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Volume 58 No. 2
HIGHLIGHTS
Official Notice
Annual Meeting Session featuring Mike Schlappi
The Sessions of the 2015 Annual Member
Meeting of Garkane Energy Cooperative, Inc. will
be held Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at the Wayne High
School Auditorium in Bicknell, UT; Wednesday,
April 22, 2015 at Valley High School in Orderville,
UT.
The regular business meeting sessions will
begin at 7:00 p.m. A catered meal will be served free
to the public from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with Mike
Schlappi speaking from 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.
Business to be conducted at this year’s Annual Member Meeting includes announcing the results
of the election of directors representing Districts 2, 5,
7, and 11 (voting by District only). Candidates for
the board are profiled on Pages 6 and 7 of this edition
of HIGHLIGHTS. Members in these districts will
vote this year in their respective director elections.
Election ballots will be mailed on Mar 30, 2015. If
you do not receive your ballot by April 13, please
call 1-800-747-5403. Instructions for voting will be
included with the ballots. There will be no ballots
mailed in District 5 and 7 as the candidates are running unopposed. In accordance with the Cooperative’s Bylaws, if only one Nomination is made in
a particular district, and such candidate satisfies
the Director Qualifications, such candidate shall
automatically be appointed as a Director, without
the need to hold a Director election in accordance
with this Bylaw Section (Section 4.05, Paragraph
2). Incumbent Director Terry Griffiths and Andy Gant
are the only candidates to file a Nomination Petition in
their respective districts; and, therefore, they shall be
re-appointed as Directors.
Garkane members are invited and encouraged
to attend the session most convenient for their indi-
vidual circumstances. Garkane’s Annual Meetings are
more than just business sessions. Annual Meetings
give attendees the opportunity to learn more about
Garkane and the important issues facing the member-owned cooperative. They also provide time to
celebrate the cooperative way of doing business.
Prior to the meetings, members will have the
opportunity to visit with the Board of Directors and
management, to view informative displays, and to enjoy a top notch speaker, who exemplifies a positive
attitude among tragedy. Mike Schlappi, is a Hall of
Fame gold medalist, puthor of SHOT HAPPENS, professional speaker, husband and father of five, and will
inspire you with some workable strategies, tools, and
mindsets that can be used to enrich your life. A story
that began with a tragic accident has evolved into a
lifetime of lessons and victories. The annual meeting
is a free community event for all Garkane consumer/
members. Door prizes will be given at the end of the
business meeting (The Grand Prize will be a large Flat
Screen TV). (0000247200)
Annual Meeting Sessions
Session 1: Tuesday, April 21
in Bicknell (Wayne HS)
Session 2: Wednesday, April 22 in Orderville (Valley HS)
Catered Meal:
Mike Schlappi: BUSINESS MEETING: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
6:00 - 6:45 p.m.
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
When Mike Schlappi takes the floor, a dazzling
smile greets you. Then, you notice the wheelchair.
If ever a man was defined by what he can do, instead
of what he cannot do, it is Mike Schlappi. This Hall
of Fame athlete, Gold Medalist, World Champion,
MBA, CSP, businessman, husband and father of
five will entertain you and inspire you to take on
and overcome your own limitations. Following a
tragic accident as a teenager, Mike has proven that
just because “you can’t stand up, doesn’t mean you
can’t stand out”!
8 Hidden Account #’s in this issue
(sorry for not including them in the last issue)
Find your # for a $25 credit on your account
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Get To Know The People Behind The Power
taylor albrecht
You probably didn’t know that when Taylor Albrecht is not maintaining
your electric meter, he’s busy guiding hunts in and throughout Utah. “At
the young age of 15 my dad excused me from school because his buddy
had an elk tag on the fishlake unit and with only 3 days left in his hunt he
needed help. We went up and my dad turned me loose with his friend and
I took him to a few spots I knew were loaded with elk and called in some
bulls for him. At the time I didn’t realize it but this hunt was what drove
me forward to become a guide. When I turned 18 I started guiding for an
outfitter on the fishlake plateau and Monroe mountain and have since been
guiding hunts every year.” Even though Taylor gets to guide some amazing
hunts with some amazing people, his favorite activity is still going hunting
and spending time outdoors with his family, especially his two kids.
