Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation - APSC

Arkansas ElectricCooperative Corporation

28 March 2014

Secretary of the Commission

Arkansas Public Service Commission1000 Center StreetP.O. Box C-400Little Rock, AR 72203

RE: IN THE MATTER OF CERTAIN REPORTS REQUIRED TO BE FILED BYSOUTHWEST ARKANSAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORPORATIONDOCKET NO. 08-042-RP

Dear Secretary of the Commission:

This letter and its attachment represent the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas’ (“ElectricCooperatives”) 2013 Joint Report on Energy Efficiency due on 1 April 2014.

Order No. 12 in Arkansas Public Service Commission (“Commission”) Docket No. 06-004-Rentered on 11 January 2007 (“Order No. 12”) granted the Electric Cooperatives an exemptionfrom the Rules for Conservation and Energy Efficiency Programs (“EER”). As a condition ofthat exemption, the Electric Cooperatives were directed to file an annual report with theCommission regarding the Electric Cooperatives’ “... EE programs and their results” (“OrderNo. 12, page 18).

Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation; Ashley-Chicot Electric Cooperative, Incorporated; C & LElectric Cooperative Corporation; CalToll Electric Cooperative Corporation; Clay County Electric CooperativeCorporation; Craighead Electric Cooperative Corporation; Farmers Electric Cooperative Corporation; First ElectricCooperative Corporation; Mississippi County Electric Cooperative, Inc.; North Arkansas Electric Cooperative,Incorporated; Ouachita Electric Cooperative Corporation; Ozarks Electric Cooperative Corporation; Petit JeanElectric Cooperative Corporation; Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative, Incorporated; South Central ArkansasElectric Cooperative, Incorporated; Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation; Woodruff ElectricCooperative Corporation; and Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation.

I ( p.1atl’.e WaP.O. Box 194208Little RoeL Arkansas 72219-4208(501) 570-2200

[he Electric Cooperatives tif ArkansasWe’re here to, loll.

APSC FILED Time: 3/28/2014 1:39:31 PM: Recvd 3/28/2014 1:37:44 PM: Docket 08-042-rp-Doc. 8

The Report contains the following:

Attachment A is a summary of the Electric Cooperatives’ FE programs. In addition to a written

summary of the various EE programs, Attachment A contains examples of EE educational

materials used by the Electric Cooperatives, a report on the effectiveness of the Electric

Cooperatives’ various demand response programs, and a report on the Electric Cooperatives’

current use of Smart Grid technologies. Attachment A also serves as Arkansas Electric

Cooperative Corporation’s EE Report.

Attachment B contains each member cooperative’s 2013 EE Report with supporting material.

While the Electric Cooperatives are exempt from the EER, they are voluntary participants in two

programs which are mandatory for natural gas and electric investor owned utilities. These

programs are:

1. The Energy Efficiency Arkansas program. The Electric Cooperatives contributed

$98,358.03 for the period 1 January 2013 through 31 December 2013; and

2. The development and updating of the Deemed Savings Report. The Electric

Cooperatives contributed $22,974.82 for the period 1 January 2013 through 31 December

2013.

Please direct any questions regarding the Electric Cooperatives’ 2013 Joint Report on EnergyEfficiency to Bret CulTy (501-570-2330) or Forest Kessinger (501-570-2422).

Sincerely,

..___‘--1 f’

Forest KessingerDirector, Rates and Forecasting

Attachment

cc: Member ManagersDuane Highley


Electric Cooperatives’

2013

Joint Report

on

Energy Efficiency


Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas

2013 Energy Efficiency Report

Docket No. 08-061-RP


-H -H r) ifi z -H


Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation




AP

SC

Ene

rgy

Eff

icie

ncy

Rep

ortin

gU

pdat

edF

ebru

ary

17,

2013

The

follo

win

gco

mpo

nent

sar

ecu

rren

tlybe

ing

repo

rted

byth

ein

divi

dual

co-o

ps:

Coo

pera

tive

Ene

rgy

EE

Web

Lob

byD

oug

Rye

Rye

CSR

Mar

atho

nH

eat

Pum

pH

eat

AR

ER

CN

otes

Aud

itsIn

form

atio

nB

roch

ures

Rad

ioS

emin

ars

Con

tact

sW

ater

Wat

erP

ump

Livi

ngL

oans

Ark

ansa

sV

alle

yX

XX

XX

XX

XX

X

Ash

ley-

Chi

cot

XX

XX

XX

XX

XX

C&

LX

XX

XX

XX

XX

X

Car

roll

XX

XX

XX

XX

XX

Cla

yC

ount

yX

XX

XX

XX

XX

X

Cra

ighe

adX

XX

XX

XX

XX

X

Far

mer

sX

XX

XX

XX

XX

Firs

tX

XX

XX

XX

XX

XX

Mis

siss

ippi

XX

XX

XX

XX

XX

Cou

nty

Nor

thA

rkan

sas

XX

XX

XX

XX

XX

X

Oua

chit

aX

XX

XX

XX

XX

X

Oza

rks

XX

XX

XX

XX

XX

X

Petit

Jean

XX

XX

XX

XX

XX

XM

aint

aini

ngex

istin

gE

RC

Loa

nsR

ich

Mou

ntai

nX

XX

XX

XX

XX

X

Sou

thC

entr

alX

XX

XX

XX

XX

XX

Sou

thw

est

XX

XX

XX

XX

XX

Woo

druf

fX

XX

XX

XX

XX

X


AECC Programs & Services for Collective ARPSC Report

The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas were early promoters and educators of

energy efficiency and building science. For example, the February 1963 edition of

Rural Arkansas magazine included a three-page column about how certain

construction methods, materials and properly installed insulations could improve

comfort and lower utility costs. (Exhibit 1)

Furthermore, history reminds us of the 1970’s energy crisis that brought along fears

of shortages and rising utility cost trends. Yet, the electric cooperatives stayed the

course and continued to educate its members about practical, fact-based energy

efficiency and home comfort solutions.

Those influences from decades ago reinforced the need for energy efficiency

education and awareness. Across the nation, electric cooperatives embraced the

challenge to begin energy efficiency outreach. Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp.

(AECC) was in the vanguard. AECC began to explore, learn and teach its members

how they can manage their utility bills, improve home comfort and how to wisely

utilize electricity.

Today, all electric cooperatives nationwide continue to address similar challenges

and opportunity stemming from current politics, potential regulatory requirements,

energy policy and other influences.

AECC exists to provide safe, reliable and affordable electricity to those we serve.

Additional core principles are commitment to community and education & training.

Thus, AECC will continue to include energy efficiency awareness and education in

future work plans. The following report identifies those areas and provides an

update for 2013.

Residential Energy Audits

Participating electric distribution cooperatives offer varying energy audit programs.

Some offer walk-through and checklist inspections. Others offer comprehensive

audits including blower-door tests, duct blaster leakage tests and infrared

thermography for verification of air infiltration and thermal analysis. For visual

reference, some incorporate a theatrical fog device that is used in conjunction with

the duct blaster.

AECC’s Manager of Residential Energy Marketing is available to assist all distribution

cooperatives with comprehensive energy audits when requested. He earned

Building Performance Institute’s (BPI) Building Analyst designation. He is also

certified by the FLIR Infrared Training Center as a Level I and Level II Thermographer.


The following electric cooperatives received energy audit assistance in 2013:

First Electric, Craighead Electric, North Arkansas Electric, Ouachita Electric, South

Central Electric, Mississippi County Electric, Arkansas Valley, C&L, Ashley-Chicot and

Farmers Electric.

Audit results and a prescriptive list of retrofit or repairs are left with each

homeowner. The local electric cooperative retains the test results. When requested

the hosting cooperative may offer reputable resources to repair or retrofit each

component or measure on the list.

Blower-Door and Infrared Equipment

AECC maintains two sets of Energy Conservatory blower-door diagnostic equipment

with DG-700 computers and Tech-Tite software operating systems. AECC also has

one Energy Conservatory duct-blaster unit and maintains two FLIR B40, one FLIR

8360 and one FLIR T640 infrared cameras. Qualified and trained personnel from the

electric distribution cooperatives may borrow the diagnostic equipment and FLIR

infrared thermal imaging cameras through an equipment loan program.

AECC utilizes the FLIR Tools iPad application when conducting residential energy

audits. The homeowner can monitor the thermal imaging process of the energy

audit by simply viewing the iPad screen. Wi-Fi technology allows the energy auditor

to transmit the infrared images to the iPad from the FLIR T640 camera. Images may

be saved and included in leave-behind reports. A video feature is also available for

problem resolution, teaching, media, etc.

Comprehensive Training and Certification

AECC is committed to training, education and information. Staying on the cutting

edge of building science technology and providing the proper training to

representatives at the electric distribution cooperative level remains an annual goal.

A key benefit of this training directly impacts the electric cooperative membership.

Since electric cooperatives are local, its members have direct contact with

knowledgeable employees that reside in their hometown or proximity.

FLIR Level I and Level II Certified Thermographers

AECC has utilized the FLIR Infrared Training Center for advanced infrared thermal

imaging training. Many electric distribution cooperatives have both Level I and Level

II thermographers on staff. AECC Manager of Residential Energy Marketing is a Level

I and II thermographer.


The following are FuR Level I Thermographers

AECC

Bret Curry

First Electric Cooperative

Doug Brandon

Anthony Galloway

David Hannah

David Copeland

Clay County Electric Cooperative

Nick Manatt

Lyndal Hutsell

Ouachita Electric Cooperative

Alan Ferguson

Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative

Aaron Mantooth

Carroll Electric Cooperative

Joe Magnini

Brian Ayers

Brian Wise

Mike Jones

Petit Jean Electric Cooperative

Dale Smith

The following earned FLIR Level II Thermographer Credentials in 2012

AECCBret CurryDean MullinsDavid Gaskin

Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative

Aaron Mantooth

Carroll Electric CooperativeBrian Ayers

Joey MagniniBrian Wise


First Electric CooperativeJohn Via

Ouachita Electric CooperativeShawn Dorflinger

Ozarks Electric CooperativeKeith KaderlyJames Reid

Petit Jean Electric CooperativeDale Smith

Building Performance Institute-Building Analyst Credentials

The Building Performance Institute (BPI) is a recognized leader in developing and

supporting high quality energy audit training courses. BPI training is recognized by

Energy Star, the Department of Energy and numerous electric utilities.

BPI Building Analysts recognize that the house is a system and most construction

components are interconnected. The relationship between all interconnected

systems of the house is the key to its overall performance, efficiency, and durability.

Moreover, home performance is essential to the health, safety, and comfort of

occupants. Certified BPI professionals are trained to quickly target, diagnose, and

solve household performance problems such as high utility bills, air infiltration,

mold, mildew and ice dams to name a few.

BPI Building Analysts understand the principles of energy and building science, the

energy process, the building shell and thermal envelope, airflow, moisture

management, air quality, combustion safety and carbon monoxide monitoring,

HVAC-Lighting-Appliance-Domestic Hot Water as building systems and diagnosis of

common building problems, blower-door and duct blaster testing and combustion

appliance testing.

The following individuals have completed the BPI Building Analyst training:

Joey Magnini-Carroll Electric

Brian Wise-Carroll Electric

Doug Brandon-First Electric

David Copeland-First Electric

Anthony Galloway-First Electric

David Hannah-First Electric

Keith Kaderly-Ozarks Electric

James Reid-Ozarks Electric

Dale Smith-Petit Jean Electric


Jerry Pleasants-Woodruff Electric

Bret Curry-AECC

Commercial & Industrial Energy Efficiency and Audits

Six commercial and industrial energy audits were conducted and/or completed in 2013. AECC

Manager of Economic Development facilitates third party audits on behalf of the electric

distribution cooperatives.

These third party audits are designed to take a comprehensive look at the facility and make

recommendations for improved energy efficiency measures. Prior to the audit, data is collected

concerning the physical characteristics of the facility and energy usage. Then a detailed walk-

through/tour of the facility is conducted. Following the analysis a report is produced for the

company highlighting various recommendations for decreased waste and improved efficiency.

These may involve lighting, HVAC, windows, boilers/chillers, processes, etc.

Auditing Firm

Power Energy Strategies

David Earl Lisenbee, PE, CEM, CRM

674 Sexton Creek Road South

Heber Springs, AR 72543

501-351-4970

David Lisenbee is a registered Professional Engineer in the States of Arkansas and Mississippi. He

is a Certified Energy Manager and Carbon Reduction Manager. He has conducted over 100

energy audits under contract for the Arkansas Energy Office of the Arkansas Industrial

Development Commission.

He has represented the Arkansas Manufacturers Association as an energy consultant on energy

related matters where he developed and presented an energy seminar for AMA members and

non-members on energy management and energy procurement.

Mr. Lisenbee has developed and issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a national retail chain

for procurement of energy for 325 stores in 28 states. He also has experience in developing

strategic energy plans tailored to meet end users specific energy needs.

He has been very involved in business development where he has established partnerships with

business associates and managed projects from sales to measurement and verification. His 30-

year career has encompassed business development, engineering, project management and

customer service. His involvement in the energy industry has allowed him to develop an

extensive network of engineering and energy associates including energy efficiency equipment

suppliers, power marketers, natural gas marketers and energy professionals. He has worked


with utilities across the nation and developed special “negotiated contracts” for clients. He has

worked for and with design engineers on electrical, HVAC and energy related projects.

Professional Registration

Registered Engineer - State of Arkansas, Certificate No. 8032

Registered Engineer - State of Mississippi, Certificate No. 10329

Certified Energy Manager, CEM No. 9942

Carbon Reduction Manager, Certificate No. 195

2013 C&I Audits

• Murphy Building (North Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation)

• Sardis Water Association (First Electric Cooperative Corporation)

• Holland Exxon (First Electric Cooperative Corporation)

• Grand Prairie Bayou Two (First Electric Cooperative Corporation)

• Perry County Sheriffs Office (First Electric Cooperative Corporation)

• Dude’s Place & Coco’s Café (First Electric Cooperative Corporation)

Website Based Energy Efficiency Information & Communications

Website Visitors

The www.aecc.com and www.ecark.org website averaged thousands of visits per month in

2013. The total visits for the year exceeded 100,000. Each year the number of site visits surge

during the annual Energy Efficiency Makeover contest promotional campaign.

Rural Arkansas Living e-newsletter

In June 2009, the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas launched an “opt-in” electronic

newsletter, Arkansas Living. The newsletter is e-mailed to “opt-in” subscribers prior

to the mailing of the print version. This medium was available throughout 2013.

The e-newsletter highlights key areas of the publication and provides a link to the

flipping book version of the magazine. The newsletter has 3,000 opt-in subscribers.

Subscriptions increase during June, July and August when the application process for

the Energy Efficiency Home Makeover are underway.

The Arkansas Living e-newsletter is archived on the www.ecark.org website. This

medium provides additional access to energy efficiency information printed in the

magazine.


Social Media

Arkansas Living magazine and the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas continuedsocial media efforts in 2013 with energy efficiency messages being a focal pointfor messaging.

A Facebook page for the Energy Efficiency Makeover was launched in 2013. Theaddress is: http://www.facebook.com/ECAHomeMakeover

Mediums were Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. The Arkansas Living Facebookpage is https://www.facebook.com/ArkansasLivingMagazine and the ElectricCooperatives of Arkansas Facebook page ishttps://www.facebook.com/ElectricCooperativesofArk.

Energy efficiency articles mentioned in the magazine were spotlighted on thepages throughout the year. The Arkansas Living page has approximately 1,200“Likes,” the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas page has approximately 320“Likes” and the Smart Energy Tips/Energy Efficiency Makeover page has 139“Likes.”

During Makeover 2013 staffers delivered video and digital image updatesregarding the progress of the makeover project. The videos includededucational information to show viewers energy efficiency applications.

Website Resources

A wide array of energy efficiency tools, tips and resources are available at

www.smartenergytips.org. The site averages over 2000 visits per month with a total

of 25,000 for 2013. The month of peak visits was June with 4,000. It should be noted

that this was during the media campaign for the 2013 Energy Efficiency Home

Makeover. Participating distribution cooperatives and AECC continue to offer and

host a wealth of energy efficiency information and resources online. Information

includes:

Intuitive energy usage calculators including heat pumps, lighting and televisions

Appliance usage calculators

Do-it-yourself audits

101 energy saving tips

Doug Rye’s energy efficiency columns

Marathon water heaters

General Electric “GeoSprings” hybrid water heater

Energy efficiency “Makeover” program

Energy efficient model home program

CFL energy saver

Water heater energy saver


HVAC energy saver

How to read an electric meter

Commercial energy efficiency guide

Old appliance information

Energy Star information

Green Power

Renewable energy

LED Christmas lighting information

Guide for where energy dollars are spent

Silent plug loads/standby power and more...

The website is also a repository for all “image” and “energy efficiency” television

and radio spots. For complete website details and to view all television commercials

and listen to radio spots visit www.aecc.com or www.smartenergytips.org (Exhibit

2)

Web Based Real-Time Hydroelectric Power Generation

The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas completed the first of three hydropower

plants on the Arkansas River in one of their most ambitious generation projects ever

in December of 1988.

The plant, the Clyde T. Ellis Hydroelectric Generating Station, was built at the James

W. Trimble Lock and Dam near Fort Smith. It marked the cooperatives’ commitment

to a long-term, low-cost power source for their members, as well as their dedication

to environmentally friendly power, long before it was fashionable to do so. Later in

the 1980s and 90s, the cooperatives completed two other hydropower plants,

making the total investment in renewable energy resources at about $330 million.

Daily, monthly and lifetime cumulative generation output totals from AECC’s

hydroelectric power plants is available real-time to all cooperative members and the

general public at: http://www.aecc.com/renewa ble-resources/hydroelectric-power/

(Exhibit 3)

Web Based Real-Time Solar Power Generation System

The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas are testing another source of renewable

power generation — solar energy. In early 2009, solar panels were installed as part of

a pilot program to test small-scale solar power systems. Preformed Line Products

installed the system, which has 33 panels at a cost of approximately $47,000. In

addition to the panels, the system has an inverter that converts the DC power


produced by the panels to AC power that is used in the AECI Utility Sales building.

The system has a generation capacity of 7kw.

Daily, monthly and lifetime cumulative generation output total for the solar project

is available real-time to all cooperative members and the general public at:

http://www.aecc.com/renewable-resources/solar-power! (Exhibit 4)

Informational Brochures

AECC’s marketing collateral includes an array of energy efficiency brochures. AECC

offers a mix of brochures that are customizable for individual electric cooperatives if

requested. The following energy efficiency brochures are available in each

cooperative main and district offices:

Energy Efficiency

General Electric GeoSpring hybrid electric water heater

Compact Fluorescent Lighting

Energy Efficiency In A Manufactured Home

Marathon Water Heaters

Airs Source Heat Pumps

Geothermal Heat Pumps

Building Guidelines for Energy Efficiency

Copies of the brochures are attached. (Exhibit 5)

2013 Energy Efficiency Calendar

A 2013 energy-efficiency themed calendar was created for statewide distribution to

all cooperative members. Statewide membership received a calendar with their

December 2013 edition of Arkansas Living magazine. Also, all seventeen

cooperatives participated in the distribution of the calendar through their local and

district offices. Each month contained energy savings tips and educational

information. (Exhibit 6)

Doug Rye Consulting Services

Doug Rye Energy Efficiency Consulting Services and Seminars

AECC renewed a memorandum of understanding with Doug Rye for energy

efficiency consultation services and educational seminars. For years, the co-ops

have utilized Rye’s energy efficiency and building science knowledge for promotion


of total electric, energy efficient new home construction, energy efficiency retrofits

of existing homes, Marathon and GE GeoSpring Hybrid water heaters, air-source

heat pumps, and geothermal technology.

23 seminars were held in 2013. Attendance varied from city to city.

DOUG RYE SEMINARS, MODEL HOME OPEN HOUSES FOR 2013#COOP

DATE COOP. PURPOSE TOWN EMPLOYEES ATTENDING

1/23 First Seminar Cabot 1 20Walnut

2/4 Craighead Seminar Ridge 2 18

2/5 Craighead Seminar Brookland 2 17

2/5 Craighead Seminar Truman 2 14

2/12 Ashley Chicot Seminar Hamburg 3 11

2/22 AR Valley Seminar Ft. Smith 3 83

2/23 AR Valley Seminar Ft. Smith 3 50

3/2 Craighead Model Home Jonesboro 2 75

3/7 Ashley Chicot Seminar Lake Village 3 10

3/12 Ouachita Seminar Hampton 5 23

3/13 Ouachita Seminar Camden 5 30

3/19 Woodruff SEMINAR Forrest City 2 22

4/5 North AR Seminar Mt. Home 1 15

4/6 North AR Seminar Mt. Home 1 20

5/14 First Seminar Morrilton 1 10

5/16 Clay County Seminar Corning 2 8

6/20 Southwest Seminar Texarkana 3 15

7/11 Farmers Seminar Newport 2 18

7/18 First Seminar Bella Vista 5 38

8/1 Carroll Seminar Berryville 3 12

8/2 Carroll Seminar Garfield 5 13

8/13 Petit Jean Seminar Clinton 1 19

10/15 So. Central Seminar Arkadelphia 1 50

11/19 C&L Seminar Star City 1 13Realtor

12/10 First Seminar Cabot Postponed due to weather

TOTAL 604

During 2013, Rye fielded numerous energy efficiency related telephone calls from

cooperative members. He is also directly responsible for the referral of several high

efficiency Marathon electric water heater sales annually. Doug also endorses and

promotes the Energy Star rated General Electric Geo-Springs hybrid water heater,

which has an energy factor (EF) 2.3.


Doug Rye Model Home Program

Promotion and education of energy-efficient heat pumps, energy-efficient home

construction, technologies and appliances has been an important goal of the electric

cooperatives for decades.

The Doug Rye model home program began in 1998 and is a collaborative effort

between the electric cooperative member homeowner, their builder and their local

electric cooperative. The program requires the cooperative member and builder to

consider the home as an integrated energy-efficient system rather than a random

assortment of building materials. The model home is an excellent educational tool

for marketing all-electric, ultra energy-efficient homes.

During construction, the energy auditor from the host electric cooperative and

AECC’s manager of residential energy marketing monitors each component and

measure within the home. Once satisfied the component is installed properly, the

auditor photographs and video documents for future teaching opportunities.

The model home provides an important resource to member owners, homebuilders

and related trade allies about the construction of energy-efficient homes, the use of

heat pumps, energy-efficient appliances and properly installed measures and

components.

Craighead and First Electric Cooperatives sponsored homes in 2013. Both model

homes were part of the open house weekend that hosted hundreds of interested

visitors. Some visitors even drove in from neighboring states.

There are 30 energy efficient model homes are now in existence.

Doug Rye Arkansas Living Column

Doug Rye provided a building science and energy efficiency column to the Arkansas

Living magazine. The column is also shared among 30+ electric cooperatives around

the country. The ECA website is a repository for previous columns.

Marathon Energy Efficient Water Heaters

Marathon, a subsidiary of Rheem, manufactures a product line of energy efficient

electric water heaters. The Marathon design has been on the forefront of efficiency

for years. Their hot water storage tanks are insulated with six inches of open-cell

foam insulation on both the top and bottom. The sides are also insulated with three

inches of open-cell foam insulation. Units range from 40-105 gallons and have an

Energy Factor rating of .91-.95 depending on the unit.


The Marathon is a perfect storage medium when used in conjunction with a

geothermal domestic hot water/desuperheater feature. Some Arkansas electric

distribution cooperatives install a load control device as part of their ongoing

demand response program.

All of the AECC electric distribution cooperatives promote use of this specific brand.

Most offer them for sale locally or promote availability from Arkansas Electric

Cooperatives, Inc., (AECI) Utility Sales & Services division located in Little Rock.

AECI Utility Sales and Services lead the nation in Marathon water heater sales within

their five state service territory. This is attributed continuous promotion of all

components of energy efficiency via the Arkansas Living Magazine, Doug Rye’s

efforts, ECA website information, brochures and earned media events.

General Electric Geo-Spring Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater

Initially, ECA was chosen as one of nine electric utilities nationwide to partner with

General Electric to promote and sell their new industry-exclusive GE GeoSpringTM

Hybrid Electric Water Heater. The unit is designed to provide the same hot water

homeowners are accustomed to, but requires only about half the energy to produce

it. For example, based on the same standard tank water heater that uses

approximately 4800 kWh per year, the new GE GeoSpringTM Hybrid Water Heater is

designed to:

1. Consume up to 62% less energy than a standard electric water heater

2. Result in energy savings of $320 per year

*Based on DOE test procedure and comparison of a 50-gallon standard electric tank

water heater using 4881 kwh per year vs. the GE heat pump water heater using

1856 kwh per year.

The GE GeoSpring1M Hybrid Water Heater combines energy-saving heating

technology with traditional electric heating systems used in most standard water

heaters on the market today without sacrificing the amount of hot water it can

deliver.

This hybrid technology is designed to absorb heat in ambient air and transfer it into

the water. Since it requires much less energy to absorb and transfer heat than it

does to generate it — as a standard electric water heater would — the GE GeoSpringTM

Hybrid Water Heater provides the same amount of hot water while using less

energy.


The GE GeoSpringTM Hybrid Water Heater features a user-friendly electronic control

system that offers both simplicity and flexibility, giving consumers as much or as

little control of operating modes as they like. Water temperature may be precisely

set from 100 to 140 degrees to maximize energy benefits and comfort.

The unit exceeds the ENERGY STAR® minimum requirement of a 2.0 energy factor

(EF) with a 2.35 EF or 235% efficient.

Similar to Marathon, the General Electric GeoSpring unit is available for purchase to

all electric cooperative members through their local electric cooperative or the AECI

Utility Sales Division.

During 2013, the electric cooperatives also promoted the Federal energy tax credit.

For more information visit: http://www.aecc.com/energy-efficiency/ge-hybrid

water-heater and http://www.geappliances.com/heat-pump-hot-water-heater/

Air Source & Geothermal Heat Pump Information

All of the AECC electric distribution cooperatives promote use of air-source and

geothermal heat pumps. Cooperatives offer information with brochure marketing

collateral and personal one-on-one consultation with members.

AECC is a current and longtime member of the Arkansas Heat Pump Association.

AECC also promotes and endorses cost-benefit analysis of air-source versus

geothermal installation, consideration of the geothermal Federal 30% tax credit,

desuperheater feature water heating, all state tax credits and annual energy

efficiency Federal tax credits.

Compact Fluorescent Lamp Programs

All of the AECC distribution cooperatives promote the use of compact fluorescent

lighting. Some offer sale of the product from their local and district offices. Some

have implemented creative promotional and distribution campaigns.

LED Lamp Technology

All of the AECC distribution cooperatives are promoting the emergence of LED

lighting technology. Many have LED5 installed in test applications.


Building Guidelines for Energy Efficiency Booklet

The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas published the first edition of this booklet in 1997. The

informational booklet was written to provide energy efficiency guidelines and measures for

builders, sub-contractors and homeowners. Proper installation of components into a new or

existing home will provide energy savings; improve comfort and lower utility bills. ECA promotes

the idea that it is far more cost effective to incorporate energy efficiency measures into a new

home, than to add them after construction has been completed.

The booklet is available from AECC and any distribution cooperative. Over 20,000 copies have

been distributed since 1997.

The booklet underwent a complete revision in 2011. The new version includes current building

science endorsed by industry experts.

The latest edition is available online or a printed version is available at every local electric

cooperative office. http://aecc.com/energy-efficiency/building-guidelines/ (Exhibit 7)

Arkansas Living Magazine

The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas promote energy efficiency practices, measures,

components and appliances via the cooperatives’ statewide magazine, Arkansas Living. The

publication is the largest circulated publication in Arkansas as it is distributed to approximately

383,000 readers each month.

Energy efficiency is promoted within the publication via news articles, advertisements, social

media and web-based methods.

News Articles

Energy efficiency topics were covered in numerous. The articles range from easy do-it-yourself

tips, general information, and comprehensive energy efficiency messages. Each month the

magazine includes a column by Doug Rye on a variety of energy efficiency tips. This column also

runs in cooperative publications across the United States as the Electric Cooperatives of

Arkansas provide the columns to the other electric cooperatives across the nation free of

charge. The columns are archived at: http://www.aecc.com/energy-efficiency/doug-rve/doug

rves-column/ (Exhibit 8)

Social Media for Arkansas Living Magazine

Arkansas Living magazine and the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas launched social mediaefforts in 2012 with energy efficiency messages being a focal point for messaging. The mediumswere Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

The Arkansas Living Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/Arka nsasLivingMagazine.


Energy efficiency articles mentioned in the magazine were spotlighted on the page throughoutthe year. The page has approximately 900 “Likes”.

The cooperative’s YouTube channel is http://www.youtube.com/RuralArkLiving. DuringMakeover 2013, weekly video updates regarding the progress of the makeover project wereposted on the site. These videos included educational information to show viewers how theycan affordably implement many of the makeover components and measures.

ERC Loan Programs

Energy Resource Conservation (ERC) loans are available from participating electric

distribution cooperatives at low interest rates. ERC loans can be used to finance

energy-saving devices and heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems. Loans

are available for weatherization improvements including: attic insulation, floor

insulation, wall insulation, water pipe wrap, duct wrap, duct sealing, caulking and

weather-stripping, ground cover for crawl space, attic ventilation, window and door

replacement, storm doors and windows and minor repair work associated with

installation.

The Magic of Energy Efficiency Educational Magic Show

Overview of Program

The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas offer a very successful Making Accidents Disappear

program to school age children. The program has stressed electrical safety to millions of children

in Arkansas and across the United States since 2003.

In 2011, the show added a very simple energy efficiency message for your children. The message

stressed turning off appliances and lights when not in use, or asking their parents to do so.

Additionally, a magic program to promote energy efficiency to consumers was launched in 2009.

The program, The Magic of Energy Efficiency stresses the consumer’s can save energy, save

money and live comfortably by following a few energy efficiency tips. The message is

intertwined with a wonder array of magic that empowers to consumers to see real results.

Messages

Practicing proven energy efficiency is more than a popular trend. Paying attention to responsible

electricity use and consumption can help to preserve resources, save money and improve

comfort in homes and businesses.


Components and Measures

Lighting

Replace traditional incandescent light bulbs with energy-efficient compact fluorescent bulbs

which are up to four times more energy efficient and last nine times longer than incandescent

bulbs. You could save up to $57 in electricity costs over the life of each bulb. Turn off lights in

rooms you aren’t using, or install timers or occupancy sensors to reduce light consumption.

Heating & Cooling

Service accordingly. Have heating and cooling systems tuned up in the fall and spring. Make sure

ductwork is intact and sealed properly. Clean or replace filters on air conditioners and heat

pumps regularly. Use an air conditioner with a seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) of 13 or

higher. Use the proper size for your home.

If building a new home, consider installing an energy efficient geothermal system to cool and

heat the home. Contact a reputable HVAC contractor to properly size the unit required for your

home. Insulate. Make sure insulation levels are appropriate in the attic, exterior and basement

walls, ceilings, floors and crawl spaces.

One can increase the comfort of their home and reduce annual heating and cooling usage up to

10 percent just by investing in proper insulation—cellulose is recommended—and sealing air

leaks. Ceiling fans can bring energy saving benefits to the home. Most ceiling fans use only

about as much power as a 100-watt light bulb. When used properly, ceiling fans can save money

on utility bills year-round.

Appliances

Replace aging, inefficient appliances with Energy Star appliances. Look for the Energy Star label

to select energy-efficient models. Energy Star models use much less power than their

counterparts.

Wash full loads of laundry using cold water when possible. Don’t over-dry clothes, and clean the

dryer’s lint filter after every load to maximize air circulation.

Use the energy-saving settings on refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines and clothes

dryers. Air-dry dishes by opening the dishwasher instead of using the heated drying cycle.

Keep your refrigerator or freezer at recommended temperatures of 37° to 40°F for the

refrigerator and 5°F for the freezer. Clean the coils regularly.

Cook smarter! Match the size of the pan to the heating element. Use electric pans, toaster

ovens or microwaves for small meals. Using the right size pans uses less energy and reduces

cooking time.


Turn off the television when no one is watching. Today’s state-of-the-art, high definition sets

offer amazing high-definition, but may use more electricity than older televisions.

Use power strip cords and turn off when not in use. Shut down the computer. Conserve energy

by turning off or using sleep mode for computers not in use for two hours or more.

Use power strip cords and turn off when not in use.

Water Heater

Set the temperature on water heaters to 120°F, and install an insulating blanket on the water

heater (which should pay for itself in less than a year.) Consider replacing old units with a

lifetime warranted, high energy-efficient Marathon water heater and save up to $100 per year.

Take a shower. In most households, it uses far less hot water than bathing.

