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January 30, 2012
heat loss in your home and some storm safety tips. Member features this month include Bagby Construction and Chef Brad Meyers from The Summit restaurant.
January 12 & 23, 2012
“Home Remedies” has aired for 15 years in 14 states. The broadcast has helped hundreds of thousands of homeowners—even schools and military bases—greatly reduce their heating and cooling bills.
The call-in format program features America’s most trusted energy expert, Doug Rye. Rye is a licensed and degreed architect, boasting over 35 years of membership with the American Institute of Architects. In addition to hosting the radio show, Rye also co-hosted a televised version of “Home Remedies” on satellite/cable television with Tommy Sanders of ESPN. He conducts over 150 energy savings seminars per year all across the U.S., and is responsible for the construction of more than 50,000 geothermal-cooled homes.
Tune in each week to catch the show and hear common life situations that might just apply around your house as well.
January 9, 2012
Approximately 800 will be affected to include those residing north from the substation to Jenson Resorts and Markham Ferry Heights as well as those south and west of Markham Ferry Heights, south to 412 and west to the Grand River.
A recorded message was left for those members with current phone numbers on file. Press releases were also sent to area newspapers. We certainly appreciate your patience and understanding.
December 26, 2011 & January 2, 2012
Our offices will be closed January 2nd for the holiday. Our offices will be closed January 2nd for the holiday. Our online payment system (E-bill) will be unavailable from 5 p.m. on December 30 until 8:30 a.m. on January 3 for year end maintenance.
Members will need to make other arrangements for payments during this time. Paying by credit card is available by calling the office during normal business hours. Our dispatch center remains open 24 hours a day. Please call 1-800-256-6405 should you need assistance or if an outage occurs.
December 19, 2011
Our offices will be closed December 23- 26 & January 2nd for the holidays. Our dispatch center remains open 24 hours a day. Please call 1-800-256-6405 should you need assistance or if an outage occurs.
Also note, our online payment system (E-bill) will be unavailable from 5 p.m. on December 30 until 8:30 a.m. on January 3 for year end maintenance. Members will need to make other arrangements for payments during this time. Paying by credit card is available by calling the office during normal business hours.
December 5, 2011
Don’t forget to use your Co-op Connections Card this year for your Christmas shopping. Refer to the November issue of the Northeast Connection for the local listing or click on the card icon at the lower right hand corner of this page to view them online.
November 28, 2011
The December issue of the Northeast Connection is off to the printers. It should be arriving in members’ mail boxes by week’s end. Find out about some of the good things Operation Round Up is doing in our local communities. The town of Afton is featured this month as part of our Route 66 series, recipes from the Cherokee Nation and so much more!
November 21, 2011
Our offices will be closed November 24 & 25th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Our dispatch center will remain open and ready to take your call should an outage occur. Please call 1-800-256-6405 for assistance.
November 14, 2011
Now is the time to start preparing your home for Old Man Winter's return. Temperatures are ideal right now for replacing caulking around doors and windows. Having your heating unit serviced will allow it to run more efficiently as well as safely. Putting outlet gaskets over electric receptacles located on northern most walls will help keep out those cold drafts.
November 7, 2011
The Cooperative is looking for 8 members interested in providing us feedback on our monthly publications, The Northeast Connection and Oklahoma Living. Join us on November 14th at our Vinita headquarters for the event. Dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. with a one hour feedback session following.
Members participating will receive a free meal, a bag of REC goodies and a $25 electric credit in appreciation for their assistance. Participation is limited. If interested, please e-mail us at: publicrelations@neelectric.com.
October 31, 2011
The November issue of the Northeast Connection should be arriving at members’ homes this week. Look to see what discounts are available in your area through the Co-op Connections Card program. A complete listing is included for your reference. Try out the soup recipe from the Miami tribe, brush up on electrical safety and take heed of some energy efficiency tips
October 24, 2011
Next week, November 1st, is the deadline for Operation Round Up grant applications to be turned in. The Operation Round Up program has given out $2 million to organizations and individuals right here in northeast Oklahoma since the program’s inception.
Organizational grants have included equipment for fire and police departments, appliances for senior citizen centers, project supplies for 4H and other youth groups, etc. Individuals may also apply for medical, home repair and other needs they may have. The program does not allow assistance on member's electric bills.
A big thank you goes to our membership who funds the program by rounding their electric bill up each month to the nearest dollar. To find out more about the program call 1-800-256-6405.
October 17, 2011
Don’t forget to fill out the Member Survey on page 11 of the October issue of the Northeast Connection. Return to us by November 15 to be eligible for the drawing for ten $100 electric credits.
October 10, 2011
October 9-16 is Fire Prevention Week. Keep in mind that many residential fires are preventable. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, last year home electrical problems accounted for 67,800 fires, 485 deaths, 2305 injuries and $868 million in property losses. Take time this month to make it a regular habit to inspect all appliances, cords and plugs.
October 3, 2011
The October issue of the Northeast Connection should be in members’ mailboxes this week. Look forward to the re-cap of this year’s annual meeting, some great recipes from the Miami tribe and as always, valuable safety tips. Be sure to complete the member survey on page 11 for your chance to win one of ten $100 electric credits.
September 26, 2011
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