clayton johnson
You probably didn’t know that when Clayton Johnson is not maintaining
the Hatch area power lines as a journeyman lineman, he is helping his kids
raise prize-winning sheep. He started raising sheep at the young age of 12,
and now has increased his fold to over 100 sheep. His children work hard at
raising and grooming the sheep to show them off at livestock shows, state
fairs, and statewide auctions. He says it gives his kids a good work ethic,
while providing extra cash, allowing his son to buy his first truck and his
daughter to buy an ATV with their personal winnings.
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Clayton Johnson
Journeyman Lineman
Taylor Albrecht
Meter Tech
TAylor Albrecht
Hunting guide
Clayton Johnson
Sheep farmer
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Calendar
Of Events
Smart Meters And Garkane Energy
April 10, 2015
Scholarship Applications
Due
April 13, 2015
National Lineman
Appreciation Day
April 17, 2015
Director Election 2, 11
Ballots Due
April 21, 2015
Board Meeting
Loa, UT
April 21, 2015
Annual Meeting
Loa, UT
April 22, 2015
Annual Meeting
Orderville, Utah
June 1, 2015
Board Meeting
Hatch, UT
June 29, 2015
Board Meeting
Hatch, UT
As we all see the trend of wanting energy dependence, energy efficiency, and energy responsibility, it is important to understand where Garkane stands on this issue. WE WANT IT ALL.
Not only do we want it all, but we want it at a
decent price, programs and equipment that work
well, and to do so responsibly and respectfully
to our members.
Garkane is, along with the rest of America’s Rural Electric Cooperative community, in
the midst of trying to choose the best path for
our future in the electrical industry. We are
continually faced with the probability of major
changes in the generation and transmission of
our current electric supply. Unfortunately, this
translates into a likely increase in cost from top
to bottom.
The smart metering movement seems to be an
important dynamic within the changing culture
of electricity. With the smart meter, at least as
far as Garkane Energy is concerned, we really don’t believe ourselves associated with that
movement. It would be unfair, however, to say
we aren’t moving in a similar direction. Yes, this
does mean we are moving into the land of 2-way
communication with metering, but we don’t consider it smart metering. Last fall we started a
small pilot program of what we regard as the next
generation of our current one-way power line
carrier system. However, we have no intention of
invading your privacy and examining your personal business to dictate how you use electricity
or when you use electricity.
With that being said, here’s a list of the main objectives we are looking to accomplish with 2-way
communication: (0000624824)
Benefits of 2-Way
Communication
1. To get an accurate, monthly billable reading: This has always been our #1 goal as a cooperative. If any of you have been members long
enough, you may remember how we used to let
members read their own meters in certain locations and call it in to us. But as time has progressed, we have moved to a combination of
co-op employed meter readers and remote meter
readings obtained with our now antiquated one-
way PLC system.
2. To help troubleshoot and detect power outages: This is especially true in remote locations
where members may not always be aware of an
outage. Our goal is always to serve the consumer
in the best way possible.
3. Pre-Pay Metering: We are in the process of
putting the pieces together to run a pilot test to
investigate a pre-pay option. This is going to be
a small test system only available in certain locations at first, but if it is successful, we hope to be
able to further expand that option over the next
few years to the entire consumer base.
There are some pretty scary reports as to the
health effects of smart metering, but to our understanding most of this has to do with RF communications, which we do not have, or do we plan to
ever have. Yes, there are EMF’s (electromagnetic
frequency) in all things powered by electricity.
