Ask Your Co-op


On March 1, 2017, Northfork Electric Cooperative will implement a rate increase for all member consumers — for the first time in more than seven years.


How much will my bill increase?


Although the effect of the rate adjustment will vary depending upon the type of account and extent of usage, the typical residential consumer who uses an average of 1,500 kiloWatt hours (kWh) a month will see an increase of less than $6 on their bill. Security light charges will also be modified under the new rate schedule. Members can expect a $1.10 to $2.30 increase in the overall monthly cost 7073-001 based on the size of security light installed.


What is the effective date


of the new rates and when will I see this reflected on my bill?


The new rates will be effective


March 1, 2017; therefore, you will no- tice the increase on the billing statement you receive in April 2017. Copies of the new rate schedule are available both online and at the headquarters.


What can I do to reduce


my electric costs and can NFEC provide any assistance in this area?


We understand times are difficult,


but we will do everything we can to help minimize the impact of this rate increase on our membership. Northfork Electric offers several options to help members manage their electric costs. Members can find helpful information about conserving energy and saving money on the co-op’s website at www. nfecoop.com under the ‘Energy Effi- ciency’ tab. Other services include free


home and business energy audits, com- mercial lighting and rebate programs, as well as flexible payment options such as budget billing and auto-bank draft. If you have any questions or


concerns regarding the implementation of this rate adjustment, we encourage you to call our offices at 580-928-3366. We’re here to help, and we’re commit- ted to providing you with safe, reliable and affordable electric service.


Technology can Help


Lower Energy Bills Can’t remember to turn the


thermostat down at bedtime? Always forgetting to unplug your home’s electronics before leaving on vacation? Technology can come to your


rescue. Automatic thermostats and


smartphone apps can “remember” for you—and lower your energy bills.


Consider: • Installing a programmable


thermostat that you can set just once so it will turn the heat down a few degrees (or the a/c up) at bedtime and aſter everyone leaves the house in the morning. Tose hours of slightly lower temps can save you a bundle on your heating and cooling bills.


• Investing in a new “learn-


ing” thermostat. Tese niſty devices collect data about your preferences every time you raise or


lower


your home’s temperature. Ten, it will start adjusting


the ther-


mostat accordingly—without being told to. • Switching to a wireless ther-


mostat that allows you to change the temperature via your computer or smartphone. • Trying out an energy-manage-


ment smartphone app. Te free apps monitor your home’s electricity use and share the info with easy-to-read graphics. Te more you know about the way your family uses energy, the easier it is to change habits that waste it.


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