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A SUPPLEMENT TO OKLAHOMA LIVING


NOVEMBER 2015 | VOLUME 66 ISSUE 11 | PUBLISHED FOR MEMBERS OF TRI-COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE LIVEWIRE CEO VIEW


Clean Power Plan BY JACK L. PERKINS


The Environmental Protection Agency’s regulation to limit greenhouse gas emissions from power plants will have a big impact. Labeled the “Clean Power Plan,” it aims to reduce nationwide carbon dioxide emissions from power plants by 32 percent below levels recorded in 2005.


The Clean Power Plan is an extremely complex and far-reaching regulation. In fact, it’s probably the single most complex regulation co-ops have ever confronted.


Our concern for community comes forth when regulations and other policy changes arise that will increase the cost of electricity. Some folks may not notice an extra $10 added to their bill, but many others are already struggling to get by. The potential cost increase is why we’ve been so engaged on this issue. That’s the root of our concern because we’re ultimately concerned about our members.


We’re keeping up the fi ght and working for legislative and legal solutions in partnership with co-ops from around the country. Our top concern remains providing you, our members, with safe, aff ordable and reliable electricity. „


Adding on? Let TCEC know!


Members who are making signifi cant changes to their property should consider contacting TCEC early in the process.


“TCEC should be the next call after a member meets with an electrician who determines their load sizing needs,” said Cody Myers, staking coordinator. “If the project requires an upgrade to service, we can let the member know that and estimate the costs they will incur for that.”


If work is done without involving TCEC, the member’s electric service can become unreliable, leading to blinks, dimming lights and other issues. Or, if TCEC is not contacted until later in the process the cost to upgrade service can be a surprise.


Anything that signifi cantly changes the electrical load of a member’s residence or business should prompt a call to TCEC to verify whether changes to the electrical service at that location are needed. It’s not always an upgrade to service either. At times, it may be a downgrade if the load is reduced.


“Members need safe, reliable electric service,” Myers said. “By contacting us early, they will avoid surprises and receive just that.”


Members with a project that may require a change in their service, should speak to a member service representative by calling 580.652.2418. T e representative may ask for the pole or meter number in question to help the technicians determine the service location on the map and in the fi eld. „


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