr 10, 2024
Giles County Schools Chosen by TVA for STEM Grant Elkton, Minor Hill, and Pulaski Elementary Schools were three of 343 schools awarded a grant from the Tennessee Valley Authority, in partnership with Bicentennial Volunteers, Inc., a TVA retiree organization, to...
Mar 21, 2024
PES Energize Celebrates Installing the 250th Customer in the Grant Expansion! PES Energize began expanding their fiber internet to unserved residents in rural areas in 2023. This project was made possible by the receipt of a grant from the Tennessee Emergency...
Feb 9, 2024
PES Energize is sponsoring a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 from Noon to 5:00 PM at the PES Main Office, Henry Sims Board Room, 128 South First Street, Pulaski, TN. To schedule an appointment, please visit...
Feb 5, 2024
Win Big with the Back on Track Sweepstakes offer to customers in the Tennessee Valley. Take control of your comfort and savings like never before with this giveaway. There is an incredible lineup of prizes, valued at $600, that will make your home smarter and your...
Jan 17, 2024
On Tuesday, January 16 The Tennessee Valley Authority issued a Power Advisory for the 153 local power companies in the Valley due to the artic temperatures. The Power Advisory is expected to remain in effect until Wednesday, January 17. Here are a few ways you can...
Jan 11, 2024
The weather forecast is calling for wind, rain, and freezing temperature over the next few days. We ask that you remember a few energy saving tips as the weather system makes it way through our service area. Set your thermostat to 68 when you’re home and a...
Dec 20, 2023
Grant Update 12-18-2023 Phase One Construction Red = Existing PES Service Locations Green = Tennessee Emergency Grant Areas as Defined by the State. Most of Phase 1 is in the Photo Below. Blue = Blue Lines are Mainline/Trunk Fiber. Blue Dots are PES Customer Locations...
Oct 9, 2023
PES and TVA have partnered together to make new funding available for energy efficiency upgrades for homes and businesses through the TVA EnergyRight program. These rebates and incentives can help PES customers improve the efficiency of their homes and businesses to...
Oct 3, 2023
Governor, Bill Lee, has proclaimed the week of October 1-7, 2023 as Public Power Week to celebrate the hard work and community focused public power utilities. Over 4.5 million Tennesseans receive power from a public power utility. We will be celebrating with our...
Jul 3, 2023
PES has joined forces with Drive Electric Tennessee, and East Tennessee Clean Fuels to host a great event for community leaders and electric vehicle owners to learn all things EV. You will hear from TVA and TDEC on topics such as funding opportunities, electric school...
Mar 21, 2023
PES has scheduled an electric outage for Sunday, March 26th, 5:00 AM – 7:00 AM. The outage is to reinstall equipment that was removed during the March 3rd storm in order to restore power to many customers while crews replaced 8 poles on Kathleen Drive. Some...
Mar 10, 2023
Effective May 1, 2023, PES Energize will no longer offer cable TV. The decision comes as a result of continually increasing programming fees and the persistent quality cable issues. Our mission is to strive to provide reliable, quality, competitive and affordable...
Mar 8, 2023
PES Energize is sponsoring a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 from Noon to 5:00 PM at the PES Main Office, Henry Sims Board Room, 128 South First Street, Pulaski, TN. To schedule an appointment, please visit...
Dec 23, 2022
TVA and local power companies continue to monitor the dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills impacting our region over the next few days. As of Friday morning, temperatures are averaging in the single digits across the entire region, pushing power demand past...
Sep 16, 2022
PES Energize has been awarded a $23.1M grant for fiber broadband expansion as part of a $446,770,282 grant package for expansion of internet across Tennessee. PES Energize is amongst the award recipients receiving $23,161,638.53 in grant funding from the Tennessee...
Aug 30, 2022
PES has scheduled an electric outage for Sunday, September 18th, starting at 10:30pm. This outage will last roughly 2 hours. This is an emergency maintenance that requires the power outage for safety reasons. The outage will impact roughly 800 customers in the Minor...
Aug 15, 2022
On July 7, PES received news from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TECD) that “Unfortunately, the following (PES) applications were not chosen as finalists this round and will not be moving forward with funding”. However, today PES would...
Jul 21, 2022
After clouds and some rain gave us a slightly cooler start to the week, some of the hottest temperatures of the year so far are expected across the region over the next several days, and TVA and PES remain ready to keep you safe and comfortable. TVA plans for higher...
