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Electric cooperatives are disappointed—


but not surprised—that in September the Administration offi cially abandoned an all- of-the-above energy strategy for a new, all- but-one approach that eff ectively removes


coal from the nation’s fuel mix in the future. T e policy, proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency


(EPA), sets stringent limits on carbon dioxide emissions from future coal or natural gas plants. Trouble is, the new standards are impossible to meet with existing technology. For several years cooperatives have tested carbon capture and storage


(CCS) as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Unfortunately, the technology doesn’t make fi nancial sense. It has never been used at a commercial scale at a power plant over a prolonged period to demonstrate its viability or cost. In a 2012 Congressional Budget Offi ce report, engineers estimate it would increase the cost of producing electricity from coal-based plants by 75 percent. T e Administration’s switch to an all-but-one energy approach


would limit Americans’ access to a plentiful and aff ordable resource. I don’t think we should gamble with the economic well-being of future generations and our nation’s economy. Already worried about making ends meet, many of Harmon Electric


Association co-op consumer-members cannot aff ord the signifi cant increases in electric bills that this policy would trigger. Historically, the price of coal remains aff ordable and relatively


stable. T e U.S. Energy Information Agency reports the United States has 236 years remaining of recoverable coal reserves. Coal generates 37 percent of the nation’s electricity—our biggest energy source by far. Seems the Administration lets history repeat itself. We saw this


all-but-one game in 1978 when Congress passed the ill-conceived Power Plant and Industrial Fuel Use Act. Never heard of it? Few have, but for several years the government banned natural gas for power generation. Yes, natural gas—the fuel source being sold to the nation today as a cleaner fuel option. With gas off the table, electric co-ops were forced to choose between building coal or nuclear plants. Back then, co-ops were in the midst of a major power plant building


cycle. With few options, they invested heavily in coal-based generating plants in the late 1970s and early 1980s. T ankfully Congress repealed its mistake, but not for nine years. Let’s not repeat past mistakes. Stand with us as we fi ght to keep


electric bills aff ordable. Raise your voice through the Cooperative Action Network at www.action.coop. Tell the EPA we need an all-of- the-above energy strategy. From all of us here at your electric co-op, we hope you have a Happy


T anksgiving.


HARMON ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC 114 North First Hollis, OK 73550


Operating in


Beckham, Harmon, Jackson, Kiowa and Greer Counties in Oklahoma and Hardeman and Childress Counties in Texas


Member of Western Farmers Electric Cooperative Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives National Rural Electric Cooperative Association National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc. Oklahoma Rural Water Association, Inc.


HARMON ELECTRIC HI-LITES - Lisa Richard, Editor The Harmon Electric Hi-Lites is the publication of your local owned and operated rural electric cooperative, organized and incorporated under the laws of Oklahoma to serve you with low-cost electric power.


Charles Paxton ......................................................................................... Manager


BOARD OF TRUSTEES Pete Lassiter ..................................................................................................District 1 Jim Reeves ....................................................................................................District 2 Lee Sparkman ...............................................................................................District 3 Bob Allen .......................................................................................................District 4 Burk Bullington ..............................................................................................District 5 Jean Pence ....................................................................................................District 6 J. R. Conley ...................................................................................................District 7 Charles Horton .............................................................................................. Attorney


Monthly Board of Directors meetings Held Fourth Thursday of Each Month


IF YOUR ELECTRICITY GOES OFF, REPORT THE OUTAGE


We have a 24-hour answering service to take outage reports and dispatch service- men. Any time you have an outage to report in the Hollis or Gould exchange area, call our offi ce at 688-3342. Any other exchange


area call toll free, 1-800-643-7769.


TO REPORT AN OUTAGE, CALL 688-3342 or 1-800-643-7769 ANYTIME


The termination of electric service during severe weather is of major concern to your electric cooperative. The following outline is to provide our members with an explanation of how Harmon Electric deals specifi cally with the discontinuance of electric service.


Rules For Cut-Off


At Harmon Electric Association the bills are mailed on the 25th day of the month. If the bill is not paid by the tenth day of the following month, a penalty of 1 ½% of the balance is added to the bill.


option: 1. A listing of public service agencies available to assist eligible persons.


If unable to pay the bill the co-op will offer the following


If the member hasn’t made arrangements for payment by the 25th of the following month, the Cooperative shall disconnect service.


2. A deferred payment plan as calculated by Harmon Electric. 3. The opportunity to notify the Cooperative that a life- threatening situation exists.


check, but has a history of dishonored checks, the Cooperative may contact the members bank for verifi cation of suffi cient funds before reconnecting the service. Below is a list of the Social Services Offi ces that can be contacted for fi nancial aid for paying electric bills:


BECKHAM COUNTY Department of Human Services 312 E Madden Suites Sayre, OK 73662 (580) 928-4000


HARMON COUNTY Department of Human Services Court House - 1st Floor Hollis, OK 73550 (580) 688-3361


KIOWA COUNTY Department of Human Services 430 S Main


Hobart, OK 73651 (580) 726-6500


GREER COUNTY Department of Human Services 130 N. Oklahoma Mangum, OK 73554 (580) 782-1000


JACKSON COUNTY Department of Human Services 1220 North Grady Altus, OK 73521 (580) 480-3400


Happy Thanksgiving!


Harmon Electric’s offi ce will be closed November 28th and 29th to observe the Thanksgiving Holiday.


To


report a power outage or service problem please call (800)643-7769 or (580)688-3342


If the member, at the time of disconnect, wishes to pay by


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