🔥 Mississippi Heat = High Demand on the Grid

Temps are rising—and so is the demand for electricity. When everyone uses more at once, it strains the system and your wallet. Help us manage the load:
✅ Bump up the thermostat
✅ Delay laundry and dishwashing until evening
✅ Close blinds to block out the heat

Small steps make a big difference for your bill and the grid. #TogetherWeSave #MSHeatTips ...

SCAM ALERT: Fake “Bill Pay” Listings on Google

We’re warning members about a sophisticated scam involving fake Google business listings pretending to be Southern Pine Electric.

🔍 Here’s what’s happening:

1️⃣ Scammers create a phony listing using our name.
2️⃣ When you call, it doesn’t go to our normal automated system — a live operator answers right away.
3️⃣ The person may have a foreign accent, offer fake “bill discounts,” and ask for personal or payment info.
4️⃣ They sometimes use our real automated system in the background to seem legitimate.

🎯 What to watch for:
• If someone answers directly, it’s not us — our line begins with an automated phone tree.
• Southern Pine does not offer payment discounts over the phone.
• Only use contact numbers from your bill, our website, or official materials.

✅ Protect yourself:
If something doesn’t feel right, hang up and call us directly at 800-231-5240.

📢 Please help spread the word. Scammers rely on confusion. Let’s look out for one another ...