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MARCH - APRIL 2012


INSIDE YOUR CO-OP ENERGY EFFICIENCY Tip of the Month


from various companies will soon hit the back roads to trim trees, spray and remove brush. It’s a huge task—and in some cases it may require access to your property. Kiamichi Electric mailed notices to members in December about right of way work taking place.


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Smart landscaping can lower your electric bills. Trees on the south and west sides of your home will provide shade—and reduce cooling costsas much as 10 percent—during hot summer months. And by adding vegetation to the north side of your home, you can cut winter winds that trigger higher heating costs. Find more ways to save at TogetherWeSave.com.


t’s time for Kiamichi Electric to begin spring cleaning along its right- of-way. Contract crews


—TOUCHSTONE ENERGY® COOPERATIVES


Computer user? Spending a large portion of time in low-power mode not only saves energy but helps equipment run cooler and last longer.


—US DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!


Operation Roundup is a voluntary program that raises thousands of dollars to improve the health and well being of southeast Oklahomans.


Applications for Operation Roundup funds are available at local social service agencies, at the  or online at www. kiamichielectric.org.


Right of way maintenance is key to reliable electric service for you and your neighbors. For the next four months, crews will be working in the following areas. Please give them your


Warm weather is on the way Time to tune up your a/c!


small change that changes lives


OPERATION ROUNDUP REPORT


YEAR TO DATE COLLECTIONS: $14,512.47


YEAR TO DATE DISBURSEMENTS: $9,267.00


TOTAL COLLECTED SINCE INCEPTION: $945,298.48


TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS SINCE INCEPTION: $875,097.39


Every year before the weather gets too  technician take a look at your system to do some routine maintenance. Resolving any problems now could prevent you from sweltering in mid-summer, and it could save you some money on cooling costs


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Early spring is the best time to schedule an air conditioner tune-up because you beat the summer rush. Ask your technician to include these checks in the tune-up:


 Top off the refrigerant. If the level is very low, have the technician evaluate the system for a leak.


 Clean the evaporator and condenser coils to allow more 


 Check all electrical components ven if your central air


 at the end of last summer, it’s time for a tune-up.


Retirements and promotions Co-op employees on the move


 Butler, of Clayton, has worked for Kiamichi Electric for 10 years. Previous positions include billing clerk and accountant.


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 of Wardville, Okla. Kiamichi Electric Cooperative  helper. Later, he was promoted to the position of operations aid, where he maintains co-op vehicles and handles other operations tasks. 


iamichi Electric Cooperative (KEC) General Manager Steve Bryan isn’t the only cooperative employee on the move. Assuming the responsibilities as KEC chief


Troy Johnson


and controls for proper function.  Oil the motors.  


nd controls for proper function


 During the summer, change your   system operate cheaper and 


 Now is also a good time to schedule an energy audit. Contact Kiamichi Electric today to schedule a free energy audit at 800-888-2731.


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