List of Program, Location and Number of Attendees

2013 Programs for AECCAudience

Venue Count

1 program on 1/7/13 at Cabot Rotary Club for First Electric 351 program on 1/8/13 at Camden Child Development Center for QuachitaElectric 62

2 programs on 1/8/13 at Malvern Elementary for First Electric 946

2 programs on 1/16/13 at Ouachita Elementary for South Central Electric 362

1 program on 1/17/13 at Mt Ida Elementary for Rich Mountain Electric 307

1 program on 1/17/13 at Heber Springs Cub Scout Pack for First Electric 58

2 programs on 1/18/13 at Hermitage Elementary for Quachita Electric 305

2 programs on 1/18/13 at Lake Hamilton Primary for First Electric 660

2 programs on 1/21/13 at White County Central Elementary for First Electric 450

1 program on 1/21/13 at Judsonia Elementary for First Electric 369

2 program on 1/22/13 at Edgewood Elementary in Pine Bluff for C&L Electric 431

2 programs on 1/23/13 at Ellen Smith Elementary in Conway for First Electric 550

1 program on 1/24/13 at Kirby Elementary for South Central Electric 226

1 program on 1/25/13 at Gurdon Primary for South Central Electric 320

1 program on 1/25/13 at Nevada Elementary for South Central Electric 246

2 programs on 1/28/13 at Greene County Tech Primary for Craighead 930

1 program on 1/29/13 at Calvary Baptist School for Arkansas Valley Electric 25

1 program on 1/29/13 at Keystone Montessori for Arkansas Valley Electric 15

1 program on 1/30/13 at Camden Fairview Kindergarten for Ouachita Electric 515

1 program on 1/30/13 at Victory Christian School for Ouachita Electric 44

2 programs on 2/18/13 at Harp Elementary in Springdale for Ozarks Electric 703

1 program on 2/18/13 at Monitor Elementary in Springdale for Ozarks Electric 828

1 program on 2/18/13 at Shiloh Christian in Springdale for Ozarks Electric 365

1 program on 2/1 9/13 at Lincoln Elementary in Lincoln for Ozarks Electric 590


1 program on 2/19/13 at Asbell Elementary in Springdale for Ozarks Electric 455

1 program on 2/20/13 at Turnbow Elementary in Springdale for Ozarks Electric 696

1 program on 2/20/13 at Walker Elementary in Springdale for Ozarks Electric 5851 program on 2/20/13 at Owl Creek Elementary in Fayetteville for OzarksElectric 618

1 program on 3/6/13 at Oark Elementary for Arkansas Valley Electric 90

2 programs on 3/6/13 at Tate Elementary in Van Buren for Arkansas Valley 455

1 program on 3/7/13 at Dover Elementary in Dover for Arkansas Valley 5232 programs on 3/7/13 at Waldron Elementary for Arkansas Valley Electric 7982 programs on 3/11/13 at Sparkman Elementary for Ouachita Electric 1151 program on 3/27/13 at Portland Elementary for Ashley Chicot Electric 2031 program on 3/27/13 at Eudora Christian School for Ashley Chicot Electric 451 program on 3/28/13 at Paron Elementary for First Electric 952 programs on 4/8/13 at Green County Tech Primary for Craighead Electric 9212 programs on 4/8/13 at Blessed Sacrament for Craighead Electric 1202 programs on 4/8/13 at Robinson Elementary for First Electric 235

2 programs on 4/22/13 at Springhill Elementary for SWREA 2681 program on 4/22/13 at Lewisville School for SWREA 427

1 program on 4/23/13 at Bradley Elementary for SWREA 2261 program on 4/23/13 at Taylor Elementary for SWREA 191

1 program on 4/24/13 at De Queen Elementary for SWREA 2372 programs on 4/24/13 at Garrett Memorial School for SWREA 197

2 programs on 4/25/13 at Foreman Elementary for SWREA 323

1 program on 4/25/13 at Horatio Elementary for SWREA 488

1 program on 4/26/13 at Saratoga Elementary for SWREA 110

2 programs on 4/26/13 at Mineral Springs Elementary for SWREA 2202 programs on 4/29/13 at Trice Elementary for SWREA 561

1 program on 4/29/13 at Locksburg School for SWREA 122

6 programs on 4/30/13 at Nashville Middle School for SWREA 450

1 program on 5/1/13 at Union Elementary for SWREA 3052 programs on 5/1/13 at Fouke Elementary School for SWREA 600

5 programs on 5/2/13 at Genoa Elementary for SWREA 4251 program on 5/3/13 at Trinity Christian for SWREA 150

1 program on 5/3/13 at Fairview Elementary for SWREA 520

1 program on 5/6/13 at Blue Eye Elementary for Carroll Electric 250

1 program on 5/6/13 at Cassville Elementary for Carroll Electric 4301 program on 5/7/13 at Berryville Elementary for Carroll Electric 300

1 program on 5/7/13 at Eagle Heights Elementary for Carroll Electric 252

2 programs on 5/8/13 at Russell Jones Elementary for Carroll Electric 4722 programs on 5/8/13 at Gravette Elementary for Carroll Electric 460

1 program on 5/9/13 at Southside Elementary for Carroll Electric 4001 program on 5/9/13 at Grace Hill Elementary for Carroll Electric 530

2 programs on 5/10/13 at Lingle Middle School for Carroll Electric 320


3 programs on 5/10/13 at Glen Duffy Elementary for Carroll Electric 4541 program on 5/14/13 at Hackler Elementary for North Arkansas Electric 3001 program on 5/16/13 at Murrell Taylor Elementary for First Electric 2561 program on 5/16/13 at Stagecoach Elementary for First Electric 5591 program for Ozarks Electric Chamber Business After hours 751 program on 8/9/13 for Washington County Teacher Expo for Ozarks Electric 2601 program on 8/14/13 for Springdale Chamber Teacher Expo for OzarksElectric 15251 program on 8/16/13 for Fayetteville Chamber Teacher Expo for OzarksElectric 8251 program on 8/26/13 at BIC West Elementary for Craighead Electric 2681 program on 8/26/13 at Concordia Christian School for Craighead Electric 651 program on 8/27/13 at Nettleton Intermediate for Craighead Electric 4153 programs on 8/27/13 at Fox Meadow Intermediate for Craighead Electric 3601 program on 8/28/13 at Ridgefield Christian for Craighead Electric 1601 program on 8/28/13 at BIC East for Craighead Electric 2752 programs on 8/29/13 at Harrisburg Elementary for Craighead Electric 4091 program on 8/29/13 at Cedar Park Elementary for Craighead Electric 7422 programs on 8/30/13 at Brookland Elementary for Craighead Electric 9672 programs on 8/30/13 at University Heights Elementary for Craighead Electric 4612 programs on 9/3/13 at Academics Plus Charter for First Electric 3372 programs on 9/3/13 at Baseline Elementary for First Electric 2972 programs on 9/5/13 at Gosnell for Mississippi County Electric 7932 programs on 9/6/13 at Magnet Cove for Arkansas Electric 3821 program on 9/6/13 at Poyen Elementary for First Electric 3132 programs on 9/8/13 at Kilpatrick Elementary for SWREA 4412 programs on 9/9/13 at Stewart Elementary for Woodruff Electric 6061 program on 9/9/13 at Marvell Elementary for Woodruff Electric 2901 program on 9/11/13 at Pocahontas Rotary Club for Clay County Electric 451 program on 9/11/13 at Hillcrest Elementary in Lynn for Craighead Electric 2851 program on 9/16/13 at Cossatot River Elementary for Rich Mountain Electric 2751 program on 9/17/13 at Avondale Elementary for Craighead Electric 7822 programs on 9/18/13 at Rural Special School for Petit Jean Electric 144

3 programs on 9/19/13 at Nashville Elementary for SWREA $635 4552 programs on 9/20/13 at Ward Central Elementary for First Electric 6631 program on 9/20/13 at Murrell Taylor Elementary for First Electric 1502 programs on 9/23/13 at Riverview Kensett Elementary for First Electric 4272 programs on 9/24/13 at Lake Hamilton Intermediate for First Electric 6281 program on 9/25/13 at Prairie Grove Elementary for Ozarks Electric 4191 program on 9/25/13 at West Fork Elementary for Ozarks Electric 4032 programs on 9/26/13 at George Elementary for Ozarks Electric 7031 program on 9/26/13 at TG Smith Elementary for Ozarks Electric 606

3 programs on 9/27/13 at Butterfield Coach Elementary for Ozarks Electric 558


1 program on 9/27/13 at Springdale Kiwanis for Ozarks Electric 67

1 program on 9/30/13 at Lavaca Elementary for Arkansas Valley Electric 400

2 programs on 10/1/13 at Ozark Kindergarten for Arkansas Valley Electric 1101 program on 10/2/13 at Parson Hill Elementary for Ozarks Electric 6201 program on 10/2/13 at Lee Elementary for Ozarks Electric 460

2 programs on 10/7/13 at Smackover Elementary for Ouachita Electric 5431 program on 10/8/13 at Phillips County Farm Day for Woodruff Electric 2201 program on 10/9/13 at Bale Elementary in Little Rock for First Electric 3842 programs on 10/10/13 at Manila Elementary for Mississippi County Electric 4361 program on 10/11/13 at Franklin Elementary in Little Rock for First Electric 3551 program on 10/11/13 at Our Lady of Fatima School in Benton for FirstElectric 1352 programs on 10/14/13 at Beebe Early Childhood for First Electric 5621 program on 10/14/13 at Coopaloosa in Little Rock for AECC 351 program on 10/15/13 at Lawson Elementary in Little Rock for First Electric 3191 program on 10/16/13 at England Elementary for First Electric 4282 programs on 10/17/13 at Collegeville Elementary for First Electric 5622 programs on 10/17/13 at Bethel Middle School for First Electric 7841 program on 10/28/13 at Cave City Elementary for North Arkansas Electric 5011 program on 10/28/13 at Highland Early Childhood Center for North Arkansas 251 program on 10/28/13 at Highland Headstart for North Arkansas 201 program on 10/29/13 at Covenant Keepers Charter School for First Electric 1001 program on 10/29/13 at Landmark Elementary for First Electric 3321 program on 10/30/13 at Amboy Elementary in NLR for First Electric 375

1 program on 10/30/13 at Oakbrooke Elementary in NLR for First Electric 5571 program on 10/31/13 at Northside Elementary in Cabot for First Electric 454

1 program on 10/30/13 at Boone Park Elementary in NLR for First Electric 3912 programs on 11/1/13 at Hartford Elementary for Arkansas Valley Electric 119

1 program on 11/11/13 at Leslie Elementary for Petit Jean Electric 1311 program on 11/11/13 at Marshall Elementary for Petit Jean Electric 460

1 program on 11/12/13 at Delight Elementary for South Central Electric 651 program on 11/12/13 at Manchester Community Supper for South Central 27

2 programs on 11/12/13 at Murfreesboro Elementary for South Central 298

1 program on 11/18/13 at Kingston Elementary for Carroll Electric 181

1 program on 11/19/13 at Reagan Elementary for Carroll Electric 4982 programs on 11/19/13 at Lowell Elementary for Carroll Electric 5342 programs on 11/20/13 at Alpena Elementary for Carroll Electric 352

1 program on 11/20/13 at Forest Heights Elementary for Carroll Electric 3882 programs on 11/21/13 at Willow Brook Elementary for Carroll Electric 8002 programs on 11/21/13 at Watson Primary for Carroll Electric 5002 programs on 11/22/13 at Elm Tree Elementary for Carroll Electric 646

1 program on 11/22/13 at Gentry Elementary for Carroll Electric 3362 programs on 11/25/13 at Westside Elementary in Searcy for First Electric 615


1 program on 1212/13 at Mayflower Elementary for First Electric 171

1 program on 12/3/13 at Central Elementary for South Central Electric 319

1 program on 12/3/13 at Perritt Elementary for South Central Electric 423

1 program on 12/4/13 at Centerpoint Elementary for South Central Electric 368

1 program on 12/4/13 at Bismarck Elementary for South Central Electric 406

1 program on 12/10/13 at Employee Christmas Party for First Electric 55

1 program on 12/12/13 at Employee Christmas Party for Clay County Electric 200

1 program on 12/13/13 at Employee Christmas Party for South Central Electric 65

1 program on 12/14/13 at Employee Christmas Party for SWREA 1501 program on 12/16/13 at Melbourne Early Childhood for North ArkansasElectric 231 program on 12/16/13 at Brockwell Early Childhood for North ArkansasElectric 16

1 program on 12/16/13 at Viola Early Childhood for North Arkansas Electric 20

1 program on 12/16/13 at Calico Rock Headstart for North Arkansas Electric 23

1 program on 12/16/13 at Salem Early Childhood for North Arkansas Electric 21

2 programs on 12/18/13 at Rose Bud Elementary for First Electric 469

1 program on 12/19/13 at Gillett Elementary for North Arkansas Electric 95Total 60857

Energy Efficient Home Makeover Project

About the program

ABC formerly aired an exciting reality show called “Extreme Makeover Home Edition.” It was

race against time on a whole-home improvement project that would ordinarily take months

to achieve. Teams of designers, along with hundreds of workmen and neighbors, had just

seven days to completely renovate an entire house, including every single room, the

exterior and landscaping for a deserving family nominated by friends and family. Many of

the home makeover recipients had experienced catastrophic loss due to natural disasters or

face some personal challenge.

AECC customized a similar format and created the “Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Energy

Efficiency Makeover” project. ECA members with all electric homes and who were in good

standing with their local electric cooperative are qualified to submit an application. Print,

radios and television advertisements are used to promote the contest. In 2013, print ads

were placed in the Arkansas Living magazine, and a thirty-second radio advertisement with

the makeover contest details was aired over statewide radio networks.

Applicants were required to complete an on-line for printed entry form listing general

information about the home, each energy component within their dwelling, then attach a

copy of their electric bill and a photograph of their home.


2013 marked the sixth year for this successful educational project. Approximately 3,000

applications were received from May-July. Finalists were chosen from each of the 17

distribution cooperatives. The field was narrowed down to three remaining applicants from

a comprehensive and objective selection process. The three semi-finalists received a

thorough energy audit of their homes and the winner was chosen from Arkansas Valley

Electric Cooperative.

The 2013, makeover project was a huge success and was featured in the September and

October editions of Arkansas Living magazine.

The educational aspect was phenomenal and the earned media coverage exceeded our

expectation. AECC continues to receive earned media from all makeover projects.

Civic, service clubs and homebuilder’s associations continue to request makeover project

presentations.

AECC proposes to continue this successful program in 2014. A similar work plan will

incorporate retrofitting the home while implementing energy saving components and

measures.

Details including the application, television spots, print ads and more can be reviewed at:

http://www.aecc.com/energy-efficiency/energy-efficiency-makeover/

Performance Details from the 2013 Makeover Project

The 2013, makeover project was a 45 year old 1,800 square foot FHA ranch-style dwelling.

The home had an old inefficient outdoor package HVAC unit. The thermal barrier was in

poor condition to non-existent. The windows were in extremely poor condition and the duct

supply and return system had significant leakage to outside. The measured air-infiltration

tested near 70%. Electric bills were averaging $350 and much higher during seasonal

summer and winter months. AND...the home heating system was supplemented electric

space heaters.

The makeover consisted of a complete air-infiltration reduction package, insulation, new

energy-efficient windows, Energy Star appliances, geothermal heat pump and a high

efficiency heat pump water heater. The combination of components and measures

transformed the house into an energy efficiency marvel.

The comfort level of the home improved dramatically and the HVAC system is averaging an

operating cost of $1.50 daily. The water heater is averaging $.70 daily. After the makeover,

the homeowner’s average electric bill was reduced by forty-five percent. Plus, the humidity

levels are averaging a comfortable 45-50 percent.


The 2013 Makeover

The 2013 winner was located south of Ft Smith. Qualified AECC and distribution cooperative

personnel diagnosed the home and recommend applicable energy components and

measures.

A blower door test was administered for pre and post-analysis purposes. The pre-makeover

air-infiltration tested at .70 ACH. Post-makeover blower-door test revealed a forty-three

percent reduction of .40 ACH.

Infrared thermal imaging technology was implemented by trained thermographers during

the pre- and post analysis.

Energy Components and Measures

The home was built in the early 1980’s and consisted of little or no energy-efficient

characteristics. Thus, the following energy-efficient components and measures were

implemented:

1. Insulated the roof decking within the attic with bio-based open-cell foam. Also foamed

the gable ends.

2. Replace the windows with Low-E and U-value vinyl framed units.

3. Replaced old appliances with Energy Star units (Range, refrigerator, freezer,

dishwasher, washer & dryer)

4. Installed Water Furnace Envision Geothermal ultra-efficient heat pump.

5. Installed high-efficiency G.E. hybrid water heater.

6. Converted lighting to CFL.

7. Repaired all storm doors and weather stripping.

8. Caulked and seal all accessible areas of air infiltration.

9. Caulked and seal inside building envelope.

10. Installed foam gaskets around all light switches and outlets.

11. Repaired fireplace flue.

Performance is still being monitored. Currently, the kwh consumption is averaging 50%

lower following the makeover improvements.


Project Budget

2013 EEMO Expenses & Value

Name Description Expenditure Value

Rood HVAC Water Furnace Geo Installation $3,254.00 $3,254.00

GA Services Geothermal Loop Installation $3,531.00 $3,531.00Water FurnaceInternational Envision Series V Geothermal $0 $12,000.00

General Electric Energy Star Appliances $3,274.50 $7,046.62GeoSpring Hybrid Water

General Electric Heater $600.00 $900.00

BPSi Foam Insulators Attic & Floor Insulation $7,324.00 $7,324.00

Waste Management Port-a-potty $200.00 $200.00

Waste Management 20-ton roll-off dumpster $685.00 $685.00

Lowes, Home Depot Bldg mtls, caulk, sealants, etc $5,809.66 $5,809.66Energy Star Replacement

WeatherBarr Windows Windows $ 0 $5,000.00

Electric Fireplaces Direct Electric Fireplace $699.00 $699.00

Shutters Direct Shutters for New Windows $380.90 $380.90

Sharum’s Landscape Landscape $552.64 $552.64

AAA Rental & Sales Concrete for New Sidewalk $245.84 $245.84

Wholesale Electric &Sylvania LED & CFL Bulbs $0 $500.00

Total $26,556.54 $48,128.66

Donated Materials for Makeover:

• Water Furnace-Envision geothermal heat pump

• WeatherBarr energy efficient windows

• LED and CLF’s from Wholesale Electric Supply

Energy Efficiency Educational Trailer

In 2013, AECC purchased a 24-foot trailer for the purpose of developing a mobile, energy

efficiency educational medium. The trailer exterior creative matches the Electric

Cooperatives of Arkansas brand. The interior creative and content parallels the “Building

Guidelines for Energy Efficiency” booklet. (Exhibit 9)

Displays within the trailer address:

• Department of Energy-Energy Consumption pie chart by category

• HVAC and Geothermal technology

• High efficiency water heating and General Electric GeoSpring Hybrid water heaters


• National Fenestration Rating Council and Energy Star window requirements

• Insulation products and performance demonstrator

• LED, CFL and incandescent lighting demonstrator

• Weatherization details and information

• 48” monitor with looping video addressing major components and measures from

the “Building Guidelines for Energy Efficiency” booklet

Public Service Commission Docket 06-004-R

In Order No. 12 issued in Docket No. 06-004-R, the Arkansas Public Service Commission

(the “Commission”) called for utilities to take actions jointly with the Arkansas Economic

Development Commission-Energy Office (the “AEO”) to design, construct, and fund a

statewide education program that has a consistent message promoting the efficient use

of electricity and natural gas.

Pursuant to this action, the AEO and the participating utilities (collectively, the “Parties”)

entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (the “First MOU”), which set forth the

elements of a statewide education program that was named ENERGY EFFICIENCY

ARKANSAS (“EEA”). The EEA’s purpose is to communicate and promote fuel neutral,

cost effective energy efficiency information and programs. The Parties agreed that the

EEA would be funded by the participating utilities and administered by the AEO.

The Parties jointly filed the first MOU for the Commission’s approval on July 2, 2007, in

Docket No. 07-083-TF. The EEA Program proposed in the first MOU had programs and

associated activities based on a total proposed budget of approximately $1.2 million.

On September 19, 2007, the Commission issued Order No. 4 in Docket No. 07-083-TF,

which directed the Parties to revise and refile the EEA Program plan with the

Commission based on a total budget of $2.4 million. Consequently, the Parties entered

into an amended MOU, which was approved by the Commission in Order No. 5, in

Docket No. 07-083-TF, on November 16, 2007.

AECC’s contribution to the EEA program:

• January 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 was $246,784.

• The prorated amount through June 2010 was $82,261

• Contribution for July 1, through December 31, 2010, was $ 95,605.

• AECC’s contribution in 2010 was $177,866.

• AECC’s contribution in 2011 was $112,463.

• AECC’s contribution in 2012 was $139,215.20.


• AECC’s contribution in 2013 was $98,583 in 2013

AECC’s contribution to the Frontier Deemed Savings report in 2013 was $22,975.

2013 Energy Efficiency Expenditures

Name Expenditure

AECC Web Maintenance for EE $6,000.00Apogee Online Energy Suite/Calculators $37,900.00Doug Rye Consulting Services $70,168.00Arkansas Living EE & Makeover Print Advertisement $112,335.002013 Makeover/Promotional Ideas $4,538.002013 Makeover Project Expenses $26,557.00General EE Ads, Makeover Creative and Placement, $201,924.91Calendars, Misc EE Advertising/Education $114,721.20Commercial & Industrial Energy Audits $21,113.00Contribution to EEA Program-AR Energy Office $98,358.03Deemed Savings Report Contribution/Frontier $22,975.00FLIR Training & Certification $17,000.00Arkansas HVACR $500.00Rock River/Roby Brock/Talk Business/EE Ad $12,000.00Safety & The Magic of Energy Efficiency Shows $84,390.00Energy Efficiency Educational Trailer $22,000.00

Total Investment $852,480.14

AECC’s Demand Response

The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas, consisting of Arkansas Electric Cooperative

Corporation (“AECC”) and its seventeen member cooperatives’, have been the most

aggressive and successful utility system in the nation with regard to offering and

implementing demand response programs.

The Electric Cooperatives’ success in demand response has been achieved through many

years of steady effort. In 1978, certain member cooperatives began using clock timer

I Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation; Ashley-Chicot Electric Cooperative, Incorporated; C&LElectric Cooperative Corporation; Carroll Electric Cooperative Corporation; Clay County Electric CooperativeCorporation; Craighead Electric Cooperative Corporation; Farmers Electric Cooperative Corporation; First ElectricCooperative Corporation; Mississippi County Electric Cooperative, Inc.; North Arkansas Electric Cooperative,Incorporated; Ouachita Electric Cooperative Corporation; Ozarks Electric Cooperative Corporation; Petit JeanElectric Cooperative Corporation; Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative, Incorporated; South Central ArkansasElectric Cooperative, Incorporated; Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation; and Woodruff ElectricCooperative Corporation


The Electric Cooperatives’ success in demand response has been achieved through many

years of steady effort. In 1978, certain member cooperatives began using clock timer

switches to control water heaters and irrigations loads. Clock switches were eventually

replaced by radio-controlled load switches. As demand response became more prevalent, a

statewide System Control and Data Acquisition (“SCADA”) system was installed to provide

the Electric Cooperatives with more sophisticated and timely load data. The receipt of

virtually instantaneous data allowed the Electric Cooperatives to more surgically direct their

demand response efforts.

The Electric Cooperatives continue to maintain their state-of-the-art approach to demand

response by using the Internet to directly provide participating commercial and industrial

(“C&I”) retail consumers with current, minute-by-minute, AECC load data. This data allows

participating C&l consumers to better choose how to operate their businesses during peak

summer periods.

To encourage demand response, the Electric Cooperatives have maintained rates and

charges that closely adhere to their cost of service. These rates and charges provide the

economic incentives for retail consumers to voluntarily participate in demand response.

Perhaps the SPP Report best summarized the Electric Cooperatives’ approach when it

stated: “The very high penetration levels of demand response in Arkansas cooperatives can

be traced to three factors: (i) long-term stability in the type of price signals sent; and (ii)

sufficient bill savings potential to gain active customer participation and interest; and (iii)

avoiding over-payment of incentives, so there is sufficient savings for participants, non

participants, and utility management.”

A complete report is attached.


I


•. L -

4RK4,/RURtJL

4

February,. 1963• •‘

Arkansas Valley Edition


Insulatefor

Comfort

Why InaulateThe purpose of h- me issulsti a is to

provide resistance to the flow of heat —

whether it’. hent .‘-vp fr ma h Is,

the winter or enterig the h-c in thesummer. Fuel stivingo of around one

third can be obtained In both nunmee andwinter in a properly ln,slotod home.

Smaller heating and eooiing seatemocan be inotulled In an insulated hun,e bemuse thrre is leer heat Ions in the winterand l,se heat gals In the nommee. Smallercooling syotems ran mean a large savingsin th. initial equipment investment.

Maximum year around comfort eon heobtained in your home only If it Is insulated.

Boon temperature controls ran be main

I — ‘—tIz

--‘- —“

tainted In an Insulated house. Cold floursand chilly droft.s ace eitminsted with enadequate conditioning system and insulation.

“Soostiag’ or no,,dessntion en thewalls can be reduced to a minimum bythe use of insulation and proper ee,stitation. Insulated walls are much warmeris winter and cooler in summer and there

in less temperature diffnrenre between theInside wall surface and the room temperature. For complete control nf condensation, a moisture arrlec on the consultioned side of the wall to nenensary.

Typea of InsulationInsolation I a nobvlssoenf material

used to slow down the transfer of beat.Burl, materials are usually light weightand are available in various forms—laos.

Pag. 4

hlt.e.) -‘—-- .ul’

fill material, baits, blankets ar rigid.The loose fill type insulation Is most

commonly used to Insulate buildings already constructed. FL Ia usually blonen Intothe attic u°d sometimes into side walls.

When used in sIde wails, careful attentionmust be given to fill all spaces and anialature barrier should be provided onthe inside wall. tIn moisture barrier wasoat installed when the house we’, built,It may be best to leave tho seallnuninna’bLed or use a vapor proof interIor paint.

The Issue fill type lisoutati a ne d- tobe carefully installed to eliminate as muchacttlrrovnt as possible. If the material Iaproperly blown into void spaces, settlement will be neglIgible,

The rommns materials, used for loosefill Insulation are gluxn wool, expandedvermlculits. treated stood shavings (fireresistant I, and loose mineral wool. Allare good insnslat.ora in an editing boos,or far attic Installation, They do not provide a moistun barrier and should not beInstalled in wall. if a hars’ier is not pro-sided.

The b.tt or blanket type Insolation is,norsiaUy used daring initial construction,

rMQIfTURE

BATTORBLANKET

The baits or blankets can be fitted inbetween the studs or ceilings end floorjuista to insulate the side walls, ceilingsand floors and aectirely fastened In placeby stapling the paper tab along the insideface of the atud or joint. Thin eliminatesasp nhi.fting or settlement, Both baitsand rolls are avaIlable to I it bntweets a12”, 16” or 24” joist or stud spacing.

The insulation baits or blankets areusually held together by an Imperviousasphalt impregnated paper an one sideand either a permeable paper or en paperas the other side. This paper caserlngacts an a moisture ban-ice. Beet andblanket lnsnlallvv with reflective covering an one or both uorfacrs is ulco available. If there is a moisture harrIer on oneaide of the batt or blonhct, It should hrplaced 000t to the Interior side of the wall.Cure vlsauld be taken to see thut thin bar.rice glees a complete seal and that allholes and tears are patched.

You rae purchase hatt or blanket insulation made 1mm mioerat wool, glasswool, and rotten or cellulose fiber. Theyare aoaitable in 1”, its”, 2”. a’. 4”, and6” thichnnnnan. You should almayn checkto determine “exactly” how many inches,of Insolation you are buying.

TIre rigid type insulutiov. cowrnonly es(err,-d to os insulation h0or-is, hw manyuses. Its rigidity and strev1’th have ad’vantages which tSe other types of Insulation do not have, Scn,r of the rigid typeinsulation boards are ua.d on the outsideof the shade lv plure ef wood sheathing orinerde of the otudu in place of planter.

Because of its rigidity, insolation board

Is m en dcu-e and I ellen on a aninsulator that, most I, it or blenkcttypes. It moot not be s,seassncd th.st because -it. homa Is con, ‘.r,cs,’d wIth In-ula.i- g it thing or an ia’.sl.,rine boardI ten c tin t It lv tally is°’ tinted. The

RI6ID 1N(JL/)TIOfYriiid hoards ‘is-ill I- - b-.t II st , ‘

you ti,s’ umaunt of eroteollon ngalnat heatlean and gain that in needed.

Other types of rigid In I P a orork, cli tar gin - and foamed plestiz.

Tb Se are good Insulation macmain, hotmay be m re expen.ive a compared to aboo’ fit or bait and blanket fur the ameamount of lnnclatlnn These type iasalaii s are commonly umed to its. .lateperimeter foundation walls, ebb ft.- enend similar areas where lsattu or blanketsace not practical.

A Moisture Harder is NeededA moisture barrier is an e,sseutia,1 pact

of the Insulutisa aystem. The reason forthis can be explained by observing thecondensation on the aides of a glass alicewater in a warso room. The moisture thatcondenses en the glass Iv preaent in theair in vnrylng amounts at all tIme,,, and Itneeds only a cold aur!ace on which to condense, Fl the walls of a home ore nat insulated, lila pruhahle that they will be.rumor sufficiently cold doting the wioterto oondensr this moE tare at none pumntits the wall producIng a damp, clammy or“sweatIng” wall

When walls are insulated, the asidesurfaces are protected ago, .t bet I

oItInsuIation”—.’VaorBatrier ‘

antI are kept warm so there Is an culdsurface on which moisture can condense,The mnist ure vupsr then peseteates thewall and ss’orko through all warm layersuntil it strikes something raid which inmost eases is the sheathing or siding ofthe building. Condreaoties occurs. Theresult of this “ia-the-wall condensation”is rotting of wood, issstatio,s deterIoration, point blisters, and point peeling usthe exterior wall, These problems causedfrom rundeesselon can he stopped by aproperly installed moistore barrier.

Most batt and bbonhe tineolntisn” havean interior surface of water lnmpertne.slmlrmaterial that blacks the moIsture vaporfrom penetrating iii. wall. Installing sucha bureier in ass calming hoc-me in difficult.Sometimes one or two coats nf aluminumor vapor proof latex paint on the intonerwall surface con serve an a barrier.

Ii is oft-n a good practire to rover shestudy from the ceiling in the floor with 4mu plastIc, after the batt Innolation isluntalled and before the dry isolde wall is

, 5n

5.’-,

-. d Th -I . . layer forms a tightmoisture orrbor scaling all ceuckn andteen is the paper moints,ee barrier on theinsolation heFts, Tears and crocks -,: thepnpnr m i-turn bars-i- r are diffinu.t toan id while iostalli .g batt or blanket typeinsulation

When to InsulateThe bent aad leant expensive time to

isolate is during initial eon tructbxn.There in a limit to matrriolm. that can besatisfactorily used In, old rvnctructionFor Instance, It Is Impossible to installhaLt insolation i,,to an cuiot.ing w,,ll without removing the interior fir, h material.“Blown ix” insulation could work if amoisture barrier is previded. However, mnmost cases, a moisture barrier does oatexist and ‘blown-In” insulation withoutsome type of moisture barrier could coonsseriuuu moIsture problems, Either methodcould lie very expensive. It is slvo drift-cult to insulate orsunsl heating duct.’,,plumbing, windows, and doors in, it rsi-ttng wall,

If you are t’oildieg a h,,,m,r, thn beattime to inuutata in NOW, Ilbo not consolesplsn to insulate later,

Where to InsulateTo determine the location of ‘he osu

tattoo, imagine the Iauulntioo usa blanketsurroundIng the living area at th, borne,Thin includes all areas test as-S to beheated in the winter and rusted In thesummer. This means DiaL aide walls, roilings, and floors alsanld be Insulated

The best rule iota always keep the insulation directly between you and the areathat is not to be heated or cooled. Ito-member the windows ahould hose Isusula.lion in the farm of weather stripping,dvublo glazing, or storm

After the rod of the ins.olotinn intaehd to the plate, staple the insul.tlo,sort along lb. sides of the Joists Be noire

to rloseb bolt hatla or hlrerbeto ot jointsaud ... 1.1 ..o...ou or Lors InI. urrire where ponuible. Install finishedcoiiing in usual manner.

lithe ceiling is olrrsdy in plo. battn

-/—\ 0 LrAPi.ED TOsr Ot OF 30

re—i C- “°

CCII. NO

ir. t.s s be lad I othc

P .‘ h:ölhnro ist,,rrr down (tosear.i th fi bed neilag). Flare tha Instil a as p as

pooible sstd a .g to tha Pl Ice’ithort blocking Ia rear to. Do notcompact the !rs-.datiFI.OOR INSULATION

Perimeter Io.ol.ti- ii — m I Ia 1 ascopes from ro crete si Ia 11 a° width ootsidc edges. Th Ia. .11 ran be

—SlAth

‘“uGRteEL45ANDFlu.

I IlRC4 RIOIOINaULATIOR

redo: ed by ag a rigid Insulation orror,ndthe ir Ide .-,-. of th- I Ia floor oral- ngtb I’ ide of lhr f:,o,rdai-n wall. R.dl r,ladrg board 0r foajis plastic in commonly o’nai fr this type .rppii r.drn It

in-p alert to r.-. rigid Ire nrle’:51 saul n ob b as irur’-. A ç.ood

‘err orrier ( .ro.rl!y pl.. hOI.e p1.-rd Cd 0 tO. s. b Ii r to. p lbor--or- If i Our fr-isO re--ruthroagh the conrrete.

wseo,i.MO 51001

O.—) cel.t.gCrpops

a a

—7I.AS_TICMOISTUREaAaa,ea

4 Lanerot.).

WOOD FRAMED FLOORSWhen installing Insulation In the floor

the moisture barrier Ia: uld be fare up inall roll Ii: :tirrns eneept who.-. bor-irr I.

- d lo plo-c of the b-l og pape beDoe.--- h.. 1 fIr .r .r ud ‘r rh. d ft or. tfC -- 1 .r. b. : ‘: i pieced b: . lIartwo L..-r thr- 01.- m 0.0.0 r.rro- onOh, I it r p be ours fore door..A furor 0_il plo r I, thor aaed to coverthe _. ad.: the borer

A common pro. oirr. f is. rllirg ins.v. In- hoer Pci. u A to 01.00,.: boor!:

.1 ..o° I S’50 (0

is lard orsonecor Ibo two fI - hI - n.e

- err --ru P s ---:- -or-lyb - ii

fi r jooit with the mel- r.. be-- - f. - ad-- and, -r.d- meahlasb-

-;i.r’’r’-n hi),- 0- barrirr.

p! k I ed : p. . Iii: ba ,‘rrnIb lit’- or hi. ks.Wli. 1- 1 rr.

- I a: plied a- rt or n- boot- f-is’ of the fir r J-’ It

h.dber.rr.dtpvr-rrllystthic ode. or. pr. .0 belt h- -Id be loal.. I- d r. h.. - herr.

‘, srnetE CIRCLE TO•t

/0505 Or OLOOR JOIST

5A155 POASCOC 6000,50Crate

II is always edniouble to control mob—tore by providing ventilation in crawlspare. sod by using a plastic caner laidon the gerundWALL INSULATION

lnoalatioo should hr ir.’telled is all cold.pann within the mall conity. The fno-Ingson belt or blanket insolation should be

lCon00a.d 00 Pen. 141

IOtA). AIKASIIAS. F.bmoey. till

ALMA—Snoddy Fur—iture Co.ASHDOWN—Strange Fun,. Co.AUGUSTA—Waster Auto Star,BEEBE—Powell& Co.BENTON—.McClendan Kdwe. Co.BENTONVIU.B—Burger Motor CompanyBLYTHEVILLE—Halsell & Whit, Fun.BOONEVILLE—Boonevill. Fun. Co.CIA RKSVILLE—Cliii., Furniture Co.CLINTON—EoH Furniture Co.CROSSETT—Holloway Appi. Co.DeWITT—Bills Hardware

DUMAS-.Alton Fanner a.cENGLAND—McClanahen ElecfricEUREKA SPRINGS—Art’s AppliancesFAYEITEVILLE—T00k’a Seovicea, Inc.FOREMAN—Foreman Butane Gas& AppI.FORT SMITH—Arcade Furniture Co.GREEN FOREST—Conard & RomeOHAMBURG—Camp6.ll Equipment Co.HARRISON—Clan & EuFll.HEBER SPRINGS—Enif Furniture Co.HOPE—..1. C Atdiley & Co.JONESBORO—Canners TV & Appi.

