April 3, 2026
Looking for ways to keep your home comfortable without watching your utility bills climb? Starkville Utilities is offering residents practical help this spring through a series of free EnergyRight workshops focused on simple, low-cost ways to save energy and money.
The utility will host five community workshops designed to give customers easy, real-world strategies they can use immediately to manage energy use more effectively.
“We understand many families are looking for practical ways to better manage their monthly expenses,” said General Manager Edward Kemp. “EnergyRight workshops are designed to give customers clear information, helpful tools and simple steps they can take right away to reduce energy use and lower their bills.”
Participants will learn proven techniques to improve energy efficiency at home, including weatherstripping, insulation improvements, HVAC maintenance and smarter lighting choices. Each attendee will also receive a free energy starter kit valued at $50 to help put these strategies into action.
Workshops will also include an overview of Starkville Utilities’ SmartHub customer portal, which allows users to track energy usage, review past bills and set usage alerts — tools that can make managing monthly costs easier and more predictable.
“Comfort at home shouldn’t come with unnecessary stress about utility costs,” Kemp said. “By helping customers better understand their energy use and make small efficiency improvements, we can help them feel more confident and in control.”
Customers are invited to attend one of the following community workshops:
Tuesday, April 28
Wednesday, April 29
“These workshops are one more way we’re working to be responsive and supportive to those we serve,” Kemp added. “We encourage customers to attend, ask questions and take advantage of the resources available to help make energy bills more manageable throughout the year.”
Starkville Utilities is a municipally owned and operated electric and water utility, serving more than 14,000 residences, businesses and industries in Starkville as well as the state’s largest institution of higher learning, Mississippi State University.