• June 17, 2021

We usually associate summer with vacations, relaxation and a break from our usual routines. It’s also the time of year when cooling bills tend to increase due to higher electricity usage.

• June 14, 2021

Air conditioners will soon kick into high gear across the city as summertime rolls into the area. Through its Beat the Heat initiative, Starkville Utilities is making customers aware of small steps they can take to manage their energy costs while staying cool during the hottest days of the year.

• June 9, 2021

Starkville residents have seen the light — and they’re going to see more! Energy-efficient LED streetlights now operating in many parts of the city are helping improve safety, security and cost savings.

• June 2, 2021

Work is progressing on schedule and on budget for the Green Oaks sewer upgrade project, a major step in Starkville Utilities’ five-year capital improvement plan to upgrade a large portion of the city’s aging sewer infrastructure.

• May 12, 2021

If you like saving green — whether that means money, trees or both — then Starkville Utilities’ paperless billing program may be perfect for you!

• May 11, 2021

STARKVILLE – Thanks to an upgrade to the city’s wastewater treatment plant, Starkville Utilities will soon operate one of the most innovative municipal water treatment systems in the state. Not only is the new dewatering process more environmentally sustainable, but it also creates a usable byproduct from sewage sludge.

• May 10, 2021

Investing in infrastructure is a topic we’ve been hearing a lot about lately. As leaders continue to debate plans for modernizing our nation’s infrastructure, Starkville Utilities is moving forward on several infrastructure projects to better serve our customers and the city of Starkville.

• May 5, 2021

STARKVILLE - Spring is the season for cleaning — and that also applies to the city’s water system. Starkville Utilities recently launched a proactive flushing strategy using fire hydrants to eliminate discoloration, or “brown” water, from service pipes.

• April 26, 2021

STARKVILLE – Local renewable energy will soon be available as Starkville Utilities makes the City of Starkville the first municipality in Mississippi to sign a Tennessee Valley Authority Green Invest agreement.

• April 21, 2021

In observance of National Arbor Day, Starkville Utilities and Starkville Parks & Recreation are teaming to present a series of family-friendly events focusing on the essential role that trees play in creating healthy environments, including a tree giveaway on Saturday, May 1, at the Starkville Community Market.

• April 15, 2021

On April 22, Starkville Utilities and Starkville Parks & Recreation are inviting residents outdoors to observe two great American traditions — baseball and Earth Day.

• April 5, 2021

STARKVILLE – Spring is a perfect time to enjoy the great outdoors, but it’s also the season when accidents and injuries tend to increase. Starkville Utilities reminds customers to play it safe when doing yardwork, spring cleaning, home renovations and other activities that can potentially put them in harm’s way.

• March 24, 2021

STARKVILLE – With the brand-new southwest substation as their backdrop, Starkville Utilities and Tennessee Valley Authority representatives hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony today [March 24] to formally commission the state-of-the-art facility on Azalea Lane, which represents a major step forward in modernizing and improving Starkville’s electrical distribution system.

• March 8, 2021

STARKVILLE – Teachers at three schools served by Starkville Utilities are receiving $12,500 in grants to develop science, technology, engineering, and math education projects as part of a STEM grant program funded by the Tennessee Valley Authority and Bicentennial Volunteers Incorporated, a TVA retiree organization.

• March 5, 2021

STARKVILLE – Starting Monday, tree-cutting crews will be busy on North Montgomery Street preparing for Starkville Utilities’ water-main replacement project, which also includes the construction of a wider, smoother and safer sidewalk for pedestrians.

• March 4, 2021

STARKVILLE – Starkville Utilities and the Tennessee Valley Authority are presenting grants to four local nonprofits as part of an ongoing partnership to help residents who are experiencing pandemic-related hardships. Matching grants of $6,700 from TVA’s COVID Community Care Fund will be used to provide meals, financial assistance and other services for the community.

• February 26, 2021

STARKVILLE – On Saturday, March 6 at 7 a.m., Starkville Utilities customers should prepare for a brief loss of electrical service. The planned outage, which should last less than 15 minutes, is part of required switching activities for the new southwest substation to ensure that all equipment and connections operate correctly as part of the commissioning process.

• February 25, 2021

STARKVILLE – As weather conditions return to normal, Starkville Utilities is warning customers that energy and water usage during last week’s winter storm may result in higher utility bills.

• February 24, 2021

STARKVILLE – The unexpected closure of Starkville Utilities’ office during the winter storm is resulting in billing delays for some customers who will receive bills a week later than usual. In light of the delays, Starkville Utilities has extended payment due dates to provide the standard 15-day window for customers to pay bills.

• February 16, 2021

Details around the next phase of Starkville Utilities’ five-year capital improvement plan will be shared during an information meeting at the Starkville City Hall Boardroom Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m.

