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Safe Electricity Safe Electricity (Energy Education Council) is a non-profit that provides public safety energy education and resources to utilities and the general public.

The Energy Education Council (EEC) is an internationally recognized leader in providing a wealth of safety, efficiency, and renewable energy information. EEC was created and is supported by a diverse group of organizations united by mutually important consumer issues. Our mission is to provide life-saving, energy-saving, and cost-saving information and resources. Established in 1952, EEC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose members include investor-owned utilities, cooperatives, municipal utilities, educators, and others who reaching millions of consumers in 37 states. In addition to extensive online consumer and educator resources, EEC members have access to exclusive services including a wide assortment of educational materials and communication tools—including timely news releases, professionally designed consumer materials, a photo library of more than 2500 images, television and radio PSAs, and much more. Safe Electricity® is an award-winning, multi-media public awareness program of EEC. Since the program’s creation in 2001, Safe Electricity® has been providing information to consumers and helping compliment the safety education activities of utilities and educators. The program provides life-saving information through many channels—including its comprehensive web site, radio and television public service announcements, videos, and more. Safe Electricity® has received national recognition for the quality and scope of its programs and services and is pleased to have the generous sponsorship support of Federated Rural Electric Insurance Exchange.

Happy to our wonderful leader and mentor! Erin, your encouragement, thoughtful guidance and commitment to our mission ...
10/16/2026

Happy to our wonderful leader and mentor! Erin, your encouragement, thoughtful guidance and commitment to our mission powers our team every day. Thank you for your inspiration, for supporting our growth and leading with integrity and heart. We’re grateful for all you do for our team, our members and the communities we serve! 💛

🔐 It's Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a good time to pause before you click, respond or share personal information. Util...
10/12/2026

🔐 It's Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a good time to pause before you click, respond or share personal information. Utility scams are becoming more convincing as scammers use AI to create realistic emails, websites, text messages and even cloned voices. Watch for red flags such as:

❗Threats to disconnect your service immediately.
❗Demands for payment by gift card, wire transfer or cryptocurrency.
❗Requests for personal or banking information.
❗Suspicious links, email addresses or phone numbers.

If something doesn’t seem right, contact your utility directly using the phone number on your bill or its official website. Learn more: https://safeelectricity.org/blog/avoid-utility-scams/

It is the world we live in today — the necessity to pause and consider before we click, answer or respond to someone seeking information. No industry, person or business is off limits to scammers, who even try to con their way into the utility industry. Learn how to spot and avoid utility scams, e...

The Atlantic season's first hurricane, Isaias, is gaining strength as it heads for a Gulf Coast landfall by this weekend...
10/09/2026

The Atlantic season's first hurricane, Isaias, is gaining strength as it heads for a Gulf Coast landfall by this weekend. As states of emergency are issued in parts of Alabama and Florida, it's important to finish preparations today and follow local evacuation instructions.

🔋 Charge phones and backup batteries.
🔦 Gather flashlights, water, food and medications.
⚡ Stay away from downed power lines & anything touching them.
💧 Do not walk or drive through floodwater.

Check on neighbors who may need help preparing. Taking action now can help keep you and your family safe.

Members, share this alert or click the link to find downloadable hurricane safety resources to share with your community:

Hurricane season isn’t over — Are you ready? October is here, but Atlantic hurricane season continues through Nov. 30. NOAA’s updated 2026 outlook calls for below-normal activity, with 7–13 named storms, including 2–6 hurricanes and 0–2 major hurricanes, over the full season. Even a quie...

How reliable is renewable energy? Is it affordable? Do solar panels work on cloudy days? October is Energy Awareness Mo...
10/07/2026

How reliable is renewable energy? Is it affordable? Do solar panels work on cloudy days?

October is Energy Awareness Month, a good time to learn more about where our electricity comes from and how renewable energy fits into the mix. ☀️💨💧 Our FAQs on solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal, battery storage and more can help you understand the options and how these technologies support the electric grid. Learn more: https://safeelectricity.org/blog/world-environment-day/

Renewable energy FAQs Renewable energy is still new to many, so it’s natural to have questions about its types, reliability and efficiency. Let’s explore common questions and answers to better understand its role in our future. What types of renewable energy systems are there? Renewable energy s...

10/06/2026

If you’re reading this post, these words are powered by the electricity that was used to charge your phone, tablet, or computer. But do you know where that energy comes from? 🔋

October is Energy Awareness Month, and a good time to learn where electricity comes from and how renewable energy fits into the mix. Explore renewable energy FAQs, a guide to installing solar energy for Illinois homeowners, electrical safety, and information about the power grid.

Learn more
• Safe Electricity: https://safeelectricity.org/blog/world-environment-day
• https://extension.illinois.edu/energy

Can you charge an EV outdoors? Yes. While EV chargers are often installed in garages, with the right equipment and insta...
09/28/2026

Can you charge an EV outdoors? Yes. While EV chargers are often installed in garages, with the right equipment and installation, charging an EV at home can be safe and reliable in almost any weather. Learn more:

Charging an electric vehicle (EV) at home can be simple and safe when you use the right equipment and follow a few basic safety tips. Level 1 charging uses a standard 120-volt household outlet, does not require special installation and works well for drivers with short daily commutes. Level 2 chargi...

It’s National . Learn what you will need in your emergency kit in case severe weather causes an outage: SafeElectricity...
09/24/2026

It’s National . Learn what you will need in your emergency kit in case severe weather causes an outage: SafeElectricity.org/safety-tips/be-prepared-for-severe-storms/

09/21/2026

Climate Week Tip: Be an energy detective. 💡 Do a home energy audit by tracking your home use to find ways to reduce it and lower your power bills.

• Seal drafty windows and air leaks
• Review past utility bills for monthly energy use
• Lower your thermostat a couple of degrees
• Reduce climate pollution from fossil-fuel-powered energy sources

An energy audit can be the first step toward installing a solar energy system, planning home upgrades, or simply lowering your monthly energy bill.

Learn more about how to do a home energy audit with Safe Electricity: https://safeelectricity.org/safety-tips/diy-home-energy-audit/

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