Co-opConnection Energy efficiency www.aikenco-op.org Aiken Office 2790 Wagener Road • PO Box 417 Aiken, SC 29802 (803) 649-6245 (800) 922-1262 Edgefield Office 1195 Bauskett Street • PO Box 583 Edgefield, SC 29824 (803) 637-3189 (803) 593-4457 North Office 8381 North Road • PO Box 520 North, SC 29112 (803) 247-2121 (800) 453-1934 New Ellenton Office 315 Main Street New Ellenton, SC 29809 (803) 652-2226 Lights On (877) 264-5368 Board of Trustees President V. Wayne Furtick Vice President O. Dewitt Livingston Secretary/Treasurer P. Edward Swartz Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Linda S. Bramlett Robert Curry O. Frank Dorn Raymond A. Hutto Dana H. Moseley James E. Stewart, Jr. Theo R. Williams The mission of Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc. is to provide reliable, competitively priced energy and other services that are desired by our membership. Co-op Connection Editor Muriel Gouffray [email protected] Our favorite words during extreme temperatures looking forward to the warmer temperatures and the changing landscapes of spring. But how do we make it through February? With six weeks or more of cold temperatures, Aiken Electric Cooperative wants to remind you of our energy efficiency tips. You can find them on our website, aikenco-op.org, under “Home Energy Savings,” or give one of our member service representatives a call for some quick, easy measures to keep your home a little warmer and costs down. At our house, we change out our A/C filter monthly. Just a quick change with the least expensive filter will help with circulation and keep your system from overworking during BY NOW WE ARE ALL cold nights. We also try to keep our house temperature at 68 degrees in the winter. When the moderate weather returns, we have two exciting Aiken Electric events in April and May. Our fourth annual RUN UNITED in historic downtown Aiken is expanding to include a half marathon. Whether you are a runner or a spectator, this event promises to be fun for all ages. Also, mark your calendars for our 2015 Annual Meeting May 16. We’re looking forward to seeing you this spring! Gary L. Stooksbury Chief Executive Officer Scan to register A i k e n E l e c t r i c C o o p e r a t i v e ’s To u c h s t o n e E n e r g y RUN UNITED Half Marathon, 5K and Kids’ Fun Run April 25, 7:30 a.m. Newberry St., Historic Aiken Early registration $60, $25 and $10 Includes runner’s tee shirt if registered by April 3 Tax deductible check made payable to United Way of Aiken County Half marathon $500 first place prizes (male and female) For more information visit active.com or aikenco-op.org 4 SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING | february 2015 | scliving.coop AEC News Scholarships FeeltheGreen. 2015 Green Power touches everyone with renewable and sustainable energy for this and future generations. By using solar, methane gas captured at landfills and wind, Aiken Electric Cooperative and Santee Cooper— along with members who care about their community—are helping our environment like never before. Green Power costs less than a dime a day! Each 100 kilowatt-hour block is available for only $3 added to your monthly electric bill. The money collected goes to develop renewable energy resources, right here in South Carolina. This helps us to stay independent from foreign resources and also helps maintain our local environment by using clean, renewable energy with no waste. Join the Green Team and make a commitment to our environment— the cost is small but the impact is large. If you are not currently a Green Power participant and want to become one, visit us at www.aikenco-op.org or call us at 1-800-922-1262 Three scholarships available • $1,000 Trustee Scholarship funded personally by AEC trustees • Two $1,000 Touchstone Energy Scholarships Submit your application before it is too late! All applications must be postmarked by March 2, 2015 If you are a senior in high school, it is time for you to take advantage of your co-op membership. Three students in our service area will be chosen to receive scholarships. Terrie Stephenson, Hannah Morris and Celine Mitchell provide transportation in 2014. JOIN US FOR OUR BIG DAY Aiken Electric Cooperative Annual Meeting For details, visit our website at www.aikenco-op.org May 16, 2015 scliving.coop | february 2015 | SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING 5