Your co-op is different than other utilities. It is important that you understand, especially with the rate change going into effect on electricity used during the month of February, that our money is your money.
Your co-op is a not-for-profit business, and we share our success with our members. To be exact, we share our margins, or money we earn in excess of what it costs to keep your lights on and service reliable, with you in the form of capital credits in May each year. Remember, we operate your co-op on just 30 cents for every dollar we take in, which is lower than other co-ops in our state and other local utilities. It will stay that way even with the changes taking place this month.
As winter continues, I encourage you to do what you can to keep money in your pocket. Colder temperatures outside mean an increase in energy use inside. Stay proactive to keep your bill and energy use low.
Get cozy. Layer up for additional warmth instead of raising your thermostat. The lower you can keep your heat, the less energy you use.
Don’t block vents. Locate your home’s vents and ensure furniture, rugs or other items aren’t blocking them.
Take advantage of sunlight. During the day, open window coverings to let natural sunlight warm your home. Make sure to close them at night to block colder nighttime air.
Mind the draft. Locate and block air leaks and drafty windows and doors to increase energy efficiency and your comfort indoors. Low-cost items such as caulk and weather stripping can make a big difference.
Do a self-assessment. Go to our energy efficiency page to learn more about what you can do to save energy and money.
You can count on us to continue to look out for you, help you keep your bill low and support you as we navigate these challenges together.
President and Chief Executive Officer