KEISER—Hunts Radio & IVLEACHVILLE—Wilsons Radio & TVLONOKE—Gene’s TV & RadioMeGEHEE—H. B. Fras.r & SonMARIANNA—Owens & SfockJey

MARSHALL—Horton Pure. & Appl.MENA—Weobburn’s

MORRILTON—Swain Furn. & Appi.MOUNTAIN HOME—Baxter FurnIture Co.NEWPORT—Auto-Lecfric Inc.OZARK—Jim Varcienran Furniture

PARIS—.Wells Furniture Co.

PERRYVILLE—L B. Good P16g. Co.POCAHONTAS—Baits Equipment Co.PRAIRIE GROVE—Southern Mercantile Co.SALEM—Beniton Lbr. & SupplySEARCY—.Battos’s GarageSILOAM SPRINGS—Hodges-MeKinneySPRINGOALE—Famous Herdaeare Co.STUTTGART—IDhric+y’s Auto ServiceTUCKERMAN—Bruce Horn. BectricWALNUT RIDGE—Lawrence County Imp.WARREN—Warren Contracting Co.WYNNE—Murray Tire & EIecln4c

Pee.

OrOy tOo . Range 011 55 r55

lint gOOn op.. stly S _l try

aiy stOatO post. yo-urstws i

Its, it d ‘o u.s Ire

__-

Only Flair .‘rtttORant. has ioohie5

linus I-he thIn. o.llathe) srd. baa eider

lace. oo r ‘\ n;d.den. Olsen not -_ a..

Delicious any way you look at it ... FLAIR by FrIgidaIreF: roC-..jn 55 - n-t .0 r -Ideliciovs”builtin lo(rk ri,0 So rr-r- Ic ol b riding.Is! ii ar electric range poor rotall quickly and easily. • l3L : - not all, ‘lair coolcs ‘delic : too! om timers to automatic controls to quick heating cookng units, pace-sell ng

0e latest convenience lealores. • Flair by Frigdeire s available in double pornmodels and roomy but compact single-corn models. Prices are surprisingly low. Flair. - - excilog new member of the Frigidaire family of dependable appliaroces, products of General MotorS.

horse 10005445’eaM.n.aaomq.

[:F FIGID,AI:ELE

See These Dealers for the Latest in Frigidaire:


Whatis a

FarmerA farmer is a paradox—be Is an

overall executive with his borne and hisoffice; a clentiat using fertiliz r attachments; a purchasing agent In anold straw hot a personnel directorwith grease under his fingernails; adiel.tIa with a passion for alfalfa,aminos soc antibi..tics; a productionexpert with a surplus, and a managerbattling a price-coot squeeze.

He moxages more spiW than moat

of the businessmen In town.He likes sunshine, good food State

Fcirs, dinner at noon so lions, hisn’-i:bhoro, his shirt collar unbuttonedand, above all, a good soaking rain inAugust

He In not much for droughts,ditches, througbways, eaperts, weeds,the eight-hour day, grasshoppers orhelping with housework.

Farmers are found In flelds—.-plow

tog up, needing down. rotating from,plantlr.g to, fertilizing with, sprayingfor, and harvesting. Wives help them,little bays follow them, the Agriculture Department confuses them, cityrclsltvts visit them soleosmen detainthem and wait for them, weather candrluy them, but It takes Heaven toatop them.

A farmer in both Faith and Fatalist—he must have faIth to continually

meet the challenges of his capacitIesamid an ever-present possibility thatan A t of God ‘a late spring, an earlyfrost, tornado, flood, drought’ canbring his business ins standstill. Youcan reduce his acreage but y o can’trestrain his ambition.

Might as well put up with him—heis your fond, your c.’mpeti:cr y.:urcust mer, y.ur source of foud, fiberand self-relIant young citizens ‘, helpreplenish your cities. He Is your countryman — a denim-dressed, business-wise fast-growing otst,’nrnan of stature, And when he comes in at noon,having spent the energy of his hopessod dreams, he can be recharged anewwith the magic words: “The market’sup.” (From Copy by Station SOdA,Shenandoah, Iow,v)

‘ neSi c. 525, 451name Peon., 0-I is -154 a-i 3-2 a-tOe —

w,.*ewcslnzn .40man on SALe n. 6.’a..css,s.isss,ip aaia,n.i—m,alineman tie .,.,c .055 item.atn; Is, mabel S. ilfa5551000.19 STOIfltflC. I e 0flat lqe0. r., I is 2 ft 154 —

ALL us Stases .. ..-... C—’&tfl a b-s44., no

Sm‘.0

to 0C•O.s.s s.ao

tOalt 1500 54 .00 iO — en —asset Sen 14.-a .. -? 5 I”fl If5,5.4100 ecs.n.’n.rdCOi. ‘a

as. ,s. n’i so. o,.,, k-Os

;[MQI5TIJREBARRIERrACING

.STAPL.IN GFLANGEPROVIDEDBY CUTTINGAWAYINSULATION

inset stapled on the studs as shown infigssre above. Use plenty of staples, nomsre thor 6’S” apart to sv..d c-pc.When possitrie .vold compressing theInsolation.

When stapling to platen, sills, aedother horinontai framing membem, cutaway the insulation to allow on extra Inchof facing ci a stapling flange. Alwaysturn the moisture barrier toward the in

aide of the boone.Where posaible, batta or blankets should

be eosseprsaaed lighliy and tacked behindelectrical wiring, pipes, and doets. Wherethis is not postrbie, the insulation may be

F v-’:c,t; -. as ,ns,ibir- -blni Sf-n f,n’ ‘ic’ on saith the

insolation in front of it left at.

It•091 5145

Itk lie espraalso

if the moisture harrier in broken nenertly in such areas, it is advisable to coverthe entire area with a four tell plasticoheet bet re installing the fini bed in-tori -r wall,

VentilationATTIC VENTILATION

The attic in your house must be vesiedif the in ulation is to funttion pruperly.It is as imp rtast to proolde ocetilation

the attlc Ic, the a.; . . ‘ . . is theguermer. Do not eliot the neoro In thewinter in so inouiatrd ho,o:e Icuistlonwill keep the best I; lii h one while theopen vents let unwsntesi ci c.f. vaporserape,

It to nece> .ary to provide mure lion enev- ot peri’g. it I;. be-t to plan yrruepe:.i-gs no that croon .e-.tilation wili

The ratio of square C. t of v’ t areais square feet of snsula:od area 7cr-rn-mended Is: one squars foot of net fcc,vent area for each 130 square feet if Coar

apace. See sketches for n,etbode of yentilation (Page 10).CRAWL SPACE VENTILATION

Crawl apace vcvliiotion is as eeeeosacyin the winter as it i’ ic the summer, Disot close all of the vents in the wintes- DoIt i necessary to close part uf the vests

FOUNOATf . -

to avoid pipe freening, close all the ‘ida

except one on the north and west aldenleos’ing all the vents open on th. southand enot side.

The ratio of square feet of vent areato tha square feet of crawl space ores Inon. equate font of net vent area for eachone hundred and fifty square feet of crawlspars.

It is recommended that a ground male.htra neal (normally 4 mit ytastici beplaced over the bare earth to assist Inkeeping the crawl space humidity at alate level.

Amount of Insulation NeededThe purp’:.e of irou:isg I”’ ‘tahoe :c to

provide resistance to lisa flow of hoot—.

the more the renitance the I-c’ heat Ic.The recommended amount of resists’-- Isa boise lam Ceiling—RIO. Wall — R 11,and Floor — R-7. The greater the “5’vail:,- tb, greoter tire insulating valan. In

eta it appli’os’- ‘ more Isolation I,n’- dod thor. th,oe -c comseendetiono listed

Most Inoutalion motrrialo have the“5” number printed on the moisture bar

run SARR14R‘) - -

-. rMOC’LOJ’IOOtier or on the uot,side wrapping of thepockcr;,-. This li” ,,roi,se nd;ca;co thyiovt.nllr:i eesiatane. if instated oecorditrg0r the manufacturer’s recommendal ionsIt hoc token into a - S the thickness,di,. ky, an-i the part of the house InwF,,ch i’ve insulation is to be inatalled. Theessiutance nr “Ii” factor of a gives thick-nasa I. different in the wall thee is theceiling or heseetlo the floor.

A “R” factor of tO ie the ceiling Inapproximately equal to a 6” thIck best ofcotton filter, mineeal wool, glass wool, orwood fiber. Ass “R” fe.vtor of II in thewall is approximately equal to 3%” thickbatt .rf rotton fiber, mineral w..oI, glasswool or wood fiber.

An “5” factor oi 7 is the floor in ap.prosmo’oly equal to a 2” thick baIt ofcotton f,hee, mineral wool, glass woolor wood fiber plus the revistsncs ofsot-mal floor construction,

F,

‘‘ rFl

jMANAGERS RONORED—ti 13, 13mm munson ot Coessli Eleetste become lb. third Aekoo.o,

mab.sj.em,dpmnid.ntoloettythsmbesolCnseseees.

R.c.a.slnomoo.rss, the°- ‘sIC. ‘,aetteuus .r.o’Fo:mersovt,4eispeas,drolof it’s liacvpr’c C i C --- ‘ .

- 6’ tioenoe won emustly coxleadpeordant ol ha S-i- C-, a C C. P.. . . -.----“- of Oosek. fl.cset we. sned963 ‘ xmorsndliuq Boa. by the F - lasi of Commasea.

Insulate for comfort c. ko. Pan. It

ITREES 19

SHRUBS 9sElsie eIse 54 l*5 fr — eases’s ma.d Is sets. is O soot.s..

tN 0.155 teem me — tO 5a P5405121 n,550.a I.a,ad Is met, orl.d

ROSE RUSlIOS - 396 .ck2 e. fi.fl-mo.s. meAL, do a 49 a_I, Wm .4

sans nau.owa iwo relIne PINILS cojassss meTrestaO. 350.45.0 5055. 5.tma. team lsteeh.9 a. nsa Old K A osot.tad tad.... Ole,. 0.550 Venal b S 54. 011*9.Ba.. C,.. rat. 1t2.em a— ma n.,a 0. ,.e...o. Pa, l,na

.stam a So. emos; Np , a — 0.5’. ml — Salt d le.

FIOWER1IIO SUIUBS son 5145Sf TREES & FtOWERINS TRESSOs a.,; (alIt Is LAIN

mIx ,nrGU,O. —, ,.4 , CamiLle TiM 214 5411 srI iS 1


ifi x 5: Er

N)


Electric Cooperatives o Arkansas I Energy Efficiency 2/18/14 10:23 AM

Electric CooperativesofArkansas¼/c Are Arkansas I Employment Opportunities I ,fi4nsas Living Magazine j

Energy EfficiencyWith just a few changes, any home or business can become much more energy efficient. The Electric

Cooperatives of Arkansas are committed to helping customers preserve resources and manage energy

costs. Utilize the following resources to help you save energy, save money and live comfortably.

Smart Energy Resources:• Smart Energy Tips

• Energy Efficiency TV Ft Radio Commercials

• Home Energy Calculator

• Appliance Use Calculator

• Reading Your Meter

• Touchstone Energy Saver Tools

• Geothermal Heating and Cooling

• HomeEnergyLibrary

• Fundamentals of Electricity

• Geothermal Systems

• Power Quality

• Kids Korner

• InteractiveEnergyHome

• Lighting Calculator

• Heat Pump Calculator

• Television CalculatorTips to help control energy consumptionand costs.

Energy Efficiency Brochures

• Energy Efficiency

• Compact Fluorescent Lamps

• Air Source Heat Pumps

• Manufactured Homes

• Marathon Water Heaters

• Geothermal Heat Pumps

Our commitment to providingenvironmentally sound power resources.

http: / /www. aecc .com / energy—efficiency Page 1 of 2


Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas I Energy Efficiency 2/18/14, 10:23 AM

4-

P1_i.

http://www.aecc.com/energy—efficiency Page 2 of 2


Li

teE

nerg

yIn

vest

igat

or

ws

and

Doors

iai

rin

filtr

atio

nm

akes

your

hom

eun

com

fort

able

and

incr

ease

sut

ility

bills

.J

seal

crac

ksan

dho

les

that

allo

wou

tsid

eai

rto

infi

ltrat

ein

toyo

urho

me,

ord

air

toes

cape

from

it.L

ook

for

sign

sof

air

infi

ltrat

ion

arou

ndw

alls

,ce

ilin

gs,

dow

s,re

cess

edce

ilin

glig

hts,

plum

bing

pene

trat

ions

,an

del

ectr

ical

swit

ches

and

seno

n-ex

pand

ing

foam

insu

lati

onar

ound

door

san

dw

indo

ws.

ingl

e-pa

nean

dol

dw

indo

ws.

Boo

stth

eir

effi

cien

cyw

ithw

eath

er-s

trip

ping

or‘it

hen

ergy

-eff

icie

ntm

odel

s.S

elec

tne

ww

indo

ws

with

aU

-fac

tor

of.3

0or

low

eran

dm

issi

vity

(low

-E)

coat

ings

.W

indo

wco

atin

gssa

veen

ergy

,es

peci

ally

onw

est-

faci

ngFo

rm

ost

resi

dent

ial

appl

icat

ions

,lo

w-E

coat

ings

are

suff

icie

nt.

The

yca

ncu

thea

tto

25pe

rcen

tw

itho

utch

angi

nga

win

dow

’sap

pea

rance

.C

onsu

ltw

ithan

ener

gyfo

rere

plac

ing

win

dow

s.

ors

esm

art.

Alin

eof

fast

-gro

win

gtr

ees,

like

popl

ars,

orta

llsh

rubs

can

serv

eas

ac.

Pla

ntin

gev

ergr

een

tree

son

the

nort

hsi

dean

dde

cidu

ous

tree

son

the

sout

hho

me

can

bloc

kw

inte

rw

inds

and

sum

mer

sun.

Shr

ubs

alon

gth

ehouse

can

help

,Io

n’t

let

them

inte

rfer

ew

ithh

eat

pum

psor

air

cond

itio

ners

.

isa

fact

or.

Toav

oid

rais

ing

the

hum

idity

indo

ors

duri

ngsu

mm

erm

onth

s,ta

kesh

ower

san

dw

ash

dis

hes

earl

yin

the

mor

ning

orin

the

even

ing

inst

ead

ofdu

ring

md

use

anou

tsid

ecl

othe

slin

era

ther

than

adr

yer.

Rep

lace

old

orw

orn

out

exhau

stfa

ns

with

hum

idit

y-se

nsin

gun

its.

Ele

ctri

cC

oope

rativ

esof

Ark

ansa

sY

our

Loc

alE

nerg

yP

artn

ers

uii

aii

.I’’6Y

IIjJ

C Ele

ctri

cC

oope

rativ

esof

Ark

ansa

sY

our

Loc

alE

nerg

yP

artn

ers

(2(/4

4C4

Pri

vate

Ene

rgy

Inve

stig

ator S

ave

Ene

rgy.

Sav

e_M

oney

.APSC FILED Time: 3/28/2014 1:39:31 PM: Recvd 3/28/2014 1:37:44 PM: Docket 08-042-rp-Doc. 8

____

Itdo

esn’

tta

ke

exp

ert

dedu

ctiv

ere

ason

ing

tore

aliz

eth

atw

ith

just

afe

wch

anges

any

hom

eca

nbe

com

em

ore

ener

gyef

fici

ent.

The

seen

ergy

sav

ing

mea

sure

sca

nhe

lpyo

usa

veen

ergy

and

live

com

fort

ably

.

Qf

494

H‘I

JJ]JJJ

Priv

ate

Ene

rgy

Inve

stig

ator

ig radi

tiona

lin

cand

esce

ntlig

htbu

lbs

wit

hen

ergy

-eff

icie

ntlu

ores

cent

ligh

tsw

hich

are

upto

four

tim

esm

ore

ener

gynd

last

nine

tim

eslo

nger

than

inca

ndes

cent

bulb

s.Y

ouco

uld

‘$57

inel

ectr

icity

cost

sov

erth

elif

eof

each

bulb

.

hts

inro

oms

you

aren

’tus

ing,

orin

stal

lti

mer

sor

occu

panc

yre

duce

light

cons

umpt

ion.

-

gan

dC

oo

lin

gco

rdin

g1y.

Hav

ehe

atin

gan

dco

olin

gsy

stem

stu

ned

upin

the

fall

Mak

esu

redu

ctw

ork

isin

tact

and

seal

edpr

oper

ly.

Cle

anor

repl

ace

filt

ers

onai

rco

ndit

ione

rsan

dhe

atpu

mps

regu

larl

y.U

sean

air

cond

itio

ner

with

ase

ason

alen

ergy

effi

cien

cyra

tio(S

EER

)of

13or

high

er.

Use

the

prop

ersi

zefo

ryo

urho

me.

Ifbu

ildin

ga

new

hom

e,co

nsid

erin

stal

ling

anen

ergy

-eff

icie

ntge

othe

rmal

syst

emto

cool

and

heat

the

hom

e.C

onta

cta

repu

tabl

eHV

ACco

ntra

ctor

topr

oper

lysi

zeth

eun

itre

quir

edfo

ryo

urho

me.

Insu

late

.M

ake

sure

insu

lati

onle

vels

are

appr

opri

ate

inth

eat

tic,

exte

rior

and

base

men

tw

alls

,ce

iling

s,fl

oors

and

craw

lsp

aces

.Y

ouca

nin

crea

seth

eco

mfo

rtof

your

hom

ee

annu

alhe

atin

gan

dco

olin

gus

age

upto

30pe

rcen

t just

byin

vest

ing

inpr

oper

—ce

llulo

seis

reco

mm

ende

d—an

dse

alin

gun

wan

ted

air

infi

ltrat

ion.

isca

nbr

ing

ener

gy-s

avin

gbe

nefi

tsto

the

hom

e.M

ost

ceili

ngfa

nsus

eon

lyab

out

ower

asa

100-

wat

tlig

htbu

lb.

Whe

nus

edpr

oper

ly,

ceili

ngfa

nsca

nsa

vem

oney

onye

ar-r

ound

.

Rep

lace

agin

g,in

effi

cien

tap

plia

nces

and

elec

tron

ics

with

Ene

rgy

Sta

rap

plia

nce

for

the

Ene

rgy

Sta

rla

bel

tose

lect

ener

gy-e

ffic

ient

mod

els.

Ene

rgy

Sta

rm

odel

sus

less

pow

erth

anth

eir

coun

terp

arts

.

Was

hfu

lllo

ads

ofla

undr

yus

ing

cold

wat

erw

hen

poss

ible

.D

on’t

over

-dry

clot

hes,

clea

nth

edr

yer’

slin

tfilt

eraf

ter

ever

ylo

adto

max

imiz

eai

rci

rcul

atio

n.

Use

the

ener

gy-s

avin

gse

ttin

gs

onre

frig

erat

ors,

dish

was

hers

,w

ashi

ngm

achi

nes

clot

hes

drye

rs.

Air-

dry

dish

esby

open

ing

the

dish

was

her

inst

ead

ofus

ing

the

heal

dryi

ngcy

cle.

Kee

pyo

urre

frig

erat

oror

free

zer

atre

com

men

ded

tem

pera

ture

sof

37°F

to40

°Ffo

rth

ere

frig

erat

oran

d5°

Ffo

rth

efr

eeze

r.H

ave

the

coils

clea

ned

atle

ast

twic

epe

rye

ar.

Coo

ksm

arte

r!M

atch

the

size

ofth

epa

nto

the

heat

ing

elem

ent.

Use

elec

tric

pans

,to

aste

rov

ens

orm

icro

wav

esfo

rsm

all

mea

ls.

You

will

use

less

ener

gyan

dre

duce

cook

ing

tim

e.

Tur

nof

fth

ete

levi

sion

whe

nno

one

isw

atch

ing.

Tod

ay’s

stat

e-of

-the

-art

,hi

ghde

fini

tion

sets

offe

ram

azin

gvi

ewin

g,bu

tal

sou

elec

tric

ityth

anol

der

tele

visi

ons.

Use

pow

erst

rip

cord

san

dtu

rnof

fw

hen

not

inu

Shu

tdo

wn

the

com

pute

r.C

onse

rve

ener

gyby

turn

ing

off

orus

ing

slee

pm

ode

for

ers

not

inus

efo

rtw

oho

urs

orm

ore.

Use

pow

erst

rip

cord

san

dtu

rnof

fw

hen

not

(Th

Wat

erH

eate

rS

etth

ete

mpe

ratu

reon

wat

erhea

ters

to12

0°F,

inst

all

anin

sula

ting

blan

ket

onth

ew

ater

heat

er(v

shou

ldpa

yfo

rits

elf

inle

ssth

ana

year

).C

onsi

der

old

unit

sw

itha

high

-eff

icie

ncy

wat

erhe

ater

with

afa

ctor

of.9

0or

high

er.

Tak

ea

show

er.

Inm

ost

hous

ehol

ds,

ituse

sfa

rle

hotw

ater

than

bath

ing.

Liv

eCdr

nfo?

rfli

y.

A’c C.

Sav

eE

nerg

y.S

ave

Mon

ey.APSC FILED Time: 3/28/2014 1:39:31 PM: Recvd 3/28/2014 1:37:44 PM: Docket 08-042-rp-Doc. 8

Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Media, Radio & TV. Spots 2/18/14, 10:25 AM

Electric CooperativesofArkansasWe Are Arkansas

News

tiiii I Employment Opportunis I A’kjnsas LMn Mc::

Television & Radio Commercials

Tips to help controL energy consumptionand costs,


We Are Arkansas TV

• Our Mission

• Member Owned

• The Cooperative Difference

• Arkansas Based

• Energy Efficiency

• Community Involvement

• Renewable Energy

• Future Power Needs

• Member Safety

• Power Restoration

• Proud Member

• Service and Safety

• Energy Issues

2012 Energy Efficiency Home Makeover TV

• Contest Registration

2012 Energy Efficiency Home Makeover Radio

• Contest Registration

Energy Efficiency TV

• “Lighting”

• “Water Heater’

• “Heating & Cooling’

• “Unwanted Air Leaks”

• “Appliances ft Electronics”

Energy Efficiency Radio

• “Smart Energy Tips #1”

• Smart Energy Tips #2”

• “Smart Energy Tips #3”

cC•oL-

CommunityI r. Vh:c’ R /

Firm Fnmj of th’. Y’n’‘:roL ioco’ of tv Yea,Scoo, °rc:nms

Governmental Affairs

http://www.aecc.com / news/television — and — radio—Commercials / Page 1 of 2


Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas I Media, Radio & TV. Spots 2/18/14, 10:25 AM

http://www.aecc.com/news/television—and--radio—commercials/ Page 2 of 2


2/18/14, 10:26AM

fivctncüxipvratn LIS

%c 1,’ Aj.’v

soLarr iurIcJt

Welcome to theTM

Home CalculatorLearn More About Your Home’s Energy Use!View useful details about your estimated usage, seasonal factors, and cost-saving recommendations.

The Home Calculator is free and will take less than 10 minutes to complete.

I am interested in viewing or printing a comprehensive report of my energy usage!

Or select a specific question below

Why are my energy costs different from last month or last year?

Where are my energy dollars going?

What are some no-cost or low-cost recommendations for my home to lower myenergy costs?

What are some long-term investments I can make in my home to lower my energycosts?

I’d like to run a custom scenario.

—

/

__

The Home

Home Calculator© 2014. ALL. RIGHTS RESERVED

Calculator uses your local Weather asd Energy Rates This is only an estimate of your actual energy use

• APOGEE INTERACTIVE. INC. I apegee.net

OOMPL2r2 HDilE ?FCFtL2 ‘JlSi’I F2ELtLr

http://c03 .apogee.net/calcs/rescalcSx/Question.aspx?hostheader=aecc&utilityid=aecc Page 1 of 1


Appliance Calculator 2/18/14, 10:26 AM

I:kti-iv ( pcraLis tofArkan,ets

1’

Calculatel Print Rusults Reset

Electric Rate: S 0.12 per kWh

Television Show Annual Annual MonthlykWh: 0 Cost: $0 00 Avg: $0 00

Kitchen Show Annual Annual MonthlykWh: 0 Cost: 50 00 Avg: $Q QQ

Refrigerator Show Annual Annual MonthlykWh: 0 Cost: so.oo Avg: $0.00

Utility Room Show Annual Annual MonthlykWh: o Cost: S000 Avg: so oo

Living Room Show Annual Annual MonthlykWh: 0 Cost: $0 00 Avg: $0.00

Bathroom Show Annual Annual MonthlykWh: 0 Cost: 50.00 Avg: $000

Bedroom Show Annual Annual MonthlykWh: o Cost: $0 00 Avg: $0 00

Medical Equip. Show Annual Annual MonthlykWh: 0 Cost: $000 Avq: sooo

Office Show Annual Annual MonthlykWh: o Cost: $000 Avg: $0.00

Heating!Cooling Show Annual Annual MonthlykWh: 0 Cost: so oo Avg: $0.00

Garage Show Annual Annual MonthlykWh: 0 Cost: $0 00 Avg: $0 00

Outdoors Show Annual Annual MonthlykWh: o Cost: $0.00 Avg: 00

Total Annual Annual MonthlykWh: 0 Cost: $0.00 Avg: $0.00

Calctiate Print Results Reset

Note:*Appliances such as Microwaves, VCR’s, and Televisions Continue to use energy when they are turned

off. These “phantom” loads are included in this calculator.

**These appliances are seasonal, therefore annual hours and costs are less than 12 months.

Appliance Energy-Use Calculators can only compute approximate energy-use values. This is due to

varying conditions of climate location, actual versus run watts, “hidden” loads, and use patterns that

change from day-to-day within any given home. Not all appliances actually go “off’ when turned off.These “hidden” loads are appliances that, when turned “off’, still use power (timer, clock, etc.), eventhough they appear to be off or not in use. These “hidden” loads are included where typically applicable.

Home calculator’G 2014. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

4 A°OGEE INTERACTIVE INC apogee nd

http://c03 .apogee.net/calcs/appcalc/default.aspx?utilityid=aecc Page 1 of 2


Reading Your Meter 2/18/14, 10:26 AM

Electric CooperativesofArkansasWe Are Arkansas I Employment Opportunities I Arkansas Living Magazine

j

Energy Efficiency

Reading Your Meter

i)id \ppian5.

Ln.’rg’ Litic. tc’ru.

Stdndb’ Pov.er

‘sour Lnergv Dc1Lir

I riur. (. o-.t .A lui4mi’I1t

j ‘Iou lc’[t’t

T ‘Li, OS LOflC

Tips to help control energy consumptionand costs.

An electric meter will typically have four or five dials on it. The four-dial meter is the most common.The reading for each dial is the last number passed by the pointer. In other words, when the pointer ispositioned between two numbers, record the lower of the two numbers. For example, if the pointer isbetween five and six (regardless of which way the pointer turns), the reading is five. The dials areread and recorded from left to right. The consumption during any interval can be calculated by takingthe difference between the previous reading and the current reading of the dials. If the previousreading was 5,236 kwh, the usage would be 610 kWh.

Example:Previous Reading: 5,236 kWh

Current Reading: 5,846 kwh

2 8

3* 7456

Our commitment to providingenvironmentalLy sound power resources.

Usage during the period: 610 kWh

Note: On a four-dial meter, looking from left to right, the numbers on the first and third dial are in acounter-clockwise arrangement. The pointer on the first and the third dial also moves in a counterclockwise motion. The numbers on the second and fourth dial are arranged in a clockwise arrangementon the dial. The pointer on the second and fourth dial also moves in a clockwise fashion.

The five-dial meter works in the same way. On a five-dial meter, looking from left to right, the first,third and the fifth dial’s numbers are in a clockwise arrangement on the dial. The pointer for the first,third and fifth dial also move clockwise. The second and fourth dials are arranged and move counterclockwise.

http: / /www. aecc .com/en e rgy—effi ci e ncy/ reading—your— meter/ Page 1 of 2


Reading Your Meter 2/18/14, 10:26 AM

-

http://www.aecc.com/energy—efficiency/reading—your—meter/ Page 2 of 2


Touchstone Energy Save Tools 2/18/14, 10:26AM

Electric CooperativesofArkansasWe Are Arkansas Home Employment Opportunities I Arksnsas Living Mcj _j‘

(L 1 lvbria Energy Efficiency

I I IoiiLiaV

CII d .\ppl a ncus

w Is nc

Sta ndb\ i’tns

‘1 our I:1Ii.”



Touchstone Energy Saver Tools

101 Ways to Save Energy‘ Your Touchstone Energy Cooperative has compiled this list of low-cost/no-

cost energy-saving measures to help you better manage your home’s energy

costs.

IEnergy Savings Home TourThere are many things you can do in your home to make it more energy

efficient. Take the Touchstone Energy Home tour to find ways to save energy.

After you’re done with the tour, you can download a copy of Touchstone

I - l - Energy’s popular Home Energy Savings Guide for more energy efficiency tips— I and resources.

IAcLLight Bulb Energy SaverSwitching from regular incandescent light bulbs to compact fluorescents can

help make your home more energy efficient and help save you money. FindLIhL out how much you can save by using the Touchstone Energy Light Bulb

calculator.

Water Heaters Saver

V

Learn which is the best type of water heater to have, and why.

w:. 4...

,

Home Energy Saver Audit. This robust online audit will help you identify the best ways to manage and

4 save energy in your home. The resource quickly calculates home energy use

I - . VI, . 115based on a detailed description of your home, its appliances and geographic

location.Hflh4F I .ERI;5 ALpIT

r.-,., .

Home Energy Savings GuideYou have the power to control your energy costs. This Home Energy Savings

— Guide is a starting point to get you on the way toward better energy

management for your home. In this booklet you’ll find valuable tips designed

to create greater home comfort and improve performance. Learn how to

save energy in all areas of your home. There is a list of additional resources

..located at the end of this booklet.

I

Seal the DealOne of the best and easiest ways for consumers to save on their energy bills

http://www.aecc.com /energy-efliciency/touchstone—energy-saver-tools Page 1 of 2



is to make sure that their home is properly sealed. Hidden cracks andimproper insulation in your home can amount to as much heat loss as havinga a window open all year round. That is why Touchstone has teamed up withENERGY STAR® to bring you ‘Seal the Deal.’ Seal the Deal is a short do-it-yourself video that shows what you can do to seal those small cracks andinsulate your house to reduce your energy bill.

Simple

TipsStopping energy leaks is a lot easier than you think, It doesn’t require a lot oftime or a lot of money. Here are a few tips from your local electriccooperatives...the energy experts.

Commercial Enerey Savings GuideThis guide educates business consumers on ways to implement energyefficient practices.

http://www.aecc.com /energy—efflciency/touchstone—energy—saver—tools Page 2 of 2


2/18/14, 10:27 AM

Eleciric (‘ooj rI(Ls

Home Energy LibrarySearch

Go

ContentsExisting HomesNew Home ConstructionOutdoor LivingFAQsIndex

Home ‘ CalcolatorO 2013. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

4 APOGEE INTERACTIVE INC. I apogee.net

Existing Homes

MetersFundamentalsBill InfoEnergy AuditsImprovementsHeatingCoolingHeat PumpsBedroomWater HeatingEnvelope - InsulationPower QualityModem LivingKitchensLaundryVentilation

http://c03 .apogeenet/contentplayer/?utilityld =aecc&coursetype=res Page 1 of 1


Fundamentals of Electricity — Fundamentals of Electricity 2/18/14, 10:27 AM

liectric UtxijwrtiroLrkansa’.t’ 4’e 4rAjcS,i,

Fundamentals ofElectricitySearch

Co

Fundamentals of Electricity

ContentsDeliveryGenerationRates & CalculationsBasicsSafetyCircuitsFAGs

Home CaicuiatorL’2Qi3 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

APOGEE INTERACTIVE. NC. apogee.net

-.‘. FUNDAMENTALS OF

http://c03 .apogee.net/contentplayer/?utilityid =aecc&coursetype=foe Page 1 of 1


2/18/14, 10:27 AM

Flectric Coper.iliiLrkait..as

i’c ..r’

GeothermalIntroduction

Seomh

GoDuring the Twentieth Century we saw tremendous advances

Contents in technology and economic well-being around the world— G&!Introduction advances that would have been incomprehensible just a Heat Pump SystemsGeothermal Heat Pump hundred years ago. Now as we enter a new century and a

Reference new millennium, it holds the promise of even greater achievements and challenges. For oureconomic well-being to continue, we need to pay close attention to the effect of technology on theenvironment, and to the wise use of enmgy resources, We’re turning our attention to recycling.

sustainable development, use of renewable energy, and to increasing energy efficiency.

Recent decades have seen the introduction and rapid growth in the use of geothermal heat pumps to

heat and cool buildings, and to heat water. Energy efficiency, environmental benefits, andeffectiveness in heating and cooling are among the reasons for the popuiarity of these systems withconsumers. Other reasons for their popularity with designers, installers, and users are their flexibility,adaptability, and most importantly, economic operation and maintenance.

Electric utilities are finding that geothermal heat pumps create less demand for electricity duringpeak periods, which helps to defer the need to construct new electric generating facilities. In someinstances, utilities are paying rebates or providing design assistance to encourage the use ofgeothermal heat pumps

Geothermal Heat Pump IndoorElectric Generating Plant with Cooling TowerGeothermal ConceptHow does geothermal work?Geothermal Uses

Howe Cvicviutor© 2013. ALL RiGHTS RESERVED

•APOGEE iNTERACTiVE INC I apogee.nei

http://c03.apogee.net/contentplayer/?utilityid=aecc&coursetype=geo Page 1 of 1


2/18/14, 10:27 AM

ContentsPower QualityLight CommorcialllndustrlatResidentialReference File CabinetHeavy Commercial &IndustrialAgricultureFAQs

• ;e-i:ietri (oolwre.ot,,’rkaasas

4’i’ .G,,” s,w

Power QualitySorth

Power Quality

Go Some conveniences that we enjoy in our homes today (DVDplayers, DVRs, CD Players, remote controls end homecomputers) seemed like science fiction just 30 years ago. Andwhile they add to our quality of life, they can be frustrating when

you experience problems with electrical service. When there is

a problem, there is a tendency to “blame” the electnc company.But that is rarely the case More often than not, the problemsare caused inside the home

Most power quality problems show a unique set of symptomsthat help identify the problem’s cause and sometimes itslocation. Once you have tied the symptom to a source, you are

well on your way to finding a solution.

