HES Accepting Applications for Fiber Optic/Telecom Technician
September 30, 2022Hopkinsville Electric System/EnergyNet has a full-time opening for a Fiber Optic/Telecom Technician. An Associate degree with one to three years experience working in a technical field is highly preferred. Primary job requirements will include, but are not limited to, the following: Ability to use fiber and wireless test equipment. Knowledge of splicing, cleaving, fiber storage… Read More »
What’s with the Purple Street Lights?
September 9, 2022Some residents have recently asked us about the purplish colored street lights around town. First, they are not our attempt to get a head start on Halloween decorations. Unfortunately, these high-efficiency LED lights were manufactured with a defect that causes their normal white light to eventually turn purple. We are aware of the problem, and… Read More »
HES Electric Rate Changes
September 1, 2022In October, Hopkinsville Electric System will implement a 1.7% rate increase spread equally to all our customer rate classes. Over the past two years, HES has experienced dramatic cost increases in all areas of our business including material, transportation and labor expenses which directly impact our electric rates. This rate change will result in an… Read More »
Streaming Video 101
June 28, 2022What is streaming video? Streaming video refers to entertainment delivered via the internet rather than a traditional cable TV connection. What equipment do I need? To enjoy streaming video, you need: Fast and reliable internet. A streaming device such as: an Amazon Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, or Roku Streaming Stick that is connected to… Read More »