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AUGUST 2018 5 CONTACT US Office: 812-384-4446 / 800-489-7362 WEBSITE www.udwiremc.com OFFICE HOURS 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday STREET ADDRESS 1666 W. State Road 54 Bloomfield, IN 47424 MAILING ADDRESS P.O. Box 427, Bloomfield, IN 47424 SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS To report service interruptions, call 812- 384-4446 or 800-489-7362 (day or night). Please have your location number ready when reporting outages. Routine questions are answered during business hours. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mike Williams, President Todd Carpenter, Vice President Sophie Haywood, Secretary Dax Collins, Treasurer David Burger James Jackson John Royal Ronald Thompson STAFF Doug Childs CEO Kim Todd Director of Member Services Shane Smith Manager of Operations and Engineering Michael Sullivan Chief Financial Officer Jared Pyne Line Superintendent Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ udwiremc Follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/udwiremc This spring, a cost of service and rate study was conducted to ensure that charges for electricity accurately reflected the cost of providing service to members across each rate class. This study analyzed all costs associated with operating the cooperative, from power supply costs to line repair and replacement. At its June meeting, the UDWI board of directors voted to approve the cooperative’s first rate reduction in more than 25 years. The rate decrease is the direct result of the $1.5 million in operating cost reductions that the management team has achieved over the last six months. Every dollar we have saved in expenses is flowing directly back to our members via this rate reduction and is proof that the cooperative is now being run like a business for the sole benefit of the members. As part of the new rate structure, UDWI is eliminating the seasonal differential in the energy charges. Members will now pay the same set kilowatt rate every month of the year. This change will help lower members’ bills during the highest use periods of the summer and winter. Members will also see a savings of $2 on the monthly facility charge portion of their bill. This charge helps provide the basic infrastructure and systems required to provide electric service. The new fixed reduction will be applied to all residential members’ bills and is not affected by how much or how little electricity they use. The cooperative has many ongoing initiatives that will continue to strengthen the organization including long-term financial planning, new rate and financial policies, and on-going cost management efforts. DOUG CHILDS CEO At its June meeting, the UDWI board of directors voted to approve the cooperative’s first rate reduction in 25 years. “ ” Have you heard the news? UDWI APPROVES RATE DECREASE FOR MEMBERS
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AUGUST 2018 5
CONTACT USOffice: 812-384-4446 / 800-489-7362
WEBSITEwww.udwiremc.com
OFFICE HOURS 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday
STREET ADDRESS 1666 W. State Road 54Bloomfield, IN 47424
MAILING ADDRESSP.O. Box 427, Bloomfield, IN 47424
SERVICE INTERRUPTIONSTo report service interruptions, call 812-
384-4446 or 800-489-7362 (day or night). Please have your location number
ready when reporting outages. Routine questions are answered during
business hours.
BOARD OF DIRECTORSMike Williams, President
Todd Carpenter, Vice President Sophie Haywood, Secretary
Dax Collins, TreasurerDavid Burger
James Jackson
John Royal
Ronald Thompson
STAFFDoug Childs
CEOKim Todd
Director of Member ServicesShane Smith
Manager of Operations and EngineeringMichael Sullivan
Chief Financial OfficerJared Pyne
Line Superintendent
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This spring, a cost of service and rate study was conducted to ensure that charges for electricity accurately reflected the cost of providing service to members across each rate class. This study analyzed all costs associated with operating the cooperative, from power supply costs to line repair and replacement.
At its June meeting, the UDWI board of directors voted to approve the cooperative’s first rate reduction in more than 25 years.
The rate decrease is the direct result of the $1.5 million in operating cost reductions that the management team has achieved over the last six months. Every dollar we have saved in expenses is flowing directly back to our members via this rate reduction and is proof that the cooperative is now being run like a business for the sole benefit of the members.
As part of the new rate structure, UDWI is eliminating the seasonal differential in the energy charges. Members will now pay the same set kilowatt rate every month of the year. This change will help lower members’ bills during the highest use periods of the summer and winter.
Members will also see a savings of $2 on the monthly facility charge portion of their bill. This charge helps provide the basic infrastructure and systems required to
provide electric service. The new fixed reduction will be applied to all residential members’ bills and is not affected by how much or how little electricity they use.
The cooperative has many ongoing initiatives that will continue to strengthen the organization including long-term financial planning, new rate and financial policies, and on-going cost management efforts.
DOUG CHILDSCEO
At its June meeting, the
UDWI board of directors
voted to approve the
cooperative’s first rate
reduction in 25 years.
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Have you heard the news?UDWI APPROVES RATE DECREASE FOR MEMBERS
6 AUGUST 2018
co-op news
The UDWI REMC Community Fund
recently awarded the following grants:
• Bloomfield Jr./Sr. High School SeaPerch
Team
• Bloomfield NJROTC
• Clay County Historical Society
• Clay County Humane Society
• Hope Resource Center
• Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry
• Kids Count of Greene County, Inc.
Preschool
• Knights of Columbus Council 1166
• Linton Police – Reserve Force
• Middle Way House, Inc.
• The Monroe County Civic Theatre
• People and Animal Learning Services
• Scotland Festival Committee
• South Central Indiana Housing
Opportunities
• Southern Clay County Christian Care
and Share
Your small change can make a big
difference! Help local communities by
donating to the UDWI REMC Community
Fund!
Community grants awarded
Your support of the UDWI REMC Community Fund helps community organizations like the Clay County Humane Society.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY TIPLook for LED products and fixtures for outdoor use, such as pathway, step and porch lights. Many include features like automatic daylight shut-off and motion sensors. You can also find solar-powered lighting for outdoor spaces. — ENERGY.GOV
Let’s celebrate!Chocolate
Chip Cookie Day
Aug. 4
National Purple Heart
DayAug. 7
Senior Citizens Day
Aug. 21
co-op news
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Credit card change UDWI REMC no longer accepts American Express or Discover credit cards for payments.
Meter testingUDWI meter technicians will be performing routine meter tests in our entire service territory over the next few years. Each employee will be driving white utility vans with our logo placard. Be sure to identify these items before approaching any vehicle that may be in your area. Report any suspicious behavior to your local law enforcement office. Please visit our website at www.udwiremc.com or “Like” us on Facebook to stay up to date on current testing locations.
Office closingThe UDWI REMC office will be closed on Monday, Sept. 3, in honor of Labor Day.
News briefs
Confirm that all affected utilities have responded to your request by comparing the marks to the list of utilities the 8-1-1 call center notified.
Call 8-1-1 or make a request online two to three days before your work begins. The operator will notify the utilities affected by your project.
2-3Wait two to three days for affected utilities to respond to your request. They will send a locator to mark any underground utility lines.
Respect the markers provided by the affected utilities. The markers are your guide for the duration of your project.
If you can’t avoid digging near the markers (within 18-24 inches on all sides, depending on state laws), consider moving your project location.
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5 STEPS FOR SAFE DIGGING
Source: call811.com
1. NOTIFY
2. WAIT
4. RESPECT
5. DIG CAREFULLY
3. CONFIRM
Working on an outdoor project? Careless digging poses a threat to people, pipelines and underground facilities. Always call 8-1-1 first. Here are five easy steps for safe digging:
