A NEWSLETTER FOR PEC’S ELECTRIC MEMBERSDECEMBER 2018

PEOPLE’S POWERLINETips to Avoid High Winter Bills | 3Make ¢ents of your bill | 2 Classifi ed Ads | 4

Winter storms can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, ice, snow, high winds, or a combination of all of these conditions. This edition of the People’s Powerline is designed to help you properly prepare for a winter storm and know how to protect yourself before, during, and after one. Planning and preparing can make a big diff erence in safety and resiliency in the wake of a winter storm. The ability to maintain or quickly recover following a winter storm requires a focus on preparedness, advanced planning, and knowing what to do in the event of a winter storm. Winter storms can cause power outages that last for days. Be better prepared this winter, and learn more at www.peopleselectric.coop/outages.

Now/Prepare During/Survive After/Be SafeStock emergency supplies, and install battery-powered or battery backed-up carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors.

Identify a place nearby where you can safely warm up should you lose heat in your home.

Prepare an outage kit that includes a battery-powered radio, fl ashlight with fresh batteries, a portable power bank for your mobile phone and bottled water.

Keep a stock of canned food in your cupboard, along with a manual can opener.

Program PEC’s outage reporting numbers in your cell phone if you must report an outage: 1-877-272-1500 or (580) 272-1500 --local Ada area. Also, let us know the numbers you will be calling us from in order to expedite your outage restoration.

Stay indoors and off the roads. If you must drive, keep emergency supplies in your car. Allow line workers to restore your power uninterrupted. 352700200

Close off rooms to consolidate and retain heat.

Dress in layers, and pile a few extra blankets and sweaters together so you can fi nd them easily if the heat goes off .

Never use a generator, camp stove, charcoal grill, or gasoline or propane heater indoors, as these items can start accidental fi res, cause electric shock, and/or cause deadly carbon monoxide poisoning.

Stay away from fallen or sagging power lines. They could be dangerous even if the power is out.

Only drive if necessary. Remove snow and ice from your tailpipe before starting your car, and check regularly if idling. Clean all snow and ice from your car before driving.

Dress in warm clothing, stay dry, prevent prolonged exposure to cold and wind, and avoid overexertion clearing/shoveling snow. Overexertion can lead to a medical emergency. 491901001

Monitor local news and alerts for emergency information and instructions.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR A WINTER STORM

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SMARTHUB HELPS YOU MAKE ¢ENTS OF IT ALLSEE HOW THE WEATHER AFFECTS YOUR MONTHLY USAGE

Have you ever opened your electric bill on a sunny winter’s day and

wondered how you could have used so much electricity when the weather has been so nice?

The answer is as close as SmartHub, People’s Electric’s self-service portal. In addition to tracking usage, SmartHub offers the following improved usage management tools:

• Analyze and understand usage trends to find ways to use less

• Review how weather trends can affect meter usage

• Compare one month’s usage with another month

• Check status and report a power outage

Weather conditions, especially when it’s very cold or hot outside, contribute significantly to your home’s usage. The greater the difference between the outside temperature and your thermostat setting, the longer and harder your heating systems (i.e., HVAC, water heaters, space heaters, etc.) must work to reach and then maintain the system’s set point. 193100301

For instance, if it’s 34 degrees outside and your thermostat is set to 74, that’s a 40 degree difference. Since heating and cooling costs make up nearly 50 percent

of the typical home’s electric bill, very cold weather can increase your usage considerably – even more so if your home isn’t well insulated and sealed.

The number of hours and days that temperatures remain low outside also affects consumption. When it’s chilly, you often spend more time inside, running heaters, watching TV, playing video games, cooking, and taking hot showers to warm yourself. This activity adds up, leading to higher usage.

Members that have propane or gas heating units may still have fans and/or blowers that use electricity to circulate the heat throughout the

home. Even your water heater must work harder to maintain

its constant temperature when the weather is colder outside. We naturally enjoy a warmer shower when below

freezing, cold temperatures are lingering outside, and often do not realize the

amount of energy being used to heat the hot water we are using

on cold days. 320900104

With SmartHub it’s easier to connect your bill to your home’s consumption, analyze and understand usage trends, review how weather trends can affect meter usage, compare one month’s usage with another and report a power outage. To sign up, visit www.PeoplesElectric.coop or call 580-332-3031. Our member service representatives are happy to help you!

The usage chart from SmartHub shows the variance in daily kilowatt-hour usage and how it coincides with daily temperatures. This sample chart shows daily usage for a PEC member from December 21, 2017 – January 21, 2018.

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on cold days. on cold days. Once you’re logged in, select the Start Now button in the View and Manage My Usage box or choose an option from the My Usage tab.