That is just the physical nature of electricity and
is unavoidable if you have power. I’m not going
to discredit or argue the issues with smart meters
because Garkane Energy doesn’t feel as though
there are issues in our system. Our first goal is always to provide the most reliable, reasonable and
efficient power to our members.
Article by - Nikki Dinges, Meter Forewoman
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Cash In On
Hidden Account
Numbers
We have inserted eight randomly
selected Garkane Account Numbers in the text of various articles
in this month’s edition. If your account number is less than 10 digits it will begin with a zero. For
example, if your account number
was 4444 and was inserted into
one of the various articles in this
month’s edition, it would will be
listed as (0000004444). If you find
your account number, call Garkane
toll-free at 1-800-747-5403. We’ll
credit $25.00 to your account as a
lucky winner! Just one more reason to read HIGHLIGHTS.
Surplus Items For Sale
Bids from Garkane Members are currently being accepted on the following items:
Item #1: 2003 GMC, 2500HD, single cab, 154,473 miles
VIN - 1GTHK24G43E295790, located in the Kanab, UT office
• Been serviced at appropriate
service intervals and has no
major problems
Item #2: 2006 Chevy, 2500HD,
Extended cab, (not pictured)
Vin 1GCHK29G56E258809
Please submit bid in a sealed
envelope with “Bid - Item #” clearly written on the outside to Garkane Energy,
P.O. Box 465, Loa, UT 84747. Sealed bids will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. Friday, May 15, 2015. Garkane Energy reserves the right to accept or reject any
and all bids.
Garkane Energy
Cooperative, Inc.
VOLUME 58 - NO. 2
GARKANE HIGHLIGHTS is
published quarterly (January,
April, July, and October), by
Garkane Energy
P.O. Box 465
Loa, Utah 84747
1-800-747-5403
As the official publication of
the Cooperative, the purpose of
HIGHLIGHTS is to communicate to members information
concerning their electric cooperative, and to offer suggestions
and ideas regarding the safe, efficient and economical use of electric energy.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
LaDon Torgersen- Koosharem (435) 638-7531
Trent Hunt-Loa (435) 836-2165
Terry Griffiths-Orderville (435) 648-2591
Carl Boyd, Jr.-Tropic-President (435) 679-8418
Tracy Potter -Torrey (435) 425-3128
Reed Munson-Escalante (435) 826-4422
Rodney Ence-Duck Creek Village (435) 682-2526
Boudicca Joseph-Big Water (928) 660-1560
Nanell Robinson-Kanab (435) 644-2752
Andy Gant-Kanab (435) 689-0348
Tyler Barlow-Hildale (435) 467-5636
GENERAL MANAGER/CEO
Dan McClendon
HIGHLIGHTS
Neal R. Brown, Editor
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Garkane Welcomes James Clegg As A New Energy Advisor
James Clegg - Kanab Office
Energy Advisor
My name is James Clegg and I’m excited to join
Garkane Energy. I was raised in the small farming
community of Midway, Utah. I am the youngest
of six children. I graduated from Wasatch High
School where I was involved in everything from
football to yearbook. I was the sterling scholar in
drama and debate and I went to Dixie College on
a performing arts scholarship. I began studying
architecture and finished my Architectural design certificate.
I met my wife, Calleen while at Dixie College
and married in St. George. We have been married for nearly 24 years and have two daughters,
Cyla who is 18 attending DSU and Maesen who
is 14. As a family we like to travel and go to the
theater. We have had season tickets to several
theaters and both of my daughters are involved
in the performing arts.
My hobbies include metal detecting, building
things, motorcycle and bike riding, and spending time with my family.
We lived in St. George for four years and then
moved to Salt Lake where I received a heating,
ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration
design certificate from SLCC. I worked in the
heating and air conditioning industry for 10
years as a contractor and then I joined a national company that specialized in energy management. That experience gave me a different perspective on my own energy consumption and I
began looking at ways we can all better manage
the resources we have. I am thrilled to be involved with Garkane as an energy advisor.
