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Energy Solutions

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[…] to Save Typical Appliance Wattage (PDF) Your Electricity Choices Backup & Standby Generators Backup generators are the first line of defense in keeping your home or business online in the event of a power outage. FEC works with our members to ensure generators are sized appropriately and installed safely in your home or business. […]

Underground Line Extension Requirements

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[…] perform excavation and install conduit safely and to adhere to any and all state, local, and FEC requirements. Call 811 Before You Dig Regardless of where you live or conduct your business, the gas, electric, cable, water, and sewer lines that serve you may very likely be underground. It doesn’t matter how deep you […]

Who will be performing the work on my trees?

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Only qualified utility line clearance professional arborists who meet OSHA qualifications are legally permitted to work within 10 feet of power lines or work on a tree that has branches within 10 feet of power lines. Line clearance arborists are trained [...]

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Why isn’t my power on 100% of the time?

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In a perfect world (and with constant cooperation from Mother Nature), FEC would be able to provide power 24/7 without interruption. In reality, we come pretty close. FEC has an “up time” of 99.97%. Considering some of the challenges in [...]

Roundup Report April 2023

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Roundup for Safety Supports Continued Safety at the Abbie Shelter

How long does it take to restore power following an outage?

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It depends. Removing a branch from a line is quick and relatively simple. Replacing a broken power pole or digging up buried cable to find and repair a fault is a much longer process. Outages can last from minutes to [...]