Log into SmartHub on www.PeoplesElectric.coop by clicking on the Pay a Bill/ Report an Outage button on the homepage. (You can also use the SmartHub app on your smartphone or tablet, however there are diff erences in how information displays.)

If you haven’t signed up to use SmartHub, you will need your account number and an email address. Questions? Contact a PEC member service representative during regular business hours at (580) 332-3031 (Ada area) or (877) 456-3031 (outside Ada).

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24 Hour Outage Reporting System (877) 272-1500 or (580) 272-1500 (Ada Area)

IMPORTANT DATESBills mailed ........................................31st

Bills should be paid by the ......... 10th

Cutoff s made ................................... 20th

Business Hours8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday(877) 456-3031 or (580) 332-3031(Ada Area)

People's ElectricCooperative

P.O. Box 429Ada, OK 74821

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Jenny Trett- SulphurChairman & President

Eldon Flinn - FittstownVice Chairman

Dr. Laurin Patton - AdaSecretary

Jack Lambert - AdaTreasurer

Guy Sims - CoalgateTrustee

STEPS TO FOLLOW IF YOURELECTRICITY GOES OFF1. Check your fuse or breaker box.2. Check with your neighbors. Are

they off ? Have they reported the outage?

3. Call our 24 hour Outage Reporting System at toll-free 1-877-272-1500 or (580) 272-1500 (local Ada area).

4. Always report outages promptly! Remember, the cooperative's responsibility ends at the meter. If a service call is made and the trouble is found on the consumer's side, a $50.00 service charge will be assessed.

5. For faster service, please make sure we have the correct phone number(s) for your account on fi le. Your phone number will be used to access your account information.

Providing electricity and energy service to over 21,000 meters in the following 11 south central Oklahoma counties: Atoka, Carter, Coal, Garvin, Hughes, Johnston, McClain, Murray, Pittsburg, Pontotoc and Seminole.

Website: www.PeoplesElectric.coop

People’s Powerline is published monthly by

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Energy E� ciency Tip of the Month Heading out of town for the holidays?

Remember to unplug electronics that draw a phantom energy load. Some gadgets, like TVs, gaming consoles, chargers and DVD players use energy when plugged into an outlet––even when they’re not in use.

Source: energy.gov

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Type or print your ad on the lines below and mail it in. Remember, we are limited on the amount of available space, so mail ads as soon as possible or email your ad to ads@peopleselectric.coop with name/account number._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Name:______________________________________________________Acct. No.:_____________________ Phone No.: ( )_______________

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AUTOMOTIVE

2007 Mercury Mariner Premier SUV, 65,500 miles, leather, clean, $7,000; 2005 Ford F150 crew cab, 4x2, 4.6 L V8, 138K miles, clean, bed liner and cover, $9,000 OBO. (580) 332-4807

2007 Dodge Ram 2,500 Cummins diesel Silva, gray, mint condition, practically new, Michelin tires. (580) 272-3464

2007 Harley Davidson Road King Classic, one owner, olive, pearl & black, good condition, scheduled maintenance performed; Baldwin piano, good condition. (405) 444-4314

2006 Chevy cargo van 75 ton, cold air, good tires, good operating condition, make offer. (580) 320-6928

1998 short bed GMC pickup, 120K miles, 4.3 L engine, excellent condition, $4,500. (580) 399-0838

1998 Chevy V6 short, wide bed, $1,850. (580) 272-4888

1983 El Camino, $4,000. (580) 235-5684

MOBILE HOMES, RV’S, BOATS, & ATV’S

2015 Montana fifth wheel, model 3750fl, 5 slides, front living room, power awning & jacks, 2 AC units, central vacuum system, 3 TVs, fire place, $53,000-$65,000. (580) 559-6169

REAL ESTATE

Bargain home, shed and game room, on 5.75 acres, salt water pool, a lot of extras, $325,000. (580) 332-0362

40 acres East of Wynnewood, water and electric. (405) 642-3098

4 bedroom house, 60x80 insulated shop with efficiency apartment, heated indoor pool, sitting on 27 acres in Fitzhugh on highway 1. (580) 320-1481

Commercial/retail space for lease,1,400-7,000 square feet, located on Main St. in Ada. (580) 235-5007

Office space for lease, Shaw Center, 122 and 124 E. Main St., several suites available now, large suite available in March 2019. (580) 320-5883 or (580) 320-4240. 551000102

Lot for sale in Byng, 1.3 acres, water, septic and propane tanks, storm cellar, electric included. (580) 235-6619

WANT TO BUY

1961 Stonewall school annual; Tupelo school annual from the 1950s and 1960s; old railroad items of all kinds. (580) 399-8866