• February 11, 2021

Trees enhance our landscapes, provide shade for our homes and are essential for a healthy environment. But if not planted and trimmed properly, trees also can pose problems for power lines by causing electrical hazards and outages.

• February 1, 2021

They say it’s not easy being green. But with Starkville Utilities’ new Green Power Switch partnership with TVA, investing in clean “green” energy is easier than ever.

• January 25, 2021

Starkville Utilities will soon offer prepaid account plans — a new service that gives residential customers the flexibility to choose the amount and frequency of their utility payments.

• January 21, 2021

When the leaves turn brown and the sky is gray, some may be dreaming of warmer climates and sandy beaches. Not crews at Starkville Utilities who prepare year-round for the challenges winter weather can bring.

• January 7, 2021

STARKVILLE – With the new year off to a start, Starkville Utilities reminds customers that it’s an ideal time to review their account options and consider upgrading free of charge to an electronic billing and payment program to keep their accounts in good standing.

• December 20, 2020

Terry Kemp is the general manager for Starkville Utilities, a public utility serving 14,000 residences, businesses and industries in Starkville, Mississippi as well as Mississippi State University.

• December 7, 2020

As temperatures begin to drop across the state, Starkville Utilities is helping customers keep their homes comfortable while lowering heating costs with the Warm In, Winter Out initiative.

• November 18, 2020

It’s 2020. And that means everyone could use a little extra holiday cheer. In fact, some residents are already unpacking the ornaments and lights, and filling their homes with the sounds of joyful music and movies.

• October 1, 2020

In observance of Public Power Week Oct. 4-10, Starkville Utilities will join more than 2,000 other not-for-profit electric utilities across the nation to promote the benefits of living in public-power communities, including low rates, high reliability, customer responsiveness, economic development and local control.

• September 22, 2020

On September 23, Starkville Utilities will take another step towards better serving the community’s utility needs during a groundbreaking ceremony for its enhanced, consolidated operations center. The event will begin at 8:45 a.m. at Starkville Utilities’ electric division operations building at 605 Highway 182 East.

• September 8, 2020

Along with planned enhancements in service reliability, Starkville Utilities is launching an initiative aimed at strengthening relationships with customers. Known as the Renew Principle, the new venture seeks to improve customer service through better communications, more personalized services and new technologies that will make it easier and more convenient to do business with Starkville Utilities.

• August 14, 2020

Starkville Utilities is recommending an adjustment in water and sewer rates that, if approved, will fund planned upgrades to benefit customers well into the future. To support the utility’s five-year capital improvement plan, more than $25 million will be invested to replace aging portions of the city’s water and sewer services and update critical components at its wastewater treatment facility.

• August 5, 2020

Starkville Utilities is urging customers, especially the elderly and handicapped, to be aware of people posing as utility employees with the apparent motive to rob or swindle them. Last week an individual posing as a Starkville Utilities representative attempted to collect payment for an electric bill at a customer’s house.

• July 1, 2020

The Starkville Fire Department, in partnership with Starkville Utilities, will soon begin testing fire hydrants to ensure they’re in proper working condition to strengthen local firefighting efforts. During the two-month test period, residents may notice temporary water discoloration that is normal and not harmful to health.

• June 13, 2020

With the arrival of summer only a few days away, Starkville Utilities is launching Beat the Heat to help customers better manage cooling costs during the hottest months of the year.

• May 12, 2020

STARKVILLE – To help residents who are experiencing financial hardships related to COVID-19, Starkville Utilities is partnering with TVA to present $10,000 to two local nonprofits from the TVA COVID Community Care Fund.

• May 8, 2020

STARKVILLE - Springtime and yard work go hand-in-hand, but it’s also the season when accidents and injuries tend to increase. Starkville Utilities reminds customers to make safety their priority by avoiding common outdoor hazards, especially those involved with working around power lines.

• April 20, 2020

STARKVILLE - Falling trees and branches are a leading cause of power outages — but that doesn’t mean trees and lines can’t safely co-exist. In recognition of Earth Day on April 22, Starkville Utilities is highlighting the role of proper tree-trimming practices in enhancing reliability and protecting one of the community’s most vital natural resources.

• April 14, 2020

STARKVILLE - Most of the time, the work that linemen do goes unnoticed — and in their world, that’s a good thing. It means their customers are receiving the electricity they need to power their homes and businesses safely and reliably. On April 18, Starkville Utilities will join the rest of the country in recognizing the vital services performed by line workers during National Lineman Appreciation Day.

• April 10, 2020

It is impossible to quantify the many ways COVID-19 has impacted our lives over the last several weeks. In the face of this health threat, the people of Starkville have answered with an outpouring of compassion, generosity and kindness that has strengthened our resolve to make it through this crisis together. The positive example they’ve set has made me even more thankful to be part of this community.