Home Cr Calculatorw2ol3. ALL RIGHTS RESERVCD

APOG5E INTERACTIVE. INC. I apogee net

http://c03.apogee.net/contentplayer/7utilityid =aecc&coursetype=pq Page 1 of 1


Kids Korner — What’s It All About? 2/18/14, 10:28AM

Energy is an essential part of our daily lives. We use energy to heat and cool our homes, schools and businesses.We use energy far lights and appliances. Energy makes our vehicles go, planes fly, boats sail, and machines run.

All living things need energy too. Plants use the light from the sun to grow. Animals and people eat the plants anduse the energy that was stored. Food is fuel for our bodies’ energy needs like muscle power.

We also use our own bodies to make heat energy. When you have been running or working really hard, your bodyproduces heat energy When you wear clothing like a jacket in the winter, it holds in that heat energy and keeps youwarm.

_,li’ L9 ,U”

What’s Let’sIt All Expiore

About? .. Energy

in.,

it. •1

Whats It Alt About?

What’s It All About?

-‘OWe,

Types of L

Energy & Enc,Let’s Explore ErteroPia’ it SafelEnergy EFficiencyEnergy Fun FctoriGlosstr’jTeacher Fee’

copyishi © 2009 Apogee i Aikiowledgonets

http://c03 .apogee.net/contentplayer/?utilityidaecc&coursetype=kids Page 1 of 1


2/18/14, 10:28AM

Home -rr Culculalor© 2013 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

S APOGEE INTERACTIVE INC apugee.nel

.iai our homes as energyefficient as posoCe keepsu: lily L Is doon a’d helps uspesor,e fIOCOLS fluluralesOJr505 for ‘J:Jre

gene’oors ThE rrerusvehuase is desgied IV l-elp yoa

urrdeis:uro oNe card -ic.s0 used nhe borne

and bc’. lo use wisely

Cur nones JOe eneray in a

cur ely of ways to proc yecorrlorl. co’raenierce urden-c—a rifler Sonic syslemsr the home use energy cireclis

like or appl urces and iji’ ngOiler l’oi’ie sysleiris is pourhow mush energy be home

L e en nuurrbe Sons,

II—./. a.

Ii 4 -.

•., Electric (‘xperathes—Of.\rkaiNL%Ge Jr0 .50j adS

I-

Welcome Home

Scroll cuGor over house for a •peek inside I

http://c03 .apogee.net/contentplayer/?utilityid=aecc&coursetype=misc&id= 18873 Page 1 of 1


2/18/14, 10:28 AM

_- llectrk Ujcr.iliut.’rkaIt%as

e

Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs)Save Money over Incandescents!

—-

Indicate Your Assumptions

Lumps L!,cJ

IrrLrs Orr per Dy

Pc,’,tI Pr uc

Equivolert CFL VJuttuc j95

CrL Lnrrp Fr

02.01

Lw cri th

I jI.tr or. tpr.L

Total Lamp Savings!

$114.:32 Your Money

Savrngs pcr Yrar $1079

Home CaIcoIoIor 2013 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

4 APOGEE INTERACTIVE. INC I apogee,net

Total Ownership Cost over Ten Years

1: JI’UL’r LII L jIr3 Vd1! J4C

/5

ir’roIdur.Lcr:L LurrU. Prrcc

0171

• Errery Cost • Lamp Cost

Monthly Cost Comparison S0.32 $121

Savings por Month $0.90

http://c03 .apogee.net/contentplayer/?utilityid=aecc&coursetype=misc&id= 18879 Page 1 of 1


2/18/14, 10:28AM

Home Calculator 0 2013 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

APOGEE INTERACTIVE INC I apogee net

l.Iectric (xiler.Itit

4elrkansat’c 4’e .l’l,cr(’S,ti.

Total Lamp Savings!

$114.32 Your Money

Total Ownership Cost over Ten Years

Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CEL5)

Save Money over Iricandescents!

Indicate Your Assumptions

r cmhui Liirris LsrJ

I-crs On per Da

-*-

Pc ,r Prco S/lt’.

c cc

ru__I, dc _r:r’l Lump Vd’tJjI

€4 —

I LJrtr Prit

— SC 7S .-iI

EquiItrt CFL attag& 19 5

OrL Lamp r-

Energy Cont f Lamp Cost

tire CrL rodr3 the

urr,c :511,5 cetpr.t Monthly Cost Comparison 50.32 $1.21

Savings per Month $0 90

Savings per Year $10.79

http://c03.apogee.net/contentplayer/7utilityid aecc&coursetype=misc&id= 18879 Page 1 of I


Estimate the Annual Savings fromUpgrading Your Heat Pump

Slide Buttons Left or Right kV,’h No Annual Cost Now

To Your Homes Settings 22122 52.018

Concilionec SpSLE Sc Ft

2000

Hedi S&ttinq, Decrees70

Cool Se:tinq, Decrees

Your C.jrrent SEER

---.

.1Hurr,e CalcululorO 2013 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

APOGEE INTERACTIVE. INC. apogee.r.eI

Annual Savings

New SEER DoUars. # C02

I.it

Monthly Heating & Cooling Dollar Estimates

hL.IILiSEERS the oucrall eH,ciency of your Iieatn and cnoIin System.

Estimates are based upon 30 Year Average Weather for the Little Rock. AR area.

Calculations are based on estimates mr comparison purpose only.

http://c03 .apogee.net/contentplayer/?utilityid=aecc&coursetype =misc&id= 18883

2/18/14, 10:28 AM

Ikdric (towrati

Page 1 of 1


2/18/14, 10:29 AM

Estimate the Annual Cost of Your Televisions

Electric t’ixiwr.ili&oi.’trkusa’V. ‘L S55

Hore CaIcuItor© 201 3 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

•APOGEE INTERACTIVE INC. apogeenet

It Is Interesting to see how muchenergy each TV uses when operated

zero hours/day Press here to try It. =>

W Ad;ust to view the cost ot sour teevt5ions

Cost to operate it pluqoed in and never used

Nir, bet Select 1V Type

0

ci

I

0

Plasma

LCD

D LP

35” - 37” Tube

25’ - 27” Tube

0

MrsDa, Hrc:Day AnntaIWeekd0’yS WeiiJ5 kWh

3: s : 0

S : o

3: s : a

: s

s : s0

Total Annual kWh U Cost so

Cost per kwh so.ooo

V

CjI:aIjtrnn un, ticti 2n at,rnstCS fir u’rrpira-In purplsc nIy

http://c03 .apogeenet/contentplayer/?utilityid=aecc&coursetype=misc&id=1887 Page 1 of 1


Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas I Energy Efficiency I GE Hybrid Water Heaters 2/18/14, 10:29 AM

Electric CooperativesofArkansasVVe Are Arkansas borne I Emoloyment Onoortunities I Arkansas Livino Mnc2ze

Energy Efficiency

GE GeoSpring’ Hybrid Electric Water Heater

The new industry-exclusive GE GeoSpring” Hybrid Electric Water Heater isdesigned to provide the same hot water homeowners are accustomed to, butrequires only about half the energy to produce it. For example, based on thesame standard tank water heater that uses approximately 4,800 kWh per year,the new GE GeoSpring’ Hybrid Water Heater is designed to:

• Consume up to 62% tess energy than a standard electric water heater

• Result in energy savings of $320 per year

*Based on DOE test procedure and comparison of a 50-gallon standard electrictank water heater using 4,881 kwh per year versus the GE heat pump waterheater using 1,856 kwh per year.

How It Works. Click here to learn more about how the GeoSoring “ savesmoney.

The GE GeoSpring’5Hybrid Water Heater combines energy-saving heatingtechnology with traditional electric heating systems used in most standardwater heaters an the market today without sacrificing the amount of hot waterit can deliver.

This hybrid technology is designed to absorb heat in ambient air and transfer itinto the water. Since it requires much less energy to absorb and transfer heatthan it does to generate it - as a standard electric water heater would the GE GeoSpringTM HybridWater Heater provides the same amount of hot water while using less energy.

The GE GeoSpring Hybrid Water Heater features a user-friendly electronic control system that offersboth simplicity and flexibility, giving consumers as much or as little control of operating modes as theylike. Water temperature may be precisely set from 100 to 140 degrees to maximize energy benefitsand comfort.

The unit exceeds the ENERGY STAR® minimum requirement of a 2.0 energy factor (EF) with a 2.35 EFor 235% efficient.

Now available through your local electric cooperative or by calling 1-800-451-8061 between 8:00 a.m.and 5:00 p.m. Central Time.

Additional information and an installation video are available on General Electric’s website:http: / Iwww. eappliances.com/ products/water! heat-pump-water-heater!

Arkansas Energy Office Rebate Information:OUr commitment to providing

resources - www. arkansasenergv. org


. ,

http:/ /wwv.aecc.tom/energy—eff1ciency/ge--hybrid—water—heater/ Page 1 of 2


Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Energy Efficiency I GE Hybrid Water Heaters 2/18/14, 10:29 AM

,ectric CooperaHeadqurter

r- ffl-or

0

http://www.aecc.com/energy—efficiency/ge—hybrid—water—heater/ Page 2 of 2


Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas I Green Power I Why Green Power? 2/18/14, 10:29AM

Electric CooperativesofArkansasWe Are Arkansas Home Employment Oooortunities

IL..



Energy Efficiency

Why Green Power?The same reason that our ijarents and grandijarents signed up for electric service approximately 70years ago - To ensure a better way of Life for future generations.

The cost? Well, that depends on the amount a member wants tocontribute. Under the program, a member may purchase 100 kilowatt-hours of green power for $5 or other blocks up to 2,000 kilowatt-hours for5100.

Skeptics may feel that $5 is too much. What if our parents andgrandparents felt that way? Needless to say, we would not enjoy thelifestyle that we, as Arkansans, have come to enjoy. It might surprise youto know that $5 in 1937 equals approximately $72.55 in 2008.

What were the first cooperative members promised by their local electriccooperative? They were promised safe, reliable, reasonably pricedelectricity.

Today, members are still promised safe, reliable, reasonably priced electricity. However, they have theopportunity to assist in increasing the use of renewable energy, which is very costly to develop. TheGreenPower program allows members to further invest in protecting the environment and ensuringthat Arkansas natural resources are preserved.

Was the $5 worth it to our parents and randporents? Are you wil1in to make this type of investmentfor your children and .grandchildren?

Why Green Power?

Frequently Asked Questions

Sign Up

Contact Us

Electric Cooperatives ofArarisa.% Hydropower

Gener.itin Station

click Here to Learn More!

http://www.aecc.com /energy—efflciency/green—power/why--green—power/ Page 1 of 2


Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas I Green Power Why Green Power? 2/18/14, 10:29 AM

a

a

http://www.aecc.com/energy—efficiency/green-Power/whv—green—POwer/ Page 2 of 2


A Bright Idea: Energy Efficient Holiday Lighting

LED (light emitting diode) holiday lights are a shining example of the fruits of research and de

velopment efforts to increase electrical energy efficiency. Consider the advantages LEDs have over

traditional incandescent lights:Comparison of Light/Unit Energy

• Efficient — LEDs save up to 98% of the electric- —.LEDC9I___________________

ity that is needed to power conventional painted

_____________________

or ceramic coated bulbs. C7 L - z_zz2

IEDM5[_________________• Environmentally friendly— The low electricity -

use of LEDs means less carbon emissions, and .‘ EInc M5 flmanufacturing LEDs is more environmentally

C9

friendly as well. They require no glass or tungInc C7

sten, since LEDs do not have a filament like in

candescent bulbs; electron movement in semi- 000 5.00 1000 15.00

Lumens of Light per Waltconductor chips is what causes illumination.

• Durable— LEDs are encased in hard-to-break plastic versus the more fragile glass of incandescent

lights. Because the LED is electronic, its lifetime is up to 10 years.

• Practical — LEDs come in standard packaging of 25- to 100-bulb strands that can be connected

together to provide a seamless string. The long life of LEDs means that replacing bulbs will be

rare, reducing maintenance.

• Safe — LEDs generate much less heat when they operate so they are cool to the touch, and are less

likely to overload a circuit.

• Attractive features and colors — LEDs come in traditional shapes, sizes, and colors. LED strings

with desired features such as blinking and flickering are also available.

Is it worth paying up to 100 timesmore For power For incandescentholiday fights? The fights shown onthe left in each photo are efficientLEDs and those on the right areconventional incandescent lights.

M5 Minilght Bulbs C7 Candle Flame Bulbs

Copyr g 2007 eor’c o.we eseo’c :nsu!e November 2007


LED holiday lights are typically a little more expensive to buy than their incandescent counterparts, but they virtually pay for

themselves in the first year’s electricity savings, and thereafter they are the gift that keeps on giving.

• Remember the “Christmas Vacation” movie character Clark Griswold, who lit his house with 25,000 bulbs? His electricity bill

would drop from $2,400 to $50 if he used energy efficient C9 LED bulbs.

• But, everyone can save by using LEDs. The electricity cost to light a holiday tree with LEDs is 13 to 17 cents per season, compared

to 6 to 10 dollars for incandescent lights. Those who put up seasonal outdoor lighting displays realize even greater savings.

Green holidays— the potential savings if all the seasonal minilights were Holiday Tree Electricity Lighting Costto be switched to LEDs:

512

• Electricity costs savings would exceed $250,000,000 — that’s a lot of

toys, turkeys and ties.

• Carbon emissions would be reduced by 400,000 tons per year — that

makes for a cleaner, greener holiday.

Il’Iany cities and organizations across North America are switching to

LEDs for their holiday displays. Some municipalities and utilities provide

incentives for residents to switch as well, making for happier holidays for

bill payers and taxpayers alike. For example:

• Walt Disney World wired Cinderella’s Castle with over 200,000 LEDs,

producing savings of thousands of dollars. With lighting decorations being used year round in many cases, switching to efficient

LEDs becomes even more compelling.

• The Times Square ball that descends every year to ring in the New Year will be fully illuminated by LED lighting. Even though it’s

twice as bright as the old ball, it will use about half the energy.

• The City of Boulder, Colorado is switching to LEDs for its Downtown Pearl Street

Mall. Its citizens can go to a lighting exchange kiosk on the Mall to swap their tradi

tional, working holiday lights for LEDs for $5 each (about half price). The old lights

will be recycled by the city.

• Anaheim’s municipal utility offers gift cards to Home Depot, Starbucks, or Borders

to help rebate the cost of LEDs: $10 cards for 25-150 lights, and $20 cards for more

than 150 lights.

• Efficiency Maine, a program of the Maine Public Utilities Commission, provides

downloadable in-store coupons worth $1.50 per LED string.

• Minnesota Power offers instant in-store rebates of $3.00 for LED holiday lights.

EPRI hopes you enjoy the pleasures of a traditional holiday by using lighting that in

creases efficiency, saves money, and preserves our environment for future generations.

Deck the halls with boughs of holly— and LED lighting.

I Novigant, 2003, March 2006.

2 Based on .39 pound carbon per kWh, America Solar Energy Society

3 Sources USA Today, November 16, 2007, pg. 7D. WCBS News, http://www.wcbsB80.com/pages/1049103.phpS Boulder Daily Camera, November 18, 2007, pg. 128. City of Anaheim,

http://www.onaheim.net/sectioe.asp?id=54 Efficiency Maine, http://www.efficiencymaine.com/. Minnesota Power, http://www.mnpower,com/energystar/special_offers/index.htm

© 2007 Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), Inc. All rights reserved. Electric Power Research Institute, EPRI, and Together.. Shaping theFuture of Electricity are registered service marks of the Electric Power Research Institute.

Printed on recycled paper in the United States of America

$980$10

SB $7.00

lncC7 IncC9

M5 minibulbs have abottleneck designC6, C7 and C9 bulbsare the traditionalcandle flame design inprogressive sizes

LEDs - just cents per year

$0.14 $0.17 $0.13 $0.17

LOOMS LEDC6 LOOC7 L23C9

Lighting System Type

2 A Bri9ht Idea EneI9y Efficient Holiday Li9hting


News Release

Kyle and Alisha Quenga of Fort Smith win $50,000 Energy Efficiency Home Makeover

Little Rock, Ark. — Aug. 8, 2013 — Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative members Kyle and Alisha Quenga ofFort Smith have won the Sixth Annual Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas $50,000 Energy Efficiency MakeoverContest.

Their 1,500 sq. ft. home, built in 1979, uses more energy than it should on any given day. During a recent energyaudit, electric cooperative energy efficiency experts pinpointed the major causes for Quenga’s high usage leveland extremely uncomfortable home.

“Our diagnostic testing revealed that more than 70 percent of the air volume within the home was leaking to theoutside every minute of each day,” said Bret Curry, manager of residential marketing for the Electric Cooperativesof Arkansas. “We also discovered substandard insulation levels, inefficient windows, dramatic ductwork leakage,an older inefficient heating and cooling system and non-Energy Star appliances. Combine all of thesecircumstances and you have a very uncomfortable home with very high utility bills. The good news is ourmakeover project is a wonderful medium for teaching Arkansans how they can resolve their energy problems,improve the comfort of their homes and lower their utility costs.”

The Energy Efficiency Makeover team and sponsors will begin work on the home immediately. The Quengas willreceive an ultra-efficient Water Furnace geothermal heat pump installed by Rood Heating and Air. High-efficiencywindows will be provided by the Harry G. Barr Company. General Electric will furnish Energy Star appliances anda GeoSpring Hybrid water heater. Building Performance Solutions will install Demilac Sealection 500 expandingfoam in the crawlspace and attic. Once the makeover is complete a post makeover energy audit will be completedto determine the home’s new level of efficiency.

A record 2,800 applications were submitted for the contest. In addition to the grand-prize winner, 16 runners-upwill receive 50-gallon GE Hybrid water heaters.

Winners of 50-gallon GE Hybrid water heaters are:• Vivian Cooley, Ashley-Chicot Electric Cooperative of Hamburg;• Steve On, C & L Electric Cooperative of Star City;• Gregory Bolin, Carroll Electric Cooperative of Berryville;• Sidney McFarlin, Clay County Electric Cooperative of Corning;•

•

.

•

•

.

.

•

•

Darcey Norrid, Craighead Electric Cooperative of Jonesboro;Bobby Mitchell, Farmers Electric Cooperative of Newport;Roselyn Ballard, First Electric Cooperative of Jacksonville;Darrin Lloyd, Mississippi County Electric Cooperative of Blytheville;Jerry and Janet Dickerson, North Arkansas Electric Cooperative of Salem;Amanda Clemons, Ouachita Electric Cooperative of Camden;Bill Andrews, Ozarks Electric Cooperative of Fayetteville;Linda Moore, Petit Jean Electric Cooperative of Clinton;Russell and Debbie Welch, Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative of Mena;Damon Williams, South Central Arkansas Electric Cooperative of Arkadelphia;Eva Anderson, Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative of Texarkana; and

Electric Cooperativesof Arkansas

• James Heath, Woodruff Electric Cooperative of Forrest City.


-More-$50,000 Makeover WinnerPage 2

Progress on the winning home can be tracked at www.ECAHomeMakeover.com or the makeover Facebook pageat: http://www.facebook.com/ECAHomeMakeover.

The project’s major sponsors include: Harry G. Barr/WeatherBarr Windows of Fort Smith; General Electric

Appliance and Water Heating divisions; Rood Heating and Air of Russellville; Water Furnace InternationalGeothermal; and BPSI Foam Insulation of Mountain Home.

The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas comprise 17 electric distribution cooperatives; Arkansas ElectricCooperatives, Inc. (AECI), a Little Rock-based cooperative that provides services to the distribution cooperatives;and Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp. (AECC), a generation and transmission cooperative. The distributioncooperatives provide electricity to approximately 500,000 homes, farms and businesses in Arkansas andsurrounding states.

For additional information, contact:Rob Roedel, Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas, 501 .570.2296 or [email protected]

www.ecark.om


Kyle and Alisha Quenga of Fort Smith win $50,000 Energy Efficiency Home Makeover 2/18/14, 10:30 AM

Electric CooperativesofArkansasWe Are Arkansas I Employment Opportijmties Arkansas Living Magazine j *

Energy Efficiency

2013 iviakeover Journal

2013 Makeover Videos & Photos

2013 Sponsors

2013 News & Information

Past Winners/Results



Kyle and Alisha Quenga of Fort Smith win $50,000 Energy EfficiencyHome MakeoverClick on any image below to view a larger version.

Page 1 of 2


Kyle and Alisha Quenga of Fort Smith win $50000 Energy Efficiency Home Makeover 2/18/14. 10:30 AM

?ctr:( ‘n

—

http://wwwaecc.com/eflergY_efficienCY/eflergV_effiCie ymake0ver/20._q5enga_of_fort_smIth_win_50_00O_energy_eThe0cy_h0me_me0 Page 2 of 2


Standby Power 2/18/14, 10:30 AM

Elccti* CooperativesofArkansasWe Are Arkansas I Emoloyment Opportunities I Arkansas Livingi

Energy Efficiency

Standby Power

(d \r’ Lncc

[ntrg Li Fu: 1t’ncv ‘Li k

Stondhv Po’. r

Your [nc:’v P:r

Efls’r\ ( o-t i\J1u -: mnt

kJjr Your \1’Lu

Most experts agree that standby power or phantom toads are electricity used by appliances andequipment while they are switched off or not performing their primary function. That power isconsumed by power supplies which are those black cubes sometimes called vampires.

They convert AC into DC. Standby power use is also caused by circuits that continue to be energizedeven when the device is ‘off.” Big-screen televisions are an example of a consumer electronic itemthat creates this unsuspected energy consequence.

Almost any product with an external power supply, remote control, continuous display (including anLED), or charges batteries wilt continuously draw power. Sometimes there is no obvious sign ofcontinuous power consumption, and a meter is needed to be certain. The obvious are computers andother consumer electronic items left on at all times.

Nobody knows for sure exactly how much power is lost due to standby losses. Yet it has beendetermined that typically 5-10 percent* of residential electricity in most developed countries and arising fraction in the developing countries, especially in the cities is lost. Standby power in commercialbuildings is smaller, but still significant.

Reducing standby power in a home can be difficult, yet not impossible. Here are some suggestions:

If an appliance or device is not used frequently, simply unplug it.

• Unplug battery-charging devices when not in use.

• Use switchable power strips for clusters of computer and television equipment. Zero consumption can bereached with the flick of a switch.

• Purchase ENERGY STAR® appliances. Most are significantly more energy efficient.

• Buy a low-cost watt-meter, measure the usability of devices and take action. This exercise can pay back thecost of the meter in savings. The Kill-a-Watt and Power Cost Monitor are two user-friendly versions.

Standby power is necessary for many functions in a home. Some include monitoring temperature andother conditions with refrigerators and freezers and maintaining signal reception for wireless networksignals, telephones, displays, clocks and more. So eliminating standby power is next to impossible. Yetlearning how to efficientLy monitor standby power will help take control of energy consumption andyour electric bill.

Click here for a complete list of ENERGY STAR® qualified products.

Click here to learn more about appliance energy consumption.

*Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory

Tips to help control energy consumptionand costs,


http:/ /www.aecc,com/energy—etficiency/standby-power/ Page 1 of 2


Standby Power 2/18/14, 10:30 AM

c.ectri. Cooper

http://www.aecc.com/energy—efficiency/standby—power/ Page 2 of 2


Your Energy Dollars 2/18/14, 10:30AM

Electric CooperativesofArkansasWe Are Arkansas Home I Employment Opportunities A1IsJvIyMap-wE .°iJ j

c \rr’c

LW:iv i rirn

tsnTh. R

Niius E neriv TLi;ir

F nr. ( \djULflir!1l

[‘, ‘ai

I -.

Energy Efficiency

Where Does My Money Go?

Annual Energy Bill for a typical Single Family Home is approximately $2,000.

C’’r

t

5%



Source: Residential Energy Consumption Survey, 2001

Average price of electricity is 10.6 cents per kilo-watt hour. Average price of natural gas is S12.42 permillion Btu.

* “Other” represents on array of household products, including stoves, ovens, microwaves, and smallappliances like coffee makers and dehumidifiers.

http://www.aecc.com/energy—efficiency/your—energy—dollars/ Page 1 of 2


Your Energy Dollars 2/18/14, 10:30 AM

-

http://www.aecccom/energy—efficiency/your—eflergy—dolIars/ Page 2 of 2


Energy Costs Adjustment 2/18/14, 10:30AM

Electric CooperativesofArkansasWe Are Arkansas me I Employment Opportunities I Arkwsas .ivin Maqczire Y2j

Energy Efficiency

Energy Costs Adjustments

The Fuel Adder

Why is a fuel adder on my bill?

St ndb

‘ottr lncr

Ridir ur

TuJNtOJ-u. tfl



Perhaps explaining what a fuel adder is will help answer the question better. A fuel adder surcharge isimplemented when the cost of producing electricity increases. Your electric cooperative must add thetemporarily high surcharge to your bill to cover the additional costs of generating electricity.

Why are there additional costs with making the electricity?

Good question. The rising costs of fuel, primarily natural gas, that is used to generate electricity is theprimary driver behind rising electricity costs.

Is there anything that can be done about the fuel adder charge by my localcooperative?

Unfortunately, no. As a not-for-profit organization, you can rest assured your local electriccooperative will never make a profit off of our members added burden. By law, a fuel adder must godirectly toward covering the added costs. Nothing more, nothing less.

Is this just a problem in Arkansas?

While our state often benefits from a low cost of living, energy prices are rising nationwide. For somenatural gas and propane users, their energy bill will increase at a higher rate. For members like you,your electric cooperative has a proven record of managing costs to keep rates as low as possible. Thatcommitment to you will never change.

What can I do to keep unnecessary costs from attaching to my monthly bill?

Contact your electric cooperative for energy-saving tips on keeping your electric costs down. It takesworking together to make the best use of resources. As your friendly, local cooperative, we do everything in our power to provide safe, reliable electricity and service to you.

Energy-Saving Tip

Close all draperies and shades at night to reduce heat loss. Drapes save energy only if they fit tightlyaround the window frame. This usually means a valance at the top, side guides and a weighted hem.

Electricity in Arkansas

What does electricity come from?

There are a number of ways to produce electricity. The most common methods include using coal ornatural gas at generation facilities to generate electricity.

Why does this matter to me?

When the costs of fuels increase - and they have skyrocketed recently - it can trigger a fuel adder”charge on your bill to cover the extra costs incurred by your local electric cooperative to deliverpower to you.

http://www.aecc.com /energy—efficiency/energy—costs—adjustment/ Page 1 of 2


Energy Costs Adjustment 2/18/14, 10:30 AM

iectric Cooper

http://www.aecc.com /energy—efficiency/energy—costs—adjustment/ Page 2 of 2


Touchstone Energy Save Tools 2/18/14, 10:30 AM

Electric CooperativesofArkansasWe Are Arkansas tiorn I Emoloyment Onnortunities I Arkansas LMnn Ma:i

Energy Efficiency

Touchstone Energy Saver Tools

Tips to help control energy consumptionand Costs.


- 101 Ways to Save Energy‘: Your Touchstone Energy Cooperative has compiled this list of low-cost/no-

cost energy-saving measures to help you better manage your home’s energy

‘4 costs.

‘‘ Energy Savings Home Tour

—— There are many things you can do in your home to make it more energy

. efficient. Take the Touchstone Energy Home tour to find ways to save energy.

j After you’re done with the tour, you can download a copy of Touchstone

.1 I?J Energy’s popular Home Energy Savings Guide for more energy efficiency tips

and resources.

‘-:. -;

Light Bulb Energy SaverSwitching from regular incandescent light bulbs to compact fluorescents can

• help make your home more energy efficient and help save you money. Find

out how much you can save by using the Touchstone Energy Light Bulbcalculator.

..8

Water Heaters SaverLearn which is the best type of water heater to have, and why.

( —,,Home Energy Saver Audit

I I This robust online audit will help you identify the best ways to manage and

save energy in your home. The resource quickly calculates home energy use

I . ., based on a detailed description of your home, its appliances and geographic

location.

Home Energy Savings GuideYou have the power to control your energy costs. This Home Energy Savings

Guide is a starting point to get you on the way toward better energymanagement for your home. In this booklet you’ll find valuable tips designed

to create greater home comfort and improve performance. Learn how to

save energy in all areas of your home. There is a list of additional resources

located at the end of this booklet.

Seal the DealOne of the best and easiest ways for consumers to save on their enerov bills

h ttp: / /www. aecc .com/energy—efficiency/to uc hsto ne—energy—saver—tools / Page 1 of 2



is to make sure that their home is properly sealed. Hidden cracks andimproper insulation in your home can amount to as much heat loss as havinga a window open all year round. That is why Touchstone has teamed up withENERGY STAR® to bring you ‘Seal the Deal.” Seal the Deal is a short do-it-yourself video that shows what you can do to seal those small cracks andinsulate your house to reduce your energy bill.

IcCoc

c,:’rnu

-

- :Sooperatives

. opment

• H::e .55’j

Ff::Iy Jf’’

Governmental Affairs/CR:

L.’-f;-if:\’.’ :r(-tfr’

°Dli:cE1 Ca:: f 5’ Cfl’

Contact Us

Employment Op:.,rtunities

Privacy Policy

rcy DuC Ai

Renewable ResourcesHy: ceI ‘ ;c P’-SfL’r Pc’t- Prnff‘‘1)11: Frvrcy

View Current Arkansas Living

Magazine Issue

SimgleTis

Stopping energy leaks is a lot easier than you think. It doesn’t require a lot oftime or a lot of money. Here are a few tips from your local electriccooperatives...the energy experts.

Commercial Enemy Savings GuideThis guide educates business consumers on ways to implement energyefficient practices.

h ttp: / /www. aecc. corn/energy— efficiency/touchstone—energy—saver—tools / Page 2 of 2


Building Guidelines 2/18/14, 10:31 AM

Electric CooperativesofArkansasWe Are Arkansas Home Employment Opportunities I Arkvisss LyjgsManp:ine

Energy Efficiency

Building Guidelines for Energy Efficiency


This booklet WS written to provide energy efficiencyguidelines and measures for builders, sub-contractors andhomeowners. Proper installation of these componentsinto a new or existing home will provide energy savings,improve comfort and lower utility bills. When building anew home, it is far more cost effective to incorporateenergy efficiency measures during construction than toadd them in the future.

At the time of this revision, the components andmeasures within the downloadable booklet meetcommonly accepted home energy science buildingpractices suported by numerous industry experts.

Click here to download Building Guidelines for EnergyEfficiency as a PDF


,L Click Here to Download PDF

http: / /www. aecc .com/energy—efficiency/building—guidelines / Page 1 of 2


Building Guidelines 2/18/14, 10:3 1 AM

4s_fl Ge Fan

http://www.aecc.com/energy—efficiency/building—guidelines/ Page 2 of 2


Renewable Resources 2/18/14, 10:31 AM

Electi* CooperativesofArkansasWe Are Arkansas orn I Ernoloyment 0portunities I Arkansas LMpgsngie Y3.

Renewable Resources

Renewable EnergyEnvironmentally Friendly Power



AECC is dedicated to promoting efficient use of valuable energy resources and protecting naturalresources and has been at the forefront of the renewable energy movement for decades. AlthoughAECC did not build hydropower plants until the 1980s, the cooperatives had long been familiar withthe benefits of hydropower. From their very inception, they depended on hydropower from federalhydropower projects to supply energy to their members.

The cooperatives completed the first of three hydropower plants on the Arkansas River in one of theirmost ambitious generation projects ever in December 1988. The plant, the Clyde T. Ellis HydroelectricGenerating Station, was built at the James W. Trimble Lock and Dam near Fort Smith. It marked thecooperatives commitment to a long-term, low-cost power source for their members, as well as theirdedication to environmentally friendly power, long before it was fashionable to do so. Later in the1980s and 90s, the cooperatives completed two other hydropower plants, making the total investmentin the hydropower energy resources at more than $330 million.

In 2012, AECC announced a long-term power purchase agreement for 51 megawatts of wind energyfrom the Flat Ridge 2 South Wind Farm in Kansas.

Energy Efficiency

AECC is also committed to promoting the efficient use of electricity to meet the growing energy loadrequirements of its members. While energy efficiency alone will not eliminate the need to invest inadditional generation resources, it does have unique benefits beyond lowering a member’s electricbill. The efficient use of energy exemplifies individual action accruing to the benefit of both theindividual and the broader community, which is a defining characteristic of the cooperative businessmodel. To maximize the potential of system-wide energy efficiency efforts, AECC is dedicated to ongoing efforts to identify best practices, educate members about energy efficiency programs, anddetermine actionable innovations for future implementation.

Future Action

Throughout its history, AECC’s leaders have made tough choices and taken bold positions to ensurethat the cooperative could meet its members’ power needs. Today, those leadership principles aremore important than ever. The cooperative will continue to make decisions and take a stand tosupport efforts for energy policies that are fair and in the best interest of electric cooperativemembers.

Looking to the future, AECC will continue to search for innovative methods to provide members withenvironmentally sound power resources by maximizing the value of existing generation resources,investing in new technologies and developing renewable energy sources.

http: / /www. aecc .com / renewable — resources Page 3 of 2


Renewable Resources 2/18/14, 10:3 1 AM

ectric Co

4

http://www.aecccom/renewable—resources Page 2 of 2


m x & w


Hydroelectric Power 2/24/14, 2:44 PM

Eleettic CooperativesofArkansasWe Are Arkansas I Ernoloyment OoDortunities Arkansas Livir:

Renewable Resources

Hydroelectric Power

Hydropower: A Cooperative Cornerstone

:‘



The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas completed the first of three hydropower plants on the ArkansasRiver in one of their most ambitious generation projects ever in December of 1988.

The plant, the Clyde T. Ellis Hydroelectric Generating Station, was built at the James W. Trimble Lockand Dam near Fort Smith. It marked the cooperatives commitment to a long-term, low-cost powersource for their members, as well as their dedication to environmentally friendly power, long before itwas fashionable to do so. Later in the 1980s and 90s, the cooperatives completed two otherhydropower plants, making the total investment in hydropower energy resources at about $330million.

Although AECC didnt begin building hydropower plants until the 1980s, the cooperatives had long beenfamiliar with the benefits of hydropower. From their very inception, they depended on hydropowerfrom federal dams to serve their members. In fact, without hydropower, it could be argued that thecooperatives might not have been able to survive.

Hydropower History

Two years before President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s signing in 1935 of the Rural Electrification Act,which created the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) and provided funding for the developmentof cooperatives across the country, he signed the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933. This law laidthe first cornerstone for the formation of the electric cooperatives by providing a vital building blockfor the program - access to hydropower from the federal government’s dams.

