A SUPPLEMENT TO OKLAHOMA LIVING
FEBRUARY 2017 | VOLUME 68 ISSUE 2 | PUBLISHED FOR MEMBERS OF TRI-COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE LIVEWIRE CEO VIEW
Trust TCEC for your energy needs By Zac Perkins
As the popularity of alternative energy options increases, so does the likelihood of our members being contacted by third party companies who are not affiliated with TCEC.
Whether you’re looking to buy rooftop solar, a wind turbine, a standby generator or any other electricity-related big ticket item, I urge you to call us and ask how the interconnection and rate agreement works before signing on the dotted line. We’ll explain what we can do and help you explore your options. That’s what we’re here for, to be your trusted energy partner. You are our neighbors, friends, family and most importantly our cooperative owners. Helping our members make good energy decisions is one of our responsibilities.
We do offer a net metering program for members who choose to install a renewable energy generator behind the utility meter. This program is currently limited to an installed
Continued on page 2 January ice storm wreaks havoc
in its wake. At the height of the storm, nearly all members in Beaver County were without power. Part of Texas County was heavily affected too. More than 6,500 meters were off at one time and more than 1,000 poles snapped. As we write this article the day following the storm, the broken pole count continues to climb. TCEC called in help from sister cooperatives and contractor crews from across the state and beyond. More than 150 lineworkers on 32 crews worked extended hours to restore power following the storm.
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inter Storm Jupiter rolled through TCEC’s service territory on January 14 and 15, leaving destruction
“We planned ahead for this storm and were prepared,” said CEO Zac Perkins. “We appreciate the patience and understanding of our members. We realize that being without power is diffi cult. Thanks for all the messages and calls supporting our employees’ efforts during trying times.” n
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