Benton County Utility Provider Halts Disconnections Amid Extreme Heat
Benton County Electric System (BCES), a utility provider in Middle Tennessee, has temporarily suspended utility disconnections for "Pay As You Go" customers due to extreme heat, with "feels-like" temperatures reaching 110 degrees. This measure aims to protect the community during…
Nashville, TN, July 28, 2026 — Benton County Electric System (BCES), a utility provider serving Middle Tennessee, has announced a temporary suspension of utility disconnections for its “Pay As You Go” customers. The decision comes in response to extreme heat conditions currently affecting the region.
Feels-like temperatures have reportedly reached as high as 110 degrees Fahrenheit, posing significant risks to residents. BCES has implemented this measure to ensure the safety and well-being of the community during this period of dangerous weather.
The utility provider stated that disconnections for “Pay As You Go” customers are expected to resume on Thursday. Further information regarding the duration of this suspension or specific conditions was not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Chasity Maynard on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.
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