FOR OUR OKLAHOMA COOPERATIVE MEMBERS
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM UPGRADES TO IMPROVE RELIABILITY IN ADAIR COUNTY
Ozarks Electric Cooperative along with our transmission provider KAMO Power, will be investing $7.8 million in new poles and conductors in Adair County over the next several months. This effort will improve reliability and accommodate system growth for the area for years to come. This upgrade
will include converting 20 miles of transmission structures and conductors to a higher capacity 161 KV system between the Stilwell and Westville substations. The project is estimated to cost $400,000 per mile and to be completed before the end of 2014.
“The existing transmission system was built in 1963 and with years of increasing load and population, the need has become apparent for this upgrade,” said Mitchell Johnson, president and CEO of Ozarks Electric. “When the project is completed, Northern Adair County will have a more reliable, higher capacity transmission system. Reliable and reasonably priced energy is a key element in attracting business, and our partnership with our communities requires us to make timely investments in the facilities that serve a growing economy.”
At Ozarks Electric Cooperative, we take great pride in offering our members quality service each and every day. We work hard to not only keep the lights on, but also make sure we keep our members’ best interests in mind with every decision we make.
WEATHERIzATION SAVES MONEY AND ENERGY
Weatherization, the process of sealing air leaks and properly insulating a home, can produce an average energy savings of $358 per year, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Just a few simple home improvements can yield big results in comfort and energy efficiency. Here are some tips that can help you save this winter.
Heating and air conditioning uses the largest chunk of your home energy dollars. Improvements here will make the biggest dent in your energy budget.
• Coils should be kept clean and free of debris. • Return filters should be changed monthly. • Have an HVAC technician check your system carefully for duct leaks. Leaks that are found should be properly sealed with mastic.
Windows transfer a large amount of heat from inside to outside.
• Caulk and weather-strip windows and if you have single-pane windows, consider adding storm windows.
• Consider the cost comparison of storm windows versus replacing single-pane windows with double-pane.
Insulation is the best way to achieve comfort and savings.
• Space above ceilings and around crawl-spaces and basements are the most important places to have adequate insulation.
• If you have R-19 or less insulation in your attic, consider bringing it up to R-38 for more comfort and savings.
Air infiltration transfers heat in and out of homes through cracks, crevices and holes and will increase your energy bills. To minimize air infiltration, consider these tips:
• Seal around pipe penetrations coming through walls. • Make sure weather-strip around doors and windows is tight. • When fireplaces are not in operation, make sure the flue is tightly closed.
• Clean lint away from outside dryer vent to ensure that it closes properly when dryer is not in use.
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