Stay Connected When The Lights Go Out
7 days ago
Smart plugs are inexpensive gadgets that can help you save energy. ![]()
Many electronic devices consume power even when they are turned off (known as โphantom loadโ), which can take a toll on your energy bills. Smart plugs are simply plugged into an electrical outlet and connected to your Wi-Fi network. When set up, the smart plug can cut power (or return power) to non-smart devices, like coffee makers, phone chargers and other items that draw phantom load.
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Our Safe Systematic Approach to Restoring Your Power
Laurens Electric uses a sophisticated mapping system to locate weak spots in its system hits. By monitoring the weather forecast, we can identify areas most likely to be affected by severe weather conditions. This data allows us to calculate the demand on our lines, and when necessary, reserve additional crews from other regional cooperatives in preparation to repair widespread damage.
How we prevent and restore power outages
