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June 2016


NORTHWESTERN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC


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Be energy aware and save money H


ave you ever thought about how many devices powered by electricity are switched on in your home right now or at what time of day your household uses the most electricity? These factors not only affect your monthly bill but also what you might have to pay in the future. The times you use electricity—not just what you consume— impact how much NWEC must pay for wholesale power. That’s why we’re asking our mem- bers to join the Peak Shaver program. The Peak Shaver program is an effort to help members become energy aware and lower their power bills by using HQHUJ\ PRUH HI¿FLHQWO\ DQG E\ UHGXF- ing the energy consumed during peak periods when prices are higher. The demand for electricity is greater in the hot summer months from June 20 to September 20 between 2:30-7:30 p.m. To meet the demand for power needed at peak times, electric suppliers


Hidden account number contest


Last month’s hidden account numbers went unclaimed. They belonged to Debbie Stewart and Buck Miller, Jr. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the contest, this is how it works. We have hidden two account numbers somewhere in the articles in this newsletter. The numbers will always be enclosed in parentheses and will look similar to this example (XXXXXX). If you recognize your account


number, all you have to do is give us a call on or before the 8th of the current month and we’ll give you a credit on your bill for the amount stated.


This month’s numbers are worth $75 each. Happy hunting!


must produce the power themselves or purchase it on the market. Consequent- ly, the costs are greater during peak time when demand is high. These KLJKHU FRVWV DUH UHÀHFWHG LQ WKH SRZHU cost adjustment applied to the monthly bill for NWEC and its members. Here’s how the


program works. When NWEC determines a peak situation exists, participating mem- EHUV ZLOO EH QRWL¿HG by phone message,


e-mail or text message. Members will be asked to help conserve energy by turning off lights or appliances that are not needed. (10362001)


Participating members will also be asked to adjust their thermostats a few degrees, delay the use of major appliances such as ovens, dishwashers, washing machines, clothes dryers and postpone hot water usage during these peak hours. 6WRS E\ RXU :RRGZDUG RI¿FH DW 2925 Williams Avenue and sign up to


be a Peak Shaver. You can also visit our Website at www.nwecok.coop or call the member services department at 580.256.7425 to sign up today. Using electricity wisely and con- trolling use during peak times will save money, maintain reliability and help the environment.


Four simple ways to be a Peak Shaver


ŹTurn your air conditioner ther- mostat up by three degrees between 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. ŹWait until after 7:30 p.m. to start the dishwasher, clothes washer or dryer. ŹUse the outdoor grill for cook- ing instead of the broiler or oven in your stove. ŹMinimize the use of hot water between the hours of 2:30-7:30 p.m.


Crockpot Barbecue Chicken


2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 cup barbecue sauce 1/4 cup Zesty Italian dressing 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce salt to taste


Season chicken breasts lightly with salt and place in crockpot. In a mixing bowl combine barbecue sauce, Italian dressing, brown sugar


and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until well combined. Pour over chicken, cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours.


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Eat a plateful as is, or serve on buns, over rice, in wraps, or on a salad. Yield: 4-6 servings


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