safety tips | NIPCO

Smart Choices

Dec 20, 20242 min read

Stay Safe and Warm this Winter

Tips to ensure your home and family are ready for power outages associated with severe winter weather.

1 view0 comments

Hunter Safety: Stay Safe Around Electrical Equipment

Smart Choices

Oct 17, 20241 min read

Hunter Safety: Stay Safe Around Electrical Equipment

Six essential safety tips for hunters to prevent accidents and ensure a safe hunting experience for you and your family.

2 views0 comments

How to Improve the Security of Your Smart Home

Smart Choices

Sep 27, 20242 min read

How to Improve the Security of Your Smart Home

With a smart home system, there’s always a risk of hackers invading privacy and gaining access to personal information

4 views0 comments

How to Find the Right Generator Size for Your Home

Smart Choices

Sep 12, 20241 min read

How to Find the Right Generator Size for Your Home

A generator can provide reliable backup power, but only if it’s sized correctly to fit your needs.

1 view0 comments

Smart Choices

Jul 16, 20242 min read

Dorm Room Electrical Safety

If you or a loved one is heading off to college, follow these tips to prevent electric accidents and fires.

1 view0 comments

What Does That Thing Do: Lightning Arresters

Smart Choices

Jun 20, 20241 min read

What Does That Thing Do: Lightning Arresters

Curious about those little “thingies” at the top of power poles? Learn more about their very important role.

5 views0 comments

Smart Choices

Jun 20, 20242 min read

Electrical Safety on the Farm

With just a little extra time and attention to detail, you can use power safely and effectively on your farm.

10 views0 comments

Smart Choices

May 31, 20242 min read

Staying Safe Around Those Green Boxes

Pad-mount transformers are instrumental in power supply, but they can pose potential and severe safety risks when not handled with care.

146 views0 comments

Smart Choices

May 31, 20242 min read

Just Give 'Em Some Room!

Follow two simple rules to save lives, avoid receiving a traffic ticket, and prevent the potential loss of your driver’s license.

0 views0 comments

Smart Choices

Apr 30, 20242 min read

Dos and Don'ts: Planting Trees

Follow these safety tips when planting trees for energy conservation and curb appeal.

0 views0 comments

Your Home: Making Room for Electrical Safety

Smart Choices

Mar 11, 20242 min read

Your Home: Making Room for Electrical Safety

Electricity can be hazardous if not treated properly. Take these steps to protect your home and family.

4 views0 comments

Use Metallic Balloons Safely at Outdoor Celebrations

Smart Choices

Jan 13, 20241 min read

Use Metallic Balloons Safely at Outdoor Celebrations

Know the potential dangers of metallic balloons so that you and your loved ones can safely enjoy outdoor celebrations.

10 views0 comments

Ask an Expert: Is it Dangerous to Overload a Circuit?

Smart Choices

Oct 16, 20233 min read

Ask an Expert: Is it Dangerous to Overload a Circuit?

Wires in an electrical system or circuit have a maximum amount of current they can safely carry. How much is too much?

5 views0 comments

Portable Space Heaters: Protect Yourself from These Common Hazards

Smart Choices

Oct 16, 20232 min read

Portable Space Heaters: Protect Yourself from These Common Hazards

Electric heaters can make your home cozy, but they come with risks. Learn how to stay safe and warm.

115 views0 comments

Smart Choices

Jun 6, 20232 min read

Enjoy a Safe Fourth of July

There are many Independence Day traditions but perhaps the most popular is fireworks.

4 views0 comments

Ask an Expert: Grill it Safe This Summer

Smart Choices

Jun 2, 20231 min read

Ask an Expert: Grill it Safe This Summer

Stay safe this summer with grilling safety tips from the U.S. Fire Administration.

7 views0 comments

Smart Choices

Apr 16, 20231 min read

National Electrical Safety Month

Get safety tips for the workplace DIY projects, EVs and charging and your home’s electrical system.

7 views0 comments

Ask an Expert: LEDs in Enclosed Fixtures

Smart Choices

Mar 16, 20231 min read

Ask an Expert: LEDs in Enclosed Fixtures

Can you use LED bulbs in enclosed light fixtures?

9 views0 comments

The Right Connection: Generator Safety Tips

Smart Choices

Jan 10, 20232 min read

The Right Connection: Generator Safety Tips

Portable generators can provide back-up power in case of outages. Follow these tips to operate it safely.

16 views0 comments

Smart Choices

Nov 19, 20222 min read

12 Holiday Safety Tips

To keep your holiday season merry instead of disastrous, follow these electrical safety precautions.

4 views0 comments