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1. The heat pump has performed as predicted Katherine said It s saved me over 2 200 per season in heating costs The heat pump has performed as The pump is heating her 1 680 square foot 65 year old home for approxi predicted Katherine said It s saved me mately 35 of the cost of heating with the old oil furnace The 18 SEER 9 0 over 2 200 per season in heating costs HSPF heat pump qualified for a 550 rebate from ECI REC May June 2010 Energy Wise 7 What You Should Know About Wind Turbines and Cogeneration The successful operation of wind turbines or other cogeneration systems starts with open and frequent communication with your electric service provider Ideally members should contact ECI REC prior to purchasing a cogeneration system said Steve Marlow manager of operations and engineering ECI REC can help members understand the legal requirements and building codes that need to be addressed Also a contract must be agreed upon and signed before members can use the Cooperative s equipment It is also important that members build a relationship with the wind turbine represen tative who wants to sell you his or her product A good company will thoroughly review performance components safety service installation and maintenance and documenta tion with you Some good questions to start with are 1 How long has the manufacturer been 6 Does the warranty cover a reasonable producing2. 65 kW wind turbine installed ECI s operations person Premed Office a Energy nr re nee er nel visited the site to go over Greg s cogeneration contract a cadets tc a On eee ee and perform an interconnection safety inspection bogus products were rejected by the program and three did ee It is important for our linemen to know the loca not receive a response l l tion of the shut offs for all cogeneration equipment The Environmental Protection Agency and the Depart ment of Energy published a response on the ENERGY STAR Web site defending the program s integrity In fact a review interconnected to ECI REC s distribution systems said Gary Marlow operations supervisor If linemen need to erform services where these wind turbines are intercon last year found that 98 percent of the products tested met or p exceeded the ENERGY STAR requirements and last year nected this equipment should be shut down Otherwise alone Americans with the help of ENERGY STAR saved 17 the linemen are put at risk of an electrical back feed these billion on their energy bills the response said systems could produce Member consumers of Iowa s RECs will be better served if they are aware of this criticism of the program said Regi E Goodale director of regulatory affairs for the lowa Associa For more turbine tion of Electric Cooperatives IAEC in an email to coopera a tives Regi added however that the AEC is in no way t
3. E S hom J other equipment EN ei ee free of vegeta T Psi T a i tion nai o T i i Le 4 Call lowa One A pr Call 48 hours before digging EA 2010 Independence Home Show John Tegler member services technician and Frank Weber member services director represented ECI REC at Inde pendence s recent home show The more than 320 attendees were able to take advantage of the resources at the ECI REC booth Both ECI member consumers and visitors were full of questions about energy efficiency said John Many were interested in geothermal systems model home qualifications and our new 2010 energy eff iciency programs During the event ECI REC awarded a meter to Cindy Walton of Independence Denny Bowers also of Indepen dence won a heated mug Thirty exhibitors had a presence at this year s show 10 Safety May June 2010 May is National Electrical Safety Month Summer is a time to be outside To help members enjoy a safe summer full of outdoor fun ECI REC is providing these outdoor electrical safety tips courtesy of the Electrical Safety Foundation International Log on to www electrical safety org to learn more Check extension cords used outdoors to make sure they are marked Suitable Outdoor Electrical Safety Checklist for use with outdoor appliances Store When using power tools do you use If you use extension cords outdoors them indoors when not in use l heavy duty extension cord
4. May June 2010 A Lovchetrone Bae oopernniv mF N Members of the East Central lowa Rural Electric Cooperative in Urbana visited the State house to promote the benefits of energy conservation and efficiency improvements includ ing rebate incentives and reduced energy bills Pictured from left to right Greg Pavelka Steve Marlow Senator Brian Schoenjahn Teresa Floyd and Travis Schellhorn REC Day on the Hill a Success A successful day of meeting with our representatives is how ECI REC s Manager of Finance and Consumer Services Teresa Floyd summed up the 2010 REC Day on the Hill Some ECI REC representatives toured the Capitol with Representative Dawn Pettengill We thanked Rep Pettengill as well as Rep Gene Ficken and State Sena tors Brian Schoenjahn and Tim Kapucian for their support of House File 2399 said Teresa We encouraged these lawmakers to urge the Governor to sign the bill Lineman Travis Schellhorn was asked by the Iowa Association of Electric Coopera continued on page 2 2 Looking Out for You May June 2010 REC Day on the Hill tives be present at the Raccoon Valley Cooperative booth which displayed photos from the recent ice storm Travis was one of two ECI linemen who trav eled to assist Raccoon Valley in repair ing lines after a devastating winter ice storm and several lawmakers thanked Travis for his service Directors Jim Alberts Lloyd Bathen Bu
5. County Fayette County dl Payette Gini Dalamar Registered attendees will receive a hand cranked EET a ETI T i may ry Saal LED flashlight and paring knife for coming There is a limit of one registration gift per membership Members who are present have the chance to win many prizes including one of two 100 energy bill credis said Greg Pavelka ECI marketing and economic development director In addition to the prizes and a good meal ECI REC members should attend to vote to fill three positions on the cooperative s Board of Directors Two will be elected in geographic ae Ea pinhon district 1 the Benton County area and one in Tel EAR 148 out Ta date aA geographic district 2 the Buchanan County al Se ee kel fhm Canton iS7 Favetia 154 Benton Canty Lian County Cooperative s Articles of Incorporation will also area An amendment question pertaining to the REET be up for member vote Linn Gaati Districts concerned are board district 13 where Allen Albers is running unopposed Ferenc iyry Falta 178 board district 17 where Burt Byers is running BentonCemt Uan County unopposed and board district 23 where Jim tongi Mane 188 Alberts and John Beierschmitt are up for elec lowe Caunty Jolie ioe emt tion Please Vote East Central lowa REC is owned by you ECI REC s second guiding principle states that cooperatives are democratic organizations controlled by their members who ac
6. Ph 319 436 2846 FOR SALE Cabin on the Wapsi 3 BR 2 BA with outbuildings West of Independence Nice lot must see 1675 Golf Course Blvd Cabin 62 Asking 53K Ph 319 233 7336 before 5 p m or 319 827 2175 FOR SALE Sprayer for J D gator 65 gal tank 20 ft boom Ph 319 443 4125 FOR SALE Two P205 75R14 tires 40 each 4 P225 75R15 tires 65 each good tread traded vehicles and not same size tire Ph 319 634 3892 or 515 236 0014 FOR SALE Ajay fun and fitness stationary exercise bicycle USA made 75 OBO Ph 319 934 3840 FOR SALE JD8310 tractor 1 900 hrs MFWD front and rear weights Frt feuders Del cab Ph 563 419 5812 FOR SALE 1997 Ford Ranger good condition 4 wheel drive 140 500 miles Grandma s truck Ph 319 464 2478 FOR SALE Berkline Easy Lift Chair battery operated microfibers cover brown chaise design control wand used one month 43 h x 39 w x 42 5 d 400 OBO Ph 319 443 8960 or 319 443 2536 FOR SALE 8 gallons premium Wood Care by Cabot translucent oil stain for decks siding fences and trim retail 30 97 per gallon 3004 Heartwood 170 00 new wrought iron rustic 6 light chandelier World Imports 5446 99 Saxon 99 00 Nuvo Lighting 60 1781 3 new light chandelier Sudbury Bronze satin white glass 99 00 2 tons Highland Brown Wisconsin stone suitable for fireplace or wall 150 Ph 319 521 1607 Wanted Someone to shear a few sheep Ph 319 436 2846 Wanted U
7. at 1707 First St E Independence IA 50644 and 1600 West D St Vinton IA 52349 Periodicals class postage paid at x INDEPENDENCE IA and additional mailing offices POSTMASTER Send address changes to Heart z land Link 2400 Bing Miller Lane PO Box 248 g Urbana IA 52345 Ey Phone 319 443 4343 O Ownership East Central lowa Rural Electric Cooperative Publisher Harry Ruth Editor Lisa Franck Message S From the CEO n Cooperative Information East Central lowa REC 2400 Bing Miller Lane i PO Box 248 gt Urbana IA 52345 0248 Members Can Help ECI REC ds CEO PH 1 319 443 4343 Keep Costs Down and its rates stable TOLL FREE 1 877 850 4343 Harry Ruth FAX 1 319 443 4359 E MAIL ecirec ecirec coop Members are taking an interest in how they can help control costs for ECI WEB SITE www ecirec coop REC As our Cooperative s CEO I am excited that our members recognize the impact each individual s actions have on our energy consumption I am Hours happy to provide the following strategies for helping ECI REC control costs Monday Friday Stay off the peak Electricity demand peaks from 4 00 p m to 9 00 p m on closed Saturdays Sundays and Holidays Office 8 00 a m to 4 30 p m i home from work starting dinner watching television and doing laundry Line Department amp Memb l l However 40 to 50 of our wholesale power bill is not based on kWh ember Services Department 7 00 a m
8. conversion ECI REC will convert 14 substations at a cost of 3 5 million New automated switches will be installed that will allow the operations staff to remotely feed circuits of a non func tioning substation from an alternative substation These 35 switches cost about 25 000 each but will enable us to cut outage time from hours down to 15 to 30 minutes Continuous maintenance tasks such as tree trimming and line inspections will continue in 2010 Affordability Update ECI REC and its members have little control over the cost of wholesale power or the costs of maintaining a reliable distribution system 2010 Nominating Committee ECI REC and its board of directors would like to say thank you to those on the 2010 Nominating Committee Each board member appoints someone from their district to sit in on this committee to help ensure interested members from districts with director positions open are placed on the ballot The committee members also serve as the tellers and ballot counters at the ECI REC s Annual Meeting Our Nominating Committee members play an important role in maintaining the democratic foundation of our Cooperative said ECI REC CEO Harry Ruth Thank you for taking the time to serve your ECI REC and its members e To manage costs ECI REC is focusing on operating as leanly and efficiently as possible We are trimming staffing levels and providing our employees the technology needed to meet the needs o
9. every consumer electronic is considered for reCommerce and that none ends up in a landfill Try Gazelle you ll earn cash and help save the environment CEO Message trom page 16 Do you have an old refrigerator or freezer still in use If it is eligible we will pay you to let us recycle it for you through our Pull the Plug program Pay your bill on line or sign up for automatic payment You can pay your bill on line by going to our Web site www ecirec coop Scroll down to Member Information and click on Pay My Bill On line The site is secure First time users need to setup a username and password If you need help call our Urbana office at 319 443 4343 or 877 850 4343 Or sign up to make your payment automatically On the first day of each month we withdraw the amount of your bill from your checking account or charge it to your credit card Call our Urbana office to request the proper form If you cannot pay your bill on time please call us to make arrangements The measures we must take to follow up with members whose accounts are delinquent cost ECI REC money If you cannot pay your entire elec tric bill call us We are generally able to work with you to find a more comfortable payment arrangement If you lose power eliminate the possibility of trouble on your side of the meter before calling ECI REC Sometimes the problem is not with our distribution lines Be sure your neighbors have also lost power before you call
10. small wind turbines and period of time Does the warranty cover what is this model s track record for the cost of parts and labor Does it performance and longevity include the cost of a crane if it is needed 2 Can you get the names and contact 7 Will the manufacturer install the tur information of other people who have bine or provide installation assistance purchased this unit If you need to hire someone to install it 3 Has the turbine s over speed protection how much will that cost been demonstrated to be effective andis 8 What is the routine maintenance there sufhcient lightning protection schedule for the unit you are consider 4 What noise level in decibels does the unit generate at what distances ing purchasing How often do major components fail 5 Do you need to buy the tower electron 9 Can you browse the user manual before ics and other components separately or purchasing How easy is it to under are they included in the price stand Above Dave Becker gives readings from the 8 track Here are some other helpful tips to know about wind turbines installa tion In order to make sure installation of a wind turbine will be worth while erect an anemometer to measure the wind speed Or log on to the lowa Energy Center at www energy lastate edu Click on Renewable Energy then Wind and Wind Assessment and Calculator By entering accurate information you can find out average wind speed a
11. to 3 30 p m charges At the maximum ECI REC pays 15 22 per kilowatt KW for the power we draw during peak hours Delay using electricity during 4 00 p m weekdays It s tough to ask members to cut back during this time you re E wy ieee to 9 00 p m can save us a great deal of money Educate yourself with a home energy audit ECI REC offers professional We re on the web home energy audits through partners but you can also conduct your own D WWW ECIREC COOP audit for free using some trusted resources gt e Go to www useelectric com homeaudit xls to download a spreadsheet to start your home energy audit and evaluate how much each of your electric appliances uses each month Other sections of this site contain useful information on using electricity efficiently A e Amore sophisticated energy audit is available from our partner Touch r ECI REC stone Energy at https touchstoneenergy cooperative com public programs energyefhciency blfiles launch htm Energy Wise Community Connected continued on page 14
12. tools ID Numbers Changed to Protect Members Identities To protect our members privacy and personal information and to comply with the Red Flag rules ECI REC is moving forward with reassigning some member numbers Any member number that contained a member s social security number has been assigned a new master member number also called a customer number All related history and member information associated with outdated numbers has been transferred to the new number Members with multiple accounts have only one new member number that is associated with all accounts The identity theft or Red E OF OF PATRONIGN DARED Flag rules are federal ae eee business guidelines that EAST CENTRAL IOWA REC ALLOCATION 115 01 ECI REC and other busi nesses are required by law to enact to protect the privacy and personal iden tification information ECI REC members will notice a new identification number on their allocation notices top and on their general retirement checks bottom May June 2010 The Cooperative Difference 11 East Central lowa Rural Electric Cooperative Honored for Economic Development and Community Leadership Strengthening communities and fostering economic opportunities through local partnerships are priorities for lowa s rural electric cooperatives lowa Area Development Group IADG annually recognizes its utility sponsors for outstanding commitment contribution and participation in busine
13. bove them then you probably have enough and adding more will likely not be cost effective Even if you have plenty of insulation it may not be performing well due to cold air leaking through the insulation into the house so make sure to look for signs of air leaks and seal them up as you find them Visit ENERGY STAR Home Sealing for more information Pull the Plug and Residential Weatherization Table 1 REBATES Primary Heating Cooling Electric Heat ontral AS Only 60 upto 15 upto 5600 Max 150 Max i 60 upto 15 up to Wall Insulat 600 Max 150 Max NA Type of Installation Attic Ceiling Insulation 60 up to 5600 Max 600 Max stone M 5600 Max Maximum Maximum Table 2 REQUIRED INSULATION LEVELS Type of Pre Existing Post install Installation Maximum Minimum 4 Add R 5 M in Foundation Insulation Infiltration Control Duct Insulation Sealing Wall Insulation Foundation Insulation Flexible Batts Vermiculite Polystyrene extruded smooth Polyurethane Polyisocyanurate Spray Foam Insulation 6 Energy Wise May June 2010 Cracks Discovered in ENERGY STAR Appliance Rating System ECI REC Inspects Connections on German Turbine A United States Government Accountability Office inves tigation into the ENERGY STAR appliance rating system Member Greg German from Masonville recently had a has revealed that the program is vulnerable to fraud The
14. e word s at the top of the next page cut it out and send it to ECI REC PO Box 248 Urbana IA 52345 You may mail your entry along with your elec tric bill payment but remember there is a deadline Entries for this issue must be received by June 1 Congrats to the March April Winners Wanda Noe areo eee eens 10 Credit on Electric Bill David and Deborah Ellingrod _ 10 Credit on Electric Bill Russell Smitho ae eee eer eer 10 Credit on Electric Bill David and Brenda Inman 10 Credit on Electric Bill David Albertsen aaaeei 10 Credit on Electric Bill Steve RUNYAN e va teres ceneereenereeccne 10 Credit on Electric Bill Jupe Schrader ete eee ete ee 10 Credit on Electric Bill Charles etl eames a 10 Credit on Electric Bill Mark AE AGING tm titer ee heer ae eee REC Rain Gauge Erik and Leslie Moen seenen REC Thermometer Leonard Davis aan raaa aaa a a REC Thermometer George REISS EE E ren ier Pocket Screwdriver Set Nancy McGowan a e e Pocket Screwdriver Set Hary lO E E E EE REC Calculator FRICMANGIVVIINIOL a a a ties een ath as REC Calculator See page 15 for the Member Challenge questions heartland LINK Answers 1 2 3 eo Ueda gical Please note NO ANSWERS will be taken over the phone Vol 17 Issue 03 Heartland Link USPS No 313 160 is published bi monthly for 3 30 per year by East Central lowa Rural Electric Cooperative 2400 Bing Miller Ln Urbana IA 52345 0248 with outposts located
15. elieves it is the responsibility of Congress to determine a balanced solution to climate change legisla tion not the EPA so we thanked Ms Day for the Senator s co sponsorship of legislation that prevents the EPA from regulating greenhouse gas emissions for electric generating facilities ECI REC is concerned such legislation could raise members electric rates and this message was also taken by Steve Marlow manager of operations engineering and Directors Lloyd Bathen Donald Shonka Ryan Kress Steve Rau and Allen Albers to Representative Bruce Braley Affordable rates and reliable electricity for our members is our primary concern Steve Marlow told Staff Assistant Mitch Adams Another area of concern 24 7 baseload generation capacity was also discussed Iowa needs new baseload generation to support economic growth and unprecedented increased demand said Steve Representative Braley urged state legislators to get behind a bill that allows Iowa utilities to research and evaluate all available opportunities to provide safe reliable and affordable baseload generation in an environmentally friendly manner We thanked him for his support May June 2010 Energy Wise 3 Efficiency Options Available to Ag Members Rebates for Efficient Upgrades Many East Central Iowa REC agricultural member consumers are eligible for rebates or credits when certain energy efficient upgrades are made In 2010 ECI is o
16. elly operating boom and Pat Hyland guide the transformer housing Doug Gericke and Dan Wacha owners of D amp A Fabrication test the new machine Officials Close the Books on 2007 Ice Storm Rebuilding Projects At the end of March representatives from Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management came to ECI REC to officially conclude the rebuilding projects related to the 2007 ice storm Jim Berg public assistant coordinator and Randy Warren and Rex Dubois project specialists all from FEMA completed this step Teresa Floyd manager of finance and consumer services noted The final closeout process allows FEMA to reimburse ECI REC for the balance owed on the federal share 75 of the project Once those funds are paid the state s share 10 can be reimbursed Total cost to repair and rebuild more than 244 miles of damaged distribution lines was 9 356 330 FEMA and the State aid covered nearly 8 million and ECI REC was responsible for the remaining 1 4 million After the costs were totaled it was clear that ECI REC benefited from the partnership with the efficient team from Highline Construction of Paynesville Minnesota Preconstruction estimates for the 2007 ice storm rebuilding came in at 39 000 per mile said Steve Marlow manager of operations and engineering However the final cost per mile was only about 32 700 per mile This means ECI REC and its members saved 1 7 million Highline Own
17. ember cooperatives were present The evening included the presentations of CIPCO s Recognition of Exceptional Residential Energy Efficiency In centives award see picture below ECI REC was among those recognized for its exceptional support in 2009 of CIPCO s residential energy efhciency initiatives In 2009 ECI REC helped over 565 member consumers participate in various energy efficiency programs offered by the cooperative through CIPCO These members qualified for and received rebates for their energy efficient choices said Frank Weber ECI member services director ECI REC values helping members to keep some green in their pockets and our environment a A Russ Steven CIPCO Energy Solutions Manager Harry Ruth Steve Rau and Frank Weber of ECI REC and Pat Murphy CIPCO Director of Business Develooment 4 Energy Wise May June 2010 INTRODUCING ECI REC S TWO NEW REBATE PROGRAMS Get Cash for Old Appliances ECI REC is partnering with Environmental Services of lowa ESI to offer members a new way to go green and earn green too The Pull the Plug program will pay as much as 105 depending on the appliance to members who sign up for this easy way of recycling of inefficient working appliances It s easy to Pull the Plug 1 Contact East Central Iowa REC via phone toll free 877 850 4343 or email CSR ecirec coop to request collection of operable appliances During our conversation we wi
18. er Rick Fredin s crews and ECI personnel were able to work together very efficiently and effectively said Steve There were cost savings through efhcient engineering material purchases and handling Geographie District 2 bndependence Area independence IX Substations with Costs Di laters BEET IG Te J ka Pd he Oh Diad Sateen Ta Pig itll Q Foote SI e OF Bei LPL Ck Aeyormmier pe ET fd i Riemer E STS Di Wie 61 LI aprile LI Baer H ging Gaps 407 TD VS eae LL H eee PS E a EEEE I Geographic District 1 iii Vinton Area E ELE Vinton r fh min ay I Substations with Costs EL Grin p 33 Hamar 00S TS a i E i Bag Geen HJ a A5 hg H DE Yaa Hami EET AT Waka baia HE E Hasia EE A taser Fi BL ian fia ith D kacr An y May June 2010 Energy Wise 9 Tree Trimming by Maurer Progresses Across ECI REC Service Territory Tree trimming is vitally important to reliable electric service At the time of publication Maurer Tree Service s four person crew had completed tree trimming in about one half of the designated area around the Fairbank Substation and was moving to the southwest of the substation We anticipate the completion of this section sometime in May Then Maurer Tree Service will be moving to the Karr Substation area near Vinton We realize that tree trimming can be a sensitive issue said said Steve Marlow manager of o
19. f our members with the least amount of effort e Our members can help keep electricity costs down by using it more efficiently Turn to the Message from the CEO on page 16 for a list of ideas e ECI REC has expanded its rebate programs for many energy efficient heating and cooling systems appliances water heaters and indoor air quality equipment Advocacy Information e Weare communicating with our elected officials about the role cooperatives play in the economic and social well being of communities and families in our service territories e Asit has been ECI REC and will continue to monitor the energy proposals elected officials in Des Moines and Washington D C bring to table One current example is the Environmental Protection Agency s plans to extend the Clean Air Act to regulate carbon dioxide emissions e Due in part to our members efforts to send postcards of concern to Senators Grassley and Harkin alternative approaches to the cap and trade legislation to control greenhouse gases are being explored Left to right Front row Howard Miller representing board district 21 and Chris Sackett representing board district 12 back row John Liebold rep resenting board district 23 Sean Dolan representing board district 27 John Lemert representing board district 24 John Heitman representing board district 15 Gerald Selken representing board district 13 Jerry Cole representing board district 26 Not pictured Aaro