What is your favorite quote? “Not all who
wander are lost.” from the poem “All that is
Gold does not Glitter.” By J.R.R. Tolkin
If you could choose anyone, Who would you
pick as your mentor? Nikola Tesla because he
was probably the most brilliant, inventive mind
ever!
What’s the #1 most played song on your
iPod? I love RUSH but I live in a house full of
girls and so we listen to all things musical theater and Broadway.
If you could learn to do anything, what would
it be? I would love to learn how to fly an airplane.
What do you miss most about being a kid?
When I was a kid I could wander and explore
all day and never worry about being missed. My
mom knew I would come home when I got hungry. I still love to wander but I don’t have as
much time to do it.
What’s the most amazing meal you’ve ever
had? The most amazing meal I’ve ever had was
Bar-B-Que at Rudi’s in New Mexico. I traveled
there for business a few years ago and this little restaurant changed my life. I have been on a
personal quest ever since to recreate the magic.
Hunting, Fishing, Camping, or Hiking? Hiking/Wandering- preferably on a motorcycle.
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Garkane’s Operation Round-Up Program Donates To Henrieville EMT
What do Emergency Medical
Technicians and an energy Coop have in common? They both
work hard to selflessly serve
their community. Garkane was
able to donate to the Henrieville EMT program to train new
medical technicians. With these
donations, Henrieville will be
able to put these 100% volunteer individuals through an expensive and time consuming
certification process. Garkane
Energy was able to collect the
life-saving donations through its
Operation Round-Up program.
This program is funded by Garkane consumer
members who voluntarily round up their electric
bills to the nearest dollar.
Garkane Energy is committed to not only
providing you with reliable and affordable energy, but to improving the quality of life of the
communities it serves. By participating in Operation Round-Up and donating a few cents a
day, you can help make
your neighborhood a
safer and healthy place
to live. Start making
donations today for a
better tomorrow. Visit
www.garkaneenergy.com
to enroll, or call any Garkane office.
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Member Petition Nominations
were filed by the following individuals as required by Garkane Energy
Cooperative’s Bylaws to become candidates for the cooperative’s Board
of Directors. The filing deadline was
February 13, 2015. In accordance with
the Cooperative’s bylaws, if only one
Nomination is made in a particular
district, and such candidate satisfies
the Director Qualifications, such candidate shall automatically be appointed as a Director, without the need to
hold a Director election in accordance
District 2
Trent Hunt
Loa, Utah
OCCUPATION:
Electrical Contractor
PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE: Own and operate Hunt Electrical, Inc.
1998 - current.
OTHER BOARDS, CIVIC SERVICE, CHURCH
SERVICE: Utah Rural Electric Association Board
(2014 –current) Garkane Energy Board of Directors (2009 - current), Garkane Energy Vice President (2011), Garkane Propane Vice President (2010),
Garkane Propane Secretary/Treasurer (2009), Wayne
County Volunteer Search and Rescue (1998 - 1999),
Scout Leader (2001 - 2004 and 2009 - 2013), Chief
of Loa Fire Department (2002 - 2004), Member of
Loa Volunteer Fire Department (1990 - current)
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Wayne High
School 1992 Graduate, Utah Valley University: General
Education, Mountain View Training Center: Electrical
Continuing Education, National Rural Electric Association: Credentialed Cooperative Director. CCD certification with National Rural Electric Co-op Association.
(currently enrolled in courses to receive BLC certification
with National Electric Coop Association)
WHAT SPECIFIC STRENGTHS WOULD YOU
BRING TO GARKANE’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
As the current director for District 2, I bring strengths and
an extensive knowledge of the electric industry. I have
worked as an Electrical Contractor for seventeen years,
which has given me a great amount of experience working with Garkane and other power companies. I work with
the consumers and employees of Garkane on a daily basis.
with this Bylaw Section (Section 4.05,
Paragraph 2). In Districts 5, & 7, these
incumbant directors were the only ones
to file a Nomination Petition and thus
shall be appointed as directors. Garkane members in District 2 and District
11 will receive ballots in the mail, with
the election results being announced at
the Annual Meeting Session on April
21, in Bicknell, Utah, and April 22, in
Orderville, UT. The candidates have
furnished the following background information to assist voting members in
making an informed choice.
