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Know Where Your Electric Is Generated and How it is Supplied to You


MEMBER-CONSUMERS


Strong structure results in efficiency through specialization


Associated Electric Coop-


erative is the source of wholesale electric power for Lake Region Electric Cooperative, as well as an extended system of member electric cooperatives. This system is organized into three levels or “tiers” each with its own set of re- sponsibilities. The system’s top tier is made of 51 distribution


cooperatives


in Missouri, southeast Iowa and northeast Oklahoma. This is what LREC is, a distribution coopera- tive. These distribution coopera- tives provide electric service di- rectly to their members, including businesses, farms and households. To provide the best service pos- sible, distribution cooperatives take on many different responsi- bilities,


including working with their communities, installation and maintenance of power lines from substations to members. As well as planning for the future needs of their service areas, and helping their members learn to use energy more efficiently.


At the second level of the sys- tem are the regional transmission


cooperatives that transmit power to the distribution cooperatives. KAMO is our transmission coop- erative. These organizations


known as generation and trans- mission cooperatives (G&Ts), and they serve six geographical areas of Missouri, southeast Iowa and northeast Oklahoma. G&Ts work on a regional level as construction agents, they also own and main- tain all transmission lines above 161-kilovolts.


In 1961, six G&Ts joined to form the system’s third tier, Asso- ciated Electric Cooperative. Asso- ciated was subsequently given the responsibilities for the generation of electricity.


In order to provide for the sys-


tem’s ever-growing demand for electricity, Associated Electric Co- operative has built a flexible mix of resources, including coal and gas-based power plants,


hydro-


power, wind power and an inte- grated transmission system. The three-tiered system brings


efficiency through specialization at each level of the system. The entire three-tiered system benefits


are


KAMO Electric Cooperative


Associated Electric Cooperative


from the economy of scale and because each tier can react quickly to changes, the overall competi- tiveness of the system is improved. The financial success of Associated Electric Cooperative is a reflection of the success experi- enced by the entire three-tiered system. When major issues that affect any part of the three-tiered system happen, they can affect you in the end as a final consumer/member.


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Marathon water heaters are one of the most efficient units on the market today and their seamless insulated design comes with a lifetime guarantee against leaks. LREC offers a rebate for members who 2643302 purchase a Marathon water heater from the cooperative. Please contact LREC today for sizes and more details. 918-772-2526 or 800-364-LREC.


LREC Powerline Press 3 Lake Region Electric Cooperative


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