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Current Light Flashes (USPS 702-990) (ISSN: 1042-7767) Vol. 61, No. 9 — September 2011 Current Light Flashes is the official voice of West Florida Electric Cooperative Association, Inc., a member-owned Touchstone Energy® cooperative serving Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson, and Washington counties. It is published and printed in-house monthly in the Graceville office as a service to the Co-op’s members. Periodicals postage is paid at Graceville, Fla. ELLIS NICHoLS District 1 Board Chairman RaNdY BUSh District 7 Vice Chairman JoE E. RoNE District 8 Secretary Treasurer EUGENE ALFoRd District 2 JoHN C. PATRICk District 3 CHARLES HoLmAN District 4 A.C. mILES District 5 GeORGe CLaYTON OWeNS District 6 MYRON hUdSON District 9 FRANk BoNdURANT Attorney WILLIAm S. RImES President & Chief Executive Officer CANdACE CRoFT Communications Specialist BRIAN BUCkALEW Printer/Graphic Designer Notification Statement Notice is hereby given that the West Florida Electric Cooperative Association, Inc. board of trustees regularly meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, unless special circumstances warrant a change. Main Business and Publications Offices 5282 Peanut Road Graceville, Florida 32440-0127 (850) 263-3231 or 1-800-342-7400 Subscription Rate Cooperative members, $2.50 per year Non-members, $6.00 per year Change of Address Notices POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Current Light Flashes P. O. Box 127 Graceville, Florida 32440-0127 thermostat; 14% plan to adjust their heating & cooling system thermostat. So these statistics let us know that the cooperative’s encouragement to take small steps to reduce usage and become more efficient have been taken into account by some members. However, 26% percent of those surveyed said that they have no plans to reduce their electric usage, so it seems we still have our work cut out for us when it comes to educating our members about low cost, no cost efficiency improvements and being more energy conscious. 6320112 “The survey data collected is vital in our marketing and communications efforts,” said Terry Mullen, WFEC Manager of Marketing & Communications. “Many companies make the mistake of assuming they know what their customer’s needs are. However, West Florida Electric has gathered responses from over 12,000 of our members letting us know what programs and services they are interested in and providing us with information that will Sharon Curry, WFEC Manager, Member Services in Bonifay (left) presents Tia Faulk of Westville a certificate for a $250 utility bill credit as an incentive for participating in the cooperative’s annual membership survey. Faulk was chosen randomly from over 5,700 participants to receive the prize. West Florida Electric Now Sells Meter Poles! Overhead - $354. 75 UndergrOUnd - $236. 50 Delivered & Installed Includes 200 amp meter base & 200 amp maIn breaker Meter poles will only be sold to & installed for WFEC members building new services WFEC ALSO InSTALLS UndERGROUnd SECOndARY SERVICES. Call your local district office for more information. *Financing Available with Approved Credit* assist us in making sure we offer additional programs and services that are beneficial to our memberowners. Thank you for such an overwhelming response!” PET GROOM- Take me to Ana Scissorhands Pet grooming, and be sure to have my fangs deplaqued and my breath freshened for my sweet kisses to you. Specializing in Cocker Spaniels • Schnauzers • Bichones • Poodles Affordable Prices • Excellent Environment • You’re Welcome to Stay & Wait - We Have Cold Refeshments! Pet Supplies, Skin Treatments Available, Anti-Stress System ® dental Cleaning, Larger Pets, Troubled, Foot Shy, All Welcome! ***Mention this ad & Ana will take $5.00 off of a tooth cleaning!*** CALL Ana Scissorhands Pet Grooming 1774 N. Hwy 181, Westville (850) 768-0383 Page 2 Current Light Flashes
Energy Awareness Campaign - Utility MACT FoR SALE Where Electricity Comes From...and Why You Should Care miniature blue merle We flip a switch. We press a power button. We plug in. We power up, and things happen the way they should. In today’s powerhungry society, we expect a neverending supply of electricity – but how often do you think about where it comes from? And why should you care? About 95 percent of West Florida Electric Cooperative’s (WFEC) power is generated using fossil fuels -- primarily coal and natural gas. A small portion comes from renewable sources, such as wind, hydro (water) and landfill gas. Fossil-based electricity generation is under great scrutiny from an environmental standpoint, as both state and federal agencies set limitations on emissions, byproducts and other aspects of operation. While everyone agrees that electric utilities should take steps toward a cleaner environment, some of these regulations could be detrimental to fossil-fired power plants, their employees – and ultimately the cost of electricity. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a set of rules – referred to as “the MACT rules” – that govern emissions of mercury, acid gases, particulate matter and other gases from 200,000 boilers nationwide. These boilers burn natural gas, fuel oil, coal, wood or other fuels to produce steam to generate electricity or other industrial processes. Collectively, the MACT rules will affect a number of major industries, including pulp and paper, steel, chemical manufacturing and petroleum. In many cases, compliance would require either switching fuels or installing control technology to reduce emissions. Electric utilities are concerned about the Utility MACT rule’s potential negative effects on energy costs, availability of electricity and the economy as a whole. 1815401 The Utility MACT rule in its current form will affect 1,350 coal and oil-fired units at 525 power plants across the country. Utilities will balance the cost of compliance with operational costs to determine the most economical strategies for the future. Many will simply be unable to justify making the needed adjustments due to cost, age of the plants or other factors. Closures of U.S. coal-fired power plants could increase sharply, resulting in the loss of one-fifth of our nation’s coal-fired power plants. The economic ripples would also extend to consumers as layoffs and unemployment increases and the cost of goods rises. The estimated cost of the Utility MACT rule is staggering. EPA officials have estimated that the rules come with a compliance price tag of $10.9 billion, making this regulation one of the most expensive in history. This cost will be passed along to consumers like you in the form of higher costs – not just of electricity but of everything you purchase. This translates into a loss of $400 to $500 in annual buying power for the average family. The electric utility industry has made great strides toward making today’s generating plants safer, Australian Shepherds with blue eyes. Parrots, macaws, conures, Hancock horses male/ female. 527-7498. John deere L130 lawn tractor, 48” deck, well kept, $600; 956- 4630. Large bicycle, ridden very little, ask for Adam; 263-3066 Antique Victorian settee, 4’ wide, cream brocade, beautiful condition, $175; gazebo canopy, 10’x10’, decorative, heavy aluminum, $95; 263-3204 or 381-4024. 3 acres, high & dry w/pines, Hwy. 171 on Odell Peters Lane, $7,500; 263-7892 or 326-1579, John or Sherry. New microwave oven, Sharp Carousel, $75; Big screen TV, Philips HD, $200; HD TV, RCA, $100; VCR, Emerson; $15; 526-1463. 4.63 acres, 1996 Zone II 3BR/2BA on hilltop overlooking cypress pond, private, shed, carport, extras, $50,000; 547- 3124. UKC Jack Russell Terrier pups, all shots/wormers, tricolored, tails docked; 548-5602 or 585-1483. 1997 Chevy van, wheelchair lift & hand controls, $5,500 firm; violin, child’s starter package, $100; 956-2799, between 12-8 p.m. only. September 2011 Page 3
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