Doing this, keeps me informed about the needs and concerns of our community. Supporting Garkane consumer/
members takes a lot of time and energy. Being self-employed allows me to devote the necessary time it takes to
get the job done and represent the consumer appropriately.
As a board member, I have received the required qualifications by attending National Rural Electric Co-op Assn.
Training Programs and taking the appropriate courses to
be a Credentialed Cooperative Director. These courses
have given me a greater understanding of the needs of rural communities and the issues we are facing as electric
cooperatives, in providing power to their communities.
This credential is essential to fully understand every aspect of the Power Industry. It has been very beneficial to
me and to the individuals I represent. I hold many qualities
that make me a strong and successful board member. I
am honest, hardworking, and an open-minded individual. I am a good listener and problem solver. I have a lot
of experience working on committees through public and
church callings. I enjoy being active in my community
and I am committed to keeping Rural Utah a great place
to live.
DESCRIBE YOUR POSITION ON SPECIFIC ISSUES FACING GARKANE: As a board member, my
main position is to listen to and address the concerns of
Garkane consumer/members by providing quality customer service. As issues arise, it is important to educate
the community and to make research based decisions.
Our responsibility is to protect Rural Utah by dealing
with all issues and providing cost efficient energy to this
area. As the District 2 board member, I am committed to
finding new and clean energy sources.
Chad Williams
Loa, Utah - Dist. 2
FAMILY:
Stephanie Williams-spouse
two daughters
OCCUPATION: Business
Session #1 - Tuesday
April 21, 2015
Bicknell, Utah
Auditorium - Wayne High School
Session #2 - Wednesday
April 22, 2015
Orderville, Utah
Auditorium - Valley High School
Free Catered Meal:
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Mike Schlappi
6:00 - 6:45 p.m.
BUSINESS MEETING: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Owner - Boulder Mtn. Electric, Torrey Town Water and
Maintenance Supervisor PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE: Electrical Contractor/Electrician, Torrey
Town Water and Maintenance supervisor, heavy equipment operator, and I have worked in various construction trades for the past 20 years.
OTHER BOARDS, CIVIC SERVICE, CHURCH
SERVICE: Wayne County Volunteer Fire Department
Chief and member, Wayne County Search and Rescue,
High Angle Rope Rescue, Wayne County Noxious Weed
Board, and have held various positions as a member of
the LDS church and Boy Scouts of America.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Graduate of
Wayne High School, general education classes at Utah
Valley State College, Electrical Trade School, and Culinary Water Operator Certification
WHAT SPECIFIC STRENGTHS WOULD YOU
BRING TO GARKANE’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Being an electrician for 18 years and business
owner of an electrical company has shown me not only
how to respect electrical energy, but how important and
precious energy is. I’ve seen firsthand what it takes to
build and maintain the electrical infrastructure in our
area. I understand the maintenance and cost that comes
with this kind of infrastructure. Being involved with
many different types of leadership positions, I understand the importance of listening to the members to resolve the issues and challenges as a team.
DESCRIBE YOUR POSITION ON SPECIFIC ISSUES FACING GARKANE: Alternative power sources, consumption of energy techniques in the home and
business place, and higher energy power costs are just
a few issues facing Garkane. I plan on pursuing alternative, affordable energy sources including: solar, hydro
and wind energy, and working with the home and business owners on how to conserve energy. I will work with
others to do everything possible to maintain affordable
and safe energy for all of Garkane’s members.
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District 5
Terry Griffiths
Orderville, Utah
Terry Griffiths was the
only candidate to file a
nomination petition for
district 5. According
to the bylaws, he will
be re-elected and will
serve a three year term.