20. ffering broader lighting incentives and incentives for energy efficient ventilation fans heat lamps livestock waterers dairy equipment and more More details on some of these incentives are listed below For equipment qualifications and detailed requirements for these rebates log onto www ecirec coop or contact us toll free at 877 850 4343 Circulating Fans BESS lab rated 20 50 unit e Dairy Pre Coolers 3 cow e e Scroll Compressor 250 unit e Crate Heating Pads 25 e Dairy Heat Reclaimers 50 pad 4 cow e Heat Pads amp Lamp e Variable Speed Vacuum Controllers 50 unit Pumps 40 hp e Motors amp Drives 25 e Ventilation Fans BESS lab 550 unit rated 35 150 unit Farm Energy Check Ups Available Consumers Energy has partnered with the Iowa Farm Bureau and Iowa State University Extension to help farmers poten tially lower their energy costs by performing energy audits on their farms Opportunities to improve energy conservation and efficiency on the farm can result in decreased operating costs and help ensure the longterm viability of the farm business The energy audit will highlight ways to lower energy use and improve your bottom line To learn more log onto www consumersenergy coop and click on Programs amp Services then Farm Energy Check Up You can also call Consumers Energy toll free at 800 696 6552 to schedule a farm audit Consumers Energy s office is open from 7 30 a m to 4 30 p m Mo
21. her Deductions and Interest Expense c ccesesseeesssssessseereeees 42 880 Other Deductions and Interest EXpense cccscsssssesssseeesseeeerees 20 289 Total Expense a Oi rvaattnsualaia 19 612 555 Total Expense miana a A eatiateari eran ancien 18 588 182 OperammoNaroms aa ettramnaenel aca Mncrenra ts 846 154 Operating vianliStncncceneeat vara ataahumonieaciina 376 569 Non Operating Margins eee ee cece menue pret eae aren gie aera 18 710 Non Operating TWAIN es etesretet eters ee eens remertee renee ese eee erceeene tere 82 875 Generation and Transmission Capital Credits cccssesssssseseseens 206 129 Generation and Transmission Capital Credits ccccseseeeeeeen 372 870 thep apitalCned Grasses ter cence ata ee eres 200 917 Oi eta Capital hcl Six east sence eee ce cee eee eee oats 117 936 Operating and Non Operating Margin ssssssscsssssssssssessessesssseesens 1 271 910 Operating and Non Operating Margins sssssssssssssssesssseessseereesses 950 249 12 The Cooperative Difference May June 2010 East Central lowa REC Annual Member Meeting Scheduled for June 17 Be sure to attend the 15t Annual Meeting of the Members to be held at 11 00 a m Thursday June 17 at aS the Heartland Acres Event Center Famam 34 Marlen 25 E piis county Fayette county cinten Ceanty Independence Registration begins at gt 10 30 a m Franklin 33 Oven 34 faterom 29 ott 36 akaandika di reta
22. ir density average wind power density and estimated output for each month of the year To optimize performance the bottom tips of the turbine blade should pass at least three times above the top of any physical barriers within 300 to 500 feet of the wind turbine tower Set the turbine back from all buildings electrical lines roads and property lines at least the height of the tallest point on the turbine Brian inspects the control panels and the conduit to the other controls inside the 100 foot tower base Lineman Brian Reidy fa miliarizes himself with the turn off point outside the S turbine meter to John Tegler Below A 100 foot ladder in the tower is used to access the mechanics of the turbine 8 Keeping the Lights On May June 2010 D amp A Fabrications Gets a Transformer Upgrade New electrical equipment was recently installed to meet new power distribution needs for one member business EC REC recently upgraded a transformer for D amp A Fabrication of Urbana a neighbor to ECI REC in the BECCA Industrial Park Even in these challenging economic times growth continues for D amp A Fabrication said Greg Pavelka marketing and economic development director A new plasma plated punch machine needed to be integrated into its fabrication portfolio and the 75 kVA pad mount transformer needed upgraded to a 150 kVA transformer to accommo date the increased electrical load Ben Donn
23. ll complete the appropriate on line form by asking you for necessary information 2 ECI REC will electronically submit the completed form to ESI ESI will process it and arrange for the collection of the appliances 3 Within one business day of receipt of the form ESI will contact members to e Verify the collected information e Inquire whether the member wishes to dispose of other ineligible appliances not covered by the program and if so establish payment terms e Establish a collection date to be within three 3 weeks of initial contact 4 If members will be unavailable at the time of collection ESI mails yellow Pull the Plug stickers to be placed on the eligible appliances to be collected ESI provides stickers or another identification method to separately identify any ineligible appliances that mem bers and ESI have agreed to include in the collection 5 On the Friday prior to the scheduled collection date ESI contacts members to confirm the date and gives an estimated time of arrival for collection 6 On the collection date ESI contacts members 1 to 2 hours prior to the scheduled arrival to verify a more precise collection time 7 An incentive check is delivered to members by ESI in an envelope These yellow Pull the Plug stickers are placed on on the day of collection If members are not on site during the the appliances to be collected collection time the member and ESI will arrange for an alternative deliver