Publicly owned utilities first got access to the power in 1902 with the passage of the Reclamation Act,which was designed to spur growth in the West by reclaiming the arid region through the constructionof dams to divert and store the available water. With the 1933 law, cooperatives were added to the

Hydroelectric Generating Station

Power House

Do’.,”streari C ales

Turbine-Generator

h ttp: / /www. ae cc. corn / renewable — resources / hydroelectric - power / Page 1 of I



“preference’ list, and Arkansas electric cooperatives have benefited ever since. In the 1950s, whenmany of the dams were being built in Arkansas and surrounding states, the power they produced wasnot the least expensive electricity being produced. But the cooperatives didn’t have martyalternatives, so they took it. Today, hydropower is the Lowest cost power resource, especially duringperiods of peak electricity demand.

AECC continues to buy federal hydropower from the Southwestern Power Administration (SPA), a Tulsa,Oklahoma-based government agency that markets power from 24 federal dams. Under contract withthe SPA, AECC is entitled to 189 megawatts of power annually, Because the power from SPA is availablefor a limited number of hours during the year, AECC uses most of it during its peak demand for power.

AECC Eyes the Arkansas River

While the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers constructed major dams on the Arkansas River through theMcClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation Project, hydropower wasnt a top priority and several werebuilt without powerhouses. At a 1999 ceremony commemorating the completion of AECCs thirdhydropower plant on the Arkansas River; Dale Bumpers told attendees that when he joined the Senatein 1975, he wanted to build hydropower plants on every dam on the Arkansas River. But he said hequickly discovered that there was no support from the federal government to build new hydropowerplants, and the private sector was also disinterested. Thats because the investment wouldnt provide aquick payback, but would for the long term. Bumpers added that he was elated when AECC applied in1978 for federal licenses to build the plants.

The Corps did build powerhouses at five Arkansas River dams that had the greatest potential forhydropower generation. But, because energy was cheap at the time, the government decided it wasntworth the investment to put hydropower plants at the other locks and dams.

However, in the late 1970s, power costs were again on the rise and AECC began looking for ways tolower those costs. Thats when the cooperatives turned to the Arkansas River. It was not a decisionthat was made easily. Before construction began, AECC conducted feasibility studies and went througha lengthy process to obtain the federal licenses for the hydropower plants. The first plant, the ClydeT. Ellis Hydroelectric Generating Station, began operation in 1988 with an installed capacity of 32.4megawatts and cost about $75 million to build.

Five years later, the Carl S. Whillock Hydroelectric Generating Station at the Arthur V. Ormond Lockand Dam near Morrilton was completed at a cost of $80 million. Its installed generating capacity is32.4 megawatts.

The cooperatives began work on their third hydropower plant in 1994. This plant, located at theWilbur D. Mills Dam near Dumas, was completed in 1999 at a cost of about 5189 million. In 1999,cooperative leaders and dignitaries celebrated the construction of the plant, known as the ElectricCooperatives of Arkansas Hydropower Generating Station. It has an installed generating capacity of102.6 megawatts.

Run of the River

For the Long Run

With 20 years under its belt, the Ellis plant is going strong, as are the others. Click here for the total

AECCs hydropower plants are low head, run-of-river plants. Run-of-the-river plants use the availablewater flowing downriver to generate electricity without ponding water or changing the rate of flowfrom what the Corps of Engineers would normally release. They are low-head plants, meaning thatthey operate at dams where the “head,’ which is the difference between water levels on the upstreamand downstream sides of the dam, is typically around 20 feet or less. The power plants at the dams onthe White River, for example, are high-head plants with heads measuring 100 feet or more.

h trp / /www. ae cc, corn / re newabl a - resou rca s / hydroelectric - power! Page 2 of 3



megawatt-hours produced by AECC’s hydroelectric plants to date. The plants have estimated lifespansof 100 years. which means the cooperatives have a long-term resource that will only increase in valueas fuel costs for other sources of generation. such as natural gas-based power, continue to climb.Hydroelectric is [ow-cost power using a renewable resource and wilt benefit Arkansas electriccooperatives for generations to come.

:ic C,rt€-r

nttp://www.aecc.com/renewabe -resou rces/hydroelectric power! Page 3 of 3


rn >< &


Solar Power 2/24/14, 2:46 PM

Electric CooperativesofArkansasWe Are Arkansas Home I Employment Opportunities Arkansas Lwing Magazine ,j

Renewable Resources

Solar Power Project



ron

AECI’s Utility Sales Tests Solar Power

The Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI) Utility Sales Department won’t be going off the gridanytime soon, but they are testing another source of power - solar energy.

In early 2009, the department purchased solar panels as part of a pilot program to test small-scalesolar power systems to determine if AECI might add them to their product offerings.

Preformed Line Products installed the system which has 33 panels and cost about $47,000. In additionto the panels, the system has an inverter that converts the DC power produced by the panels to ACpower that is used in the building. The system has a generation capacity of 7,000 watts.

AECI Solar Power System Installation

rag ccnrr 0 iJage o

I-SI

-.

NEXT PAGE

Energy Effic;:

http: / /www. aecc .com/renewable — resources! solar— power! Page 1 of 2


Solar Power 2/24/14, 2:46 PM

http://www.aecc.com/renewable—resources/solar—power/ Page 2 of 2


m x & U,


Smart Energy Tips

(Qgq44F

I I] I J J i

Private Energy Investigator

Save Energy

IElectric CooperativesofArkansasYour Local Energy Partners

.ww.SmartEnergyTips.org


It doesn’t take expert deductive

•1

reasoning to realize that with just a fewchanges any home can become moreenergy efficient. These energy savingmeasures can help you save energy andlive comfortably.

(2(’4JiLl] LiPrivate Energy Investigator

LightingReplace traditional incandescent light bulbs with energy-efficientcompact fluorescent lights which are up to four times more energyefficient and last nine times longer than incandescent bulbs. You couldsave up to $57 in electricity costs over the life of each bulb.

Turn off lights in rooms you aren’t using, or install timers or occupancysensors to reduce light consumption.

Heating and CoolingService accordingly. Have heating and cooling systems tuned up in the falland spring. Make sure ductwork is intact and sealed properly.

Clean or replace filters on air conditioners and heatpumps regularly. Use an air conditioner with a seasonalenergy efficiency ratio (SEER) of 13 or higher. Use theproper size for your home. If building a new home,consider installing an energy-efficient geothermal systemto cool and heat the home. Contact a reputable HVACcontractor to properly size the unit required for your home.

Insulate. Make sure insulation levels are appropriate inthe attic, exterior and basement walls, ceilings, floors andcrawl spaces. You can increase the comfort of your home

and reduce annual heating and cooling usage up to 30 percent just by investing in properinsulation—cellulose is recommended—and sealing unwanted air infiltration.

Ceiling fans can bring energy-saving benefits to the home. Most ceiling fans use only aboutas much power as a 100-watt light bulb. When used properly, ceiling fans can save money onutility bills year-round.

www.SmartEnergyTips.org


Appliances and ElectronicsReplace aging, inefficient appliances and electronics with Energy Star appliances. Lookfor the Energy Star label to select energy-efficient models. Energy Star models use muchless power than their counterparts.

Wash full loads of laundry using cold water when possible. Don’t over-dry clothes, andclean the dryer’s lint filter after every load to maximize air circulation.

Use the energy-saving settings on refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines andclothes dryers. Air-dry dishes by opening the dishwasher instead of using the heateddrying cycle.

Keep your refrigerator or freezer at recommended temperatures of 37°F to 40°F for the

refrigeratorand 5°F for the freezer. Have the

coils cleaned at least twice per year.

Cook smarter! Match the size of the pan to theheating element. Use electric pans, toasterovens or microwaves for small meals. You willuse less energy and reduce cooking time.

Turn off the television when no one is watching. Today’s state-of-the-art, high definition sets offer amazing viewing, but also use moreelectricity than older televisions. Use power strip cords and turn off when not in use.

Shut down the computer. Conserve energy by turning off or using sleep mode for computers not in use for two hours or more. Use power strip cords and turn off when not in use.

Water HeaterSet the temperature on water heaters to 120°F, andinstall an insulating blanket on the water heater (whichshould pay for itself in less than a year). Consider replacingold units with a high-efficiency water heater with an energyfactor of .90 or higher.C Take a shower. In most households, it uses far lesshot water than bathing.


iJLiPrivate Energy Investigator

Windows and DoorsUnwanted air infiltration makes your home uncomfortable and increases utility bills.Caulk and seal cracks and holes that allow outside air to infiltrate into your home, orconditioned air to escape from it. Look for signs of air infiltration around walls, ceilings,doors, windows, recessed ceiling lights, plumbing penetrations, and electrical switches andoutlets. Use non-expanding foam insulation around doors and windows.

Inspect single.pane and old windows. Boost their efficiency with weather-stripping orreplace with energy-efficient models. Select new windows with a U-factor of .30 or lower andwith low-emissivity (Iow-E) coatings. Window coatings save energy, especially on west-facingwindows. For most residential applications, low-E coatings are sufficient. They can cut heatgain by up to 25 percent without changing a window’s appearance. Consult with an energyauditor before replacing windows.

OutdoorsLandscape smart. A line of fast-growing trees, like poplars, or tall shrubs can serve as awindbreak. Planting evergreen trees on the north side and deciduous trees on the southside of a home can block winter winds and summer sun. Shrubs along the house can help.too, but don’t let them interfere with heat pumps or air conditioners.

Humidity is a factor. To avoid raising the humidity indoors during summer months, takebaths or showers and wash dishes early in the morning or in the evening instead of duringthe day, and use an outside clothesline rather than a dryer. Replace old or worn outbathroom exhaust fans with humidity-sensing units.

Electric CooperativesofArkansasYour Local Energy Partners

www.SmartEnergyTipsorg


Electric CooperativesofArkansasYour Local Energy Partnerswww.ecark.org


In the case of a CFL, the word ‘fluorescent’ isdeceiving. CFLs are designed to emit a soft,clear white light, much like that from the familiarincandescent bulb.

But that’s where the similarities end. Yousee, if every Electric Cooperative of Arkansasmember replaced just one standard bulb witha CFL, we could:

As if those reasons weren’t enough, CFLs lastten times as long as a standard incandescentbulb — up to ten years! Just imagine your ownsavings if you took it upon yourself to change allyour home’s bulbs!

What is a CFL?A compact fluorescent lamp, or CFL, is designedto fit in a standard residential socket replacingan incandescent bulb. While they cost a bit morethan a standard bulb, real savings are realizedover the life of the CFL, which will last up to 10times longer and use 75 percent less energy.

• Save enough energy to power13,000 average homes for one year

• Save more than $14 million in energy costs• Save 51,000 tons of coal• Eliminate emissions equivalent to

13,874 cars on the road

For more information, contact the ElectricCooperatives of Arkansas at 1-800482-1277or visit www.ecark.org.


How to Choose and Where

to Use CFLs

Energy Star qualified CFLs provide the greatest

savings in fixtures that are on for a substantial

amount of time each day. At minimum, Energy

Star recommends installing qualified CFLs in

fixtures that are used at least 15 minutes at a

time or several hours per day. The best fixtures

to use qualified CFLs in are usually found in the

following areas of your home:

family and living rooms

• kitchen• dining room

• bedrooms

We all share a responsibility

for energy efficiency wherever

and whenever we can.

What better way to begin than simply

replacing the light bulbs in your own home’ ‘

Using compact fluorescent lamps is one small

change we can all make to save electricity

and save money at the same time.

Who would have thought energy efficiency

could be as easy as changing a light bulb?

Yes, together we can make a difference.


1 Cooperative Way

P.O. Pox 194208

Little Rock, AR 72219-4208

501.570 2200

By replacing just one

incandescent bulb with an

energy-saving CFL, you will:

• Use 75 percent less energy for

the same amount of light from

an incandescent bulb

• Save more than $58 over the life

of the bulb

• Save time, since CFLS last up to

10 times longer

• Enjoy warm, high quality light

Electric CooperativesofArkansasYour Local Energy Partners

www.ecark.org

C; P0(c) on o0000ri 000


How Does it Work?Geothermal/ground source heat pumps are electricallypowered systems that take advantage of the earth’s58-degree ground temperature to provide heating, cooling,and hot water for homes and commercial buildings.

Money-Saving InvestmentGeothermal/ground source heat pumps can cutyour home or business heating and cooling costsby up to 50 percent and provide hot water free or atsubstantial savings.

DurabilityGeothermal/ground source heat pumps last longerthan conventional systems because they are protected

Instant ComfortIn the winter, a geothermal system moves warm airthroughout your home or business, creating an evencomfort level. This helps to even out hot or cold spotsand eliminates the cold air blasts common with fossilfuel furnaces.

—I

Enjoy Natural ComfortReplace your heating and air conditioning unit withone that’s recommended by Mother Nature. The all-newgeothermal heat pump uses the constant temperatureof the earth to keep your home toasty during the winterand cool in the summer. On top of that, it can giveyou free hot water during the warm summer months.

from harsh outdoor weather. The unit is housed indoorsand the loop is underground.

For more information, contact the Electric Cooperativesof Arkansas at 1-800482-1277 or visit www.ecark.org.


Geothermal systems use the earth to heatand cool your home or business. That energyalso provides free hot water during summer.When it comes to being green and renewable,geothermal systems can’t be beat.

Low MaintenanceGeothermal/ground source heat pumps have fewermechanical components, making them more reliable andless prone to failure. The ground loop has an expectedlife of more than 50 years and requires no maintenance.

Something for FreeDuring the summer, when the system is in a coolingmode, your hot water is produced free as a byproduct of the thermal process. In winter, thesystem uses the heating mode to heat a portion ofyour hot water.

Environmental BenefitsGeothermal systems conserve energy. The systemsmove heat that already exists rather than using anenergy source to create heat. Geothermal systemsalso reduce the amount of toxic emissions in theatmosphere. Geothermal systems do not rely onoutside air, so the units keep the air inside ofbuildings cleaner and free from pollens, outdoorpollutants, mold spores and other allergens.

A Cost Comparison Of Home HeatingAnd Cooling: Annual Operating Costs *

SYSTEM

Geothermal Heat Pump

LP Furnace and A/C

Gas Furnace and 4,/C

1,500 Sq. Ft. Home

$386

51.220

$1,356

Air-Source Heat Pump

2,500 Sq. Ft. Home

$644

$705 IEt rgy use datd,liidon calm let a S r&ler.ting a horn” a ire con truct on andiñsulotmn Realues. Geothermal mat pump SEER 19 COP 4.5. air ‘u,urc a heat pump SEER13 -ISPE 8. LP lpropanei -md natural gas AFUE 80%. Standard A/C PEEl? 10. Utiltv ratesbased on $0066 per I $1 85 per therm nat ril gas 51 25 per gall-mn propane

$2,014

$2,241

$1,133


:‘i I

Install a Geothermal HeatPump and:

• Get free hot water duringthe summer

• Save up to 50 percent ofheating costs

• Save up to 75 percent ofcooling costs

• Have minimal maintenancecosts

Electiic CooperativesofArkansasYour Local Energy Partners

www.ecark.org

1 Cooperative WOkP.O. Box 194208

Little Rock. AR 722 L9 4208501570.2200

CI to rod or ror,,rod p0


When possible, strategically position your homeor plant trees to protect it from unwanted summersun and act as a windbreak in winter.

While shading windows on the outside is most effective,using light colored shades or blinds to reflectsunlight back through the glass will also help reduceair conditioning costs.

RoofingFor metal roof homes, apply a reflective coating toreduce cooling costs and provide protection againstwater leaks.

Ductwork

Make sure any ducts that cross over to anothersection are properly joined with a mastic sealer.

Site Your Home ProperlyMake sure your dealer grades the siteproperly. Poor grading can lead to settlingand moisture problems.

Have the long sides of your home face northand south and the short sides east and westto take advantage of the sun’s heat in winter andprovide the greatest protection from the summer sun.

Limit the Sun

Exterior solar shade screens can effectivelyshade east and west windows and enhance privacy.

If your home has a shingled roof, use light-coloredshingles to keep attic space cooler.

Make sure ductwork is airtight and well insulated.

Seal any holes in the floor sheathing.


Appliances and Furnishings

Always choose Energy Star products

including appliances, HVAC and lighting.

Set the water heater to 1200..

Make sure the clothes dryer is vented

to the outdoors and away from heating and

air conditioning components.

Windows and Doors

If replacing windows, use insulated glass with

a thermal break for metal frames and low-e glass.

Weatherstrip all doors and windows.

Install storm doors and windows.

SkirtingInstall vinyl or metal skirting or a foundation

wall to protect the homes underbelly and

duct connections.

Install a continuous vapor barrier — like heavy

plastic — under the home.

Shop WiselyMost manufacturers offer energy efficiency

options for new homes. While they may add to

the purchase price, they can save thousands of

dollars over the life of your home and greatly

increase its comfort and value.

E1ecic CoopcvcsofArkansasYour Local Energy Partners

www ecark org

.1 Ciioperatiri Way

P.O. Rox [94208

Little Rock. AR 72219 4208

50i 570.2200

. P. ii-iJ p.o,er


HVAC

Thanks to excitingdevelopments In energyefficiency, a$ijgIfactured home can be anenergy efficient home — saving you moneyand Increasing your home’s comfort, safetyand durability Like traditional site-built homes,many newJyfactured homes are designedto be energy efficient and use renewableenergy systems But even older homesmay be remodeled or retroflffed for both.

If your home has an old or inefficient heating andcooling system, consider replacing it with a newEnergy Star unit. Make sure it is properly sizedfor your home.

Save hundreds each year by upgrading fromelectric resistance heat to an electric heat pump.

Change return air filters monthly.

Have your system tuned up annuallyto maintain maximum efficiency.

Set the thermostat to 78° in the summer;68° in the winter.

InsulationSince the ceiling, wall and floor cavities for manymanufactured homes are sealed, it is difficult toadd insulation. However, some models have atticspaces in which you can install extra insulationand some insulation companies can blow insulationinto the floor cavity.

In new homes, look for a minimum Rvalue ofR-11 for walls, R-19 for floors, and R-30 for ceilings.

Make sure insulation has not shifted duringtransit before joining multi-section homes.

See that the “marriage walls” are airtightwith foam gaskets installed between sections.

Seal all plumbing and wiring penetrationsusing expanding foam or caulk.



EIecbic CoopeUvesofArkansasYour Local Energy Partnerswww.ecark.org


When the Marathon water heater was developed

more than 15 years ago, engineers had three

goals in mind:

• A true lifetime warranty

• Energy efficient

• Installation friendly

(lightweight

and easy to connect)

Lifetime Warranty

A true lifetime warranty is a promise that your

Marathon water heater will last the life of your

home. It could quite possibly be the last water

heater you will ever buy. Based on the success

of plastic brine tanks used for more than 30

years in the water softening industry, the

Marathon water heater is made to last.

Energy Efficient

The design and construction of the Marathon

water heater allows it to store and insulate

your home’s water much the same as a carafe

or ThermosTM. Energy is used to heat the water

one time only, saving money and energy from

re-heating stored water at the time of use.

Installation Friendly

Lightweight and easy to connect is what we

mean

when we say the Marathon water heater

is installation friendly. The tank comes complete

for easy, professional installation.

A Lifetime Commitment


Buy the water heaterwith staying power.Buy the Marathon water heater and getmore than you bargained for — a lifetimeguarantee. Nothing else you can do foryour home will give you the peace ofmind that comes with a Marathon.You may also qualify for financingprograms through your local electriccooperative. Give them a call for details.

I Energy AnswerLet the Marathon water heater become yoursilent partner in the quest to save energy andmoney. You’ll never have to worry about a leakyor faulty water heater because the Marathonwater heater is seamless. Its ergo-dynamicdesign reduces sediment build-up and eliminatesleaks. It also keeps a large supply of water hotand ready to use at the turn of a faucet. Andyou won’t even know it’s there until you see theenergy savings on your utility bills. The Marathonwater heater may be the last water heater you’llever buy.

Gallon Energy Diameter HeightCapacity Factor ln lnches ln Inches

30 .94 21 5/8 5340 .94 21 5/8 65 1/250 .94 23 1/2 66 3/450 .90 28 1/4 47 1/475 .92 28 1/4 62 5/885 .92 28 1/4 70 1/4105 .91 30 1/4 70 3/4

4500 watt dual elements standardMeets ASHRAE standard 90ASee your Marathon dealer for pricing, availability and completewarranty information.

MarathonWATER HEATERS

For hot water that’s there when you needit and when you don’t.

For more information about a free homeenergy audit call 1-800482-1277or visit wwwecark.org.


The MARATHON Advantage

• Advanced design outlaststhe competition

• Durable water heater with awarranty to match

• No seams...No leaks!

• Lightweight

• Easy to install


I Coirperative WyP.O. Eox 194208Little Rock, AR 72219 4208501 570 2200

0 Prrieti on c ct ii p


1I’



liquid to a gas.

Simply put, a heat pump can move heat into or outof your home. In the summer, it acts like a standardair conditioner and moves heat from the insideoutdoors. It does exactly the opposite in the winter,capturing heat from the outdoors and moves it intoyour home, keeping you and your family warm.

There are two basic kinds of air sourceheat pumps. Your home’s layout will determinewhich will work best for you.

Packaged Heat PumpsThe packaged heat pump is a self-containedunit that allows the compressor and both heatexchangers to be located outside your home.

How Does it Work?The technology in an air source heat pump is similarto what you would find in your kitchen refrigerator.Using a simple refrigeration cycle, refrigeratorsremove heat from your food and drinks and rejectit into the kitchen. This process of moving heat isachieved by taking advantage of the energy storedand released when a refrigerant changes from a

The unit uses ductwork to heat and cool yourentire home. There are several types of packagedheat pumps which may be used for single roomsand don’t require ductwork.


Air Source Heat PumpThere are a number of reasons toconsider an air source heat pumpto heat and cool your home, not theleast of which is energy efficiency.New models not only save resources,but they are also well-designed toprovide comfort no matter the season.

Split-System Heat PumpsThe second more common type, called the

split system heat pump, allows you more options

for installation location. The indoor air-handling unit

and heat exchanger are separate from the

compressor and the outdoor exchanger. Whole-

house heating and cooling occurs via ductwork.

Benefits of Air Source Heat Pumps• May be used for cooling and heating.

• Reduces utility bills up to 50 percent.

• Reduces emissions.

• Very low maintenance.

• No flammable fuel is used at the point of heating,

reducing potential danger to users and eliminating

the need for gas or fuel.


• eandA/C

Gas Furnace and 4/C $1,356 $2,241

$386 - $644


Tips for MaximizingHeat Pump Efficiency• Make your home as energy efficient as possible

(with proper insulation, energy efficient windows,etc.) to allow for a smaller heat pump systemwith shorter duct lengths.

• Installing ducts inside your home’s insulationand air barrier is a major energy saver.

• Insulate your ducts to R-8 if they mustbe located in an attic or crawl space.

• Locate the outdoor unit on the north sideof your home if possible or in the shade.

• Specify that the measured air leakage throughyour new ducts be less than 10 percent ofyour system’s airflow.

• Tell your contractor that you want a returnregister in every room.

• Make sure ductwork is sealed well.Clean or replace filters regularly.

• Clean outdoor coils often.

• Remove plant life and debris from aroundthe outdoor unit.

• Clean evaporator coil and condensatepan every two to four years.

• Clean the blower’s fan blades.

• Clean supply and return registers andstraighten their fins.

• Schedule professional service annually.

The heating efficiency of an air source heatpump is measured as the Heating SeasonalPerformance Factor (HSPF), and typicallyranges from 7.7 to 8.1. Cooling efficiencyfor these heat pumps is indicated by theSeasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER),which typically falls between 13.0 and 19.0.The higher the number, the better the system.Always look for the Energy Stai’’ label!

Electiic CooperativesofArkansasYour Local Energy Partnerswww.ecark.org

1 Cooleralive Way80 Ron 194208Little Rock, AR 72219 420850 L. 570.2200


e


INCREASED SALES FOR YOU,MORE SAVINGS FOR YOUR CUSTOMERS.

—

To reaflv make an impact on utiHtv bins, look to the second bigciest energy

consumer in the home: the wciter heater

The GeoSprirtg Hybrid Water Heater delivers all the hot water ‘ou

need cind saves you $325 every year. Thcit means it [io’s for iLet in just

2-3 years.

0

• Qualifrs for state and local utility rebates and tax :redits

• 50 gallon copocit\’ makes for a great replacement for a 0- or

50-aollon standar:i electric water heater

• Provides th same amount of hot otor CS C 1 :nj rd electric

50-gallon water heater

• Easily replacer; your current ele:rnc water heater by using the

same water & eicti cjl ccnnecticns• operating modes allows you to customize your energy sa’’iros

& water heater performciiice

• vacation setting saves money while you are uwuy

• Electronic c :nt:cl: inake it simple to chan•e the temper aruic or

operating mncde

• 10 year limited wurranty*** on all parts

- SceedonDOEt ;r:ce: ccicorn:y’rr-orofc Crri Drranr-reHectrrctsflkw,terheaterus;ng

45)rW5pe-oe .rCe Sybrrdwctwoorr 3D’Jieryear:

OosedonestrnOtedccrw.r$e product re C cpr onycdvo: ocrerro ostenoorosdgoce

e)ectnc water hence Gad $325 offorance ri occur1or-rcr rip cost

Sin wrrtterr s rcrrrr, for acre:

a product of

ecomagination

JigtStL,f5l;I

www.neappIionces.com/geospring

Seewattens’erorrvrcvrr

nr 2312 r5eeeral Electoc Corriprirsy00 ‘Jo. 270122 pC5rr1


Exhibit 6


-

.Aj-J“-i

\/


AT

ribute

toO

uid

aC

ox

The

phot

ogra

phs

feat

ured

inth

e20

13El

ectri

cC

oope

rativ

esof

Ark

ansa

s’ca

lend

arw

ere

sele

cted

byO

ulda

Cox,

who

rece

ntly

retir

edaf

ter 6

3ye

ars

ofse

rvic

eto

the

co-o

ps. T

helo

ngtim

eed

itor o

fRu

ralA

rkan

sas,

now

Ark

ansa

sLi

ving

, Cox

took

thes

eph

otog

raph

s,m

any

ofw

hich

wer

eco

vers

ofth

em

agaz

ine.

Thes

eph

otog

raph

san

dot

hers

ofth

esc

enic

rura

l Ark

ansa

sco

untry

side

wer

ea

stap

leof

Rura

l Ark

ansa

sm

agaz

ine.

We

are

prou

dto

pay

tribu

teto

her,

aswe

llas

rura

lA

rkan

sas

and

itshi

story

.he

re.

Cox

join

edA

rkan

sas

Elec

tric

Coo

pera

tives

,In

c.,(A

ECI)

inJu

lyof

1949

ason

eof

the

first

four

empl

oyee

sof

the

stat

ewid

ese

rvic

eor

gani

zatio

n,w

hich

isow

ned

byA

rkan

sas’

17el

ectri

cdi

strib

utio

nco

oper

ativ

es. A

ECI

prod

uces

Ark

ansa

sLi

ving

for t

heco

-ops

’m

embe

rs.

Ana

tive

ofSo

uths

ide,

near

Dam

ascu

s,Co

xse

rved

asas

sist

ante

dito

ran

dac

ting

edito

rof

Rura

l Ark

ansa

sbe

fore

she

was

nam

eded

itor

ofth

em

agaz

ine

inO

ctob

er19

68. T

hem

agaz

ine’

ssu

bscr

iptio

nba

seha

dgr

own

to12

5,00

0re

ader

sat

that

time,

upfr

omap

prox

imat

ely

19,0

00re

ader

sw

hen

itde

bute

din

Nov

embe

r19

46.

Dur

ing

hert

enur

e,th

em

agaz

ine

has

gone

from

atw

o-co

lor t

ablo

idpr

inte

don

new

sprin

t to

itscu

rren

t ful

l-co

lor

mag

azin

efo

rmat

.

Cox,

who

isaf

fect

iona

tely

know

nas

“Miss

Oui

da,”

has

been

invo

lved

with

the

prod

uctio

nan

ddi

strib

utio

nof

near

ly80

0is

sues

ofRu

ral A

rkan

sas/

Ark

ansa

sLi

ving

mag

azin

e,w

hich

now

has

am

onth

lyci

rcul

atio

nof

383,

000.

Ark

ansa

sLi

ving

has

the

larg

estc

ircul

atio

nof

any

publ

icat

ion

inA

rkan

sas.

“Oui

da’s

effo

rtsto

prom

ote

the

elec

tric

coop

erat

ive

mov

emen

t in

Ark

ansa

sar

ebe

yond

mea

sure

,”sa

idD

uane

Hig

hley

,pre

side

ntan

dch

ief e

xecu

tive

offic

erof

AECI

. “H

erlo

yalty

toth

eco

oper

ativ

esan

dth

eir

mem

bers

over

the

year

sar

eon

eof

the

reas

ons

for t

heon

goin

gsu

cces

sof

Ark

ansa

sLi

ving

mag

azin

ean

dth

eEl

ectri

cC

oope

rativ

esof

Ark

ansa

s.”

ON

THE

CO

VE

R-

From

1972

:W

inte

r’s

snow

-whi

tem

agic

fros

tsa

little

ging

erbr

ead

barn

, cre

atin

ga

stor

yboo

kse

ttin

g.T

hesc

ene

ison

the

Mou

ntai

nA

cres

farm

ofJo

hnM

cLlq

uaha

mal

ongs

ide

U.S

. 71

near

Wes

t For

k.

28Q

FR

ural

Ark

ansa

s

t

‘9

—

_

.-

—


__________-

Mak

ea

New

Yea

r’s

Res

olut

ion

tobe

Ener

gyEf

ficie

ntin

2013

.T

heE

lect

ric

Coo

pera

tive

sof

Ark

ansa

sar

eco

mm

itte

dto

help

ing

our

mem

bers

pres

erve

reso

urce

san

dm

anag

een

ergy

cost

s.U

tiliz

eth

em

onth

lyen

ergy

-sav

ing

tips

inth

isca

lend

arto

help

you

save

ener

gy,

live

com

fort

ably

and

save

mon

eyon

your

elec

tric

bill.

Thr

ough

outt

he

year

,w

em

ake

itea

syfo

rm

embe

rsto

keep

up-t

o-da

teon

the

late

sten

ergy

effi

cien

cyid

eas.

ww

w.S

mar

tEne

rgyl

ipso

rgLo

gon

for

reso

urce

sto

help

cont

rol

ener

gyco

nsum

ptio

nan

dco

sts.

\.rLLiir

ii1sii1

iiEa

chis

sue

ofA

rkan

sas

Livi

ngm

agaz

ine

cont

ains

info

rmat

ive

ener

gyef

fici

ency

artic

les.

face

book

Like

Ark

ansa

sLi

ving

mag

azin

eon

Face

book

.

witr

Follo

wA

rkan

sas

Livi

ngm

agaz

ine

onTw

itter

.

You

Subs

crib

eto

Ark

ansa

sLi

ving

mag

azin

e’s

You

Tube

chan

nel.

Fede

ralT

axC

redi

tsfo

rEn

ergy

Effic

ienc

yTa

xcr

edits

for

Geo

ther

mal

Hea

t Pum

psar

eav

aila

ble

at30

%of

the

cost

, with

noup

per

limit,

thro

ugh

2016

.

Vis

itw

ww

.Ene

rgyS

tar.g

ov/ta

xcre

dits

for d

etai

ls.

GE

Geo

Spr

ing

TM

Hyb

ridE

lect

ric

Wat

erH

eate

rH

otT

echn

olog

y—

Hot

Sav

ings

The

hot,

new

Geo

Spri

ng

TM

hybr

idw

ater

heat

erTh

ene

win

dust

ry-e

xclu

sive

GEG

eoSp

ring’

Hyb

ridEl

ectri

cW

ater

Hea

ter i

sde

sign

edto

prov

ide

the

sam

eho

t wat

erho

meo

wne

rsar

eac

cust

omed

to, b

utre

quire

son

lyab

outh

alf t

heen

ergy

topr

oduc

eit.

For

exam

ple,

base

don

the

sam

est

anda

rdta

nkw

ater

heat

erth

atus

esap

prox

imat

ely

4,80

0kW

hpe

r yea

r,th

ene

wGE

Geo

Spr

ing

TM

Hybr

idW

ater

Hea

ter i

sde

sign

edto

:

•C

onsu

me

upto

62%

less

ener

gyth

ana

stan

dard

elec

tric

wat

erhe

ater

•R

esul

tin

ener

gysa

ving

sof

$320

per

year

**B

ased

onDO

Ete

stpr

oced

ure

and

com

paris

onof

a50

-gal

lon

stan

dard

elec

tric

tank

wat

erhe

ater

usin

g4,

881

kwh

per y

ear

vers

usth

eGE

heat

pum

pw

ater

heat

erus

ing

1,85

6kw

hpe

ryea

r

This

hybr

idte

chno

logy

isde

sign

edto

abso

rbhe

atin

ambi

ent a

iran

dtra

nsfe

rit

into

the

wat

er. S

ince

itre

quire

sm

uch

less

ener

gyto

abso

rban

dtra

nsfe

rhe

atth

anit

does

toge

nera

teit—

asa

stan

dard

elec

tric

wat

erhe

ater

wou

ld—

the

GEG

eoSp

ring’

Hyb

ridW

ater

Hea

ter p

rovi

des

the

sam

eam

ount

ofho

t wat

erw

hile

usin

gle

ssen

ergy

.

The

GEG

eoSp

ring’

Hybr

idW

ater

Hea

terf

eatu

res

aus

er-f

riend

lyel

ectro

nic

cont

rol s

yste

mth

atof

fers

both

simpl

icity

and

flexi

bilit

y,gi

ving

cons

umer

sas

muc

hor

aslit

tleco

ntro

l of o

pera

ting

mod

esas

they

like.

Wat

erte

mpe

ratu

rem

aybe

prec

isel

yse

tfro

m10

0to

140

degr

ees

tom

axim

ize

ener

gybe

nefit

san

dco

mfo

rL

The

unit

exce

eds

the

ENER

GYST

AR®

min

imum

requ

irem

ent o

f a2.

0en

ergy

fact

or(E

F)w

itha

2.35

EFor

235%

effic

ient

.

Ava

ilabl

eth

roug

hyo

urlo

cale

lect

ric

coop

erat

ive.


r

vi

brIr.1

I

I

From

1990

:W

inte

rca

me

early

toA

rkan

sas

with

the

low

est

tem

pera

ture

sin

year

s,bu

tit

left

abi

tof

beau

tyin

rura

lSa

line

Cou

nty

nth

ese

rvic

ear

eaof

Firs

tE

lect

ric.


