A snowstorm knocked down the power lines, can I put the food from the refrigerator and freezer out in the snow?
No. Frozen food can thaw if it is exposed to the sun’s rays, even when the temperature is very cold. Refrigerated food may become too […]
FAQs
Some of my food in the freezer started to thaw or had thawed when the power came back on. Is the food safe? How long will the food in the refrigerator be safe with the power off?
Never taste food to determine its safety! You will have to evaluate each item separately. If an appliance thermometer was kept in the freezer, read
May I refreeze the food in the freezer if it thawed or partially thawed?
Yes, the food may be safely refrozen if the food still contains ice crystals or is at 40°F or below. You will have to evaluate
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Why do my lights ‘blink’ from time to time?
Momentary outages occur when a disturbance on the line is detected. These disturbances could be caused by a lightning strike, a squirrel or tree branch
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Has YEC considered burying some power lines to prevent frequent power outages?
Approximately 1,500 of the 3,500 miles of line YEC has are underground. The majority of new lines we install annually are underground, and we see
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Has YEC ever considered offering Internet service to their members?
YEC is committed to building high-speed fiber internet networks as soon as South Carolina electric-cooperatives receive federal funding. Other SC electric cooperatives committed to doing
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Why is York Electric interested in electric vehicles?
It saves customers money. Filling up an electric vehicle is cheaper than fueling a traditional car. The environment will benefit. Widespread adoption of electric vehicles
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Where is the nearest charger to your office?
On site at our main headquarters, 1385 East Alexander Love Highway, York, SC
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When will the additional purchase price be justifiable for the average vehicle buyer?
A lot can change in a year, but based on current fuel prices, probably 4 years. There are more models becoming available and as battery
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What is York Electric doing to study electric vehicles for its members?
Back in 2007, YEC began collecting data. YEC also collaborated with Duke on their plans and data collection; Duke energy currently has one of the
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Is York Electric opposed to the development of solar energy?
Not at all. The sun’s energy is a great, clean resource which we should utilize.
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When will solar energy be cost effective for the average residential member to install?
Every year the cost of solar energy systems decreases. Even with these decreases, the cost justification is heavily dependent upon government tax credits. Presently payback
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