Some 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 are working with the manufacturer now to replace all of the defective lights under warranty.

If you notice a blue/purple street light and would like to report it’s location to us, first write down the 5-digit pole number (see image below right) which is located on the pole near eye level. Then call us at 270-887-0773 and we will add that light to our replacement list. It is important to note that reporting a light does not mean it will be replaced immediately. These defective lights were sold to utilities throughout the U.S., so many other utilities are requesting replacement lights too. Please be patient with us as we are replacing defective lights with new ones as soon as we receive a shipment.

In 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 additional $2.05 on the monthly electric bill of the average HES residential customer.

“HES understands the burden a rate increase places on our customers and we work very hard to provide the highest quality service at the lowest cost. HES has avoided a rate increase for over 5 years but it is needed to continue to provide the level of service and reliability that our customers have come to expect”, says HES/EnergyNet General Manager Jeff Hurd.

HES remains one of the lowest electric power providers not only in western Kentucky but throughout the TVA seven state region.

This rate change will become effective October 1, 2022 and complete details on HES electric rate schedules can be found on our website www.hop-electric.com.