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Kilowatt K


DECEMBER 2015


Published for members of Kiwash Electric Cooperative


A supplement to Oklahoma Living


iwash Electric Cooperative’s 75 year history brought electric lights and progress to southwest Oklahoma. On


January 1, 2016 the co-op carries its progressive reputation one step forward by uniting with Caddo Electric Cooperative to create the first consolidated electric cooperative in Oklahoma.


On that day, the co-ops will become CKenergy Cooperative. With a new logo, general manager, website, services and an expanded territory, Kiwash members can expect a few changes. The principles that guide all cooperatives— principles such as democratic governance and concern for the community— will remain the same.


Under the leadership of CEO Clint Pack, CKenergy will offer members the opportunity to participate in programs that embody those co-op principles. Operation RoundUp, a program supported by hundreds of electric cooperatives across the nation, encourages members to round up their electric bill to the next whole dollar. The remaining pennies go to fund local charities, community projects, youth organizations, volunteer fire departments and more. (Find more details on CKenergy’s Operation Roundup program on page 4.)


The Kiwash Electric Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant (REDL&G) program is another pro-community service that will continue under the CKenergy name. REDL&G loans money to local businesses for expansion and development in order to create more jobs for southwest Oklahoma. (For more details on this program, please see page 3.)


Saying goodbye —and thank you— to Kiwash Electric.


page 2


Revolving loans for local businesses will continue under CKenergy. page 3


Give back to your local community through Operation Roundup. page 4


Kiwash Electric Cooperative PO Box 100 • 120 West 1st Street Cordell, Oklahoma 73632


tele: (888) 832-3362 www.kiwash.coop


NEW YEAR, NEW COOPERATIVE! Kiwash Electric takes on new identity as CKenergy Cooperative on Jan. 1


CKenergy also offers a special geothermal program that reduces geothermal installation costs by as much as 50 percent, making the option more affordable for co-op members. You will find information on the geothermal program at www.caddoelectric.com, or contact Dwayne Hurliman at 888-832-3362.


CKenergy Electric Cooperative, Inc


The new CKenergy Electric Cooperative logo will eventually appear on all co-op vehicles and buildings as the official brand of the state’s first consolidated electric co-op.


As Kiwash Electric and Caddo Electric continue to assimilate into CKenergy, members will notice new signs appearing on co-op buildings and co-op vehicles. Electric bills will soon carry the CKenergy logo and, beginning in January, member will


find the CKenergy newsletter,inside their copy of Oklahoma Living instead of the Kiwash Kilowatt.


The Kiwash Electric office will continue to operate as a branch office of CKenergy, open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. The telephone number to report power outages or speak with co-op representatives remains the same, 888-832-3362.


“The name will change, but our members can still go to their familiar co-op office to pay their bill or ask a question. They will dial the same the telephone numbers for assistance and will see the same friendly faces in their co-op office,” said Dennis Krueger, Kiwash Electric general manager.


He added that Kiwash Electric is gone in name only. “Our principles remain the same, our values will not change, and the heartbeat of this co-op will continue to beat stronger than ever as the new CKenergy Cooperative,” he said.


OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am - 5:30 pm.


POWER OUTAGE HOT LINE 888-832-3362


BOARD OF TRUSTEES Jack Sawatzky, President


Robert Travis, Vice President John Schaufele, Secretary Treasurer Rex Eagan, Asst. Secretary Treasurer Jevon West


Marvin Hankins


Dennis Krueger, General Manager PAYMENT OPTIONS


• Pay online at www.kiwash.coop.


• Pay by phone by calling 855-875-7216. Available 24 hours a day. Visa or Mastercard.


• Pay in person at 120 West 1st St., Cordell, Monday - Friday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.


• Pay via automatic draft of your checking or savings account. To sign up, please visit www.kiwash.coop or call 888-832-3362.


• Pay at one of our authorized payment locations:


Custer City Hall Custer City, Oklahoma


First National Bank Thomas, Oklahoma


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