Announcements

We're excited to announce our upcoming energy efficiency and water conservation workshop, to be held on Feb. 26.

Please click here to download the event flyer with more information.

We are expecting freezing temperatures in the upcoming days, please take all precautions to prepare for the upcoming weather.

What should you do to try and avoid frozen pipes:

  • Make sure the thermostat is no lower than 55 degrees. If you will be away, make sure it is set to come on automatically.
  • To allow warm air to circulate around pipes you can see, keep cupboard doors open. Allow your water to trickle from the faucet to keep water flowing. Make sure the drain is completely clear, and that no harmful cleaning chemicals and other material is available to small children or pets.
  • Before winter arrives, add insulation where it is lacking in unheated areas of the home or building – garage, crawl space, attic, basement, etc. – and continue to check pipes often through the winter months.
  • Set faucets to a small, steady drip rather than a stream to conserve water while freezing.
  • Drip the faucet farthest from your home’s main water valve.
  • “You don’t have to drip them all—one or two is fine,”

Martin Luther King Day - Monday, January 20th, 2025

President’s Day - Monday, February 17th, 2025

Good Friday – Friday, April 18th, 2025

Memorial Day - Monday, May 26th, 2025

Juneteenth - Thursday, June 19th, 2025

Independence Day - Friday, July 4th, 2025

Labor Day - Monday, September 1st, 2025

Veteran’s Day – Tuesday, November 11th, 2025

Thanksgiving -Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th, 2025

Christmas - Wednesday, December 24th, 2025, and Thursday, December 25th, 2025

New Years – Wednesday, December 31st, 2025, and Thursday, January 1st, 2026

For Immediate Release

Public Service Commission of Yazoo City Announces "The Power Project" to Enhance Power Reliability and Resiliency

Yazoo City, MS, 7/24/2024 – The Public Service Commission of Yazoo City is proud to announce the launch of "The Power Project," a comprehensive multi-year initiative designed to significantly enhance power reliability and resiliency for all customers in Yazoo City. This project includes strategic investments in vegetation management, pole replacements, service upgrades, sectionalizing equipment, technology enhancements, and the construction of a new substation.

Key Components of The Power Project:

  1. Vegetation Management: Implementing an annual tree trimming and vegetation clearing program to reduce outages caused by tree branches and foliage.
  2. Pole Replacements: Conducting a thorough audit and replacing aging and damaged poles with advanced materials to improve structural integrity.
  3. Service Upgrades: Modernizing transformers, conductors, and connections to withstand extreme weather conditions and implementing advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) for better monitoring.
  4. Sectionalizing Equipment: Installing sectionalizing switches and reclosers at strategic locations to improve fault isolation and reduce the impact of outages.
  5. Technology Investments: Investing in smart grid technologies, real-time monitoring systems, and predictive maintenance programs using data analytics.
  6. New Substation: Designing and constructing a new substation to increase capacity and reliability, ensuring seamless integration with the existing infrastructure.

Quotes:

Dennis McFee, CEO/General Manager: "The Power Project represents our commitment to providing reliable and resilient power to our community, improving quality of life. Through strategic investments and modernizations, we aim to reduce outages, enhance our infrastructure, and ensure that Yazoo City is prepared for the future."

Todd Leverett, Director of Electric Operations: "This initiative is not just about infrastructure improvements; it's about building a sustainable and efficient power system for our customers. We are excited to see the positive impact The Power Project will have on the community."

Effective January 1, 2025, the Public Service Commission will no longer service and maintain customer-owned wastewater grinder pumps. This decision was made after careful consideration and evaluation of our service policies to ensure that we continue to provide the most efficient and effective services to all our customers.

What This Means for You
If you own a wastewater grinder pump, you will need to arrange for its maintenance and repair through a private service provider starting from the effective date. We understand that this change may require some adjustments, and we are committed to assisting you during this transition period.

Steps to Take

  1. Identify a Service Provider: We recommend that you start looking for a reliable service provider to handle the maintenance and repair of your grinder pump.
  2. Schedule a Maintenance Check: Ensure that your grinder pump is in good working condition before January 1, 2025. A professional inspection can help identify any potential issues.
  3. Update Your Records: Keep a record of your chosen service provider and their contact information for future reference.

Resources and Support
To help you with this transition, we have compiled a list of local service providers who specialize in wastewater grinder pump maintenance. You can access this list on our website at www.yazoopsc.com/faq or by contacting our customer service department at 662-746-3471, Option 4.
We understand that changes in service policies can be challenging, and we are here to support you throughout this process. Should you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Beware of scam calls to customers about being services being terminated for any reason, including non-pay/late pay. There are reports of threatening calls to PSC customers. PSC will not threaten or demand immediate payment via phone. Payments should only be made via mail, drive-through, official phone app in your Appstore, through the automated IVR call in system, night drop box, or the new customer portal. Do not mail cash or place cash into the drop box. Always include your account number.

We have a new customer portal and payment method. To set up online, you will need your new account number and last bill amount. If you have not received your new account number, located on the new bill, call in for new account number.

Click here for instructions for using the portal.


PSC has added two kiosk machines at our Grand Avenue location that accepts cash, check and credit card payments.

Working with U.S.NEXT, Public Service Commission of Yazoo City has released our new user friendly, mobile-responsive website to help meet our customers needs.