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LIVING by our PRINCIPLES
6. Helping Friends in Need
Kay Electric linemen Codie Perry, Tyler Barrows, Jason Lenon, Terry Grace, and Bryan Garner (not pictured) headed to Woodward on January 15 to help Northwestern Electric Cooperative rebuild following the devastating ice storm. When they returned after one week, Kay Electric dispatched another crew to Woodward. Crews continued to travel back and forth to Woodward for three weeks until power was fully restored.
COOPERATION AMONG COOPERATIVES
Co-ops serve their members most effectively and strengthen the cooperative movement by working together through national, regional and international structures.
Landscaping for Better Energy Savings The right tree in the right place can make a difference on your bill
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f you’re making changes to your landscape, remember that well- positioned trees and bushes can also improve your energy bill. The best strategies for efficiency incorporate summer shade and wind blocks.
To add shade, plant deciduous trees on the south, southwest and west sides of your home to cut heat during the summer while allowing sunlight through during the fall and winter. It may be five to 10 years before a new tree will shade your roof, but it will start shading windows immediately.
In the meantime, add shrubs and vines to provide near-term shade.
If your driveway bakes in the sun, that absorbed heat is also reflecting onto your home, causing your AC to work harder. Use trees, hedges and arbors to shade paved areas.
If your home is out in the open, consider adding a windbreak to help block winter winds. Plant evergreen shrubs and other trees on the north and northwest sides of your home at a distance of between two and five times the height of the mature trees. For added insulation, plant shrubs and bushes about one foot away from your home. The space between the plants and your home is dead air space that helps insulate your home during winter and summer months.
A final tip: Remember to plant tall trees at least 20 feet from power lines. For more ideas, please visit:
www.collaborativeefficiency. com/energytips. Acct# 42902
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