•St

oppi

ngun

wan

ted

and

unm

anag

edai

rin

filtr

atio

nw

illlo

wer

your

utili

tybi

llsan

dm

ake

your

hom

em

ore

com

fort

able

.•

Insu

late

the

attic

acce

ssdo

oran

dth

eat

ticby

addi

ngce

llulo

seor

open

cell

foam

insu

latio

nto

reac

han

R-V

alue

of38

-4&

13

45

Rep

lace

Ret

urn-

Air

Fil

ters

New

Yea

r’s

Day

67

89

io•

1112

1314

1516

17C

1819

Cha

nge

3L

ight

Bul

bsto

CFL

sor

LE

Ds

2021

2223

2425Q

26

Mar

tinL

uthe

rK

ing

Jr.’s

Bir

thda

y

2728

2930

31D

EcE

MB

ER

2012

11

22

35

68

45

67

89

910

1112

1314

1510

1112

1314

1516

Cha

mbe

rB

anqu

et22

2026

262

1716

1920

2122

23B

ryan

t30

3124

2526

2728


From

1979

:Se

ldom

seen

thes

eda

ysar

eha

nd-o

pera

ted

gaso

line

pum

ps.

The

New

Hop

eG

roce

ry,

Rou

te1,

Dov

er, h

asbe

enin

busi

ness

over

33ye

ars.

The

min

i-gr

ocer

yis

loca

ted

besi

deH

ighw

ay33

3ne

arth

eA

ugsb

urg

Com

mun

ity

inth

ese

rvic

ear

eaof

Ark

ansa

sV

alle

yE

lect

ric.

Loi

sD

anils

oper

ates

the

stor

e.


Sn,

Art

Ope

nbl

inds

and

curt

ains

onso

uth-

faci

ngw

indo

ws

duri

ngth

eda

yto

draw

inth

ew

arm

sun.

Clo

seth

emat

Ene

rgy

nigh

t to

keep

heat

inyo

urho

use.

I•C

onsi

der

repl

acin

gol

der

win

dow

sw

ithEN

ERG

YS

TA

qual

ifie

dun

its.

Ifno

t,sl

owth

ehe

attr

ansf

erT

ips

Iby

caul

king

and

addi

nglo

wex

pans

ion

foam

seal

ants

and

wea

ther

-str

ippi

ng.

Pre

siden

tsD

ayW

ashi

ngto

n’s

Bir

thda

y

240

25

Mar

diG

ras

Lin

coln

’sB

irth

day 19

Ash

Wed

nesd

ayV

alen

tine

’sD

ay

Rep

lace

Ret

urn-

Air

Fil

ters

8

SAKC

Dog

Show

Cam

den,

Feb.

15-1

7C

hang

e3

Lig

htB

ulbs

toC

FLs

orL

ED

s 22

28M

TW

TF

S

12

34

5

67

89

1011

12

1314

1516

1716

19

2021

2223

2425

26

2728

2930

31

MA

RC

H2013

SM

1’W

IF

S

12

34

56

78

9

1011

1213

1415

16

1718

1920

2122

23

2425

2627

2829

30

31

)3

45

67

•C

ham

ber

Ban

quet

Ben

ton

1213

1415

10’

11

1718

Gro

undh

ogD

ay ft r)f

2021

2627


From

1980

:T

his

scen

eis

the

farm

ofM

r.an

dM

rs.B

illR

.Pop

e,R

oute

1,C

arth

age,

besi

deH

ighw

ay48

.Fr

amed

with

flow

erin

gpe

ach

and

appl

ebl

osso

ms,

the

little

barn

and

pond

serv

eas

aha

ven

for

afl

ock

ofge

ese

and

herd

ofw

hite

hogs

.Pi

gsar

eor

nery

abou

tbei

ngph

otog

raph

edan

dsc

ampe

red

behi

ndth

eba

rn.

You

have

tolo

okcl

ose

tose

eon

epi

gpe

ekin

gar

ound

the

corn

er.

4

S

I’,,


Sn it

•Se

alal

l ope

ning

s whe

reai

r can

esca

pefr

emyo

urho

me

byca

ulki

ngcr

acks

and

hole

s,se

alin

gan

dE

nerg

yw

eath

er-s

tJij

doors

and

mnd

ows,

and

addi

ngex

pand

ing

foam

insu

latio

nto

plum

bing

and

elec

tiica

lpe

netr

atio

ns.

HIf

you’

veus

edyo

urfi

repl

ace

dwin

gth

ew

inte

r,be

sure

tocl

ean

itou

t and

alw

ays

keep

the

dam

per d

osed

.‘L

1L

w-

IIi

‘‘

13

F

AP

RIL

20

13

F1

12

I2

34

56

34

55

79

97

59

1011

1213

1011

1213

1415

1614

1516

1718

1920

1718

1920

2122

2321

2223

2425

2627

Rep

lace

Ret

urn—

Air

2425

2527

2525

2933

IF

ilte

rs

45

6’

8

Cha

mbe

rB

anqu

etD

affo

dil

Fest

ival

Daf

fodi

lFe

stiv

alLi

ttle

Roc

kM

arat

hon

Ark

adei

phia

Cam

den

Cam

den

10•

11

—12

13

14

15

ft

Day

ligh

tS

avin

gli

me

ISo

uth

Fork

Nat

ure

Beg

ins

—S

etC

lock

sI

Cha

nge

3L

ight

Bul

bsC

ente

r Tou

rA

hea

d1

Hour!

______________

jto

CFL

sor

LE

Ds

Clin

ton

17

18C

19

20

21

22

St.

Pat

rick

’sD

ayF

irst

Day

ofS

prin

g

____

____

____

____

____

_

24/

2526

Q27

28

293C

/31

Pal

mS

unday

Eas

ter

Sunday

Pas

sover

Beg

ins

Goo

dF

rida

y


From

20

02

:T

helit

tlere

dba

rn,g

liste

ning

inth

esu

n.is

alon

gsid

eH

ighw

ay27

8W

est

near

Cam

den.

Thi

spa

stor

alse

tting

ison

the

old

J.D

.H

alto

mfa

rman

dse

rved

byO

uach

itaE

lect

ric.

:j

JAPSC FILED Time: 3/28/2014 1:39:31 PM: Recvd 3/28/2014 1:37:44 PM: Docket 08-042-rp-Doc. 8

Sn,

agt

•C

eilin

gfa

nsm

ove

air

acro

ssyo

ursk

inw

hich

feel

sco

ol.

They

dono

tw

ork

like

anai

rco

nditi

oner

.

Ene

rgy

Turn

them

off w

hen

aro

omis

unat

tend

ed.

•H

ave

your

airc

ondi

tioni

ngun

itin

spec

ted

forp

rope

r fun

ctio

ning

befo

reus

ing

itM

ake

sure

alld

uctw

ork

TIP

Sis

inta

ctan

dse

aled

prop

erly

.

Vau

I:I

irv

23

415

6

Apr

ilFo

ol’s

Day

Rep

lace

Ret

urn-

Air

IF

ilte

rsP

asso

ver

End

s

78

1011

12’

13

Hog

skin

Hol

iday

sH

ogsk

inH

olid

ays

Sprin

gB

lueg

rass

Jam

Fest

ival

Fest

ival

Ado

na,A

pr7-

13H

ampt

onH

ampt

on

1415

1617C

1819

20

Sout

hFo

rkN

atur

eC

hang

e3

Lig

htB

ulbs

Cen

ter

Tour

toC

FLs

orL

ED

sC

linto

n

2122

2324

Q25

26Fo

urch

eRi

27ve

r Day

sPe

rtyv

ille

Sprin

gfes

tFo

urch

eR

iver

Day

sH

eber

Sprin

gsRa

cefo

rthe

Cure

Perr

yvill

eFa

yette

yule

Adm

inis

trat

ive

Spri

ngfe

stBl

oom

ing

inth

eBa

yE

arth

Day

Pro

fess

ional

sD

ayH

eber

Spri

ngs

Fairf

ield

Bay

2829

30M

AR

CH

2013

MA

Y2013

SU

7W

7F

SS

U7

WT

FS

12

I2

34

34

56

78

95

67

69

10II

1011

1213

1415

1612

1314

1516

1718

1718

1920

2122

23

2425

2627

2829

3019

2021

2223

2425

3126

2728

2930

31


From

19

74

:V

iew

ofth

eO

ldM

illan

dth

eW

arE

agle

Bri

dge.

An

old-

time

atm

osph

ere

perm

eate

sth

evi

cini

tyof

the

mill

,and

itisn

’tdi

ffic

ult

tobe

com

ea

part

ofit.


23

45

67

5

910

1112

1314

15

IS17

1819

2021

22

2324

2526

2726

29

30

6

Toad

Suck

Daz

eCo

nway

,M

ay3-

5So

uthe

rnG

ospe

lFe

stiv

alA

dona

,M

ay3-

5W

arEa

gle

Mill

Craf

fFa

irR

oger

s,M

ay3-

5

910

Cin

coD

eM

ayo

Mot

her’

sD

ayC

hang

e3

Lig

htB

ulbs

toC

FLs

orL

ED

s 22

Foun

ders

Day

Fest

ival

Ran

dolp

hCo

unty

, May

9-11

Gre

ekFo

odFe

stiv

alLi

ttle

Roc

k,M

ay17

-19

23

Q24

Riv

erfe

stLi

ttle

Rock

,M

ay24

-26 31

Sout

hFo

rkN

atur

eC

ente

rTo

urC

linto

nA

rmed

For

ces

Day 25

Sprin

gB

lueg

rass

Fest

ival

Ado

na,

May

26-J

une

1H

omec

omin

gSh

irley

SM

IW

IF

SS

NI

WT

FS

12

34

56

78

910

1112

13

1415

1617

1819

20

2122

2324

2526

27

2629

30

5

•1I 7

Whe

nre

plac

ing

the

was

her

and

drye

r,co

nsid

erEN

ERGY

STA

W’ m

odel

s.Th

eyus

ele

ssen

ergy

byus

ing

less

wat

er, a

ndth

ehi

ghsp

incy

cle

rem

oves

mor

ew

ater

from

clot

hes,

redu

cing

dryi

ngtim

e.A

bout

90pe

reen

t oft

heen

ergy

used

bya

was

her

isfo

rwat

erhe

atin

g.W

ash

only

full

load

sof

clot

hing

inco

ldw

ater

whe

neve

rpo

ssib

le.

:

:iii

T

23

41ij

8

[:‘

Rep

lace

Ret

urn-

Air

Fil

ters

11 1817

1213

1415

16

C

1920

21

2627

2829

Mem

oria

lD

ay


--.

•-:•

From

1986

:H

awC

reek

Falls

spill

sov

erro

cks

afte

ra

sum

mer

rain

.N

earb

yis

aFo

rest

Serv

ice

8-un

itca

mpg

roun

d.T

hesh

ady

faci

lity

isus

edby

fam

ilyca

mpe

rsye

ar-r

ound

butp

rim

arily

byhi

kers

and

hunt

ers

usin

gth

eO

zark

Hig

hlan

dstr

ail

inth

efa

ll.T

hefa

llsar

elo

cate

dju

stof

f Hig

hway

123,

14m

iles

nort

hof

Hag

arvi

llean

d12

mile

sw

est o

f the

Pels

or/S

andg

apin

ters

ectio

nof

Hig

hway

7.T

his

isin

the

serv

ice

area

ofA

rkan

sas

Val

ley

Ele

ctri

cin

John

son

Cou

nty.

••••


Sm

art

j.H

ome

elec

tron

ics,

like

com

pute

rsan

dTV

s,ca

nco

nsum

een

elEy

even

whe

ntu

rned

off.

Don

’tfo

rget

to

Ene

rgy

unpl

ugal

lele

ctro

nics

whe

nyo

ugo

away

for t

hew

eeke

ndor

onV

aciti

on.

Reg

iste

rfor

the

sixt

han

nual

S50,

000

Ener

gyEf

ficie

ncy

Hom

eM

akeo

vec

Visi

t ww

.Sm

aitE

nerg

ylip

s.or

gT

ips

••

.‘;

MA

Y2013

JUL

Y2013

SU

TW

TF

SS

UT

WT

FS

12

34

I2

34

56

56

78

910

117

89

1011

1213

Hom

ecom

ing

1213

1415

1617

1814

1516

1718

1925

Shir

ley

1920

2122

2324

2521

2223

2425

2627

Rep

lace

Ret

urn-

Air

2627

2829

3031

2829

3031

Fil

ters

23

45

6

Port

fest

Port

fest

New

port

New

port

910

1112

1314

15So

uth

Fork

Nat

ure

Cen

terT

our

Clin

ton

Surf

the

Bay

Fairf

ield

Bay

Mar

ina

You

thTo

urFl

agD

ayW

ashi

ngto

n,DC

.,Ju

ne15

-20

1617

1819

2021

22

Ch

ang

e3

Lig

htB

ulbs

Fat

her’

sD

ayF

irst

Day

ofS

um

mer

toC

FLs

or

LE

Ds

Q23

/24

2526

2728

29/3

o

Arc

hey

Fest

Clin

ton


I

-:

From

1987

:O

na

clea

rda

y,yo

uca

nse

efo

rm

iles

into

the

Ark

ansa

sR

iver

Val

ley

from

the

east

ern

poin

tofP

etit

Jean

4oun

tain

.Fr

omth

ero

cks,

the

pano

ram

ais

ever

chan

ging

asbo

ats,

barg

esan

dw

ater

craf

tpl

yth

eriv

eras

itw

ends

itsw

ayth

roug

hA

rkan

sas

tow

ard

the

Mis

siss

ippi

Riv

er.


Sm

art

Seal

outt

hesu

mm

erhe

atby

cauU

dng

seah

ngan

dw

eath

er-s

t.ipp

ing

door

s,w

indo

ws,

plum

bing

and

EP

vI

elec

tric

alpe

netr

atio

n,cr

acks

and

hole

s.

I.T

ohel

pkee

phea

tout

ofth

ekit

chen

,coo

kmea

lsin

them

icro

wav

eoro

nthe

giil

lout

side

.H

eatm

gupt

heIP

Sov

enor

stov

etop

daily

uses

ener

gyan

dca

uses

the

airc

oadi

tiooe

r to

wor

kha

rder

toco

ol.

12

35

6H

omec

omin

gPi

cnic

Cor

ning

Pops

onth

eR

iver

Littl

eR

ock

Fire

wor

ksR

epla

ceR

etur

n-A

irPo

cafi

onta

sFi

rew

orks

Fil

ters

Indep

end

ence

Day

Heb

ersp

ring

s

89

1011

1213

14

C15

1617

1819

20

Sout

hFo

rkN

atur

eC

hang

e3

Lig

htB

ulbs

Cen

ter

Tour

toC

FLs

orL

ED

sC

linto

n

21Q

2223

2425

2627

Car

dboa

rdB

oat

Rac

esH

eber

Spri

ngs

2829

3031

sM

JUN

E2013

Fs

23

45

67

84

56

78

910

910

Ii12

1314

1511

1213

1415

1617

Tast

eof

Bry

ant

2324

2526

2728

2:

1819

2021

2223

24

Bry

ant

3025

2627

2829

3031APSC FILED Time: 3/28/2014 1:39:31 PM: Recvd 3/28/2014 1:37:44 PM: Docket 08-042-rp-Doc. 8

From

2004:

Aut

umn

o1d

chas

essu

mm

ergr

een

inou

rfa

rmsc

ene

atW

esle

yin

\1ad

ison

Cou

nty

whe

reH

ighw

ays

295

and

74m

eet.

-

2APSC FILED Time: 3/28/2014 1:39:31 PM: Recvd 3/28/2014 1:37:44 PM: Docket 08-042-rp-Doc. 8

Sm

art

•If

you

prew

ash

dish

esbe

fore

putti

ngth

emin

toth

edi

shw

ashe

r,al

way

sus

eco

ldw

ater

tosa

veen

ergy

En.W

v•

New

erEN

ERGY

STAR

®di

shw

ashe

rsilo

not

requ

ireth

epr

ewas

hing

ofd

ish

es.

Reac

old

wor

n-ou

tap

plia

nces

with

ENER

GY

STAR

Em

odel

s

78

910

1112

138

910

1112

1314

1415

1617

1819

2015

1617

1819

2021

2122

2324

2526

2722

2324

2526

2728

Rep

lace

Ret

urn—

Air

2829

3031

2930

-F

ilte

rs

46

78

910

1112

13

C14

1516

17

Sout

hFo

rkN

atur

eC

hang

e3

Lig

htB

ulbs

Cen

ter

Tour

toC

FLs

orL

ED

sC

linto

n

1819

10-

2021

2223

24

2526

27(J

2829

3031

Nat

iona

lC

ham

pion

ship

Chu

ckw

agon

Rac

esLa

bor

Day

Picn

icC

linto

n,A

ug.

30-S

ept.

1M

cDou

gal


.1-

-

From

1981

.In

dian

sum

mer

sun

light

sup

this

tranq

uil

fish

erm

ensc

ene

wes

tof H

ogsc

ald

Hol

low

onth

eL

ittle

Clif

tyC

reek

sect

ion

ofB

eave

rL

ake.

1.

—-

__

_


Con

tact

your

loca

lele

ctri

cco

oper

ativ

efo

ran

enei

gyau

dit.

They

can

help

you

seet

hear

eas

inyo

iwho

me

that

are

notp

mpe

rlyin

sula

ted

orin

effic

ient

.C

onsi

derr

epla

cing

your

old

inef

ficie

ntw

ater

heat

erw

itha

Gen

eral

Elec

tric

Geo

Spri

ng’

Hyb

rid.C

onta

ctyo

urlo

cale

lect

ric

coop

erat

ive

for

deta

ils.

•II’II

1:I.’

56

7

Nat

iona

lCha

mpi

onsh

ipC

huck

wag

onR

aces

Salin

eC

ount

yFa

ir

Clin

ton,

Aug

.29

-Sep

t.1

Labo

rD

ayPi

cnic

Ben

ton,

Sept

.3-

7

Rep

lace

Ret

urn-

Air

Rec

tor

Cle

burn

eC

ount

yFa

ir

Fil

ters

Lab

orD

ayH

eber

Spri

ngs,

Sept

.3

7R

osh

Has

hana

h

89

1011C

1213

14

Gra

ndpa

rent

’sD

ayP

atri

otD

ayY

omK

ippu

r

1516

171

8Q

1920

21

Har

vest

Fest

ival

Can

eH

illSo

uth

Fork

Nat

ure

Cha

nge

3L

ight

Bul

bsLo

noke

Cou

nty

Fair

Pion

eer

Day

sC

ente

rTou

r

toC

FLs

or

LE

Ds

Lono

ke,

Sept

.18

-21

May

nard

,Se

pt.

19-2

1C

linto

n

2223

2425

2627

28H

arve

stFe

stiva

lC

ane

Hill

Old

Folk

sSi

ngin

gM

ayna

rdD

epot

Day

s

Fall

Blu

egra

ssFe

stiv

alN

ewpo

rt

Ado

na,

Sept

.22

-28

BPW

Barn

Sale

Firs

tD

ayof

Aut

umn

Cam

den

2930

M

AU

GU

ST

FS

OC

TO

BE

R2013

S

12

31

23

45

45

67

89

106

76

910

1112

1112

1314

1516

1713

1415

1617

1816

1819

2021

2223

2420

2122

2324

2526

2526

2726

2930

3127

2829

3031


-

From

19

90

:T

ypic

alpa

stor

alsc

ene

inm

id-O

ctob

eral

ongs

ide

Hig

hway

21So

uth

near

Met

alto

nin

the

serv

ice

area

ofC

arro

llE

lect

ric.


Sn

’t

•Tu

neup

your

heat

ing

syst

emfo

r opt

imal

perf

onna

nce

befo

reus

ing

itfo

r the

firs

t tim

eea

chse

ason

.M

ake

E,,

rsu

re

your

HVAC

tech

nici

anin

spec

tsth

edu

ctw

orI

toas

sure

that

its

inta

ct, s

eale

dan

din

sula

ted,

and

that

alt s

yste

ms

are

wor

king

prop

erty

.1IP

SIn

sula

teel

ect,i

cre

cept

acle

san

dsw

itch

cove

rsw

ithfo

amga

sket

sto

keep

outc

old

air,

espe

cial

lyon

rij

i.]i

*js

yx

l:L

IJ;1

I.J

12

45

Oct

ober

isN

atio

nal

Rep

lace

Ret

urn-

Air

Bus

ines

sEx

poCh

iliK

ing

Coo

koff

Coo

per

ativ

eM

onth

Fil

ters

Heb

erSp

ring

sC

linto

n

67

89

1 011

Roc

k&

Roll

1 2Hw

y67

Mus

icFe

stiv

alPo

caho

ntas

Cabo

tFe

stC

abot

Kin

gB

iscu

itB

lues

Fest

ival

Ark

ansa

sSt

ate

Fair

Old

Fash

ione

dD

ayH

elen

a,O

ct.

10-1

2Li

ttle

Roc

k.O

ct.

11-2

0B

ento

n

1314

1516

17Q

1819

Sout

hFo

rkN

atur

eC

hang

e3

Lig

htB

ulbs

War

Eagl

eM

illC

raft

Fair

Cen

ter T

our

Col

umbu

sD

ayto

CFL

sor

LE

Ds

Rog

ers,

Oct

.17

-20

Clin

ton

2021

2223

2425(J

26

Fall

Blu

egra

ssJa

mH

arve

stFe

stiv

alA

dona

,O

ct.

20-2

6C

orni

ng

2728

2930

31:E

EM

:ER

T2

O1

NO

VE

MB

ER

20

13

12

34

56

71

2

89

1011

1213

143

45

67

89

Mon

ster

Mad

ness

1516

17lB

1520

2110

1112

1314

1516

inM

ills

Park

23

24

2520

2728

17

181

920

222

23

Hal

low

een

2930

2420

2627

2929

30


P.

—-

From

1984

:L

ate

afte

rnoo

nsu

nlig

hts

upth

epi

ctur

ew

hile

cast

ing

long

shad

ows

acro

ssth

ele

af-c

arpe

ted

eart

h.T

his

love

lysc

ene

has

been

gree

ting

Ess

ieC

ombs

,80

, of

Rou

te2,

Pea

Rid

ge,e

ach

Nov

embe

rin

her

own

back

yard

for

som

e37

year

s.It

will

not b

elo

ngbe

fore

early

win

ter

win

dsw

illtu

gth

ela

stof

the

seas

on’s

leav

esaw

ay, l

eavi

ngth

ese

inte

rest

ing

silh

ouet

tes

togu

ard

the

hom

este

ad.

Jerr

yA

ustin

’sho

rses

are

prov

idin

gth

eba

ckdr

op.

Thi

sis

inB

ento

nC

ount

yne

arth

eA

rkan

sas-

Mis

sour

ilin

ein

the

Car

roll

Ele

ctri

car

ea.

bI

-


Sm

art

•N

ope

ekin

gth

isTh

anks

givi

ng-

open

ing

the

oven

door

can

low

erth

ete

mpe

ratu

reby

asm

uch

as25

degr

ees.

This

will

incr

ease

the

cook

ing

time

and

intu

rn,w

aste

ener

gy.

Con

side

rcha

.hig

your

land

scap

elig

htin

gto

sola

r-jw

ired

LED

light

s.It

isan

affo

rdab

leln

vesb

nent

that

OC

TO

BE

R201

3

$

DE

MB

ER

12

12

34

5I

23

45

67

67

69

1011

128

910

1112

1314

1314

1516

1718

1915

1617

169

2021

2021

2223

2425

2622

2324

2526

2728

Rep

lace

Ret

urn—

Air

2729

2930

3129

3031

Fil

ters

O3

45

67

8C

9

Day

ligh

tS

avin

gT

ime

End

s—S

etC

lock

sB

ack

1H

our!

Ele

ctio

nD

ay

1011

1213

1415

16

Cha

nge

3L

ight

Bul

bsV

eter

ans

Day

toC

FLs

orL

ED

s

o17

1819

2021

2223

Old

Tym

eFe

stiv

alC

linto

n

24

2526

2728

2930

Win

gsO

ver t

hePr

airie

Fest

ival

Stut

tgar

t,No

v.27

-30

Chr

istm

asin

the

Park

Han

ukka

hB

egin

sT

hank

sgiv

ing

Day

Cor

ning


From

19

87

Tri

nity

Lut

hera

nC

hurc

h,in

holid

aydr

ess,

glea

ms

like

apr

ecio

uspe

arli

nits

sapp

hire

sky

setti

ngat

opPe

titJe

anM

ount

ain

onth

isch

illy

win

ter

day.


NO

VE

MB

ER

2013

JAN

UA

RY

2014

SM

TW

7F

SS

MT

WT

FS

12

12

34

34

56

78

95

67

99

lO

ll

15II

1213

1415

1612

1314

1515

1718

1718

1920

2122

2319

2021

2223

2425

i.

I•

Con

side

rre

acin

gol

dho

liday

light

sw

ithLE

Dst

rand

s.Th

eyar

nsa

fean

dene

effic

ient

.LED

Ene

rgy

light

sus

e80

-90

pest

entl

ess

elec

txic

ityth

anin

cand

esce

ntlig

hts

and

can

last

upto

10tim

eslo

nger

.Pl

ugm

ultip

leel

ectr

onic

sor

light

stra

nds

into

apo

wer

strip

totu

rnal

lof

them

off

with

the

flip

ofon

eT

ips

switc

h.

23

4

8C

5

9

6

1011

112

13

Chr

istm

asPa

rade

Heb

erSp

ring

s

Rep

lace

Ret

urn-

Air

Pear

’H

arbo

rF

ilte

rsH

anuk

kah

End

sR

emem

bran

ceD

ay 1z

1516Q

21

Cha

nge

3L

ight

Bul

bsto

CFL

sor

LE

Ds

Firs

tD

ayof

Win

ter

2223

2

1718

1920

24

2930

31

2526

27

Chr

istm

asD

ay


KE

EP

UP

-TO

-DA

TE

ON

TH

EL

AT

ES

TE

NE

RG

Y

EF

FIC

IEN

CY

IDE

AS

TO

HE

LP

YO

U

LIV

EC

OM

FO

RT

AB

LY

,S

AV

EE

NE

RG

YA

ND

SA

VE

MO

NE

YO

NY

OU

RE

LE

CT

RIC

BIL

L.

ww

w.S

mar

tEner

gyli

ps.

org

Ele

ctri

cC

oope

rativ

esof

Ark

ansa

sW

eA

reA

rkan

sas

face

book

You


m x &


Electric Cooperatives‘ofArkansas

We Are Arkansas ‘tj

www.SmartEnergyTips.org

Building Guidelines forEnergy Efficiency


Summer heat gain from improperly installed wailand ceiling insulation. Top plate not caulked andsealed.

Summer heat gain from improperly installed folding attic staircase within conditioned air space.

Second Edition, 2011The Electric Cooperatives ofArkansas infer no warrants; expressed or implied, with respect to the ‘accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. \VC do not assume any liability regardingthe use of, or damages resulting from application of any information or process disclosed in this booldet.

Winter heat loss from improperly installed insulation around electrical outlet.

Winter heat loss from missing insulation arounddoor. Poor door sweep.

2


If Electric CooperativesofArkansasWe Are Arkansaswww.SmartEnergyTips.org

__

CONTENTSIntroduction 4

Site Selection 5

Building Design 6

Construction Standards 7

Exterior Walls 7

Insulation 8

Using Infrared Technology 10

Ceilings 11

Exterior Walls 11

Floors 12

Crawl Spaces 12

Concrete Slab Floors 12

Basement Walls 13

Windows and Doors 14

Windows 14

Doors 15

Air Infiltration 15

Ventilation 17

Attic 17

Crawl Space 17

Kitchen and Bath 18

Radiant Barrier 18

Humidity and Vapor Barriers 19

Vapor Barriers 19

Concrete Slab 20

Crawl Spaces 20

Blower Door Testing 20

Heating and Cooling 21

Geothermal Heat Pump 21

Air Source Heat Pump 22

Duct System 22

Fireplaces 23

Water Heaters 24

Lighting 25

Compact Fluorescent Lighting 25

Light Emitting Diode 25

Insulated Contact Airtight Recessed Lighting 26

Outdoor Lighting 26

Building Guidelines


b This booklet was written to provide energy efficiency guidelines and measures for builders, sub-contractors and homeowners. Proper installation ofthese components into a new or existing home will provide energy savings,improve comfort and lower utility bills. When building a new home, it is farmore cost effective to incorporate energy efficiency measures during construction than to add them in the future.

At the time of this revision, the components and measures within thisbooklet meet commonly accepted home energy science building practices supported by numerous industry experts.

The techniques described in the following pages are intended to work inconjunction with requirements and regulations as described by local buildingordinances and codes. However, fany discrepancies should arise, seek directionand c/arjicationfrom local buildingprofessionals. inspectors and code enforcementofficials.

Contact your local electric cooperative energy adviser for additional energy efficiency resources or visit www.aecc.com.

INTRODUCTION

A


Careful consideration should be given to the building site when designing a new home. The site may contain natural layout and shading advantages. Ideally, a house should face northor south.

If the site’s natural frontage runs north to south, creative planning and de—sign can be used to take advantage of the sun and wind patterns.

A source of solar heating from windows can be obtained by locating majorliving spaces along the south side of the home. However, a minimum two-foot overhang should be used to protect against solar heat gain during summermonths. Give careful consideration when making decisions about incorporatingsolar heat gain into your dwelling. Although the free heat from the sun is welcome on a cold winter day, unwanted and unmanaged summer solar heat gaincan make your home uncomfortable and increase utility costs.

If the site requires the home to face east or west, deciduous trees should belocated on the east and west sides to protect the home against summer sun. Toattain higher efficiency in the winter, use less glass and door area on the northside of the house. Evergreens and shrubs will provide an excellent windbreakthat may help reduce energy use during the winter months.

SITE SELECTION

NORTH

Proper orientation


BUILDING DESIGN

Energy’ efficiency design concepts should he considered when developing plans for a newhome. Some of the more efficient designs maximize floor space while minimizing overallvolume and exterior wails. A simple shape will reduce heat gain, heat loss and overall construction costs. Each additional corner and customized ceiling (cathedral, coffered and vaulted)will add to the cost of construction and increase the required BTUs (British Thermal Units)for heating and cooling.

These charts illustrate the additional square feet of sidewall space required when differentshapes are designed with the same amount of floor space.

Plan A has 170 linear feet of outside wall ‘and 1,360 square feet of outside wall space.*Plan B has 180 linear feet of outside wall and 1,440 square feet of outside wall space.*Plan C has an additional 240 square feet of outside wall space compared to Plan A.

Additional heating and cooling capacity would be required to condition Plan C.*

*BaSed on 8—foot ceilings.

1800 sa. ft.

Plan B has 180 linear feet of outside wall and 1,440 square feetof outside wall space. *

Plan C has an additional 240square feet of outside wall spacecompared to Plan A. Additionalheating and cooling capacitywould be required to conditionPlan C. *

40’Plan A has 170 linear feet ofoutside wall and 1,360 squarefeet of outside wall space. *

45’

40’

50

1800 sq. ft 20’

u.

20’

70’

1800 sq. ft. 20’

30’

.30’

40’


Construction StandardsWhen framing exterior walls, the standards shown be

low are recommended. Past construction methods gave littleor no consideration to corner or partition wall insulation.This uninsulated condition may promote the developmentof moisture within the wall cavity. Also, the uninsulated areadoes not provide a thermal barrier and promotes heat loss andheat gain. Moisture development occurs when a combina

U U L-rnn,-rr-rrrr,rnrc-rru-r,-r U

Proper Tee andCornerConstruction

I

Method

H

Old CornerConstruction I

Method

tion of heat loss, andlor heat gain, and the relative humiity reach certain levels. By its very nature, Arkansas’ moclimate is prone to develop moisture within improperlynon-insulated components or dwellings.

Energy efficiency construction practices enable contrators to insulate these crucial points, use less framing materhand simplify the framing process.

Corner and Tee Construction for Energy EfficiencyCorners and tees are components that can affect the overall insulating performance ofan exterior wall. The frarring illustration shown is recommended to maximize insulation materials at corners and tees.

Extedor WallsEither 2 x 6 or 2 x 4 framing can be used in

energy efficiency home construction. Your choiceof framing materials may affect insulation optionsand may restrict the ultimate R-value of the wall. Aminimum R-13 is recommended.

Cellulose or foam insulation are preferred, andare important components of the ultimate R-valueyou wish to achieve.

Other elements which can impact the desiredR—value are interior finish materials, vapor barriers,exterior sheathing products, and siding.

HeadersHeaders for doors and windows located on outside

walls should include Styrofoam or other rigid insulationbetween the two plates. All edges and corners should becaulked and sealed.

Energy Tee Energy Corner


I [

INSULATION

Complete Home Insulation

Energy is a measurable quantityof heat, work or light. Two laws ofthermodynamics science govern the behavior of heaton planet Earth. First, heat energy merely movesfrom place to place and changes form. Secondly,heat moves from high temperature regions to lowtemperature regions — never in reverse. So, thepurpose of insulation is to slow or impede the transferof heat from warmer areas to colder areas. Duringa hot summer day, heat is moving through buildingmaterials, windows, doors and air voids as it makes itsway into an air-conditioned dwelling. The oppositehappens on a cold winter day.

Properly installed insulation will pay for itselfby reducing heating and cooling costs. Additionalbenefits of insulation are a significant reduction of airinfiltration, noise reduction, improved comfort andenergy conservation.

The three most common forms of insulationused in residential construction are fiberglass, foamand cellulose. At the time of this revision, theElectric Cooperatives of Arkansas recommend theuse ofproper/y installed cellulose and foam insulations.New analysis technologies, testing equipment and thermalimaging cameras are enabling certified energy auditors andinfrared thermographers to objectively study insulationperformance. Numerous studies, opinions and white papersare available that conclude properly installed cellulose andfoam insulations outperform fiberglass insulation.

Cellulose and foam insulation not onlyact as excellent insulating materials, theyalso perform as air inliltration barriers byadequately sealing cracks and penetrations.

The term “damp-blown” cellulose insulation referencedin this publication is a process application. Regular celluloseinsulation is fed through an installation machine uponwhich a small amount of adhesive and water are addedto assure a properly dense-packed installation. Properlyinstalled cellulose insulation dries in a few hours and willnot settle over time within the wall cavity. Foam Wall Insulation

0


ThL lndustr) stmdard for comparing Insulating materials is b the thermal resistince called R-values R—vrefers to a material’s resistance to heat flo’ not tbickncss. Note the recommended levels ofinsulationfot Aikansthis chart published by ENERGY STAR®. The higher the insulation’s R-value, the greater the insulatixg prnpCheck sour local building codes for fire ratings.

