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We’re always looking for new ways to engage and educate our members. Our blog serves as a place to find answers to many of your questions. If you’re looking for information and can’t find it — or we haven’t answered your question yet — let us know. MTE is dedicated to informing and educating our membership.

Good Energy Stories

MTE resources to fit any lifestyle
Our goal is to help you gain more control over your energy consumption and improve your energy efficiency, ultimately saving you money. We encourage you to make the most of being an MTE member and take advantage of our range of programs and resources. Check out our programs and see what fits with your lifestyle.
Sign up for a seedling
Tennessee's Tree Day celebrates 12 years of encouraging residents to plant trees for the environment. Members can sign up for a free tree.
Beware of backfeed
When winter storms cause power outages and send MTE line crews out for repairs, there can be many obstacles and dangers standing between them and turning the lights on again. One of the deadliest threats could be coming from you.
Students earn SharingChange Scholarships
Excelling in academics, leadership and community service has earned 10 students a $2,000 Gordon Bone Memorial SharingCha
Co-op Day of Service 2025
The cooperative way As part of National Cooperative Month each October, Middle Tennessee Electric employees look forwar
Plant your trees ‘right’ this fall
MTE arborist says timing, location and species matter Is your lawn in need of a landscaping makeover?
Backing books
The United Way of South Central Tennessee From bringing bedtime joy to nurturing lifelong learning, Dolly Parton’s Imag
Power for pollinators
MTE and its subsidiary, United  Communications, are teaming with community partners to give a boost to Mother Nature.

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Heat Pumps & Outside Weather
It’s cold outside! This means your heating and air conditioner works harder and uses more electricity to keep you warm and comfortable. Let us explain why your energy use rises when the temperature outside goes down. Your heating and air conditioner — called an HVAC system — uses forty to sixty percent of your monthly electricity. This means your electric bill can go up depending on how hot or cold the outside temperate was.