News for members of Electric Cooperatives in Mississippi
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The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience opens in Meridian p. 4
6 History comes alive at Shaifer House 10 Mississippi Cooks: Southern comfort cookin’ 17Cooperatives sponsor Youth Leadership Workshop
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April 2018
ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES OF MISSISSIPPI
Thank a lineworker on April 9 Keep the lights on
America’s electric cooperatives have designated the second Monday of April as National Lineworker Appreciation Day. On April 9, 2018, electric cooperatives will honor the dedicated men and women who often work in challenging conditions to keep the lights on. We proudly recognize all electric lineworkers for the services they perform around the clock in dangerous conditions to keep power flowing and protect the public’s safety. Electric cooperative lineworkers are the first responders of
our electric distribution system, and they may be called to work on high-voltage lines at any time or day or night. The work can be dangerous, especially in stormy conditions, but they power through to ensure reliable service for electric cooperative members throughout Mississippi. To honor these brave lineworkers ECM invites members to take a moment and thank a lineworker for the work they do. Use #ThankALineworker to show your support for the men and women who light our lives.
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Change Habits to
BEAT THE PEAK CELEBRATE EARTH DAY April 22, 2018
Go green with big-ticket renovations Going “green” means living in a way that’s friendly to the planet. But it also means keeping a little more “green” in your pocket by living more efficiently. Even if a tight budget is keeping you from making over your whole house so it’s more energy efficient, you can convert it a little bit at a time. Next time you need to replace an appliance or other home product, consider an eco-friendly choice. Here are some suggestions for going green at home: • When replacing major appliances, it pays to buy those that are Energy Star-qualified. These are significantly more efficient than other models so they’re cheaper to operate. • Buy appliances with “energy-saver” options. New dishwashers and washing machines, for example, use less water than older models and let you choose load size and water temperature. Turn off your dishwasher’s heated drying cycle, and chose a clothes dryer that automatically shuts off when it senses that clothes are dry. • Place the dishwasher and refrigerator on opposite sides of the kitchen so the heat from the dishwasher won’t force the refrigerator to work harder. Resist the temptation to store an extra freezer or refrigerator in the garage, where the extreme heat and cold will force it to work so hard it will send your energy bills soaring. • When it’s time to replace windows, go with double- or triple-paned glass. Those models cost more than your single-pane windows, but they prevent your heated or air-conditioned air from leaking outside, so you’ll save money on your energy bills.
Tipof the Month
When streaming online content, use the smallest device that makes sense for the number of people watching. Avoid streaming on game consoles, which use 10 times more power than streaming through a tablet or laptop. Source: energy.gov
You can beat the peak (and save money!) by decreasing your power use when energy demand and prices are at their highest. Here are a few tips to help you get started:
Laundry for Less: Full loads mean fewer cycles, and washers and dryers run in the late evenings add less heat and humidity to the home. Energy can cost less outside of peak hours.
lighting and electronics that generate heat, resist the urge to turn down the thermostat and remember, lower fan settings use less energy.
Intramural Competition: Online gaming with each active player using their own computer, display, gaming console and internet connection gets pricey. Play each other at home on one screen and save. Countertop Convenience: Range or oven cooking can really warm up a kitchen. Microwaves, convection ovens, induction cooktops, Crock-Pot® and toaster ovens put more cooking heat where you need it.
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