Jul 18, 2022
On Saturday, July 16, the U.S. transitioned the 10-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to 988 – an easy-to-remember three-digit number for 24/7 crisis care. The lifeline, which also links to the Veterans Crisis Line, follows a three-year joint effort by the...
Jul 12, 2022
After months of awaiting a final decision from the Tennessee Emergency Broadband Fund – American Rescue Plan (TEBF-ARP), the PES Energize team received notification late Thursday evening that their grant applications had not been chosen as a finalist and would not be...
Jun 23, 2022
The summer heat is expected to continue across the region this week, driving up demand for the reliable energy TVA and PES supplies. On Monday, June 21, power demand peaked at 30,413 megawatts, the 8th highest June peak in TVA history. So far this month, the early...
May 25, 2022
We are conducting our annual Customer Feedback Survey and we would love to hear from you! The survey will close on Friday, May 27th. Don’t forget to include your NAME and PHONE NUMBER for a chance to win a $100 gift card. Winner will be announced Tuesday, May...
May 24, 2022
The City of Huntsville, Alabama, is the 2022-2023 best place to live in the United States, according to a ranking by U.S. News & World Report. In addition to being the No. 1 Best Place to Live, U.S. News also named Huntsville the: No. 54 Best Place to Retire No....
Apr 6, 2022
Pulaski Electric System (PES) has earned a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe electric service. The RP3 designation, which lasts for three years, recognizes public power...
Mar 21, 2022
The supply chain for materials commonly used in our industry has been under duress for many months and the electric system devastation from the tornadoes across four states severely impacted the availability of supplies. Please be assured that PES is making every...
Mar 2, 2022
Video Rate Increase Effective April 1, 2022. Video programming costs continues to increase impacting cable providers industrywide. Over the past 2 years, programming costs have escalated over 17% and still rising. As a result, PES Energize must adjust its video...
Jan 24, 2022
CALLING CUSTOMERS IN THE NORTHWEST PART OF THE COUNTY! The PES Energize team has been busy preparing to to apply for grant funds via Rural Utilities Services (RUS) to expand high-speed affordable fiber internet into your area! The proposed grant area will include...
Dec 6, 2021
Data Rate Increase Effective Jan 2022. Due to rising cost, all data customers will notice a $5 increase on their monthly internet statement. The increase will be effective January 2022. Rate increases are never pleasing, therefore we would like to thank you in advance...
Sep 28, 2021
PES Energize Experiencing Phone Outage On Monday, September 27th, PES Energize customers and the PES Energize office lost phone service. The IT department began investigating the problem and found it to be linked to Momentum, PES Energize phone vendor. After reaching...
Aug 10, 2021
A new law protecting Line Worker safety was signed into law by Gov. Bill Lee on April 20, 2021. The new law protects Tennesseans from improperly installed electric generation equipment. What the Bill Does Requires electric generating equipment (like solar panels, wind...
Jun 29, 2021
Fiber Aid-to-Construction (paid-for build) Program is back! The global pandemic revealed the true need and importance of affordable high-speed internet, especially in rural areas. With that in mind, the PES Energize Team decided it was time to relaunch the ATC...
Jun 28, 2021
About the Affordable Connectivity Program – formerly known as the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBB) The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school,...
Jun 10, 2021
We want to hear from you! Please tell us how we are doing by taking our quick survey for a chance to win $100 gift card. The survey will close on Wednesday, June16th. Winner will be announced Friday, June 18. Click Customer Survey to get started.
Apr 21, 2021
Being a small cable provider, we joined forces with other small providers to improve our ability to negotiate for better pricing. Our team, National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC), is currently in negotiations with AMC Networks to continue to offer their...
Apr 14, 2021
Tennessee Sunshine to Power Jack Daniel’s is the headline of a TVA press release after striking a deal with the iconic whiskey maker. The partnership includes Duck River Electric Membership Corporation, and Silicon Ranch, a Nashville based solar power producer,...
Apr 8, 2021
Late March, Richard Kelley, CEO, submitted his resignation letter to the PES Power Board stating he had accepted a new role with Columbia Power & Water. Kelley has served as CEO for the past four years, but has been with PES for 15 years. He began his...
Mar 4, 2021
Notice of Data Rate Increase With a goal of improving the customer experience, long-term financial stability, and competitiveness of its data services, the Pulaski Electric System Board of Directors approved changes to the structure of PES Energize data packages at...