District 7
Andy Gant
Kanab, UT
Andy Gant was the
only candidate to file a
nomination petition for
district 7. According
to the bylaws, he will
be re-elected and will
serve a three year term.
District 11
Preston Barlow
Colorado City, AZ
FAMILY: A family of 13 that
shares a wonderful love together
OCCUPATION:
Electrician, Paramedic
PREVIOUS
WORK
EXPERIENCE: Building Inspector (8 years),
Paramedic (17 years), Practical Radiological Technician, Master or Journeyman Electrician (20 States),
Electrical Contractor (5 states)
OTHER BOARDS, CIVIC SERVICE, CHURCH
SERVICE: Arizona Strip Landfill Corporation 19952004, Reliance Electric Board of Directors, Colorado
City Fire Department
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: High School Class
of ‘92; 2 years private college; Dixie College Paramedic
Program
WHAT SPECIFIC STRENGTHS WOULD YOU
BRING TO GARKANE’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
As an electrical contractor, it will benefit the Board to have
someone that is working with the Garkane employees on
the street level as well as the management level. With the
EMS experience, there is a keen sense of duty for the safety and well-being of the Garkane employees as well as our
members. Having had experience with permitting and operating a solid waste facility, I have some exposure to government regulatory agencies and their processes. Working from coast to coast has expanded the understanding
of multistate licensing and intergovernmental cooperation.
DESCRIBE YOUR POSITION ON SPECIFIC ISSUES FACING GARKANE: Deseret rate increase:
The Co-op has already completed a rate study which is
vital before making rate changes. Garkane is on the right
track with their proposal for the Twin Cities. Garkane’s
decisions on rates affects the cost of living for every
home and business in the entire service area. I take that
seriously. I appreciate Garkane’s active part in the Deseret Board and keeping rates down.
Conservation and Alternative Energy Sources: I agree
with the direction that Garkane is heading, finding ways
to benefit members that are energy conscious. Conservation and alternative energy sources continue to grow in
interest nationwide. Garkane can be a leader in offering
savings to residential and commercial customers through
alternative means. Additional Customer Service in the
Twin Cities: The Garkane Energy members in the Twin
Cities need access to the Hildale Payment office 8-5 instead of just morning hours.
Guy Timpson
Colorado City, AZ
Dist. 11
FAMILY:
Marjorie-Spouse 11 beautiful
children, and I come from
a large family, all of whom
are still here in the area
of Colorado City, Hildale,
and Centennial Park.
OCCUPATION:
Plus
One Company, & part-owner in the local health food
store Bonne Saunte
PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE: . I was part
owner and Company Manger in Truss Design, the local
Truss Plant here in Colorado City from 1999 thru 2011.
OTHER BOARDS, CIVIC SERVICE, CHURCH
SERVICE:
I recently served on the Utility Board
of Hildale and Colorado City for six years until being
removed by city council for taking on a religious view
change in 2011. I enjoyed very much the time spent on
that board with other of my fellow citizens.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: I have some college credits, not enough for an Associates Degree as of
yet.
I attended the UREA seminar in Logan Utah in the summer of 1991 as a Junior in High School.
WHAT SPECIFIC STRENGTHS WOULD YOU
BRING TO GARKANE’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS: As a member of a previous utility board I believe I could help to keep the most affordable services
available to the Garkane members along with keeping
Garkane a strong and vital Utility Service Coop.
DESCRIBE YOUR POSITION ON SPECIFIC ISSUES FACING GARKANE: Colorado City/ Hildale
in particular face unique circumstances with Garkane
and an open communication with the Coop and it citizens
I believe is very necessary, I believe I can help with that.
I believe Garkane in the past has faced some daunting
issues here in Colorado City and Hildale particularly and
masterfully met those challenges and I believe I could
help to continue in that effort.