24. n Slaymaker represent ing board district 17 board district 11 not represented 14 The Cooperative Difference May June 2010 A Lifestyle Tip From ECI REC ECI REC knows its members lead busy lives With this new feature our goal is to add a little more value to our members lives Sometimes in this fast paced world a quick tip about a hot button issue a healthy lifestyle recommendation or financial advice from a trusted resource can make a difference Recycle Your Gadgets With Gazelle This company found at www gazelle com is a quick and green way to sell and recycle electronics Gazelle buys cell phones mp3 players laptops or other gadgets for a fair price based on your evaluation of their condition Even if your gadget is deter mined to have no value it can still be sent in for recycling Gazelle pays for shipping and sends the box Users are noti fied via e mail once items have been received and inspected and again when payment has been sent The whole process takes about a week once the item is received Personal data is deleted from items that are still in working condition and are sold through retail and wholesale outlets Gazelle even allows you to host a fundraising drive for a good Cause According to its web site the company is creating a revolu tion in consumption inviting everyone to think differently about the products we buy own sell and dispose of Gazelle s vision for the future is that
25. nday through Friday Local Building Professionals Attend Green Building Conference Six ECl sponsored contractors recently attended the Momentum Is Building conference in West Des Moines Momentum Is Building MIB was sponsored by lowa s electric cooperatives The two day conference focused on energy efficient building practices and materials green building and best practices in the industry and is partially funded by a grant from the lowa Energy Center ECI REC Member Services Director Frank Weber and Member Services Technicians John Tegler and Adam Albertsen also attended the MIB conference Energy efficiency is a critical factor in the success of builders in today s market said Weber Building trades professionals know that the consumers they serve want the most energy efficient home possible We support the MIB conference as a way to help our local trade professionals and the consumers in our area There were 21 exhibitors at the conference featuring a wide range of building materials services and techniques Participants had the opportu nity to attend workshops and listen to experts speak on topics like installing heat pumps and planning a remodeling project for energy efficiency CIPCO Recognizes Efficiency Efforts On March 30 ECI s power supplier Central Iowa Power Coop erative CIPCO held its 63 annual meeting of the members at the downtown Des Moines Marriott Hotel Representatives from all 13 Iowa m
26. omes with natural gas heating are not eligible To ensure projects qualify for these rebates members should acquire and read the rebate forms that can be found at www ecirec coop as additional criteria do apply When submitting the forms invoices must be provided The individual rebate forms will also have the specifications for your insulation infiltration control and duct insulation sealing projects see Table 2 More than one type of installation is eligible as long as the criteria are met see Table 3 You will also find specific recommendations on the forms for example professional installation is recommended for most projects and self installers should acquire the necessary expertise to guarantee a quality installation and ensure that the resulting work does not compromise the safety and integrity of the home If you choose to use a contractor contractor invoices must be itemized with total costs Be sure to review all requirements on the rebate forms with your contractor prior to the installation Only members using all electric heat could qualify for maximum rebates ENERGY STAR TIP How do I know if I have enough insulation in my attic A quick way to see if you need more insulation is to look across your attic If your insulation is level with or below the joists you probably need to add more insula tion but remember to seal the air leaks before you insulate If you can t see the joists because the insulation is a
27. perations and engineer ing We would like to thank our member consumers for their continued cooperation in our efforts to cut back vegeta tion that may be encroaching on the distribution system thus reducing reliability issues that may affect electrical service In order to ensure we don t have to trim a tree a member has planted we ask that our members adhere to some simple tree planting guidelines said Steve Youth Tour Winners Announced Two juniors from area high schools have been selected to represent ECI REC at the 2010 Youth Tour of Washington D C in June Connor Roth top left daughter of Joe and Nancy Roth of the Luzerne area is active in St Michael s church youth group At Belle Plaine High School Connor enjoys track band and music the Pep Club and has been named Student of the month several times She also participates in the annual service learning day Nicole Thompson bottom left is active in volleyball softball show choir and musicals and plays and the Lutheran Youth Organization She was named president of her class at Vinton Shellsburg High School this year Nicole is the daughter of Jeff and Julie Barns from the Palo area Planting Poe 3 g ates l l Reminders ee es 1 Consider mature height of trees 4 2 Don t plant trees A a near under ground utilities eae 3 Keep areas i a around electric meters trans formers and
28. rt Byers Jeff Elliott Judy Finger Bill Frazier Don Shonka and Steve Rau attended REC Day on the Hill ECI REC employees attending the event were Steve Marlow manager of operations and engineering Travis Schellhorn lineman Greg Pavelka marketing and economic development director and Teresa Floyd manager of finance and consumer services Table of Contents Ag Energy Efficiency Options Momentum is Building Efficiency Promotion Honored 3 ENERGY STAR Tip ENERGY STAR Fraud Member Installs Heat Pump German Turbine Inspected Turbine and Cogeneration Info 7 Burco Farm s Turbine Transformer Upgrade Books Closed on Rebuild Tree Trimming and Planting Youth Tour Winners Independence Home Show May is Electric Safety Month Member ID Numbers Changed Economic Development Award 2009 Financial Report Annual Meeting Preview 2010 Nominating Committee Get Powered Up Gazelle Classifieds Member Challenge CEO Message What is House File 2399 House File 2399 amended by HF 2314 recently passed by the Iowa Legislature and currently awaiting the signature of Gov Chet Culver gave Mid American Energy the approval needed to evaluate the feasibility of building a second nuclear power plant in Iowa Nuclear power emits no carbon dioxide and that is one reason Iowa is interested in exploring a new facility But these facilities are also expensive to build To fund this research Mid Amercian Energy Company i
