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commentar y Stop EPA From Closing Power Plants BOARD OF TRUSTEES


Larry Culwell, President DISTRICT 7


David Ray, Vice President DISTRICT 4


Don Parr, Secretary-Treasurer DISTRICT 5


MEMBERS Russell Shaw


Richard Medlock Ron Pelanconi Mark Ichord


DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 3 DISTRICT 6


Jim Jackson Executive Vice President-CEO


Kiamichi Electric Cooperative (KEC) is committed to providing reliable and affordable electric service to members in Latimer, LeFlore, Pittsburg, Pushmataha and Atoka counties.


The people and businesses that purchase electricity from Kiamichi Electric are considered member-owners of the co-op. Each member—regardless of how much electricity they purchase – has an equal say in how the cooperative is operated.


To exercise their right, Kiamichi Electric members are encouraged to attend co-op meetings and vote in co-op elections.


Kiamichi Electric service territory is divided into seven districts. Members within each district meet every two years to choose a fellow member to represent their interests on the Kiamichi Electric board of trustees. KEC board members set policy and oversee cooperative business.


Through local leadership and control, Kiamichi Electric Cooperative members can rest assured their electric co-op remains focused on the needs of its members and its rural communities.


Imagine if the government applied a new, more stringent code retroactively to your home, which forced you to move out because your home was not sufficiently energy efficient. You would still be forced to pay the mortgage for the home you could no longer use, and you would also have to pay for a new, more expensive home.


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The latest proposal from the Environmental Protect Agency (EPA) will fundamentally change the rules and force the early shut down of many of the power plants on which electric co-ops still owe money. Not only will this plan make it difficult to provide you with affordable and reliable power, it will also leave you, our member-owners, holding the keys to power plants that can’t run.


Seem unreasonable and unfair? We agree. For more than 69 years, Kiamichi Electric has made strategic, long term investments to bring affordable and reliable electricity to your home and family. Looking ahead helps us stretch your hard-earned money.


Many of co-op-owned power plants in the US are only about 30 years old. Some are expected to remain operational until the year 2040 or beyond. Since those initial investments for construction, electric co-ops have spent billions on emissions control upgrades at these plants. In some cases, the cost of the upgrades has exceeded the original cost of the power plant.


operation roundup Monthly Financial Report


YEAR TODATE COLLECTIONS: YEAR TODATE DISBURSEMENTS: TOTAL COLLECTED SINCE INCEPTION:


$74,949.96 $64,927.78


$1,181,006.61 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS SINCE INCEPTION: $1,118,432.69 2 | november - december 2014 | Light Post


Operation Roundup is a voluntary bill roundup program that benefits southeast Oklahoma communities, organizations and needy families. Applications for funds are available at Kiamichi Electric, local social services , or online at www.kiamichielectric.org.


o ensure safety and reduce energy use, most American homes are constructed to meet building codes.


As a result, many co-ops still owe money on many of these facilities, and the plants must run in order to pay off the loans.


Rather than taking our nation away from an all-of- the-above energy policy, we want to work with the EPA on practical and reasonable solutions that balance affordability and reliability with care for the environment.


By Jim Jackson CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER


You wouldn’t allow the federal government to force you out of your home. Don’t let them do that to the power plants that were built to serve you.


While the window for submitting comments to the EPA on this issue has closed, there is still more work to be done. First, take some time to educate yourself on the issue by visiting www.Action.coop, and then let your elected officials at the state and federal levels know how you feel.


Kiamichi Electric Cooperative is proud to play by the rules and, with your help, we look forward to providing your family with affordable power for generations to come.


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