YOUR HOME CONTRIBUTES TO THE QUALITY OF THE ENVIRONMENT/ U.S. Environmental Protection Agency J.S. Deparimen? of Enrgy

‘/

___________

About ENERGY STAR. News Room FAGs- Search

Home Improvement

Horny Home Impmvenwrtc b Seal end lnyilo wOb ENERGY STAR Recommended L.v.ls Of Insulation

Recommended Levels of InsulationInsulation level are specified by R-Value. R-Value Is a measure or insulations ability resist heat baveling through it The higharthe R-Vatue tIle hithe lhennal performance olitte Insulation. The lable below shows what levels Of Insulation are cast-effective for different dimafos and locations in tIllhome

Recommended insulation levels for retrofitting existing wood-framed buildingsJoIn ENERGY STAR

Add l.wuladan InZoneFloor1hedc Ex*.dng 3-4 IncIse. Ineulalion

1 R30 to R49 R25 to R30— R13

2 R30 to R60 R25 to R38 R13 to Rig3 R30 to O R25 to R38 R19 to R254 R38toR6O R38 R251oR3O

5 to 8 R49 to R60 R38 to R49 R25 to R30Wall Insulation: Mienever ardedor siding is removed on an

Uninsulated wood-frame wall:

Ddhl hdes In the sheathing and blow insulation into the empty wall cavity before Installing the new siding, andZones 3-4: Add R5 insulative wall sheathing beneath the new sidingZones 5-8: Add R5 to R6 insulative wall sheathing beneath the new siding.

Insulated wood-frame wall:

• For Zones 4to8: Add R5 insulative sheathing before installing the new siding.

ENERGY STARHome knprovem.nt

frmee,s Your Heme

5a1 I hwib

DIV Guide

Heat & Cool E&l.ntIy

BulIdinga&Plants f Partner Reaourc

jyy 8

N8wrni kycQ,Sagvan Fa.ta,,Fycu,OcN Eu, W,OeH,.wiy,,NarmNy?, Sep.

I-ri Levels


Using Infrared Technology

Camera Model

Image Date 8/12/2010 4:57:30 PM

Image Name IR_0589.jpg

Emissivity 095

Reflected apparent 70.0 °Ftemperature

Object Distance 12.5 ft

Temperatures in excess of 112 degrees were recordedinside the dwelling at joints and areas of improperlyinstalled fiberglass insulation. Some areas were notedreaching 120 degrees.

Furred-down ceiling below a shed-style roof Doublelayered 6” (improperly installed) fiberglass balls.Temperature recorded on shed roof over 160 degrees.Roof is south-west facing. Room temperature is hot,uncomfortable and has hiah humidity level

Old Style Recessed Can Light Fixture

Infrared thermal imaging is a indispensable tool in the “home science” field.Thermograms display heat energy as visualimages and confirm areas of heat gain orheat loss. Thermograms like the ones shownreveal common problems found in manyhomes across America. The constructioncomponents within this booklet are designedto impede and slow the transfer of heat inresidential dwellings.

Missing Fiberglass Insulation in Attic

r

iFLIR B360_Western


Ceilings

Ceiling insulation should meet the R-38 minimum requirements. Blown ccliiis recommended and should be approximately 12—14 inches in depth to equal R—38. Mmybuilders in irkansanow increasing ceiling insulation to an R—45 level. i\Iake sure to incorporate proper attic ventilation.

Cathedral CeilingsConventional construction required cathedral ceilings to have insulation, a vapor barrier and adequate ventilasimilar to the illustration. This type of construction enabled convective ventilation to prevent potential moit

development from heat loss during the winter or heat gain during the summer. One must incorporate this metlousingjiberglass insulation. As mentioned previously, the Electric Cooperatives ofArkansas do not recommend theof fiberglass insulation in a retrofit or new home construction ... especially on cathedral ceilings.

Home building experts now treat cadral ceilings like a diagonal wall. Think oi“A-framed” house. It’s nothing other thanwalls inverted and used as a roof. Construtproperly, the need for vapor barriers and venltion is no longer necessary And thanks to datblown cellulose and foam insulation products,ceiling cavity can be completely filled and elimitthe factors that cause the development of moistThe “complete-fill” or “cathedralized” insalatmethod for cathedral ceilings must be instaproperly or moisture issues might develop.

Rvlge nent —

Poofng on felt r..nsheothntg

r,ordr

InSU:

poce

/ LCathedral Insulation ceiling fin,sh [J Soft ventFiberglass Method

Weatherresiston I

boffe

Lqh I fl. turt

Bafte shouldallow as muchosulot or, overtop plate as

pOssible

Common CeilingInsulation Processwith Ridge, Gableor Turbine Venting

Complete Fill or CathedralizedFoam Insulation

Exterior Walls

For exterior walls ofconditioned air spaces, insulateto an R-value of 13 or greater. An R-13 value can be Damp-Blown Expanding Foam

Cellulose Insulation Insulationobtained with standard 2 x 4 framing constructionand proper installation of damp-blown cellulose or foam insulation. Properly installed cellulose or foam may actuaincrease the minimum R-13 thermal value while dramatically reducing air infiltration.


floors

II

Crawl Spaces and Penmeter Walls

Crawl space perimeter walls can be insulated with oneto two inches of rigid foam board properly applied to theinterior side of the block with adhesive, or with one to twoinches of damp spray cellulose. The insulation should notcome closer than three inches to the ground for termiteinspection purposes. However, at the time of this revision,termite companies are reviewing the continuation of thispractice since concrete block, treated bottom plate lumber,properly manufactured cellulose insulation and foam insulation are not considered food sources for termites. Contactyour termite company for clarification.

A vapor barrier should also be installed over 100 percent of the ground area. In other words, there should notbe any exposed ground within the crawl space. A seamless6-mil or thicker polyethylene cover is recommended.

Concrete Slab floors I

Floors over vented crawl spaces or t

condittoned basements should be insulaA minimum R-value of 19 is recommendA common misconception is that heat riii4zi-m air rises; heat travels in all directiccontinually seeking cooler areas. Uninsulafloors become a point of least resistanceheat to travel.

One of the easiest methods for insaing floors over crawl spaces is the applicatof expanding foam insulation. The prodis sprayed against the underside of the fljoist cavity and stem walls.

Lam

-- I

Expanding Foam Insulation Sprayed on Floors

[E

Closed Cell Foam Insulation Sprayed on CrawlSpace and Perimeter Walls

Concrete slab floors should have a minimum oie—inch thick waterproof insulation board between theentire outside edge of the slab and foundation. Thisshould extend vertically at least four inches and 24inches horizontally under the slab. Basement floorsless than two feet below ground level should also beinsulated in this n r.

‘9 null?- iCP.? bn’r

L ak— ?_

— 0 qd


Basement Walls

If a basement area is to be used as a living or work area, the interior wallshould be framed and insulated to meet a minimum R-value of 13.

Damp blown cellulose or foam insulation should be installed between the studs in a basement wall with the typof finish illustrated. The framing lumber will determine the amuunt of insulation that may be installed. Unexposewalls, as well as exposed walls, need to be insulated.

Note: Be sure to insulate the area where :hefioorjoist and sill header meet.

Rigid lum board insulation is commonly used in work and unfinished areas. It may he glued to the wallor attached to wood studs or furring strips. The extruded polystyrene is preferred over the molded heads type cpolystyrene insulation.

Sill Header

511 sealer

Basement walls


WINDOWS AND DOORS

Windows

Windows are used for many reasons — to allow sunhglit and wannthenter the home, introduce fresh air, view the outdoors, to add beauty atstyle to the home and more. However, the reality is windows generally have low R-values and can

a home’s largest source of significant energy loss. In an energy—efficient home, the glass should be kept to 10 percor less of the total wall area and should never exceed 20 percent.

______________________________

Windows should be selected according to the following properties, listed from best to worst.

Frame1. Wood or vinyl2. Metal with a thermal break in frame.3. Metal without thermal break in frame. (These are energywasters.)

Glazing1. Triple pane with Low-E glass.

2. Triple pane.3. Double pane wnh Low-E glass. (Ucl,a//y the best value.)4. Double pane.

It can be difllcult and confusing for homeowners to determine whetherenergy efficiency and quality features are present in a window. For this reason,we recommend that you look for the National Fenestration Rating Council(NFRC) rating label on the window. This label will enable you to compare the

ENERGY STARr Duahfiad in all 50 States.Aprabado par ENERGY STAR en lasSO estadas

energy efficiency features ofdifferent window brands. Also, do not let a window brand name be your only determini

factor. Without diagnostic equipment, one of the only ways tbr consumers to confirm the energy efficiency charact

isfics of a window is the NFRC label. Most all major brand name window manufactures make less efficient, low-cwindows. Compare NFRC labels to guarantee you are getting an efficient window. Furthermore, always ask to see

NFRC label. If the window does not have the NFRC label, or the salesman cannot provide one, there is a possibi]that window may not be energy efficient.

When comparing NFRC labels, look for windows with Low-Ernissiviry (Low-E) and a U-factor of.35 or Io’aAlso look for windows with a Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) of .30 or lower. The ir the U-factor aSHGC, the more efficient the window will be. Since Arkansas is located in a moist, warm climate, properly instaland sealed, Low-E, low Ulictor and SHGC windows can make a significant reduction in heating and cooling coThe Low-E reflects the sun’s radiant heat during hot summer months. Both Low-E glass and low U-factor windohclp reduce heat gain through the glass during summer months and retain heat in the house during winter monthslow SHGC helps block heat generated from the sun.

ISaul,

Ennui HungIOwau

be -€

DiopitalW.Jn,,llrfl rPflafll _.-l7,

nIcrnuJ rnrvnm&nuns —II -0 rl Sal,, Hail Gale Caet,lnl

0.26 1.48 0.25- ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE RATINGSViaIbl TlI.c,

0.47- ——

——————n—fl———

I. — a11-itt.,ta Ft. ppgw.u..ast Vt ,tlui enw,

NFRC Label

SOLAR lEATGAIN COEFFICIENT

O.pend.ng en Low-S chainth. jour heat gain can ha

reduced goniid.rahly

U - V At. U S llnu.tl.: ruIn)

All Low-S glut. will r educeIi,. amount ii h.at Oat

through your window.

Cnl,2r Utz+ 1in n,l I L1IIiiar. III.. .+jamS


an unconditioned area, such as a garag

Weather— striptop sides

and bottoms

berglass doors with urethane foam core are recommended. Stor

aIized, with the exception ofwood doors. Care should be takstern exposure due to excessive solar heat build-up. If I ‘rent

ia high,e ‘ efficiency rating.

vietolshell

Threshold setin 2 beads of

caulk

I

AIR INFiLTRATiONAir infiltration is unwanted and unmanaged air movement that adversely affects home comfort and drives

energy related costs. Numerous studies by residential energy efficiency experts pinpoint air infiltration as the bigg

source of energy waste in American homes today. No home is built airtight; however, the movement of air into a

Out of homes can be reduced, controlled and managed.

Air moves through any unsealed cracks or gaps associated with normal constmction. These areas include cra

in framing, under base plates, top plates, around duct registers, through holes for electrical and plumbing services a

especially around windows and doors.

Caulking can substantially reduce air infiltration. A high quality brand of silicone acrylic latex caulk is recoj

mended. Properly installed house-wrap may also reduce infiltration. The material is applied on the outside ofa frare

wall between the wall and siding. It is also an excellent means of sealing around doors and windows. The wrap is

a vapor barrier.

Cross Section ofEnergy-Efficient Door

Urvthane foam core

Caulking and Sealing of Top and Boftom Plates, and Electrical Penetrations


I

Caulking, foam sealants and house-wraps are very good and relatively inexpensive ways to reduce your heathand cooling hills. They also help you get the most comfort for your energy dollars. Apply caulking from the insidea framed dwelling prior to the installation of the insulation and sheetrock components.

It is recommended that all electrical,plumbing and outsidepenetrations into the home be caulked au

sealed toprevent outside air infiltration. Since all homes are unique and different, thefollowing is

general list ofareas tofocus upon. When in doubt, caulk it.

a. All penetrations (wiring, plumbing,etc.) into kill wall cavities should becaulked and sealed, including throughthe top and bottom plates of the wallcavity

b. Windows and doors should becaulked and sealed with low-expansionfoam specifically designed for thoseapplications.

c. Foam should be used between the boxsill and foundation or basement wall.

d. Bottom plate should be caulked to thesub floor.

e. All headers should be caulked andsealed into place.

f. House wrap should be installed undersiding.

g. Double top plates and studs should becaulked.

Blower Door System


VENTILATION

Air can enter the home through infiltration, opening doors and windows, or fro.mechanical ventilation. Natural ventilation refers to the entry of air through intentional openings such

doors, windows and vents. Mechanical ventilation is the intentional removal of indoor air or introduction oIoutdoi

air using a fan or blower.

As mentioned previously, it c virtually impossible to create an airtight home. However, some building codmay require mechanical ventilation if a blower-door test reveals .30 (30%) natural air ehaiics per hour w lowVisit www.ashrae.org for comprehensive derails pertaining to ventilation and indoor air quality.

Attic Ventilation

Ventilating attic space to allow warm, moist air to escape is important. With no vapor barrier, at least one squa

foot ofvent opening for each 150 square feet of floor area is necessary Ifyour vent has 1/8” or 1/4” wire mesh over

it should be 1 1/4 times as large as the basic size. If it is covered by 1/4” mesh and a louver, it should be twice as lanfor proper ventilation.

If you have a vapor barrier, there should still be one square foot of free vent opening for every 300 square feet

attic floor. One half of the vents should be located near the roof ridge, and one half of the vents located near the soff

These vents should be located so that half of the vents are low and half are high.

Inadequate ventilation and insulation or closing aftic vents may cause:

• Mildew and wood rot of roofjoists• Condensation in the attic that robs insulation of R-value• Water stains on interior ceiling

Frost during winter months

Crawl Space Ventilation

At the time of this revision, there is developing research that indicates a tightly sealed crawl space is far more eergy efficient than those with open ventiiation. One theory suggests enabling cold outside air into the craw Ispace dting the winter increases winter heating bills. Conversely, the hot air from summer increases cooling bills. In southeclimates, allowing hot and cold air into rise crawl space may introduce moisture into the home. Also, open crawl spamay cause condensation on uninsulated ductwork and promote mold growth. —

!• ,

1

I

I!

-___7 /

/ 7L - /L_

- 7 ---) 4 \

Fiaqe ..‘ent

Root vet Soffit toattic vent

Recommended Ventilation Methods

:

•


gei Crawl space vents are typically 16 inches by 8 inchesand have a net-free area of 64 square inches. The vents

ashould be spaced fir enough apart to provide for effective cros-vcntilation.

If a ground cover is provided, one square foot (144square inches) ofnet-free vent area for each 1,500 squarefeet of crawl space is suthcient, hut more vents are de

b. sirable. Four vents, two each on opposite sides of thehouse, provide minimum ventilation.

If no ground cover is provided, the vent area shouldhe increased to one square foot (144 square inches) of

C. net-free vent area for every 150 square feet of crawl

e.

space.

Kitchen and Bath Ventilation

All exhaust firns should be vented to the outside, not

th ti/tic, and should be equipped wirh a back draft damper.f. Humidity-sensing exhaust fins should be installed in all

bathrooms and always vented to outside.

g.

SI header - -

-

S sear- --

z

/H/ I

Tape

Cross Section of Crawl Space Ventila

General Ventilation

Vent all clothes dryersto the outside.

Insulate long runs of ventilation ductscially through an attic, to reduce moisture csation within the duct.

lr% not uncommon during an Arkansas sui

temperatures to reach near 160 degrees on the soiside of an asphalt-shingled roof Without radiaroof decking, attic temperatures may approachrures near the actual external roof temperature.

radiant banier roof decking can reduce the tempthe attic up to 50 degrees. The reduction in hevery important if ductwork is located in the attic.

Crawl spaces cannot be tightly sealed if there is constant or recurring moisture from natural springs, wat

and drainage, etc. Building codes may require ventilation, so always be sure to verify with local code enforcemer

a fr sealing the crawl space.

It If a crawl space must or is required by local code to be ventilated, locate vents as high as possible from groi

and close to the bottom of the joi%ts.sea

a.

Radiant Barrier

Radiant barriers are materials installed in buildings toreduce summer heat gain and winter heat loss. The alsoreduce heating and cooling energy usage. The potential benefit o1 attic radiant barriers is primarily in redi

conditioning cooling loads in warm or hot climates.

Radiant barriers work by reducing the heat transfer from thermal radiation .Icross the air space betweer

deck and the attic floor, where conventional insulation is usually placed. Radiant barrier roof decking works

ing the amount of radiant heat on the attic insulation. Since the amount of radiation striking the top of the i

is less than it would have been without a radiant barrier, the insulation surface temperature is lower and the

through the insulation is reduced.

I Radiant Barrier Roof Decking


HUMIDITY AND VAPOR BARRIERS

The human body is fairly comfortable with a minimum relative humidity of 20cent and maximum of 50 percent. An average level of 35 percent to 50 percent is recommendmaximum comfort. Low levels of humidity can cause dry skin, aggravate respiratory ailments, dry out fiirnituwoodwork, and require higher heating temperatures to satisfy occupants of the house and to control static elect

High levels of humidity can impair insulation effectiveness, cause condensation at windows, and cause stnrotting ofjoists and framing.

As outside temperature drops, the humidity level in the home decreases. Also, a home with low air infiltratiohave higher humidity levels.

Homes with one or more of the following conditions are morelikely to experience increased humidity levels:

• Less than 800 square feet of living areas.• Less than 250 square feet per occupant.• Tight wall or ceiling construction, weather-stripping on windows and doors.• Heating systems that use outside combustion air.• Low-sloped roofs or unvented attics.• Gas ranges, unvented gas stoves and gas logs, other gas-fired appliances.• Crawl spaces with no ground cover.

Vapor Bamers

A vapor barrier is a material with high resistance to moisture flow. By definition, it should have a ratingperms or less.

Using fiberglass insulation may cause excessive moisture in your home. Moisture can filter through insucausing it to become damp and matted. \Vet insulation loses its effectiveness. A good vapor barrier installedinside of exterior walls will protect the insulation from moisture in your home.

To increase humidity in your home:• Install a humidifier.• Propetly install glass doors and damper

in fireplace.• Install tight fitting storm sash around

windows and doors.• Properly install vapor barriers during

construction.

To decrease humidity in your home:• Install an electric air conditionei• Install a dehumidiflei• Instaft adequate exhaust fans for kitchen,

bath and laundry areas.• Install humklity-sensing exhaust fans in

bathrooms.• Properly ventilate clothes dryer to outside.

Increase mechanical ventilation.

Although a vapor barrier will protect insulation, it will also increase the humidity level in your home. ‘

properly installed vapor barrier, humidity control becomes essential. In most cases, a vapor barrier is notrecommended when cellulose orfoam insulation areproperly installed in the walls.


and Concrete Slabafui

C.

Apply a 6-mil polyethylene plastic film to the ground area before the slab is poured. Lap material six mciaway from the direction of the concrete pour.

d. Crawl Spaces

e. Ifyou are insulating the floor over an unheated crawl space, lay 6-mu polyethylene film on the ground to lmoisture from moving into the house. Extend the plastic sheet several inches up the walls and fasten. Overanchor adjoining pieces.

g. BLOWER DOOR TESTING

I

While following the recommendations in this guide will reduce the .nnount of air leakage or infiltratiomsources of leakage arc extremely difficult to locate. Homes can be tested for leakage with a device called a bloMsystem. Blower door testing involves depressurizing the home to artificially increase the amount of leakage. Ican be readily identified and sealed. The blower door also provides an assessment of the home’s overall tightisimilar process using a duct-blaster is used to test for duct system leakage. I)i cm leakage has been identified as aproblem in many areas of the country.

Itsea’

gen

a.

b.

SW header

Sill sealer

Vapor Barrier for Slabs

b Vapor barrier

Blower Door:Canvas door panelGauges

— Arfow rate— House pressure

Blower Door Testing is Used to Measure theAmn,u,# nf Air b, iJnni


HEATING AND COOLING

Geothennal Heat Pump

The most economical heating and cooling system available today is thegeothermal heat pump.

Ground source or geothermal heat pumps use the earth as a giant heat sink. By circulating a water and antifreezesolution through a series of high-density polyethylene pipes buried in the ground, the ground source system uses theearth’s constant temperatures as a pre-heating and pre-cooling cycle. The compressor and mechanical equipmentprovide the balance of heating and cooling required. The result is a system that will deliver from three to five units ofwarm, comfortable heat for every unit of electricity consumed. The piping ioop can be buried in the ground eitherhorizontally or vertically.* Lake loops and well water systems are additional ways of installing a ioop system.

Geothermal heat pumps can also provide free domestic hot water from a de-superheater feature while in the airconditioning mode. They can also be equipped to provide year-round hot water at a substantially reduced cost compared to a conventional water heater.

A major decision when building a new home is the type of heating and cooling systemto install. I\ lost contractors and homebuilder% using electricity as their choice for heating and cooling are selectingheat pumps. Tv types of heat pump aailab1e on the market wdt’, are geothermal and air source.’

*Vertical Loop Ground SystemTypical Vertical Installation• one loop per ton• each loop 10-15 feet apart and 150-200 feet in depth

\/ertical LoopIistaIIation to

-

24O!Dp

-1

*Hodzo,I Loop Ground SystemTypical Horizontal Installation• 500-600 feet of pipe per ton• 200-300 feet of trench per ton


a Air Source Heat Pumpa

The air source heat pump operates on the same principle as

j the geothermal heat pump except the air source heat pump cx—

triers heat from the outside air. It provides comfortable and af

fordable heating and cooling all in one unit. Efiiciencies are stated

in terms of SEER, Seasonal Energy Efticiencv Radio; and HSPF,

Heating Seasonal Pertbrmance Factor. Units with a SEER of 13

or greater and HSPF of 8.5 or greater are recommended.

Regardle of the type of heating and cooling system you in

stall, it i crit,caI4’ important to have the urn/properly sized for your

particular home. l3igger is not better!

ur elecmc cooperative or a reputable heating, ventilation

and air conditioning (HVAC) contractor can assist you in properly

sizing your heating and cooling system.

For more intiirmation on a variety of heating and cooling systems, contact the member services department at

electric cooperative. Cooperative staffwill be happy to provide you with additional information, brochures and a li

local, qualified dealers. They can also provide you with information on operating costs for your area.

• Duct System

The duct system must be properly designed

and sized to allow adequate and balanced air-

• flow throughout the house and to maximize

operating efficiency of the HVAC system.

It i recommended that the duct system not be placed in an

unconditioned attic. Extreme fluctuations in temperature have a

detrimental efkct on the operating equipment. All ducts running

through unconditioned areas must be insulated. Use radiant bar

rier roof decking if installing ductwork in an attic. If possible, the

duct system should be located in the conditioned area as a ftirred

down design, o’ in a basement, crawl space or slab.

The entire duct system should be cons

of metal and be made airtight with duct mast

reinforcing tape. Never use general-use due

to seal and tape joints. Also, avoid using flex

The duct system should also be properly ins’

Special ductwork for slab installation is now

able. Contact a reputable HVAC dealer For d

Metal Duct

Mastic Sealed Metal Duct

HVAC-Rated

Reinforcing Tape


Fireplaces

Fireplaces generally are not energy efficient; however, many modern homes have them for aestheticsand nostalgia. If you plan to include a fireplace in yourhome, consider adding more energy efficiency components and measures that will offset the energy loss fromthe fireplace.

1. If possible, install the fireplace onan interior wall to minimize heat lossand heat gain.

2. Install an easily closed damper toseal off outside air.

3. Install an outside air vent or sourcefor proper combustion.

4. Make sure you have airtight glassdoors

5. Install a fireplace insert to increaseheating efficiency.

12” insulation —-

Ceilng line ——

Exterior woll

6” insolation

nside partition

6” round pipe -________

16 8—6 boot

16 x 8 vent

Arrow indcates outsidecombustiofl air I

Floor line

W’tn slab Floorfoundcton insulation

Sob

Fireplace Installation in anEnergy-Efficient Dwelling

I

‘I

Corner Fireplace Framing WithinFoam Insulated Envelope

—Closoblt damper

Closoie glass doors


Consider installing a high energy-efficient IVlarathon water heater. All units have an energy factor rating ot

to .95. They come with a lifetime warranty on the tank and are guaranteed to never leak or mst. Another optk

the ultra-efficient General Electric GeoSpring Hybrid water heater. At the time of this revision, the GeoSpring

ENERGY STAR® rated with an Energy Factor (EF) of 2.35 or 235% efficiency. The GeoSpring uses heat pi

technology and is considered one of the most efficient water heaters available. Contact your local electric coopen

for details about both water heaters.

Check the temperature on your water heater for additional savings. Most water heaters that are set for 120°F

provide adequate hot water for most families.

1. When possible, place your electric water heater on a two-inch thick rigid insulationboard to insulate the bottom of the tank.

2. Insulate all hot water lines above and beneath your floor. Insulate hot water lines

located in slab before concrete is poured.3. Locate your water heater in a conditioned area of your house, preferably close to the

center of the house.4. Install heat traps for additional savings.

When shopping for water heaters, always look for the bright yellow energy rating tag. Look for units that

an EF rating of .90 (90% efficiency) or higher. Also, water heaters of .90 or higher generally do not require instiL

blankets,

At the time of this revision, the U.S. Deparment of Energy has proposed higher efficiency standards for ‘heaters. Proposed increases, if finalized and promulgated, will not take effect until 2015. When building an em

efficient home or replacing an existing water heatei always strive to install an electric unit with the highest EF p05

heat ra

\\1 I2” rgd

loom insul,flori

WATER HEATERS

When purchasing an electric water heater, match the gallon size to the needs of yifamily. A 50-gallon water heater is normally adequate for an average family.

F

“Ball” heat trap

Cold water Hot waterne vie

I MarathonWater Heater

Tank outlet

GE GeoSpringHybrid WaterHeater

I


LIGHTING

Plan your switch locations properly to allow [walking through the house from lighted .uca tolighted area without having to go back to turn offa lielit.

Make sure that you have plenty of outletsthroughout your home, including your hail andfoyer.

Include all the areas where you may need additional lighting, such as the shower, closets, underkitchen cabinets, stairways, etc.

Light Emitting Diode

LED (Light Emitting Diode) bulbs can use 20 to 50 times less energy than incandescent bulbsand may last for up to 20 years. At the time of this revision, J.ED bulbs are available, but arc quiteexpensive. Much like CFLc in their genesis, LED bulbs most likely will become more availableand affordable as technological advancements improve and economics affect supply anddemand. As your CFLs reach their useful life, replace them with LEDs.Buying them one at a time may fit your budget.

ILED Light Bulb 2

Lighting requires planning when building a new home. Tadav’s lifestyles .mdmodern technology in make a big difference in the look and convenience of li,hting in ‘our home.

Lighting is part of your environment. It affects sour mood, .olor. safen. convenience and decorative qu.thn of your home.

Lighting can help you relax or can keep you awake. Proper planning allows ‘ou to control yourhome environment with lighting. Include in your lighting plan all the functional and decorative lnhting you require so the wiring can be installed during construction.

Plan your outdoor light controls in easily accessible locations.

V.

ii

AI

e

Compact Fluorescent Lighting

CFLs are Available In All Sizes and Sha

A much more energy-efficient lighting optionis the compact fluorescent lamp (CFL). CFLshave a little higher initial cost, but use about 70percent less electricity than incandescent bulbs and last up to 10 times longer. They provide the same

‘iii of light as incandescent and gne off less heat Compact fluorescerit use the ur principle asstandard tubc fluorL Lcnn but the tube is smaller and folded over to concentrate the light

to c of their smaller size, compact fluorc tents can h& used in table and floor lamps, ceiling jJfixtures, ceiling fins and candelabras. Compact fluorescents come in three shapes: twin-tube, globe(or cylinder) or spiral. All types need ballasts to operate, devices that alter the electric current flowingthrough the tube. Many come with ballasts attached, while some require that ballasts be purchased.Dimmable CFLs are also readily available.

‘Where applicable, only use recessed light fixtures thatare rated insulated contact airtight (ICAT) and can beinsulatedfrome


Insulated Contact AirtightRecessed Lighting

i\Iake sure that recessed lights, which

are most often located in attics or vaulted

ceilings, are not a source of air infiltration.

This causes energy loss and lcad to mois

ture damage of ceiling insulation, reducing

its effectiveness. Invest in ICAT recessed

ceiling lighting fixtures.

Known as lCT fixtures, these recessed

ceiling lights feature aluminum housings

that allow them to be completely covered

with insulation. They also have gaskets to

seal the space between the fixture and ceil

ing opening. These other features reduce

air infiltration, making airtight recessed fix

tures the most energy efficient choice for this type of lighting. Airtight recessed lighting fixtures also come in a wide

range of styles that can accommodate a variety oflamp types, including CFLs and LEDs.

Outdoor Lighting

Outdoor lighting in the form oflamp posts, sidewalk lights, floodlights and accent lights can enhance the beauty of

your home and expand your family’s opportunities for outdoor activities. More importantly, outdoor lighting provides

extra safety and security.

For energy-efficient outdoor lighting, choose CFLs and LEDs designed for outdoor use.

When selecting lamp posts and accent lights, choose those that have a light-sensing control to provide efficient

dusk-to-dawn illumination.

For security and safety, locate energy-efficient outdoor lights by all your entries, garage and driveway. Consider

using solar-powered decorative lighting where applicable.

1

ICAT Recessed Ughting


r


r w—— r

Recommended Reading and Helpful Websites:Residential Ener by John Krigger and Chris Dorsi

Builder’s Guide to Mixed-Humid Climates by Joseph Lsriburek

www.aecc.com www.smaitenergjtips.oig www.aiiwnsasener.oigwww.energystargov www.doe.g,w

For more information, contactyour local electric cooperative.

Electric CooperativesofArkaiisasWe Are Arkansaswww.SmartEnergyTips.org

hA


S!q!LX]


BY DOUG RYE

i cut your energy bills

The More ThingsChange, the...

Yes, you know the

rest, the more they

remain the same. It is

unbelievable, isn’t it?

Another year has passed.

Well HAPPY NEW YEAR

again. As I was thinking

about this column and

the ways that we could

best help OU in 2013,

I also reflected on the

past. I thought about many of the

ways that the world has changed

since I wrote my first column for this

magazine. I also thought about how

much faster and busier life seems to be

with the technology revolution. Then

I thought about the great opportunity

that we have had to help so many

people have more energy efficient and

affordable houses. Just last evening

a man said to me, “Y’all have done a

good job teaching folks about energy

construction. I walked through several

houses under construction recently

and all of them were using Marathon

water heaters and cellulose insulation.

I believe that they learned to do that

from y’all.”With further discussion, I learned

that “y’all” was referring to me and the

Arkansas electric co-ops. Well, 1 love

to hear comments like that. What we

teach is good for the consumer, good

for the environment and good for

our nation. I have never had a single

person say to me that teaching energy

efficiency is a bad thing. So we will

continue to teach in 2013, and we will

try to do our best ever. We will use

several methods to help you have a

more energy-efficient house including

this column, seminars and www.

sinartenergytips.org.

As I thought about the ways that

things have changed through the

years, it occurred to me that energy

efficiency, as relating to houses, has

remained the same. I believe that if we

made a list of every item that affected

the energy efficiency of both a 30-year-

old house and a brand new house, the

two lists would he essentially the same.

Of course, we would expect the new

house to be the most energy efficient

of the two, and, in most cases, it would

be. But not always. If the owner of an

older home has corrected the house’s

energy inefficiency issues, it could

easily be more energy efficient than a

newer house. I often get a call at the

office where the caller starts by saying,

“1 live in a 50-year-old house and

I can tell by the sound of the caller’s

voice that he/she has doubts as to

what can be done or if there is even

anything feasible to do that will make

the older house more energy efficient.

Well, the answer is nearly always, yes.

It should be obvious by now that

a list is important. And what is on

that list? Well, it needs to identify

the energy efficiency needs of your

house only. That list should be based

on facts and not guesses. In the 2013

columns, we are going to do our best

to help you know what needs to be

on that list and to teach you how to

make improvements so that you can

start reducing the number of items on

the list. We encourage you to not only

read the columns, but to save them for

further references. So, since it is already

2013, let’s get started.

Without a doubt, the best way

to know about the energy efficiency

of any house is to obtain a detailed

energy audit. I often tell folks that you,

will learn more about your house in

a couple of hours with a good energy

audit than you will learn in years

without one. If your house has comfort

problems or high utility bills and you

are a member of an Arkansas electric

co-op, I suggest that you call your

electric co-op and request an energy

audit. And the sooner you call, the

better because the audit will almost

always reveal air infiltratiun poblems.

And that is what we will cover in the

column next month. Trust me, you will

be glad that you called your co-op. And

as always, you can call me at 501-653-

7931 for other energy efficiency help.

P.S. I have started scheduling energy

seminars for 2013. 1 will list them at

the end of each column. W

Craighead Electric Co-op, Jonesboro,

on Feb. 4-5, 2013.

What we teach is good for the consumer, good for the

environment and good for our nation.

26 JANUARY 2013


Doug Rye says cut your energy bills

I The more things change, the morethey remain the same ... part 2

BY DOUG RYE

And speaking of changesome things never

change, like the laws ofnature on Earth. Heatalways moves to cold onour planet. So, duringwinter months, the nicewarm heat within yourhouse is always moving

to the colder outdoorclimate. Before long,

spring and summer will return and theheat provided from the sun will moveinto your air-conditioned home.

Heat is always on the move andwill try to relocate anytime there isa temperature or pressure differencebetween the inside and outside of yourhome, It really is that simple. If wewant our homes to be more energyefficient, we determine where the heatis moving and then take steps to slowand retard the movement.

I learned many years ago that heatwould move much faster through anopening. If you can see light aroundyour front door, that’s a perfectexample. Air infiltration is unwantedor unmanaged air movement betweeninside and outside a building. Airinfiltration is a major problem in manyhomes that leads to uncomfortablehomes and high utility bills.

I remember the day when I learnedabout the magnitude of air infiltrationon the average house. It was the sameday that I first witnessed a blower doortest on a two-year old house in Cabot.This was early in my energy efficiencycareer and I was happy to attend.About eight people were in attendance,including two from the company thatwould test the house. We were told thatthe young family that had originallypurchased the house had moved out

because of very high utility bills andthat the baby’s bedroom had beenextremely cold.