29. rying information log onto to discredit the ne o a www ecirec coop or There appear to be some products that have some issues i call ECI REC at doing your homework before making any purchases Asking 877 850 4343 Regi said For consumers this underscores the importance of a lot of questions and gathering a lot of information before making any major purchase generally leads to better decision making The EPA s and Department of Energy s statement said appropriate action has been taken to address issues the we TN government s investigation revealed including an enhanced 4 i ikiii t fie testing program Enforcement actions have already been taken against companies that have violated the rules momoe Sees Results from 2008 Air Source Heat Pump Installation Katherine Wellner of rural Dunkerton keeps meticulous records She noticed the cost of heating fuel had been increasing in the past few years so she called her heating contractor Primrose Heating and Air Conditioning of Jesup for regular maintenance on her aging oil furnace Primrose suggested I could save a lot of money on heating costs if I replaced my furnace with a very efficient air source heat pump Katherine said They ve been doing my heating service work for many years and I trusted their judgment In October of 2008 Primrose installed an air source heat pump her choice was one of the most efficient on the market at the time
30. s seeking approval through the bill to impose a 15 million rate increase on its consumers There are no easy inexpensive answers to Iowa s energy challenges If A meri cans want to limit greenhouse gas emissions then coal and even natural gas cannot be used to fuel baseload plants Unless battery technology makes unforeseen ad vances nuclear fuel is the only alternative said ECI REC CEO Harry Ruth The United States including Iowa needs additional baseload generation if we are to produce the power needed to keep the lights on and the economy growing he added Mid American ratepayers alone will pay for the site evaluation study but the issue is not whether rates will go up that is inevitable The larger concern is how to keep the lights on in our country District Office Visits Strengthen Relationships With Lawmakers m an ECI REC personnel and directors recently paid visits to the offices of U S Senators Charles Grassley and Tom Harkin and Representative Bruce Braley Director Judy Finger and ECI REC _ Manager of Finance and Consumer Ser FW vices Teresa Floyd visited the Senators of pa o fices Our meeting with Senator Grassley s ECI s Director Judy Finger and Teresa Floyd manager of finance and consumer services are pictured at Senator Grass ley s regional office in Cedar Rapids with office director Mary Day office director Mary Day was productive said Teresa ECI REC b
31. s that have are they the heavy duty round type Do not use a power tool or electrical e A j Ger it has trioped a GECI a protective layer of insulation of cord Ca a a Does each exterior outlet have its Do you inspect the electrical cords of Take the tool to a manufacturer autho own waterproof cover power tools for wear each time you rized repair center for service e Are outside receptacles equipped use them Never handle electrical items plugs with GFCls e If a power tool or other electrical er outlersawnen wet It an cleceical Are all metal objects ladders swing appliance has ever tripped a GFCI appliance falls into a pool or puddle sets etc at least 10 feet away from do you take tin for inspection l power lines Does every piece of electrical equip do not reach for it Instead turn off the l ow he electrical e Are you using the shortest extension ment bear the mark of a recognized PA Se ee eee cord possible testing laboratory panel before retrieving the appliance Do you fully unwind power cords and Do you unplug outdoor electrical Outdoor extension cords come in extension cords before using equipment whenever it is not in use 25 to 150 foot lengths Buy only the Do you store outdoor electrical equip Do you use power tools outdoors only length you need Cords longer than ment indoors on dry days with the exception of snow blowers 100 feet can lose power suddenly creat ing a hazard when using power
32. sed wood burning stove for 20x40 metal shed Ph 319 939 7466 Wanted Male rabbit for breeding Ph 319 231 4280 Ads for the July August Heartland Link must be received by June 1 2010 East Central Iowa REC will publish non commercial advertisements as a service to our members All ads are free They may be submitted by any member or employee of East Central Iowa REC Ads should contain a phone number name if desired a brief description of items with price if applicable Each ad is limited to maximum of S0 words Editor reserves the right to edit or reject any ad No ads will be taken over the telephone please mail or bring your ad to the office Member Challenge 15 Classifieds ow We ao PM TIGHT WITH MY MONEY AIRTIGHT What can you do Find out how the little changes add up al TogetherWeSave com Take the Member Challenge Find the answers within the stories features and content of this newsletter and you could win a prize Sixteen names will be drawn from all the correct entries 1 ENERGY WISE The Pull the Plug program will pay as much as ___ depending on the appliance to members who sign up for this easy way of recycling of inefficient working appliances 2 SAFETY is National Electrical Safety Month 3 COOPERATIVE DIFFERENCE Be sure to attend the 15th Annual Meeting of the Members to be held at 11 00 a m at the Heartland Acres Event Center Find the answers to the questions print th
