also designed to change and adapt as new processes emerge, instructors will continue to use the facility to train future students on emerging green technology. Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative Residential Ener-
gy Auditor Craig Hendrickson was among those who toured the project. He was excited about the infl uence the training would have for the students involved, as well as the potential impact on the future of energy effi ciency in our area. “Not only did NTC students learn about the latest in energy
effi cient buildings, they helped construct the model. Talk about hands-on training. I don’t know of anyplace else in this area you can go and learn these green building skills,” he said. “T ey constructed an energy effi cient building powered by the sun and the wind. What they got was a learning lab to teach students for years to come.” NTC students benefi t from unique training equipment
as part of this laboratory environment. T ey use a thermal camera to collect valuable thermal imaging data. A Lab-Volt Solar T ermal Energy Training System lets students explore thermal storage, thermal transfer and radiant fl oor heat. An Amatrol Alternative Energy Learning System allows varia-
tions of solar and wind applications to be tested. How practical are these renewable energy applications for
the everyday homeowner? Given the generous federal tax incentives available and the potential for reduced utility bills, more homebuyers may be willing to explore their options. “As far as the solar panels and wind generator, they are per-
forming exactly like they should,” assured Ipock. “Right now we would have to be careful with usage if we had two or three days in a row without sun or wind. If we had a bigger battery backup system, that would never be a problem.” For more information on the full-time carpentry and elec-
trical construction programs or short-term evening classes on green building technology, visit the NTC website at www.
netech.edu or call the Aſt on Campus at 918-257-8324.
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The friendly faces of Lee Inspection N
ortheast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative has announced that it will begin contracting its meter reading program
with Joplin, Missouri-based Lee Inspection & Consulting Services, Inc. T e change will go into eff ect May 1, 2013, according to
Susanne Frost, Offi ce Services Manager for the cooperative. Cooperative meters were read previously by contractors
representing Metadigm Services Inc., until word was received that the company would no longer perform this service. For- mer Metadigm readers were then contracted independently through a local, outside agency until a permanent solution could be found. T ey performed this service for more than a month leasing vehicles owned by the cooperative subsidiary group Northeast Rural Services, or “NRS.”
8 - Northeast Connection Frost said the reading schedule will remain the same and the
expectation for quality service will remain high. She added that Lee Inspection & Consulting Services, Inc., will retain the same readers employed previously by Metadigm. “Our members will see the same familiar faces and the ve-
hicles will be marked appropriately,” said Frost. “Readers will also carry proper identifi cation.” Assured Frost: “Cooperative members can expect the same
standard service they experienced previously. We expect this transition to be seamless and thank our members for their patience and understanding as these changes are implement- ed.”
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