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NEWSLETTER
Chippewa Valley Electric Cooperative
December 2014
Winter is on the Way: Be Alert for Peak Alerts
W
inter is coming upon us, and with that comes
the time for peak alerts for cooperative
members. A peak alert is likely to occur on colder
days during the winter months. On these days, the
demand for electricity is highest, which also brings
the need to conserve energy use whenever possible.
The level of demand determines a large portion
of the cooperative’s energy costs during this time.
Reducing or delaying your electrical usage during a
peak alert helps lower this cost.
The key is to reduce your consumption between the
hours of 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. on these coldest winter
days. This helps Chippewa Valley Electric save on
our wholesale power bill, and this savings is passed
along to the members. By turning off unneeded
lighting and appliances, you can help us save a
substantial amount.
On these days, the peak-alert messages will be
broadcasted on the following stations:
• WAXX 104.5 FM
• WAYY 790 AM
• WECL 92.9 FM
• WIAL 94.1 FM
In addition you may visit www.cvecoop.com
and select Load Control Information (at the top
right side of the webpage) to find the up-to-date
information regarding the status of the load control.
Whether you hear the peak-alert message or not,
please help us control our costs by reducing the
amount of electricity you use during these winter
evenings between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Pay, View & Manage your Account Online with Bill4U
V
isit Chippewa Valley Electric Cooperative’s
website, www.cvecoop.com, to conveniently and
securely pay your electric bill online. Go paperless!
It’s convenient, free, and simple to use. Plus, it helps
conserve our natural resources.
First-time users will need to have their full account
number (example: 1234.000) handy. You will need
your account number to create your Bill4U account.
Pay by credit/debit card or set up your account to be
billed automatically each month on the billing due
date.
To stop receiving a
paper bill, select the
Paperless option
within the Paperless
Statements menu tab.
You will receive an email informing you that your
statement is ready to be viewed.
Smart Phone App is Now Available!
Enjoy the convenience of accessing your account
whenever you choose. You can view past billing
statements, review usage graphs and manage your
account with your smart phone. Visit the iTunes
store to download the iPhone app or the Google
Play Store to download the Android app. Search for
Bill4U and then select the Chippewa Valley Electric
Cooperative Bill4U Payment
App to download to your
smart phone. Now you can
Chippewa Valley Electr
access your CVEC electric
account wherever you go!
Powering Your Future
317 S. 8th St. Cornell,
Bundle Up for Winter Storms
A
re you ready for winter’s cold grasp? Snow
and ice are inevitable when dealing with winter
storms, but being prepared can make a world of
difference. Chippewa Valley Electric Cooperative
(CVEC) recommends the following tips to help you
prepare for wintery blasts.
Winterize Your Home
Winter storms wreak havoc on your home. By
winterizing your living space, you’ll be prepared for
extreme cold and hazardous conditions.
• Remember to maintain and inspect heating
equipment and chimneys every year to ensure
they’re working safely and properly.
• Caulk and weather strip doors and windows to
make the most of your heating system.
• Freezing temperatures often cause water pipes to
burst. Remember to insulate pipes with insulation
or newspapers and plastic. Allow faucets to drip
during extreme cold to avoid frozen pipes.
• Consider installing storm windows for better
insulation. You can also cover windows with
plastic (from the inside) to keep the cold out.
• Make sure everyone in your family knows where
the home’s fire extinguisher is located and how to
use it properly. House fires occur more frequently
during winter months, as people tend to use
alternative heating methods that may not be safe.
Prepare a Winter Survival Kit
Severe winter storms often bring heavy
accumulation of ice and snow, which can lead to
downed power lines and extended outages. CVEC
crews will work hard to restore power, but having a
winter survival kit on hand is a smart idea.
and insurance policies are also good to have on
hand.
• Other items: Keep a first aid kit, blankets,
flashlight, battery-powered radio, and extra
batteries handy.
Stay Warm and Safe
If an outage occurs, plan for an alternate heating
source. A fireplace, propane space heater, or woodburning stove would be sufficient. Fuel and woodburning heating sources should always be vented;
make sure carbon monoxide and smoke detectors
are working properly. Be extremely cautious when
using alternate heating sources.
If you use a portable generator during an outage,
make sure it is placed outside the home for proper
ventilation. Be careful not to overload the generator.
Use appropriate extension cords that can handle
the electric load.
Follow these tips, and your family will stay warm in
the event of a power outage.
Abby Berry writes on consumer and cooperative affairs for the
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the service
organization for the nation’s 900-plus electric cooperatives.
CVEC Rebate Reminder
Chippewa Valley Electric Cooperative wants to remind
its members that there are a variety of rebates available
with the purchase of qualifying energy efficient products.
Rebates are in place through December 31, 2014, or until
funds, by incentive or in total, are depleted. Please
submit rebate requirements as soon as possible to ensure
that you can take advantage of our rebate program.
Rebate forms and information are available online at
cvecoop.com/services/rebates.php
or contact our office at
715-239-6800 or 1-800-300-6800.
• Food: Store food that does not require cooking,
such as canned goods, crackers, dehydrated
meats, and dried fruit. Keep a large supply of
water on hand. Ready.gov recommends five
gallons per person.
