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CONTACT US the Kiamichi Electric Cooperative lightpost MARCH - APRIL 2012 A SUPPLEMENT TO OKLAHOMA LIVING


Bryan retires as KEC general manager Co-op board approves Jim Jackson for new leadership role


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iamichi Electric Cooperative CEO Steve Bryan bid coworkers and friends


farewell on March 28 with a meal and reception held in his honor. He will be on annual and sick leave  30.


Bryan began his career with Kiamichi Electric in 1980, when he was hired as chief accountant. After  co-op’s member and public relations directtor. In 1998, Bryan was promoted to manager of  March 26, 1999, the Kiamichi Electric board of trustees appointed


him CEO of the co-op.


For the next 13 years Bryan guided Kiamichi Electric through two major ice storms, as well as numerous technological advances including automated meter reading. Plant investments increased during this period as new members connected and upgrades continued throughout the electrical system. Bryan also  maintenance program, which is paying great dividends for members.


A native of Wister, Okla. Bryan‘s retirement priorities include 1) caring for his ailing wife; 2) babysitting grandkids; 3) completing several “honey do” projects; and 4)


A SUPPLEMENT TO OKLAHOMA LIVING Steve Bryan Jim Jackson


 gardening and enjoying the new 


   


Kiamichi Electric Cooperative


966 SW Highway 2 PO Box 340 Wilburton, OK 74578


tele: (918) 465-2338 toll free: (800) 888-2731 web: kiamichielectric.org


Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday: 8 am to 5 pm


24-hour outage hot line: (800) 888-2731


www.facebook.com/ pages/Kiamichi- Electric-Cooperative/


PAYMENT CENTERS


The following sites are authorized to accept Kiamichi Electric


Cooperative bill payments:


Dr. Doo’s Lakeside Motor Sports Hwy 9E Longtown


BancFirst


5th and E. Carl Albert Pkwy McAlester


The Rhone Agency Farmer’s Insurance Co 1318 S. Main McAlester


Western Auto 312 Dewey Poteau


New Kiamichi electric rates effective April 1 A


recent change in Kiamichi Electric rates, namely a reduced basic


energy rate and an increased customer charge, will result in an average increase per member of roughly 60 cents per month.


The new rates, recommended by utility rate consultant R.E. Wilson of Oklahoma City, went into effect on April 1, 2012.


During winter months, residential members will see the basic energy rate decrease from .083 per kilowatt hour (kwh) to .0755 per kwh for the  kwh used, and decrease from .0685 per kwh to .0610 per kwh on usage over 1,000 kwh.


During “shoulder” months (March/ April and October/November) the energy charge will decrease from .084 per kwh to .078 per kwh for the  kwh used, and decrease from.0695 per kwh to .0635 per kwh on usage over 1,000 kwh.


For commercial members, the basic rate will decrease from .0845 per kwh to .0800 per kwh  kwh used, and decrease from .0825 per kwh to .0780 per kwh on usage over 2,000 kwh during winter months. During shoulder months, the energy charge will decrease from .0865 per kwh to .0820 per kwh for the kwh used, and decrease from .0845 per kwh to .0800 per kwh on usage over 2,000 kwh.


The customer charge for residential and commercial accounts will  The basic customer charge helps pay for the cost of maintaining distribution lines, clearing rights of way, repairing and maintaining poles and equipment, billing and administrative costs, and other expenses associated with providing  customer service charge is shared equally among members, regardless of how many kilowatt-hours are used.


For more details please visit www.kiamichielectric.org, or call 800-888-2731.


Bullard’s Flower’s & Gifts 526 E. First Heavener


 410 A Dallas Street Talihina


PAY ONLINE www.kiamichielectric.org


PAY VIA TELEPHONE 800-888-2731


Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week!


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