Mobile squeeze chute, used, reasonable price. (918) 424-4994

FARM & EQUIPMENT

2004 John Deere Gator CX, 9 foot Waldon tractor dozer blade, $1,000; antique oak, marble top wash stand, $550, all items in good condition. (580) 272-7662

1973 Invader trailer, needs some work, $600 OBO; electric hospital bed with mattress and rails, $75; Idle Time camper shell, good condition, $25. (580) 320-8985

Ford 7000 tractor, 74 model, with cab (no heat & air) and 565 Koyker front end loader with bucket and bale spears, power steering, 85 PTO HP, remotes, $7,500. (405) 238-8448

5x16’ W-W stock trailer, closed sides, new tires, excellent condition, no rust, Wayne, OK. (580) 925-3556

Heavy Built hay bale trailer, 2 bales, individual dumps, $1,400 cash. (580) 504-0369

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES

Whirlpool chest freezer, 15 cubic feet, like new, used 4 months, $500; glass top living room table, $25; antique child desk, $25; end table, $10. (580) 320-8782

Queen Anne buffet, dark cherry color, $400. (580) 665-9798

Amana refrigerator, top freezer, 3 shelves, $100; refrigerator, bottom freezer, 3 shelves, light gray, $150; Whirlpool electric range, black and white ceramic, $400. (913) 226-8200

LIVESTOCK & PET

Horned Hereford bulls, 18 months to 2 year old, plus 2-5 month old Boer bucklings, all ready to work, Northeast of Ada. (580) 332-7329.

15 young black cows, bred to Angus bulls, real nice set; Hydraulic tree shear, skid steer or 3 pt. attachment. (580) 927-5648

Registered Polled Hereford bulls and heifers, 14-20 months old, remitall online, 122L and PW Boomer, P606 genetics, 50 years of breeding, (580) 332-2468

Brangus bulls, 18 month old virgin, commercial, purebred, $1,950 per head. (405) 568-6818

Horned Hereford bulls, range raised, service ready. (580) 456-7830

Regular quarter horse, gelding barrel horse, $1,500; 448 of 16” wooden beams, $1,000; 20 wooden headers for garage doors, $75. (405) 301-0945

Brangus bulls, deep bodied, beefy, fast weight gains, gentle bulls. (580) 927-6411

MISCELLANEOUS

If you need your top quilted, I will be glad to do so. I also make and quilt from start to finish: T’s, baby clothes, etc. (580) 332-3847 or (580) 436-7002

Greenhouses, sizes 8’x8’ to 8’x20’, and 12’x12’ to 12’x24’, appropriate accessories included; portable storage building, carports, garages, playground equipment. (580) 332-7785

House cleaning, weekly, biweekly, or monthly, nothing too big or too small. (817) 995-3854

Metal roofs, 15 colors, free estimates, vinyl siding and windows, remodeling, 25 years of experience. (405) 783-4335

Alterations, if you wear it I can alter it, bridal, prom, jeans, suit jackets, coats, reasonable prices; 2 cain bottom chairs, perfect condition, $20 each. (580) 332-5831

Savage pecan tree shaker, model 2542, $3,500; 8 foot ATV limb, $1,000. (580) 504-5902

3,308 wheat pennies, have not been date searched, $100. (580) 622-5498

4x6 utility trailer, mesh deck, good condition, $300. (580) 332-8592

Remington rifle, model 700-243, with 3-9 x 40 scope, new with carrying case, $350. (580) 332-5117

Pressure washer repair, pressure washers for sale, want to buy pressure washers, hot or cold water, not working for parts. (580) 759-5378

Carpet with pad, beige and creme berber, light use, 12’x18’, $60. (913) 226-8200

John Boos butcher block table, brand new, 48 x 30’, $300; antique vanity with mirror, very beautiful, $75. (405) 570-6151

Beautiful auburn wig, never been worn, still in bag, with brushes, wig cap, and other accessories, 100% human hair, $125. (580) 219-0694

Metal shop buildings, industrial or commercial. (405) 207-1240

Structural pipe, H-posts, rebar, culvert, etc. (405) 207-0101

20’x40’ shipping containers for sale or rent. (405) 207-6714

Top soil, fill dirt, and gravel, available for delivery or pick-up. (405) 207-0101

Embroidery 7 day week tea towels, baby quilts, crochet, large and baby afghans, dish rags, pot holders and more. (580) 421-2287

No members found their account number in November’s newsletter. The find would have netted them a $5 credit on this month’s electric bill. The numbers belonged to Dale Miller of Ada, Shirley McKnight of Sulphur, Vicky Johnson of Holdenville, Allan Davidson of Davis, and Joyce Harris of Sasakwa. It’s easy to win. Just find your account number located somewhere in the newsletter, then call, write or come to PEC by the 12th of the month in which your number is published to claim your $5.