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Q Questions on Solar Five common questions on ECE's Community Solar Project. page 3


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eventy-eight years ago, East Central Electric (ECE) members invested in an "impossible" notion—rural electricity. Because of their $5 investment, we enjoy lights and many other luxuries today.


"By signing up for solar panels, ECE members are stepping up to support the growth and development of the solar industry. They are also participating in the best possible solution to controlling rising power costs."


—TIM SMITH, ECE GENERAL MANAGER


ECE's community solar project is a similar investment. Members who subscribe to one or more solar panels are investing in a safe, clean and renewable source of energy for their co-op. Like the


operation roundup update


Operation Roundup funds support local charitable organizations, civic groups, youth programs, community services, and needy families and individuals. For more information on this voluntary bill roundup program, please visit www.ecoec.com.


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JUNE 2016 PUBLISHED FOR MEMBERS OF EAST CENTRAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE GOINGSOLAR— JUST DO IT! Subscribing to ECE's Solar Project is an investment in lower energy costs


advent of lights, the benefits of solar power will grow as more members subscribe.


The benefit to your co-op—and you—is that it provides a source of power that is free from the price whims of fossil fuel- generated power. By serving as a source of alternative power for your co-op, ECE becomes less reliant on wholesale electricity generated using natural gas or coal. Currently, wholesale power accounts for 68 percent of your monthly electric bill. "Controlling that cost is next to impossible


without a sound and reliable alternative that meets our growing power needs," said Tim Smith, ECE general manager.


"By signing up for solar panels, our members are stepping up to support the growth and development of the solar industry. They are also participating in the best possible solution to controlling rising power costs," he added.


East Central Electric Cooperative PO Box 1178 • 2001 S. Wood Drive Okmulgee, Oklahoma 74447-1178 (918) 756-0833 www.ecoec.com


OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm.


POWER OUTAGE HOT LINE (918) 756-0833


BOARD OF TRUSTEES Lowell Hobbs, President


Larry Harvey, Vice President Dwight Luther, Secretary Treasurer Max Shoemake, Asst. Sec. Treasurer Ed Kloeckler Michael Vernnon Jim Hall


Tim Smith, General Manager PAYMENT OPTIONS


• Pay online at www.ecoec.com using SmartHub, or download the app.


• Pay by phone using VISA, Mastercard or Discover at 866- 999-4584. Available 24 hours a day. Convenience fee associated with payments.


For more details on ECE's Community Solar Project and how you can participate, please call your co- op at 918-756-0833 or visit www.ecoec.com.


Figures to date: Applications reviewed...........................796 Applications granted..............................556 Applications denied................................224 Applications tabled...................................16 Scholarships awarded..................$169,000


Total Disbursements.........$1,305,940.61 Average member contribution............44¢


• Pay with cash or credit⁄ debit card at participating Moneygram or Pay Site locations. Convenience fee associated with payments.


• Pay using our drive-through window or lobby, Monday - Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm.


• Pay via automatic draft of your checking or savings account. Sign up online or download the ebill form for easy automatic payments at www.ecoec.com.


Country Living is published monthly by East Central Oklahoma Electric Cooperative, Inc., 2001 S. Wood Drive, Okmulgee, Oklahoma 74447. Second class postage paid at Okmulgee, Oklahoma 74447 and at additional mailing office. Subscription price: 60 cents /year. POSTMASTER: Send address corrections to


ECE Country Living, PO Box 1178, Okmulgee, OK 74447.


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