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“We chose Cat knowing we would receive
®
the dependability our community deserves.”

Holston Electric Cooperative’s mission is to provide
safe, dependable electric service to their member-
owners at a reasonable cost. This member-owned
distributor of TVA power serves portions of Hawkins and Permit No. 592 Pontiac, IL PAID US Postage PRSRT STD
Hamblen counties: including Mooresburg, Church Hill,
Surgoinsville, Rogersville, Bulls Gap, Whitesburg, and
Russellville. Currently, Holston Electric has 3 branches
and 12 substations that distribute power to approximately
30,000 member-owners.

In order to exceed members’ expectations, Holston Electric’s subsidiary Holston Connect, began
construction in 2018 to create advanced fiber-services. These services include: high-speed internet,
video, and voice to all members within the service territory. Holston Electric is installing a Smart
Grid infrastructure, including AMI meters and other components. This addition will increase service
reliability, decrease outage and response times, as well as improve notifications and communications.
In addition, this will also assist members with their electrical needs as the region continues to flourish.

Currently, Holston Electric Cooperative has in their fleet: a CAT 299D2, 302.5C, trencher, A19 auger,
power box rake, and a C18, 800kW Generator to perform daily needs. Holston Electric Cooperative
stated, “CAT has a long-standing reputation of reliable products, and providing reliable service to our
members is our first priority. Therefore, we chose CAT knowing we would receive the dependability
our community deserves and the customer service to back it up.”

West Knoxville East Knoxville Chattanooga
865.218.8800 865.546.1414 423.698.6943
Kingsport Crossville Sevierville
423.323.0400 931.484.4040 865.595.3750
www.StowersCat.com

Memphis LaVergne Camden Clarksville
901.332.3051 615.256.2424 615.256.2424 931.552.5496
Cookeville Jackson Manchester
931.646.3200 731.988.4240 931.461.5000
www.TMCat.com
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