A PPLIAN CES
• Identification: Keep all forms of identification
handy, such as driver’s licenses, photo IDs, and
Social Security cards. Bank account information
Residential Farm State Commercial Zip Code
Industrial Account
Date
Institution/Governm
REBATE INFORMATIO
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Quantity r tor Air Conditioner Quantity x Rebate Must be ENERGY STAR appliance $25 Must be ENERGY STAR appliance $25 Must be ENERGY STAR appliance Appliance Recyc
Recycling – Freezer Recycling ‐ Refrigera
Recycling ‐ Window Total: ling
Freezer must be in w
orking order. Freeze
and fully disposed of following federal, s r must be removed from service tate, and local laws. Refrigerator must be
in working order. R
efrigerator must be removed from service and fully disp
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Window air conditio
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must be removed from service and fully ing order. Window air conditioner disposed of followin
and local laws. g federal, state, Approved Not approved – Re
ason: I certify the rebates requested are for eq
uipment purchased in 2014.
Cooperative Represe
ntative: $25 $25 $25 Our office will be closed December 24 & 25 and
January 1 for the holidays.
CFL Lamp Minimum 5 watts
LED Technology Security Lighting Occupancy Sensor s ) Replacement only
Heat Pump ‐ Air Source & MiniSplit Heat Pump ‐ Commercial Air Source & P
THPs $5/sign $3/lamp $15/fixture $5/each $15/fixture $6/lamp/ fixture per fixture: Enter nbr of bulbs
es: Enter nbr of fixtur
in quantity field to the right $4/bulb/ tures x nbr of bulbs/fixture & enter
Multiply nbr of fix
per fixture: fixture Enter nbr of bulbs
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Multiply nbr of fix
Halide Pulse Start Metal T5 Fixture T8 Fixture (Replacement only)
$3/lamp $5/fixture Total Rebat
$ on: Not Approved‐Reas
Approved in 2014. uipment purchased requested are for eq
I certify the rebates ntative: Cooperative represe
OFFICE USE ONLY Date: Size: If under 1 ton, round to nearest ¼ ton; If over 1 ton, round to nearest ½ ton Phone
SEER 15 or greater or EER 12.5 or greate
r SEER 16 or greater or EER 13.5 or greate
r EER 11 or greater $60/ton $80/ton $40/ton $150/ton Heat Pump ‐ Geothermal ECM Blower Motor AFUE of new furnace: Other
New furnace with ECM blower motor AHRI certificate number: $150/ton Total Rebate Amount Requested: OFFICE USE ONLY
Approved Not Approved ‐ Reason: I certify the rebates requested are for equipment purchased and/or in
stalled in 2014.
Cooperative representative: Date:
Yes Total rebate issued: $
$ Total rebate issued: Chippewa Valley
Electric Cooperative
P.O. Box 575
Cornell, Wisconsin 54732
(715) 239-6800 or 1-800-300-6800
www.cvecoop.com
CVEC is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
$300/ton $35/unit SEER or EER value (not required for Geothermal Heat Pumps):
Is central air conditioning present?: Enter the following required information for ECM Blowe
r Motors:
Total: Size x Quantity x Rebate
$40/ton Heat Pumps
SEER 14 or greater, HSPF 7.7 or greater,
or EER 11 or greater EER 11 or greater Enter the following required information for Air Conditi
oners & Heat Pumps:
Manufacturer or brand name: Model Number: ) Quantity Rebate Air Conditioners
SEER 14 or greater or EER 11.5 or greate
r Central AC & Ductless MiniSplit $1/lamp Total: Quantity x Rebate
Other
Total rebate issued: Account
Date
Member Signature
Industrial Institution/Government Other: Zip
s for all items for which you are requesting a rebate
Central AC & Ductless MiniSplit Rebate nt) Minimum 15 watt
Commercial Specifications Commercial AC & PTACs LED Lamp tive communication only. State Farm Central AC & Ductless MiniSplit ing a rebate) Quantity Enter wattage: (Energy Star, CFL or LED Fixture
hardwired) nment Institution/Gover
r email: [email protected] n) Email
Residential Equipment Other: CFL’s & LED’s
ted
Industrial ndescent equivale
Email addresses will be used for coopera
Rebate for: Phone
Information Specifications and Required
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Greater than or equal to 60 watt (n
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Member Signature Less than 60 watt (not 60 watt inca
$25 CUSTOMER INFORMATION (Please fill out entire sectio
Member Name Address City REBATE INFORMATION (Please fill in shaded boxe
only. tive communication be used for coopera
for which you are request
shaded boxes for all items
Equipment CFL Lamp LED Exit Sign Account
Date
Zip
Commercial Farm (Please fill in
REBATE INFORMATION
Total Rebate Amount Reques
Peace and joy from Chippewa
Valley Electric Cooperative!
Email addresses will
OFFICE USE ONLY Date:
Residential State Rebate for: Rebate 2014 Energy Efficiency Rebate Form
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bill.
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Equipment • Medication: Be sure to refill all prescriptions in the
event of a major power outage.
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