Thanksgiving Holiday
The HOEC office will close on Thursday and Friday, November 28 & 29, for Thanksgiving. Dispatchers will be available in the event of an outage.
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Energy Efficiency Tip
If you're heading out of town during the holiday season, remember to set your thermostat to vacation mode. You can save energy while you’re away by lowering your thermostat a few degrees or creating an "away" schedule with a smart or programmable thermostat.
Outage Update
Currently we have 384 members without power. These members are served out of the Koshkonong substation. This outage affects members in the Koshkonong area and reaches down to Thayer - areas west of Hwy 63 to the Arkansas border - and up across Hwy 63 north to Route Z. Crews have been dispatched and are working to resolve the issue.
Wednesday afternoon outage
Approximately 300 members in the Koshkonong area are experiencing an outage. Crews have been dispatched. Remember… if you see a downed power line stay away from it and let us know.
Ladder Safety
Look up for power lines when using or moving a ladder. Stay safe by lowering your ladder when moving it and be sure to carry it horizontally. Learn more about how to stay safe from overhead power lines.
Mini-Split Systems
Mini-split systems, also known as ductless air-source heat pumps, can be a viable option when it’s time to replace or upgrade your HVAC system. A mini-split system heats and cools a home through an outdoor unit that connects to one or more individual indoor head units that circulate air.
Energy Efficiency Tip
Saving energy and money can be easy! We have over 101 easy ways to save. Tip #96: Keep fireplace dampers closed unless a fire is burning. Learn more: https://www.membersfirst.coop/energy-efficiency.
Downed Power Lines
Downed power lines can be deadly even if they look harmless. Stay away. Learn more: https://membersfirst.coop/downed-power-line-safety-tips.
Turkey Giveaway
Thanksgiving will be here before we know it and HOEC is giving away 5 Thanksgiving turkeys. We will draw for these turkeys on Tuesday, November 19. You have until noon that day to get registered.
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