CONTACT US the Kiamichi Electric Cooperative lightpost JULY - AUGUST 2011 A SUPPLEMENT TO OKLAHOMA LIVING
Lengthy outages over July 4 weekend Now, more than ever, it’s time to watch the peak!
lines created excessive loading on the system, which resulted in the breakers opening at the substation. Restoration of power was difficult because everyone’s electrical appliances were trying to come back on at the same time, and downstream protective devices experienced more current demand and were more likely to trip open or be damaged. Some of these protective devices were bypassed or replaced to allow restoration of power.
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KEC continues to review the situation. In the meantime, the co-op encourages members to join in its effort to “Beat the Peak.” Kiamichi Electric’s Beat the Peak program is a volunteer effort to lower system- wide energy use “peaks.”
Peaks occur when large numbers of co-op members use electricity at the same time. For Kiamichi Electric, system peaks tend to occur between 4 pm and 8 pm in July and August. That’s when people typically return from work, turn up the AC, do laundry, wash dishes, watch TV and use a variety of large appliances that run on electricity.
System peaks are a determining factor in what KEC— and eventually co-op members— pay for wholesale power throughout the year. By reducing energy use during periods of extreme use, co-op members can
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iamichi Electric Cooperative (KEC) members in the Longtown area experienced a power outage on July 3. Abnormally high demand coupled with faults on distribution
help curb the peak and control wholesale power costs. Wholesale power costs typically account for almost 75 percent of every member’s electric bill.
As KEC continues to balance demand, cost and availability of power, member cooperation and participation is critical. You can help by conserving energy during peak periods, and making energy conservation a habit.
For suggestions on how to lower your usage during peak periods, please see page 2. For additional energy saving information, please visit
www.kiamichielectric. org or call 800-888-2731. When you call, be sure to ask about our free home energy audits!
Kiamichi Electric made an effort to keep members informed about the July
3 power outage via messages on Facebook. Remember to keep an eye on your co-op’s Facebook page for information on outages, peak alerts and more. Visit
www.facebook.com/ pages/Kiamichi-Electric-Cooperative/
Kiamichi Electric Cooperative
966 SW Highway 2 PO Box 340 Wilburton, OK 74578
tele: (918) 465-2338 toll free: (800) 888-2731 web:
kiamichielectric.org
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday: 8 am to 5 pm
24-hour outage hot line: (800) 888-2731
www.facebook.com/ pages/Kiamichi- Electric-Cooperative/
PAYMENT CENTERS
The following sites are authorized to accept Kiamichi Electric
Cooperative bill payments:
Dr. Doo’s Lakeside Motor Sports Hwy 9E Longtown
BancFirst
5th and E. Carl Albert Pkwy McAlester
The Rhone Agency Farmer’s Insurance Co 1318 S. Main McAlester
Western Auto 312 Dewey Poteau
Bullard’s Flower’s & Gifts 526 E. First Heavener
Talihina Tag Office 410 A Dallas Street Talihina
PAY ONLINE
www.kiamichielectric.org
PAY VIA TELEPHONE 800-888-2731
Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week!
KIAmIChI ELECTRIC COOPERATIvE AnnuAL mEETInG Saturday, October 1, 2011
Eastern Oklahoma State university Gymnasium Wilburton, Oklahoma
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