GEA Participates in 5th Grade Conservation Camp at Hardin Park
GEA representatives had the opportunity today to participate in the 5th Grade Conservation Camp at Hardin Park, where approximately 200 fifth-grade students from across the Greene County school system, along with several homeschool students, gathered to learn about conservation and the ways they can make a difference in their community. During the event, GEA […]
GEA Connect Business Solutions: Internet Built for Your Business
Today, a reliable internet connection is essential to almost every business. From processing transactions and communicating with customers to running cloud based applications, managing security systems, supporting employees, and connecting with customers, your business depends on staying connected. That is where GEA Connect comes in. We offer business internet and communication solutions designed to meet […]
When Your Lights Blink, Your Electric System May Be Doing Its Job
Have you ever noticed your lights blink for just a moment and then come right back on? It can be frustrating, especially when you have to reset a digital clock or another electronic device. But that quick interruption may actually be a sign that GEA’s electric system is working as designed. A “blink” occurs when […]
Avoid Electrical and Fiber Lines While Dove Hunting
September marks the beginning of dove season in Tennessee, and Greeneville Energy Authority wants to remind hunters to be mindful of electrical and fiber infrastructure while enjoying the season. Doves are often attracted to power and utility lines because the elevated perch gives them a clear view of corn, wheat, and other crops in the […]
Going to Fiber? Here’s How You Can Still Watch TV
One of the questions we hear most often when customers consider switching to GEA Fiber is: “If I get rid of cable, how am I going to watch TV?” The good news is that switching to fiber does not mean giving up the TV you enjoy. Instead of receiving television through a traditional cable TV […]
99.960% Electric System Availability in July
Reliable power is something you should be able to count on. At GEA, we work every day to provide safe, reliable electric service to the communities we serve. One way we measure how well we are doing that is through system availability, which looks at how much of the time our electric system was available […]
SCAM ALERT: GEA Customers Targeted by Fake Budget Billing Offer
Greeneville Energy Authority is warning customers about a utility scam reported at our office today. A customer came into the GEA office while she was still on the phone with someone claiming to represent GEA. The caller told her that if she paid $900 upfront, her electric bill would be only $75 per month for […]
TVA Transmission Fault Causes Brief Power Interruption
At approximately 12:20 a.m. this morning, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) experienced a fault on a transmission feed serving Greeneville Energy Authority (GEA). The fault caused a large portion of GEA’s electric system to experience a brief power interruption, or “blink.” Power was restored quickly, and our team is continuing to monitor the system. We […]
County Wide Fiber Expansion Update
GEA Connect Takes a Major Step Toward County-Wide Fiber Internet The week of July 20, Greeneville Energy Authority received approval from the State Comptroller’s Office to provide fiber internet service throughout Greene County within GEA’s electric service territory. This is a major milestone in our goal of building more than 2,000 miles of fiber throughout […]
Greene County Teachers: STEM Classroom Grant Applications Are Open
GEA is proud to support the educators who inspire tomorrow’s innovators. Greene County schools have experienced success with STEM grants in the past, and we are excited to encourage even more local educators to take advantage of this opportunity. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), in partnership with BVI, is offering its STEM Classroom Grant Program […]