Dec 26, 2020
Due to the unfortunate incident in Nashville, our office phone lines are not working. We have established emergency lines for customers. If you need to report an Electric outage, please call 931-207-8269 and for Energize outages, please call 931-347-9090. We are...
Dec 9, 2020
Video Rate Increase Notice Increased programming cost is an industrywide topic. In early 2019, the cost of video programming took a dramatic 13% increase and is still on the rise in 2020. As a result of the rising cost, PES Energize must adjust its video pricing...
Dec 7, 2020
PES has partnered with TVA EnergyRight to bring Home Uplift to our community. Through Home Uplift, income-qualified residents can receive valuable home energy upgrades that will improve their home’s energy efficiency and comfort as well as lower their utility...
Jun 12, 2020
Each day we are faced with many dangers. From physical virus outbreak to digital, we must adapt to new ways of conducting business. At PES Energize, the safety, security, and privacy of our customers are top priority. In order to better protect our customers, PES has...
May 27, 2020
PES and TVA have Teamed Up Donate a Total of $20,000 in COVID-19 Relief for Giles County PES knows that our Customers need help now! This is why we are proud to announce that PES has partnered with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to provide $20,000 of community...
Mar 18, 2020
Dear PES Customers With the current threat of COVID-19 entering Giles County, the PES Management Team is working closely with our Board and City and County Officials to help ensure public safety and the health of our staff. Effective Wednesday, March 25, we will be...
Feb 17, 2020
PES will be hosting an interactive Home Energy Workshop Monday, February 24th in the Henry Sims Boardroom at PES. The workshop will give participants a better understanding of how their home uses electric and provide tips on ways to save on their monthly bill. The...
Feb 12, 2020
In the early hours of Thursday, February 6, the PES family learned that Lineman, Charlie Greenfield, had passed away after spending weeks in the hospital. Our hearts have been heavy since. Charlie, also known around the office and warehouse as Bill or Greenfield,...
Oct 9, 2019
PES is celebrating Public Power Week along with more than 2,000 other community-owned not-for-profit electric utilities that collectively provides electricity to more than 48 million Americans. Reliable, safe, affordable electricity is what public power is about and...
Sep 17, 2019
PES began hosting DIY Home Energy Workshops last fall as a way to help customers understand their energy usage and promote energy efficiency. The workshop is interactive and provides energy saving tips that will help you reduce your monthly electric bill and increase...
Jul 8, 2019
On Wednesday, June 12, PES and TVA presented Magotteaux with the largest Energy Right incentive check in the Valley. Through the Energy Right Solutions for Business & Industry program, PES and TVA were able to help incentivize the purchase of two new electric...
Mar 22, 2019
Giles County has been designated as a Valley Sustainable Silver Community in Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA) economic development program. Giles County recently completed the program sponsored by TVA and developed and administered by consultant Boyette Strategic...
Feb 8, 2019
PES is offering two free Home Energy Savings Workshops in February. Join PES on either Thursday, February 21 or Monday, February 25 at 6:00PM. There is no cost to attend but reservations are requested as space is limited. Call Tamieka Russell by February 14 at...
Jan 24, 2019
Nebraska City, Neb. January 23, 2019– The Arbor Day Foundation has named Pulaski Electric System a 2019 Tree Line USA in honor of its commitment to proper tree pruning, planting and care in the provider’s service area. Tree Line USA, a partnership between the...
Jan 7, 2019
Sign up today to reserve your seat at the PES DIY Energy Efficiency Workshop! The DIY Energy Efficiency Workshop will show you how to make a couple energy-efficiency improvements to your home, so you can be on your way to reduce your energy consumption and save money!...
Jun 21, 2018
Welcome to the PES Energize Photo Gallery! PES Energize appreciates the opportunity to be an active part of our community. Most local events feature a photo booth and are always a popular stop. We love taking pictures of all the smiling faces we encounter at each...
Jun 20, 2018
The 11th Annual Public Power Day of Giving was celebrated Friday, June 15. The day before APPA (American Public Power) kicks off their National Conference, they ask public power utilities across the United States to join them by volunteering with local service...
Jun 20, 2018
3rd Annual Summer SOULstice Festival a Hot Success! PES Energize was proud to be a part of the 3rd Annual Main Street Summer SOULstice. This event was attended by nearly 7000 people who enjoyed a multitude of activities and music around the Pulaski Square. All PES...
