January 2022

Featured Articles:

• Where Does The Power Go?

  Understanding what the biggest users of electricity are is the first step to reducing consumption, keeping bills low and money in your pocket. Want to reduce your energy consumption? Watch our Home Energy Evaluation video here.  Source: Annual Energy Outlook 2021, U.S. Energy Information Administration.

• A Trip of a Lifetime

  If you’re a high school sophomore or junior living or attending school in Walton EMC’s service area, you could be one of four students who win an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., as a participant in the Washington Youth Tour. This leadership development opportunity provides a peek at how our state and national governments work and what it takes to […]

• Generate Safely

  A portable generator can provide emergency backup power in the event of an outage. Used wisely, it is a convenient way to remain comfortable while waiting for line repairs. But when portable generators are installed or operated unsafely, they can be a hazard for both the user and Walton EMC line workers.

• Plugged In: myWaltonEMC

  Question: How can I use information from myWaltonEMC to save energy? Answer: As temperatures drop, energy consumption rises. So now is a good time to become familiar with the energy-tracking features available via the myWaltonEMC web portal and mobile app. The app provides easy-to-read graphs that give you a detailed look at your past and current usage […]

• Powerful Gadgets: Recharge Your Workout

  Planning to get more exercise in 2022? Walton EMC has researched some fitness gadgets that can help beginners and fitness enthusiasts alike to achieve your new year’s resolutions. SMART ROPE Interject something new into your fitness routine — and maybe revisit childhood days — by skipping a “smart” rope. Several manufacturers offer a basic rechargeable […]