Natural gas is odorless and colorless, so a harmless substance is added to make it smell like rotten eggs. Why? So you can easily detect a gas leak. If you smell gas or suspect a gas leak: Do: Leave the area at once. Go to a location outside of the house or building where you no longer smell gas. Call 1-800-655-8565 immediately to report the situation. Get immediate medical attention for victims of burns or carbon monoxide poisoning. Don’t: Light matches or smoke. Avoid use of all open flames. Use any electrical device, including appliances, doorbells and garage door openers. Turn light switches on and off. Use any phones, including cellular phones. Try to locate the source of the gas leak. Re-enter the building or return to the area until PIE&G representative tells you it’s safe to do so.

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="no" equal_height_columns="no" menu_anchor="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" id="" background_color="" background_image="" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" parallax_speed="0.3" video_mp4="" video_webm="" video_ogv="" video_url="" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" overlay_color="" video_preview_image="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" padding_top="" padding_bottom="" padding_left="" padding_right=""][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding_top="" padding_right="" padding_bottom="" padding_left="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="no" min_height="" hover_type="none" link=""][fusion_text columns="" column_min_width="" column_spacing="" rule_style="default" rule_size="" rule_color="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_direction="left" animation_speed="0.3" animation_offset=""] [caption id="attachment_953" align="alignright" width="471"] MISS DIG Color Code Locator Marks[/caption] Before You Dig, contact MISS DIG – 1-800-482-7171 or dial 811 MISS DIG is a convenient method of notification for anyone who plans to excavate, tunnel, drill, bore, or discharge explosives. Under Michigan’s law and Federal regulations, it is your responsiblity to notify utilities prior to any planned excavation. PIEG has underground and overhead electric lines, as well as an underground natural gas distribution system. You must call MISS DIG three (3) working days before you dig. We will identify our underground facilities using red flags for electric and yellow flags for natural gas. When planning work that could involve equipment coming in contact with overhead electric lines, protective measures must be taken. This is to maintain clearance between wires and equipment per State and Federal safety standards. The distances can vary between 10′ and 33′. If you are in doubt, call MISS DIG. PIEG will dispatch a representative to meet you at the location specified. The PIEG representative will check the electric lines in the vicinity of your work and advise you of the voltages involved and distance required. Failure to contact MISS DIG may result in you being liable for damages to PIEG facilities. [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

Electrical Safety and Generators CAUTION!!! If standby generators are being used, or the purchase of one is anticipated, be sure the unit is properly installed by a licensed electrician and approved by the local electrical inspector. If the standby unit is to be wired through the fuse box or breaker panel, it must be isolated from the Co-op’s service system, by means of an approved disconnect switch. Improper use of a standby generator could cause dangerous backfeed on the Co-op’s system and could cause death or injury to our linemen, working to restore power, or other individuals that may come in contact with a downed power line. Preventing Electrocutions Associated with Portable Generators Plugged Into Household Circuits When power lines are down, residents can restore energy to their homes or other structures by using another power source such as a portable generator. If water has been present anywhere near electrical circuits and electrical equipment, turn off the power at the main breaker or fuse on the service panel. Do not turn the power back on until electrical equipment has been inspected by a qualified electrician. If it is necessary to use a portable generator, manufacturer recommendations and specifications must be strictly followed. If there are any questions regarding the operation or installation of the portable generator, a qualified electrician should be immediately contacted to assist in installation and start-up activities. The generator should always be positioned outside the structure. When using gasoline- and diesel-powered portable generators to supply power to a building, switch the main breaker or fuse on the service panel to the “off” position prior to starting the generator. This will prevent power lines from being inadvertently energized by backfeed electrical energy from the generators, and help protect utility line workers or other repair workers or people in neighboring buildings from possible electrocution. If the generator is plugged into a household circuit without turning the main breaker to the “off” position or removing the main fuse, the electrical current could reverse, go back through the circuit to the outside power grid, and energize power lines or electrical systems in other buildings to at or near their original voltage without the knowledge of utility or other workers. Effects of Backfeed The problem of backfeed in electrical energy is a potential risk for electrical energy workers. Electrocutions are the fifth leading cause of all reported occupational deaths. Following the safety guidelines below can reduce this risk. Other Generator Hazards Generator use is also a major cause of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Generators should only be used in well ventilated areas.

Get help right away. Unplug the faulty appliance or turn off the power, if possible. NEVER PUT WATER ON AN ELECTRICAL FIRE!

FAQs Archive - Page 3 of 6 - Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-Op

Q: What is the amount of the monthly increase?

An emergency storm recovery fee of $20 per month for electric meters was approved at the June 24, 2025, member meeting to pay the ongoing interest costs for the $150 million emergency loan we secured from our lender, which is necessary to ensure our not-for-profit cooperative's financial stability.

Q: Is there going to be an increase in our electric bills?

[fusion_builder_container type="flex" hundred_percent="no" equal_height_columns="no" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" parallax_speed="0.3" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" border_style="solid"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_repeat="no-repeat" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="true" hover_type="none" min_height="" link="" background_blend_mode="overlay" first="true"][fusion_text] Yes. Due to the unprecedented amount of damage and the extreme cost of recovering from the ice storm, the cooperative had to secure a $150 million Emergency Line of Credit (ELOC) from our lender. While we wait for state and federal financial assistance, we must begin paying interest on this loan, which will cost about $8.5 million annually. The PIE&G board approved an emergency storm recovery fee to cover this interest expense. The fee does not cover the cost of the recovery work, only the interest on the ELOC. [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]