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January 2020 • Owen Electric • A Touchstone Energy Cooperative
Make an easy to-do list for 2020
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nother New Year’s Day has and billing history and more, all from
come and gone. Did you make your computer, phone or tablet.
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any resolutions? Did you Tap into sun power. Cooperative
pledge to cut down on that dough- Solar is an easy and cost-
nut-a-day habit, lose a few pounds effective way to enjoy the benefits
or get in shape? of renewable solar energy. For a
If you’re like most of us, you may one-time payment of $460, you can
not keep those resolutions. Research receive a 25-year license to one solar
shows that just 8% of people achieve panel. Your monthly power bill will
their resolutions. Tough odds. be credited for the energy generated
Here’s a better idea: Ditch resolu- by your panel, as well as the market
TIM WEBB
tions in favor of a to-do list. A short value of its capacity.
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ledger of tasks, with a place to put a Monitor your energy use.
check mark next to each when com- Getting information about your
pleted, is far more satisfying. electricity is fast, easy and conve- in bill credits annually for each cen-
I’ll help you get started. Here nient with BillingInsights, our free tral air conditioner you enroll.
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are some programs offered by Owen home energy analysis tool. Use your Invest in other renewable energy.
Electric that you should check out mobile device or computer to track Participating in the voluntary
this year. You can earn money, save electricity use in your home, cus- envirowatts program gives you the
energy, protect the environment tomize energy-saving solutions and power to choose which renewable
and help neighbors—no resolution get answers to your billing ques- energy source you wish to sup-
required. tions 24/7. port—solar, wind, biomass and/or
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Save money with the Co-op Button-Up your home. Earn up hydro. Portions of renewable energy
Connections Card. Discounts on to $750 in rebates by increas- are available for $2.75 each, with no
everyday expenses, including 10% to ing your home’s energy efficiency maximum.
85% off medical prescriptions, are and your comfort through simple For more details on these benefi-
yours when you flash our free Co-op upgrades like air sealing and insula- cial programs and others, call us at
Connections Card. The card’s tion in our Button-Up program. (800) 372-7612, option 4, or visit our
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Healthy Savings package includes Take advantage of our rebates. website at www.owenelectric.com.
savings on medical expenses for Whether you’re building a new Signing up for one or several of
dental, vision, hearing, lab work, home or upgrading an existing one, these Owen Electric programs can
imaging and chiropractor visits. selecting energy efficient residential do yourself and others a lot of good
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Manage your account online. equipment can earn hundreds of dol- in 2020—and you don’t even have to
Pay your bill, get payment lars in rebates from Owen Electric. give up the doughnuts.
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reminders, view your electricity use Enroll in SimpleSaver.
Volunteer to help the co-op
manage electricity use during peak
Interim CEO
demand periods and earn up to $20 Michael Cobb
O W E N E L E C T R I C C O O P E R AT I V E • J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 0 28A
WHITNEY DUVALL
Working 24/7 to keep the lights on
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embers of Owen Electric will sometimes lose If the problem involves Owen Electric’s substation or
power because Mother Nature has a mind of her lines, our crews make the repairs. If the problem involves
own or the unexpected occurs. the high-voltage transmission portion of the grid, it’s like-
The way that we restore power depends on what ly crews from our power provider who will fix it.
caused the problem, and the protocols we follow to In the event of a power outage, Owen Electric prioritizes
restore service as quickly as possible. Let’s take a closer repairs. Services essential to community safety, health and
look at the major causes of power outages and how welfare—police, fire departments, water systems, commu-
Owen Electric deals with them. Often the causes involve nications, hospitals, etc.—are first. We also restore service
the following: first to circuits with the largest number of members.
n Weather Because electricity seeks the fastest path Some repairs, like fixing a distribution fuse, can be
to the round, utility poles and trees are easy targets for done quickly. Widespread damage to high-voltage equip-
lightning. Wind can cause power lines to swing together, ment outside of our system can take much longer.
shorting out circuits, and wind can also blow limbs and Please keep in mind that getting service restored to
trees into our equipment. During winter, the weight from your street often depends on first making repairs to sub-
snow and ice can cause lines to break. Even heavy rains stations and main electric lines that feed power to your
can cause floods that damage equipment. community.
n Trees Overgrown trees that come into contact with Our commitment to you is that the dedicated staff at
Owen Electric’s lines are frequent causes of power outages. Owen Electric—and at our power supplier—will always
That’s why we work hard keeping overgrown limbs cut work 24/7 in all kinds of weather to keep your lights on
and out of the right-of-way. and restore service when the unexpected happens.
n Small animals Snakes, squirrels and other small If your power goes out, please call (800) 372-7612 or text
animals can climb on equipment and short circuit "OECTEXT" to 85700. For real-time outage information, go
transformers and fuses. to www.owenelectric.com and select “Outage Map.”
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Your Safety Matters
Downed power lines are dangerous
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ny time you see a downed power line, or if one
falls on your vehicle, assume it is energized and
think DANGER. It could save your life.
Don’t drive over downed power lines.
Assume all power lines are energized.
Never touch power lines or anyone touching power line.
Get far away from downed power lines.
Exit a vehicle under a line by jumping bunny hop style, if
you must get out.
Request help—call 911—and remain in a car under a line
if there is no fire or similar emergency.
A downed line can energize the ground, and jumping
from a car beneath a downed line could be fatal. If you
must exit, jump as far as possible and land with both feet
together. Then hop or shuffle away without lifting your
feet off the ground to prevent shock.
TIM WEBB
Owen Electric wants you to take the right steps if a
power line comes down. Think DANGER and stay safe.
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Board of Directors
Robert True, Chairman
Alan Ahrman, Vice Chairman
Rick Messingschlager, Secretary/
Treasurer
John Grant
Hope Kinman
Eddie McCord
Charlie Richardson
Owen Electric employees and family volunteer to add some Christmas spirit to
Michael Cobb, Interim CEO the Ronald McDonald House in Lexington. Thanks to Jude Canchola, along with
Rebecca McQueary, Crystal Lilly and Kim Hudnall for their giving spirit!
James M. Crawford, Attorney
Whitney Prather Duvall, Editor
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Toll-free 1-800-372-7612
Owenton Office
8205 Hwy 127 N.
P.O. Box 400
Owenton, KY 40359-0400
(502) 484-3471
Boone County Office
Florence Government Center
8100 Ewing Blvd.
Florence, KY 41042
We were happy to sponsor Boone
Grant County Office County’s Arboretum on Wheels at the
300 Arbor Drive, Suite 1 Owen County Public Library. All ages
enjoyed visiting the education trailer and
Dry Ridge, KY 41035 learning about trees and why it’s impor-
tant to plant them in places where they
Pendleton County Office can be most beneficial while not growing
into power lines.
10599 Hwy 27 N.
Butler, KY 41006
www.owenelectric.com
This institution is an equal opportunity
provider.
Follow us on social media: Josh Hearn, field distribution
supervisor, visits with Bobby
O’Neill, longtime member of Owen
Electric and an avid UK fan, on his
79th birthday. Happy birthday! We
appreciate our loyal members!
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