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2015 Rate Increase From Power Supplier,
Deseret Power - rate changes by class
As mentioned in the 2015 Winter issue of
HIGHLIGHTS, Garkane’s power supplier, Deseret Power, is increasing its wholesale power rate to
Garkane by 9%. Garkane hired an independent party to complete a cost of service study to help Garkane determine how Deseret’s wholesale power rate
adjustment will affect our current retail rates. That
being said, Garkane’s rate adjustment to our consumer/members will take effect May 1, 2015. We
expect this increase to be approximately 4-5%. Garkane will still be very competitive with other rates
in Utah and well below the nation’s average. A public hearing regarding this rate increase occurred on
March, 30, 2015 at Garkane’s Hatch office at 1:00
p.m.
We know this news is not the best, but we are
doing everything we can to help keep your power
rates down while maintaining a level of quality service. It is our desire to be open and transparent with
you so you can plan for the future. More information is available on our website. Please check these
often, as they will provide information on methods
you can use to decrease your power bill. We suggest that you also visit TogetherWeSave.com for
suggestions and tips on how to conserve energy and
save money on your power bill.
The purpose of the public hearing that occurred on March, 30 2015, in the Garkane Hatch
Office at 1;00 p.m (was to receive comments and to
review with the membership, Garkane Energy Cooperative’s proposed general rate increase to all Utah
residential member-owners. (0000023400)
A list of all changes
by rate class can be
found on our
website at
www.garkaneenergy.com
System Wide Changes
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2015 Rate Increase From Power Supplier,
Deseret Power - rate changes for garkane
General Service 1
Irrigation
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General Service 2
Lighting
Net Metering Rates will be posted to:
www.garkaneenergy.com/content/net-metering-0
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Garkane Energy Cooperative, Inc.
Consolidated Statements Of Revenue
And Patronage Capital
December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013
Operating Revenues
Line
1Revenues$
2013
2014
25,654,856
$
26,392,171
Expenses and Deductions
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Cost of Sales
Transmission Expense
Distribution Expense
Consumer Accounts Expense
Customer Service Expense
Administrative & General Expense
Depreciation & Amortization Expense
Tax Expense
Interest Expense
Other Deductions
TOTAL COST OF SERVICE
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OPERATING MARGINS
9,603,888
10,313,790
201,427254,926
2,038,7991,850,928
798,583820,564
153,239114,625
5,101,719
4,930,058
3,018,8222,917,614
704,516650,107
1,380,348
1,330,259
45,30246,979
23,046,643
23,229,850
2,608,213
3,162,321
Non-Operating Margins & Other Credits
14
15
16
17
18
19
Interest Earnings
Other Capital Credits & Allocations
Misc. Non-Operating Income
Gain/(Loss) on Disposition of Property
Other (Including Extraordinary items)
Provision for Income Taxes
20
NET MARGINS
21
22
Patronage Capital - Beginning of Year
Refund of Patronage Capital Credits
23
PATRONAGE CAPITAL - END OF YEAR
36,769
43,403
484,716441,582
19,2026,819
94,044191,697
1,191,42118,575
(158,126)(148,096)
$
4,276,239
$
35,635,762
-
$
39,912,001
3,716,301
32,416,106
(496,645)
$
35,635,762
11
Garkane Energy Cooperative, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Assets
December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013
2013
2014
Line
Long-Term Assets
24 Plant $ 108,356,007 25
Less: Depreciation
(40,669,233)
26
NET PLANT
67,686,774
$
102,423,607
(37,792,643)
64,630,964
27
28
29
Non-Utility Property
Investments in Assoc. Organizations
Other Investments
2,417,748
2,046,431
1,810,3801,758,281
318,315
315,379
30
TOTAL LONG-TERM ASSETS
72,233,21768,751,055
Current Assets
31 Cash
32 Accounts Receivable - Net
33 Materials and Supplies
34 Prepayments & Other Accrued Assets
35 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
3,666,150
2,423,262
3,227,0214,200,594
2,942,220
2,919,253
152,811188,598
9,988,202
9,731,707
36
TOTAL ASSETS
Liabilities & Patronage
37
PATRONAGE CAPITAL
$
82,221,419
$
78,482,762
$
39,912,001
$
35,635,762
Long-Term Debt
38 Deferred Income Tax Liability - Net
39 Accumulated Operating Provisions
40 CFC Mortgage Notes
41 TOTAL LONG-TERM DEBT
511,434441,865
781,374
1,881,316
32,143,757
31,791,158
33,436,565
34,114,339
Current Liabilities
42 Accounts Payable
43 Consumer Deposits
44 Other Current Liabilities
45 TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
1,916,7522,542,220
697,463
707,536
3,465,443
3,356,220
6,079,6586,605,976
46
Deferred Credits
2,793,1952,126,685
47
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND PATRONAGE
$
82,221,419
$
78,482,762
12
From the CEO’s Desk
Dear Members of Garkane Energy
Cooperative,
It’s that time of year again - annual meeting time! On behalf of
Garkane Energy, we’d like to personally invite you to join us on
April 21, in Bicknell at Wayne
High School, and April 22, in Orderville at Valley High School.
