Auditorium
The headquarters building in Laurel includes an auditorium for use by the members – free of charge. It seats approximately 150 people. The auditorium includes tables and chairs, a stage, kitchen, and lectern.
When the auditorium is not needed by the Association or organizations associated with the Association, it will be available to the membership and employees for civic, service and community meetings or events. Organizations and businesses may use the facility for training and meetings.
The auditorium shall not be used for commercial profit. Individuals and/or organizations will be prohibited from using the facilities if admittance fees are charged and/or monetary gains are involved in the planned activity.
Political or controversial meetings that could result in criticism of the Association will not be allowed. Proms and school dances are prohibited. Parties, showers, weddings or wedding receptions, anniversary and birthday celebrations are also prohibited. Cameras are monitored to ensure all rules and regulations are upheld.
Dixie Electric Power Association reserves the right to deny use of the auditorium to any individual or organization. Also, Dixie Electric has the right to cancel reservations without prior notice if the Association needs the facility for power restoration during an outage or for other association use. The Association may cancel the use of the auditorium due to excessive noise or other disruptive or destructive activity.
Individuals or organizations failing to comply with any of the governing rules and regulations may be denied future use.
Dixie Electric Power Association is not responsible for money or other property lost or left in the auditorium.
To view the Auditorium Agreement, click here.
Please call the communication department at Dixie Electric to reserve the facility. Reservations can be made up to 12 months in advance.
Check the online calendar for availability. You will need to call (601) 425-2535 for a reservation.
Energy Audits
The residence is audited for energy consumption, and recommendations are made on how to conserve energy and lower one’s electric bill. Energy audits are provided by the Association at no cost to the member for the first audit.
Medical Alert List
Dixie Electric maintains a Medical Alert list for members that have a life threatening medical situation. The purpose of the Medical Alert list is to alert us that turning off a member’s electrical service for non-payment of the electric bill may create a life threatening medical situation for a member or another permanent resident of the member’s household. Members need to submit a Medical Alert form completed by a physician in order to be included on the list. Please download the Medical Alerts form from the Forms & Documents section on this page.
Dixie Electric does not guarantee continuance of service if, in the Association’s opinion, payment has not been made in a reasonable amount of time.
Solar/Wind Energy Information
Dixie Electric has resources available for solar and wind energy information. If you have questions, check out the resources on the Energy Tips & Information page.
Speaker’s Bureau
Dixie Electric personnel will speak, at the request of members, on energy efficiency, power restoration and issues in the news related to energy. The Safety Manager offers a workshop on safety around overhead power lines, generator safety or substation safety; this workshop is ideal for loggers and construction workers. Call (601) 425-2535 to request a speaker for your event.
Safety Demonstrations
Dixie Electric offers area schools a demonstration to educate children on safety around power lines. Safety City teaches children to look up when climbing trees or flying kites. It explains how to respond if a power line falls on their car or school bus. The demonstration also teaches children about the equipment a lineman uses to safely work on power lines. The demonstration is recommended for children kindergarten through fifth grade.