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corporate profile


VVEC is a distribution electric cooperative providing electric service to residential, commercial and industrial consumers.


• Headquartered in Collinsville, Oklahoma, • Incorporated October 24, 1938. • 34,856 meters • Over 4,684 miles of electric line


• Services Nowata, Osage, Rogers, Tulsa and Washington counties


• Oklahoma’s third largest electrical cooperative based on the number of meters served.


• Ninety employees cover the Cooperative’s more than 4,684-square mile service territory daily maintaining the electric system and providing consumer-oriented service.


• Warehouse and maintenance facilities located in Nowata and Bartlesville, Oklahoma.


• VVEC is a non-profit corporation wholly-owned by the members it serves.


TRUSTEES


• Governed by a nine-member board of trustees who are elected at district meetings by the members residing in those districts.


• Office terms are for three years • Three trustee positions elected each year


In addition, VVEC promotes the safe and economical use of electricity among the membership and participates in community and other activities that are in the interest of the membership and general public.


The October 13, 2012 Annual Meeting marks the 74th time members of VVEC will gather to hear the accomplishments, activities and financial reports of the Cooperative’s previous year.


manager’s message Alice Houston VVEC General Manager


Technology is Our Partner for the Future


Technology has become a vital part of our lives.


No matter if it is something as invisible as the computer in our car or as annoying as an ill-timed cell phone call, technology has woven itself into our lives so tightly we cannot live without it. Although some of it can be inconvenient, the


majority of it enhances our lives, makes our lives easier or more enjoyable, and can even save lives. Technology has always been a part of your


cooperative. Granted, in the co-op’s infancy technology was very elementary by today’s standards: untreated utility poles, hand-strung electric lines, simple meters and bare light bulbs. But today, it is a partner in our mission of improving your quality of life. As you utilize technology at home and at the


Power Circuit


Power Circuit is published monthly by Verdigris Valley Electric Cooperative, Collinsville, Oklahoma for its members in Tulsa, Rogers, Washington, Nowata and Osage counties. Periodical postage paid at Tulsa, Oklahoma and other additional mailing offices. Subscription price is $0.21 per month.


POSTMASTER - send address changes to Power Circuit, P.O. Box 219, Collinsville, OK 74021.


Volume 71 • Number 10 • October 2012 2 • PowerCircuit • October 2012


office, we work to make certain you have enough reliable electricity to power it. We also utilize technology within every function and service of the cooperative. Office personnel use an advanced telephone system, headsets, computers, software designed specifically for electric cooperatives, calculators, printers, and scanners. The IVUE software is used by every department of the co-op from consumer services representatives setting up accounts for new members, to engineering personnel inputting information for the mapping feature. Field and service personnel drive vehicles equipped with lap tops, and communication is conducted via radios and cell phones. Payroll is electronically computed and deposited directly into employees’ bank accounts. Meters record electric usage and the Turtle system reports that usage on a regular basis. Your monthly electric bills are computed electronically, they are then printed and stuffed in envelopes by machine. High efficiency security lights offer safety at homes and businesses after dark. You can elect to have your monthly electric bill automatically deducted from your checking or saving account, or you can pay via telephone or online without ever having to leave your home. Through the continued utilization of cutting-


edge technology, we continue to move forward. Following much research and investigation,


your board of trustees has elected to implement new technology that will serve as the foundation for future services. The Two-Way Automated Communication System (TWACS) began with the installation of 600 meters in the Owasso area. By the end of 2012 between 18,000 and 20,000


meters will be installed. These meters are replacing the Turtle system which has been in place for several years and needs to be replaced. Prior to installing the TWACS meters, readings


from the Turtle system were received every 24 to 36 hours. With the TWACS system, real-time information is now available. This technology allows us to detect and verify


outages, map outage locations, and communicate with meters to make sure service has been restored. We will be able to monitor voltage and blinking lights, and detect meter tampering. Using this system, we can improve operations capabilities, and interaction between various sections of the cooperative. Information garnered from this technology will aid our engineering personnel in determining load so we can make decisions regarding when and where to upgrade. Of particular interest to you will be our ability


to connect and disconnect meters from the office, and your ability to pre-pay for service, if you choose. These two options have dual benefits. Being


able to remotely connect and disconnect meters means we do not have to wait for a serviceman to be on site to complete these functions, so we can respond to you quicker. Not having personnel make that trip will be a savings to the cooperative, also. Pre-paying for electric service is a feature of


the TWACS technology that excites us. This gives you more control of your usage and payments. We feel it will be convenient for you to pay for your service throughout the month instead of having to pay one total amount just once a month. It also allows you to tailor your usage to fit your financial situation. Although we don’t expect every member


to take advantage of these features when they become available, they will certainly be convenient for members living in rental properties such as apartments and mobile homes, or those on limited incomes. Partnering with each other to benefit us all is


how VVEC began 75 years ago. Today, technology continues to be our partner in providing you with affordable, reliable electric service, and assures you your cooperative will be the power source of a bright future.


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