We look forward to gathering
with you - members of the community, and members of Garkane
- to catch up, hear what you have
to say while enjoying some good
food and fellowship.
This event is not only a chance to
visit with members of our community but it’s also a great opportunity to learn about our new energy efficiency programs. We’ve recently hired
an Energy Advisor to promote these programs to help you save on your energy bills, while using energy during off-peak hours. Our annual meetings
make it possible for us to gather feedback from you by providing a forum
where you can let us know how we can better serve you and your family.
This is an occasion to discuss and learn more about the issues affecting our
local communities. It’s also an opportunity for you to exercise one of your
greatest benefits of being a member of an electric co-op, by voting for the
upcoming year’s board of directors. Garkane is unique because it is not
owned by investors, and is not run by an appointed board of directors. We
are run by a democratically electred board of directors, a board who is given
the privelege to serve because of your vote.
Garkane
Telephone
Numbers
by Dan
Our directors are members of your community and they are concerned
with the issues you face every day because they face them too. Garkane
recently received a 9% rate increase from Deseret Power, our wholesale
provider. After the public rate hearing, it looks like the increase will only
be an average of 4-5%, and not the full 9%. This rate increase will most
likely take affect on May 1st, 2015.
We understand this is not good news, but the democratic and open election is one of the many benefits that make our electric cooperative stand
out from other utilities. Having a voice in who makes major decisions that
directly affect your life and family is the cooperative way.
We remain dedicated to providing you with safe, reliable, and affordable
electric service. Even in our shifting energy climate, electricity remains
a very good value. In today’s world, you won’t find many items that cost
less than $5. You can purchase a gallon of milk, a gallon of gas, or a Big
Mac meal from McDonalds. Electricity has the lowest cost per day of any
of those items listed above. A day’s worth of power is almost a neccessity
and its cheaper than most lunch items we consume on a regular basis.
Electricity is still a great bargain.
Sincerely,
Dan McClendon
THE VALUE OF
Electricity
(0000184104)
Loa Office
435-836-2795
1-800-747-5403 (toll-free)
Loa Office
120 West 300 South
Loa, UT 84747
Hatch Office
435-735-4288
1-888-735-4288 (toll-free)
Hatch Office
468 South North HWY 89
Hatch, UT 84735
Kanab Office
Kanab Office
1802 South HWY 89A
Kanab, UT 84741
435-644-5026
24-Hour Outage
1-888-644-5026 (toll-free)
and Emergency Number
City/Hildale Office
(Including Propane) Colorado435-874-2810
1-800-747-5403
McClendon
Colorado City/Hildale Office
1185 West Utah Avenue
Hildale, UT 84784
average cost of
a Big Mac meal
average daily
cost of electricity
Electricity is expressed on a daily basis using EIA
2013 Average U.S. Monthly Residential Bill of $107