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		WHY DOESN'T MY METER GO ON VACATION WHEN I DO? UNCLAIMED PATRONAGE SEARCH MUTUAL BENEFIT CARDS EXAMPLES OF KWH USUAGE ELECTRIC TERMS WHY DOESN'T MY METER GO ON VACATION WHEN I DO? Just because you're not home and the lights are switched off, doesn't mean that your home won't be consuming electricity at almost the same rate as if you were there. Your heating system is the biggest user of electricity in your home. You probably remember to set your thermostat at it's lowest setting when you leave, but did you know that this does not actually turn the heaters off? Lowering the thermostat only turns the heat down to about 55 degrees. The heaters will continue to cycle on every time the indoor temperature falls below 55 degrees. If you want your heat to be totally off, you must do that at the breaker. Turning your heating system completely off may not be the best thing for you, however. A sudden drop in temperature could result in frozen pipes and nasty surprises when you arrive home. The water heater is the second biggest user of electricity in your home. If you plan to be away for more than three days, turning the water heater off at the breaker should save a significant amount of power. If you leave it on, it will continue to keep all 50 gallons in the tank heated to 120 to 140 degrees, 24 hours a day, all the time you are gone. Electric clocks, instant-on televisions, refrigerators and freezers also continue to operate, whether or not you are there to use them. You will want to be sure, however, that refrigerators and freezers are completely empty, clean and dry before you unplug them. Propping the door open will prevent mildew from forming on the interior. Need more information? Stop by the office. We have several excellent information sheets available for handout. CO-OP CONNECTION CARDS If you have shopped at any of the following businesses and not used your Co-op Connections Card, you have missed out on a discount! Can't find your card? Stop by the office. A complete listing of discounts offered can be found Here. EXAMPLES OF KWH USAGE Get the feeling your usage is high? Some examples of average usage can be found Here. ELECTRIC TERMS A common question we get asked is, What is a "Kilowatt"? Here are a few common terms used by electric companies.

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