33. ss development projects and local community initiatives East Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative was recognized by the development group for its commitment to community and cooperation among cooperatives two main principles upheld by the Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives and Touchstone Energy East Central Iowa REC has partnered with Iowa Area Development Group on a number of devel opment projects benefiting its utility territory On the special occasion of Central Iowa Power Coop erative s annual meeting Rand Fisher president of Iowa Area Development Group acknowledged the Cooperative s commitment to community and economic development leadership East Central Iowa REC has provided generous support of economic development initiatives in both business and community development endeavors throughout their service territory and region said Rand IADG has worked with its utility sponsors on over Left to right Harry Ruth East Central lowa REC CEO and Steve Rau board president accept an economic development award from Rand Fisher president of the lowa Area Development Group 1 600 successful business and community development projects This activity represents capital investment of more than 5 6 billion and 38 000 jobs for Iowa Cooperative Releases 2009 Financial Report for Member Review 2009 Statement of Revenue and Expense 2008 Statement of Revenue and Expense Revenue Revenue Operating Re
34. tively participate in setting policies and making decisions The elected represen tatives are accountable to the membership In primary cooperatives members have equal voting rights one member one vote and cooperatives at other levels are organized in a democratic manner So please join us at our Annual Meeting on June 17 to make your voice heard If you cannot be present please vote for your director choice s using the mail in ballot that will be coming to you a few weeks prior to the meeting May June 2010 ANNUAL MEETING MESSAGE PREVIEW The Cooperative Difference 13 Reliability Affordability Advocacy East Central lowa REC is owned by you our member consumers Therefore providing exceptional customer service is a very important part of how we serve you We know that providing reliable affordable electricity is the most important thing we do for our members Reliability Report Since the ice storm of 2007 your Cooperative has replaced 235 miles of old equipment with financial assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA and the State of Iowa Because 38 of our distribution system is more than 50 years old we have also applied for an additional FEMA grant in the amount of 11 2 million to further improve the reliability of our lines The owner of our transmission wires ITC Midwest is con verting from a 34 5 kilovolt KV system to a more reliable and stronger 69 KV system To handle this
35. us It costs time and money to send someone to your home after hours Call us if you see a problem with our equipment Fixing equipment wear and tear before it causes an outage saves money If you notice a broken cross arm on a poles or a wire that is disconnected from its insulator call our Urbana office and report it Look up before you plant Trees should not be planted closer than 15 feet to electric poles and wires Conscien tious planting by members will shorten the job of the contracted service ECI REC hires each year to trim trees and protect our lines Call Iowa One Call before you dig Electrical lines tele phone lines natural gas or propane supply lines or water and sewer lines can all be buried in your yard Damaging these when digging could be costly or dangerous Call 800 292 8989 at least 48 hours before any digging begins on your property and ECI REC and other utilities will mark the underground pipes or lines you do not own May June 2010 Classifieds Free to ECI REC Members Only FOR SALE Rear mount 3 point tractor snow blower Approximately 6 wide asking 450 OBO Ph 319 560 2739 FOR SALE 2000 F 550 Power Stroke 7 3 liter diesel 167 000 miles Arm Lift bucket work ing height about 35 inverter and a DC pump company owned and well maintained runs and drives well Ph 319 981 1274 FOR SALE Iron wheels antique cabinet Singer sewing machine manual for Oliver 77 and Oliver 88 tractor
36. venue and Patronage Capital sssssssssssssssesssses 20 458 709 Operating Revenue and Patronage Capital ssssscsssssssssssssesssses 18 964 751 Expense Expense Purchased POwWeET essere ccten ea ence eat ete eases 12 893 378 Purchased OWEN etree nce tear tees eee ee eee ee ga 12 145 920 Distribution Expenses Operations ccecsssesssseessessesseen 1 705 617 Distribution Expenses Operations seca c a eeeeee cree eee 1 570 630 Distribution Expenses Maintenance cciceccscssessssesesessesrseceseeseeere 433 368 Distribution Expenses Maintenance ecccsssscscecesesssercseeserene 646 413 Consumer Accounts EXPENSE sachet reer tees 485 854 Consumer Accounts Expense scssssssssessscssessessersessssrsesssesersas 461 369 Customer Service and Information Expense cccccscseseeereeees 384 957 Customer Service and Information Expense 343 245 Administrative and General Expense cccecesssssessesseeseseerees 1 340 358 Administrative and General Expense cccccsscsesesssstsesseeeseesees 1 134 474 Deprecation raa teens meneame terest ieenecnet cree ener esiecee errata stare rr 1 298 153 Depreciaton a aa e cece Meter ere re eet eereceierrae 1 278 455 Taxes Property and One accen teem caeenmetete 20 450 Taxes Property and Other rerea 18 916 InferestiommOnawleniile te iere eerie eee ester nett 1 007 540 ntereston Longi Tern AD CDs eaae eae eee re ere eee 968 471 Ot
37. y method 8 ESI will send notification to the ECI REC one day after collection to verify member s name the type number and size of eligible appliances collected and other information reasonably requested Members may take advantage of these incentives and receive pay ment on up to a maximum of three eligible appliances per address per year The types of operating appliances that qualify are refrigerators 35 each freezers 25 each and window air conditioners 25 each A flat 20 penalty fee will be assessed for travel by ESI to any scheduled collection address where none of the eligible agreed upon appliances are available May June 2010 Energy Wise 5 New Residential Weatherization Program Offers Rebates Members who have purchased products or received services on or after April 1 2010 for energy efficient weatherization improvements may qualify for rebates of up to 2 200 Rebate amounts vary by installation type and by type of primary heating and cooling system see Table 1 Maximum rebates are the maximum amounts allowed per home under this program for as long this program is offered You may qualify if your home meets these key criteria e Residential homes built before 1986 are eligible e Only residential upgrades retrofitting existing homes qualify not new additions e The total project cost must be 150 or more e The residential home must have electric heat and or central air conditioning e H
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