After introductions, we made avisual inspection of the house and it

appeared that there were no problemswhatsoever. The blower door unitwas then installed in the front dooropening. We were told that the blowerdoor could often find problems thatcould not be found visually. It wasthen explained to us that the fan inthe blower door would be used to suckair out of the house until the house

reached a predetermined reading onone of the gauges. That reading couldthen be used to calculate the amount ofair infiltration in the house.

As the equipment was ramping up,the energy auditor said, “Rememberthat the amount of inside air going outthrough the fan equals the amount ofoutside air coming into the house fromsome source.” As the fan reached theproper negative pressure level we all felta tremendous amount of air rushingtoward the fan. We also heard a veryunusual loud clicking sound coming

from another room, and the technicianimmediately turned off the fan. Theclicking stopped, and he then walkeddown the hall to see what might be

making the sound. He said to turnthe fan on low — no clicking. He said“faster” and a slow click started. Hesaid to turn the fan to high and therewas the loud clicking that we had heardbefore. He then called us to follow him.I shall never forget what we saw whenwe entered the bedroom. The carpetat the exterior corner of the bedroomwas flopping up and down. Apparentlysomeone did not order enough concreteto finish the slab in the corner.

The blower door test revealedwhy the baby’s room had been cold.Unwanted air infiltration was leakingin under the bottom plate and directlyinto the bedroom. It took seven tubesof caulking to totally fill the void underthe bottom plate of the wall.

Also, while using the blower door,we discovered major air infiltrationin the utility closet. The plenumfrom the heating system was installedthrough the ceiling and connected tothe ductwork in the attic. The problemwas that they did not install a ceilingaround the plenum. So, the room waswide open to the attic. We also foundair infiltration in many other locations.

Picture a 3-foot by 3-foot windowbeing open at all times. That was thecalculated amount of leakage in justone home! Just imagine how muchmoney has been saved, and how muchmore comfortable the house has beenbecause the house was tested andimprovements were made 25 years ago.

In our seminars I often say that thethree biggest causes of energy problemsin the average house are air infiltration,air infiltration and air infiltration. Ifyour house is uncomfortable and yourutility bills are above average, call yourelectric co-op about an energy audit. V

I_i 1A blower door test is a key component ofan energy audit.

26 FEBRUARY 2013


news, tips & more

Don’t let your Valentine’s Day gift shock theneighborhood

Want to show your Valentine how much you care by delivering a heart-shaped “1 Love You”balloon to his or her office or home? Hang on tight.

Mylar balloons, constructed of metallized nylon so they’re extra-shiny and easy to mold intofun shapes for parties and special occasions, are powerful conductors of electricity. So if you let

one slip from your grip while you’re outside, you’ll not only lose your balloon, you could cause apower outage or even an injury.If one of these festive party decorations floats into power lines or lands on an electrical substation,

its metal coating could short out a circuit and leave your neighborhood in the dark, or it could cause anelectrical fire that damages the equipment.

And if the balloon you’re carrying is attached to a metallic ribbon and happens to brush an overheadline or another charged piece of equipment, it could shock or even electrocute you.

The Energy Education Council says the balloons are even dangerous indoors if they come into contactwith an exposed wire. So even though Mylar balloons are popular because they hold their helium for solong, the council advises parents to puncture, deflate and dispose of the balloons after the party’s overinstead of letting them float around the house or yard until they lose their shape. And, of course, if yourballoon gets tangled in a power line, call your electric cooperative to report it. Never get close enough to alive wire to try to dislodge the item yourself.

. . . . . . . . I I • • I • I I I I I • I • I I • • • I I I • • I I I • I I I I • • I I I I I I I • I I • • • I I

Seven ways to lower energy bills — for freeI. Clean your clothes dryer’s lint trap every time you load the machine. A lint-free trap allows for better air circulation,

which could mean your clothes will dry quicker.

2. When it’s sunny outside, throw open the curtains, even in the winter. Let the sun help warm your room and addenough light that you won’t need lamps until sundown. On cloudy days, keep thewindows covered, and more cold air will stay outside.

3. Wash clothes in (old water; you’ll not only save energy, hut you II save water, too.And turn off the “heated dry” function on your dishwasher. Let the dishes air-dry instead.

4. If your refrigerator sits near a window or door, move it to another spot, if there’sroom. When sun rays and heat from the outdoors touch the fridge. it has to work harder —

and use more electricity — to keep your food cold.

5. Unplug appliances — small ones like phone chargers and larger ones like computersand [Vs — when you’re not using them. Eletronk devices use a little hit of electricity aslong as they are plugged in — even when they are turned off. If you can’t or don’t want toturn your appliances off, switch them to “sleep” mode so they will draw less energy whilenobody’s using them.

6. Remove window air conditioners once the weather cools oft. They’re installed inopen windows, after all, so they always invite drafts into the house. Store them away untilsummer.

7. Get rid of the refrigerator in your garage. Chances are, it’s an old one that youmoved there after you got an energy-efficient new model full of hells and whistles for yourkitchen. That old energy hog would cost you lllenty if it were in a room that you heat andcool. But in an uninsulated garage, it has to huff and puff to keep its contents cool whenit’s hot outside — and it’s probably not even halfway full.

currents

6 FEBR’JAR’ 2D13



RYE

The answer is “yes.”We all relate to ourown comfort andutility bill. ‘Well, that isunderstandable and thepurpose of this columnhas always been to helpyou have a comfortablehouse and a reasonableelectric bill.

However, wesometimes confuse our electric bill withmerely heating and cooling costs. Thismost often happens when the bill isreceived just after a hot summer monthor a cold winter month. When we havequestions about the comfort of a house,it usually involves the energy efficiencyof the house and/or the heating andcooling system.

But let me remind you that yourelectric bill includes more than justthe costs associated with heating andcooling. It includes kilowatts used forlighting, and the winter season requiresadditional hours of lighting. It alsoincludes usage from appliances andchargers for phones and iPads, as wellas power for the many other electronicgadgets in the home today. It alsoincludes the power used to heat yourwater. Plus, there are customer charges,fuel adjustments and taxes.

What most do not know is justhow many kilowatts are being usedinefficiently. Consider this example. Wereceived a call from a fellow who hadbuilt his house to our energy efficiencystandards, which included usinggeothermal for heating and cooling.He’s a successful businessman andis blessed to have been able to builda very nice home. However, he wasshocked at his high summer electricbills. Because his house was in our

service area, we told him that we wouldmake a courtesy inspection.

Upon arrival, we drove through asecured access and up a long drivewayto the top of the mountain where wesaw a beautiful large home. We parkednext to a water fountain and noticedthe outdoor landscaped lights were on,during the day.

Well, you can see where this story isgoing, can’t you? The building envelopeof the house was actually very energyefficient and the geothermal system wasperforming beautifully.

We learned that the fountain at theentry, and the waterfall at the backyardswimming pool ran 24/7. Next to thepool was an outdoor kitchen where therefrigerator was sitting in the sun nearthe big screen TV and the Casablancatype ceiling fans. There were extrafreezers in the garage and severaltelevisions. Our comprehensive auditrevealed all of the energy efficiencyitems were working just fine. The auditrevealed that the embellishments — thebells and whistles — were costing dearlyto operate and were inefficient. Theywere responsible for 50 percent of histotal utility bill.

A similar call came from a lady whoalso lived in a new house built to ourenergy efficiency recommendations.Her summer electric bills were alsohigher than expected. After a longdiscussion, we concluded that her billswould be about as originally predicted ifshe would [1] disconnect the circulatinghot water system that was adding

heat to the house in the summer andwas causing the water heater to runcontinuously, and [2] unplug the twoold freezers in the garage.

We often tell folks that heating,cooling and water heating togetheraccount for about 70 percent of theenergy usage on the average house. Andwe can give good advice on how to help

control that cost. But much of the other30 percent may involve lifestyle choicesthe homeowner has made, and thosevary from house to house. That is thereason why we suggested in the last twocolumns that you request an energyaudit on your house.

Well, I know that some of youhave requested, and some of you havealready received, an energy audit fromyour local electric co-op. That is justgreat. That audit very well may suggestnot only needed energy efficiencyimprovements but also other waysto lower your electric bills. TI youhave received an audit using a blowerdoor test, you probably have someinteresting stories to tell about all theplaces where outside air is coming inthrough the building envelope. I wouldlike to hear some of those stories. Youcan tell me by calling my office at 501-653-793 1 or perhaps you can tell mepersonally by attending one our 2013seminars sponsored by your very ownelectric co-op.

Have you noticed that I used theterm “building envelope?” We willdiscuss that term in detail next month. W

Everybody cares about hisor her utility bill, right?

The audit revealed that the embellishments - the bells andwhistles — were costing dearly to operate and were inefficient.

They were responsible for 50 percent of his total utility bill.

26 MARCH 2013


currents news, tips & more

Petit Jean Electric Co-op to serve new plant in ClintonGlobal Food Group, an Arkansas-based company and subsidiary of Global Performance Group headquartered in Cabot,announced in February that it plans to locate a new manufacturing and packaging facility in Clinton. The company will investnearly $5 million and create 224 new lobs. The company will produce products such as retail sandwiches, burntos, quesadillasand tortillas, as well as package a wide range of food products, including chicken tenders, vegetables, rolls, biscuits and potatoes.‘This is great news for Clinton and Van Buren County,” said Bill Conine, chief executive officer and general managerof Petit Jean Electric Cooperative. “Especially after what the people here have gone through in recent years with theclosing of the Pilgrim’s Pride plant, a devastating tornado that caused major damage, including the destruction of the boatmanufacturing facility that (lid not rebuild, and the ice storm a few years ago.”f Conine added that “the people here have shown a great amount of resilience” and Petit Jean Electric “is ready, willing andable to serve all of Global Food Group’s energy needs and is excited to welcome them as a neighbor in the community.”Global Food Group was founded in 2003 by Robbie Brown and has experienced double-digit revenue growth annually. Thecompany’s customers include Associated Grocers, Super Value, Harp’s and Food Giant.

“A major factor in Global Food Group choosing Clinton was the availability of a quality workforce,” said Kirkley Thomas,manager of economic development for the Electric Cooperatives 1)1 Arkansas. “It’s always pleasing to see an Arkansas-basedcompany decide to locate or expand within our borders. This project is a true testament to a team approach of workingextremely hard to achieve a goal, and the local leadership should be commended.”“This represents an opportunity for our citizens, who have had to look for work in surrounding towns, to come back andwork in the community they choose to live in”, said Pete Giovannini, executive director of the Van Buren County Economicl)evelopment Corporation.

. . . . . •....... . . a • •............ a..... .. a. 1•1•I•a•

Celebrate Earth Day on April 22Earth Day 2013 is on Monday, April 22. Celebrate the day by making a single, earth-friendly

change in your home.You’ll most likely save more than energy. You’ll also [educe your energy bill over time.Perhaps the simplest change you can make is to replace your incandescent light bulbs with

energy-efficient compact fluorescent lights or LEDs.just because you can no longer buy the same light bulbs you’ve used all of your life doesn’t

mean you don’t still have a few inefficient extras around the house. 1)0 your energy bill a favor, and switch to CF[.s or LEDs anyway—and toss those old bulbs in the trash. The energy you’ll0 I lI I save by using the energy-efficient bulbs will more than compensate for the few cents each old,L! LL /S1L! incandescent bulb is worth.

a. a a • •..a..i . . . . a • • a • • • a • a • • • ae• • . . . a. a•••• • . . .....•..•.

Save energy on laundry dayThe way you wash and dry your laundry could be costing you more than you know. Flere are four ways to slash your laundrybills, without sacrificing clean, fresh clothes:1. Use cold water and a cold-water detergent. It’s easier on your clothes and will clean them just as well. For oily stains thatmight need some heat to remove, try warm water instead of hot to at least save some energy.2. You probably already separate dark-colored clothes from whites. Try washing and drying similar fabrics together, too.A load of lightweight clothes will dry a lot faster than a tub that mixes blue jeans with pillowcases.3. Wait until you have a full load before running the washer; you don’t save on water or energy if the machine is half full.4. Hang your clothes. You’ll give them a longer Ilk if you spare them the heat from the dryer.5. When you do run the dryer, let it figure out how long it will take to dry your clothes. Resist the temptation to override themachine’s sensor. It knows what it’s doing.

6 APRIL 2013



Weii, the answer is noneunless the air has a way

to get out of the bottle.You have probably neverbeen asked that questionbefore, and you may bewondering what thathas to do with energyefficiency. The answer issimple - understandingthe basics of airflow can

help you understand an importantaspect of home comfort.

An example is the wood-burning

fireplace. An equal amount of incoming

air must replace the amount of warm

air that is moving up and out of the

chimney. The replacement air may

be coming from other rooms within

the home, plumbing and electricalpenetrations, from around switch and

outlet covers, attic access doors, poorly

sealed doors and windows, and from

numerous unsuspecting sources of air

infiltration. That’s why a home heatedwith a wood-burning fireplace usually

is cozy near the heat source and chilly

in the surrounding rooms.Understanding the nature of

airflow can help you improve thecomfort within your home and lower

your utility bill. Folks often ask if it is

beneficial to close off rooms that are

not regularly occupied. Usually they

are referring to closing the supply-air

registers and the entry doors into thoseunoccupied rooms. I understand that

the idea seems logical, but the answer

is almost always “no.” Closing off the

air supplies and doorways are almostalways detrimental to energy savings

and comfort. That statement usuallycatches most peoples’ attention. “How

can this be Doug?” they ask.

A properly installed forced-airheating and cooling system is designed

for balance. A balanced system willefficiently deliver the proper amount

of airflow and the desired temperature

into every room within a home.

Here’s what can happen when

changes are made to a balanced system.

Suppose the supply-air registers and

doors in two unoccupied rooms are

closed. Now the overall heated and

cooled living space has been reduced.This manmade circumstance justcreated a situation where the heating

and cooling unit is now oversized,instead ofproperly sized.

Additional laws of unintendedconsequences develop, such as reducedcompressor life, higher duct pressures

and potential for greater duct leakage,additional burden on the air-handlerand the likelihood of mold and mildew

developing in the unconditionedrooms. The unit may also run for very

short periods of time, causing humidity

levels to climb and comfort to bediminished.

Also, if you have natural gasor propane appliances, closing offrooms can be very dangerous from an

indoor air quality perspective. Carbonmonoxide can be back-drafted from

water heater and furnace flues undercertain situations.

The closed-off rooms represent asoda bottle. Air cannot move through

the room and back into the return-airgrille when supply-air grilles and doors

are closed. Now, let’s open the registers

in these same two rooms, but leave the

doors closed. No more air can blow

into the rooms than can escape out ofthe rooms. For example, if the doorsare touching the carpet and the roomsare airtight, almost no air can enter the

room. If the door is tight and air stillcomes in the rooms, you know that

there are leaks in the building envelope.

In other words, the money you just

spent to heat or cool just leaked to theoutside.

We’ve tested many homes that werehot in the summer and cold in the

winter only when the doors were closed.Properly trimming the bottom of a door

to create a 1-inch air gap or installing

a return-air grille in the door will oftensolve this problem. In conclusion, it isnearly always best to leave all registersand doors open. If you have questions,

you may call my office 501-653-7931.I will be happy to help you. W

DOUG RYE SEMINAR SCHEDULE FOR:

NORTH ARKANSAS ELECTRIC CO-OP

April 5, Mountain Home, 1 p.m., Baxter

County Fairgrounds.

April 6, Mountain Home, 1 1 am., Baxter

County Fairgrounds.

FIRST ELECTRIC CO-OP

May 14, Morrilton, 6:30 p.m., the U of A

Community College.

CLAY COUNTY ELECTRIC CO-OP

May 16, Corning, 6 p.m., Clay County

Electric Co-op office.

AI

BY DOUG RYE

How much air can you blowinto a soft drink bottle?

Closing off the air supplies and doorways are almost

always detrimental to energy savings and comfort.

26 APRIL 2013


Co-op employees complete advancedenergy audit training

Twelve co-op employees/energy auditors recently earned FUR/Infrared[raining Center Level II Thermographer credentials. Infrared thermographyprovides noninvasive, real-time detection of pwblems that cause unmanagedair infiltration, unwanted heat gain and loss, and moisture intrusion in homesand buildings.

After nearly four decades, the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas continueto remain on the forefront of energy efficiency education and awareness.Many of the state’s 17 electric distribution cooperatives have credentialedBuilding Performance Institute (RPI) building analysts and Foward LookingInfrared-Infrared Training Center Level I (FLIR/ITC) thermographers on theirstaff. These highly skilled energy experts have received the proper trainingto complete comprehensive energy audits using the latest in building sciencediagnostic technology.

Those completing the FIlR/ITC Level II certificationclass are:

Aaron Mantooth - Arkansas Valley Electric CooperativeBrian Ayers - Carroll Electric Cooperative

Brian Wise - Carroll Electric CooperativeJoey Magnini - Carroll Electric CooperativeJohn Via - First Electric Cooperative

Shawn Dorflinger. Ouachita Electric CooperativeKeith Kaderly - Ozarks Electric Cooperative

James Reid - Ozarks Electric Cooperative

Dale Smith - Petit Jean Electric Cooperative

David Gaskin - Arkansas Electric Cooperative1)ean Mullins - Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation

• .

.• I.

. • • • I •

• President Woodrow Wilson signedlegislation establishing Mother’sDayln 1914 lntheUS,Itisalways the second Sunday of themonth Mothers Day 2013 takesplace Sunday, May 12.

• Over her lifetime, a female oystermay give birth to more than 100million young.

• In most of the world’s languages,the word for “mother” starts withan “m.”

• In the Peanuts comic strip,Snoopy’s mother Is named Missy

• In America in the 17th century, theaverage woman gave birth to 13children

• About 80 percent of Americansbuy greeting cardsfor theirmothers on Mothers Day

• On Mother’s Day, peoplecommonly wear a white flower,typically a carnation, rose ororchid, to honor their motherswho are deceased They wear ared -flower, typically a carnation orrose, if their mother is still alive.

• Mothers who have children laterin life may live longer.

• achyQWtherearefourmiilTii —

hew mothers

• The mother of #rëd Rogersof the popular Mr. Rogers’Neighborhood television showfor children knitted many of thesweaters he wore

• About 81 percent of womenbetween ages of 40 and 44 aremothers.

• “When your mother asks‘Do you want a piece of advice?’it’s a mere formality It doesn’tmatter if you answer ‘yes’ or ‘no’You’re going to get it anyway”

Erma Bombeck

Bret Curry - Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation

Ii

—--—

(Left to right) Jay Bowen, ITC Instructor; John Via; Dean Mullins; Dale Smith; AaronMantooth; Keith Kaderly; David Gaskin; Joey Magnini; James Reid; Shawn Dorflinger;Brian Ayers; Brian Wise and Bret Curry.


Oftentimes I refer to theterm “building envelope”or “thermal envelope.”Both are interchangeableand synonymous. So,just what is a buildingenvelope? Well, insimple terms, it is thebuilding componentsthat separate the buildinginterior from the exterior

environment. And since this column isabout energy efficiency, let’s call it the“thermal envelope.” On the simplestof buildings, the thermal envelopeconsists of the floor, the four walls andthe ceiling or roof.

There are two things that can affectthe energy efficiency of the envelope.One is the insulation value of thecomponents and the other relates tothe amount of air that can transfer toand from the envelope.

For the sake of teaching, picturea normal ice chest. It’s a miniatureultra-efficient structure where the floor,walls and the roof aie super-insulated,and there is only one doorway leadingin and out. Some have a cappedplumbing penetration — the drainplug. This structure requires very littleenergy to fulfill its job of keeping itscontents chilled. However, lifting thelid introduces air infiltration and willaffect the energy consumption (meltingice), energy cost (buying more ice) andcomfort (warm soft drinks). Keep thelid closed, and the content stays cold,and the ice lasts much longer. You maynot be aware that many of today’s newhomes are insulated with similar foamused in ice chests. Plus, existing homescan be retrofitted as well.

So how does an ice chest relate toa dwelling? After all, nobody wants

to live in a big insulated box. Mostpeople prefer to live in a buildingthat contains amenities, comfortand improves our quality of life. Ofcourse, we also want affordable utilitybills. Well, the good news is buildingan efficient new home or retrofitting anexisting home is doable. However, thebad news is many desired amenities canadversely affect the energy efficiency ofthe thermal envelope.

For example, the installation ofwindows into a well-insulated wallwill almost always decrease the energyefficiency of the thermal envelope.This is because the windows may havesome air leakage, and the insulationvalue of the window is less than thewell insulated wall. Also, the glass willallow more heat rays from the sun toenter the house. We all want windowsin our house, so what can we do toenjoy the benefits of windows withoutdramatically affecting the envelope?The answer is that we must analyze theefficiency of each component and it’sdirect impact on the envelope.

In this particular case, we couldinstall the fewest number of windowsnecessary to make us happy, and choosethe most feasible energy-efficientwindows. Keep this in mind as a generalrule of thumb; if the energy efficiencyof the thermal envelope goes down,then the energy bill usually increases.We will continue this subject in nextmonth’s column.

Until then, let me remind youit’s that time again! It’s time for theElectric Cooperatives of Arkansas’Energy Efficiency Home MakeoverContest. This is perhaps one of the bestteaching projects in the nation. Onefortunate and deserving family will bechosen to receive a complete energy

makeover worth up to $50,000. Theco-ops use the project as a medium forteaching Arkansans and folks acrossAmerica about energy efficiency.All of the energy measures andcomponents I share are incorporatedinto the makeover project. The electriccooperatives have dramatically changethe lives of five previous winners bytransforming their homes through themakeovers. The winners now haveextremely comfortable homes withmanageable electric bills. Most areaveraging a 50 percent reduction intheir bills following the makeovers.Will you be the next winner? Be sure tovisit www.ecahomemakeover.com andfill out an application. Learn about thethermal envelope while visiting www.smartenergytips.org.

Please call my office at 50-653-7931if you have questions, and I will behappy to help you. Or you may attendone of our seminars sponsored by yourlocal electric co-op. W

DOUG RYE SEMINAR SCHEDULE FOR:

FIRST ELECTRIC CO-OPMay 14, 6:30 p.m., at the U of ACommunity College in Morrilton.

CLAY COUNTY ELECTRIC CO-OPMay 16, 6 p.m., at the Clay CountyElectric Co-op office in Corning

SOUTHWEST ARKANSASELECTRIC Co-OPJune 20, 630 p.m., at the SouthwestArkansas Electric Co-op office inTexarkana.


A different kindof envelope

RYE

44*EQCt CoopetheofAfIc

20 MAY 2013


Cut summer energy bills — for freel’he quickest way to lower your energy costs is to conserve.

Here are eight simple changes that will help you save energy this summer:

Give your stove a rest. A microwave oven uses two-thirds less energy

than your stove to cook and heat food.

1.oad the dishwasher. It uses less water—and less energy to heat the

water—than washing dishes by hand. [)eselect the “heated dry” option to let

your dishes air-dry, and you’ll save even more.

Keel) the refrigerator full. A full [ridge uses less energy than a partly

empty one.Turn on the dishwasher, washing machine and clothes dryer only

when they’re completely full.

Unplug the refrigerator in your garage. A half-empty, out-of-date

refrigerator trying to keep items cold in a hot, uninsulated garage is one of

‘our home’s biggest energy hogs.

Replace air conditioner filters every month or in the summer.

• . • • •••..•.• • . . • . • . • • • •••••••• . ••••••.

Leave electrical work to the prosEven the handiest do-it-yourselfers know it’s not safe to

repair their own electricity.

Your best bet: Spring for a licensed, qualified electrician

when your home’s electricity or electric appliances

are on the fritz.Even if you turn yOUr electricity off at the

Circuit hreaker box, it’s not necessarily safe to work

on your home’s plugs and wiring. The Electrical

Safety Foundation International also recommends:

• Study your panel’s circuit breakers or fuses

So you will know which one controls each switch,

light and outlet.

• Suit UI) in safety goggles and gloves before

touching electrical components.

• Iriple-check that you have turned off the

right circuits before you start any work. It’s easy to flip the

wrong switch by accident.

• Make I 1)0 percent sure that the circuit cannot he accidentally turned

hack on while you are working. Let everyone in the house know the breaker

box is off limits until you say otherwise.

• Use a circuit tester to verify that the switch you are working on is

operating properly before you turn everything hack on.

Even then, consider leaving dangerous electrical work to a pro who knows

the ins and outs of how to stay safe with electricity.


Cool roof creates cool houseBY BRIAN SLOBODA

Mosthomeowners dread the thought of roof replacement

or repair. But by installing a “cool” roof you can savemoney—and energy—for little to no additional cost andeffort.

Cool roofs reflect the sun using materials that have aspecial coating. During summer, they stay 50 to 60 degreescooler than traditional construction. Because these roofsmaintain a lower temperature, less energy is needed to coolthe space beneath them.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), coolroofs trim cooling loads by up to 15 percent. This not onlycuts electric bills, but also extends roof life, reduces wearon cooling systems, and leads to more comfortable indoortemperatures—especially in houses with limited insulation orno air conditioning at all.

Before purchasing a cool roof, consider adding insulationto your attic or crawl space because it remains affordable andprovides year-round energy savings. For ceilings and roofs,R-30 to R-60 is usually sufficient, depending on climate. DOEoffers a calculator that helps determine the insulation youneed based on your zip code at www.ornl.gov/—roofs!Zip/ZipHome.html.

In addition, consider installing attic vents—continuouspeak, soffit or turbine—especially if you’re replacing yourroof. This shrinks heat transfer to living spaces. For moreinformation oninsulation and atticvent selection, visitEnergySavers.gov.

If you decide togo with a cool roof,research the type ofroofing you want andhow much protectionyou need for yourarea. The coolness ofa roof is determinedby two properties:solar reflectance andthermal emittance.Solar reflectancesimply equates tothe amount of solarradiation reflected,while thermalemittance spells outhow efficiently theroof cools itself by reradiating that heat.

The combination of these two properties, called the solarreflectance index (SRI), is typically shown as a rating from0-1. Higher ratings mean increased reflectivity and emissivity.Cool roofs boast an SRI of up to 0.85, while a conventionalroof may only rate 0.05.

Cool roofs work best in sunny, warm climates wheredaily temperatures average above 80 degrees for at leastthree months of the year. in northern, colder regionsthe opportunity for energy savings may not be as largebecause there are fewer cooling degree-days. But there’s nodisadvantage in choosing a cool roof in those places becauseyour attic should already be well insulated.

Here are common cool roof options for residences:Tiles. Roof tiles made of clay, slate, or concrete have low

reflectivity and high emittance and are naturally cool roofs.Cool-colored coatings or glazes can be applied to the tiles toboost reflectivity and waterproofing. You can apply a coolcoating on-site or purchase pre-coated tiles, which don’t costmuch more than regular tiles and are offered in traditionalcolors, such as brown, green and terra cotta.

Shingles. Cool asphalt shingles are made with speciallycoated granules. Unlike tiles, however, cool-colored coatingsare not normally recommended for shingles. Wood shakesare naturally cool roofs if they are kept bare and not stainedwith darker colors.

V 5owce:(oolRxfRafrw (ounaMc1rootioTg

The sun’sradiationhits the roof

,,surface

Solar Reflectance:the fracon of solar Thermal Emittance:energy that is the relative ability ofreflected by the roof the roof surface to

radiate absorbed heat

Some heat is absorbed by the roofand transferred to the building below

Cool Roof Rating Council, www.coolroofs.org

20 JUNE 2013


You have to love ourArkansas weather. As I’mwriting the June column,the weathermen justreported that we set notone, but two record lowtemperatures for May.Many of you were stillrunning the heat pumpsand furnaces well into themonth of May. It appears

we may have one of those years wherewe transition from the heating seasonto cooling season overnight.

So, by the time you receive thisissue, the summer season will officiallybe near. And with its arrival, heat doesan about-face and will move into ourhomes that we are trying to cool. Thismovement of energy during summermonths is called heat gain. Plus, as theoutside temperature rises, so does theamount of energy required to cool your

house, which, as you know, equates toa higher utility bill.

Recently, I have received somecalls from folks who ale planning to

build new houses or remodel theirexisting homes while interest ratesare still near record lows. If you areconsidering building a new home orremodeling please contact me first andpick up several copies of “The BuildingGuidelines for Energy Efficiency” fromyour local electric cooperative. Do sobefore you start construction.

The reason I’m putting an emphasis

on before is because most energyefficiency components and measuresmust be installed during the earlyconstruction stages. Most generally, Ican assist with every energy efficiencycomponent if you contact me before

you begin construction.

It’s disappointing when I get a call

from my readers only to learn yourconstruction project is under way andenergy inefficient methods have beenimplemented. Oftentimes it’s too lateto make any changes unless you desireto invest in an expensive job changeorder.

Let me give you a recent example:I received a call from a man who isbuilding a new house. He told methat he was employed as a welder andwanted his house built from steel andinsulated with open-cell spray foam.His home was 1,600 square feet and ona slab.

Hearing these preliminary detailswas music to my ears. Then I askedhim, “What can I do for you?” Heanswered that a friend told him that hemight have a moisture problem. I toldhim that we had been involved withseveral steel-framed house projects thatincluded foam insulation. None hadany moisture problems.

That’s when he told me that thehouse was almost completed and thathe had already installed 9 inches offoam in the exterior walls, 3-inch battsat the roofline and 11 inches of foam inthe wood-framed ceiling joists.

I also learned that the ductworkfor the heating and cooling systemwas installed and a four-ton heatingand cooling unit was on order. Themusic in my ears faded to the pit in mystomach.

I am very proud of this homeowner.He had great intentions of building asuper-efficient building envelope for hisnew home. However, there was far moreinsulation installed than required forour climate zone. Plus the heating and

cooling system was incorrectly sized

(oversized) for the extremely efficientdwelling. Both conditions equated tounnecessary additional constructioncosts and, most likely, will attribute tocomfort and moisture issues.

As the homeowner and I werediscussing the situation, I calculatedthe heating and cooling load to beabout 1.5 tons. While I commendedthe homeowner for being so energyconscious, the current situation lefthim without very many solutions.The obvious solution was to installa properly sized heating and cooling

system or deal with uncomfortableconsequences of an oversized unit.

As our call ended, the homeownerunderstood the nature of an oversizedunit and chose to install the properequipment. This unfortunate situationcould have been avoided if thehomeowner would have called theenergy advisor at his local electriccooperative or me, before constructionbegan.

Folks, if you are planning tobuild a new house, I have Iworecommendations for you. Call me atmy office at 501-653-7931 for help, orcontact your local electric cooperative

for a copy of the “Building Guidelinesfor Energy Efficiency” booklet. It’s alsoavailable at www.smartenergytips.org.

The earlier you do this, the more we

can help you.If you are planning to stay in your

existing house, I suggest that you go

to www.ecahomemakeover.com to see

if you qualify for the $50,000 EnergyEfficiency Home Makeover Contest.

I know five other families that are glad

that they entered in years past. Entry

forms are also located within thismonth’s Arkansas Living.

Doug Rye says cut your energy bilLs

BY DOUG RYE

Building or remodeling?We can help.

30 JUNE 2013



A magic energy moment

BY DOUG RYE

My wife and I

recently purchased

some large Desert Rose

plants to place on

our west-facing front

porch. This porch gets

extremely hot during

summer afternoons, so

these beautiful plants

should enjoy their new

environment. Our porch

doesn’t look like the plant’s native

environments of tropical Africa or

Arabia. But the direct sunlight, its

reflective surface temperatures and

Arkansas’ humidity produce the heat,

light and moisture conducive for these

hardy hot-weather plants.

Each morning when we retrieve

the newspaper we notice there are no

blooms or color on our new plants.

But when we head outside in the

afternoon, we are greeted with dozens

of beautiful blooms, provided the sun

is shining.

We enjoy sitting in on that porch

during the evenings. With coffee

in hand, we enjoy watching the

sunset upon our neighborhood. One

evening as we were sitting there, I

saw a movement out of the corner of

my eye. I looked to the left but saw

nothing hut one of the Desert Rose

plants.A minute later I saw movement

out of the corner of my eye again.

This time I just continued to stare at

that plant. I saw one of the blooms

shake like it had a chill. There was no

breeze, so I thought that an insect or

one of our cute little lizards was on

the plant stem causing the movement.

But then I saw another bloom shake,

and then another, and then another.

The movement continued for several

minutes until all of the blooms were

closed. As the sun dropped below the

horizon, it seemed as though every

bloom had a device that retracted the

petals.

It was at that moment that I

realized that the closing of each bloom

was energy in action thanks to Mother

Nature. It really was a magic moment

for me because I started thinking of

the ways that nature relates to the

same energy efficiency measures and

messages that we have shared for

years.

One of my seminar focal points is

“all energy comes from the sun.” Thus,

a perfect example is the Desert Rose

bloom. It remains wide-open to collect

as much solar energy and carbon

dioxide as possible for survival. The

energy collected is essential and must

not be wasted. So, the bloom closes at

sunset and forms a thermal envelope.

Sound familiar? We’ve been teaching

about thermal envelopes for years —

that is the kind used for your house.

Simply stated, if your house

has minimal air infiltration and is

properly insulated, you have a good

thermal envelope. Furthermore, when

the energy you purchase is utilized

efficiently, the by-products are a

comfortable home, manageable utility

bills and conservation of resources.

Another example is a robin’s nest

on top of my porch column. Being an

architect, I enjoy a good construction

project. I watched the bird build the

nest using mud and straw. The nest is

practically airtight, except at the top.

Then, Mother robin places her feather-

insulated body over the top of the

nest, keeping the eggs or hatchlings

dry and at the desired temperature.

This example of nature and nests is a

perfect segue. Now is a great time for

humans to inspect their nest. Does

your nest need more attic insulation to

improve the comfort within? If you are

not sure give me a call at my office at

501-653-7931.

in the meantime, you still have a

few days to enter the $50,000 Energy

Efficiency Home Makeover Contest.

Visit www.ecahomemakeover.com.

I also want to invite you to attend one

of our seminars sponsored by your

local electric cooperative. You can bet

we’ll be discussing the proper thermal

envelope for both new and existing

houses. Until next month, I hope

that you will have your magic

moments, too.t

Farmers Electric Co-opJu’y 11, 6:30 p.m., at the ASL)

Student Community Center,

Newport

First Electric Co-opiuy 18, 6 p.m., at the Ponce de Leon

Center, Hot Springs Village.

It was at that moment that I realized that the closing of

each bloom was energy in action thanks to Mother Nature.

2013 SEMINAR SCHEDULE

26 JULY 2013


currents - news, tips & more

AECI board elects new officers

a. a...... . . . a • . a...... . . . . . . . a a • • • • • • •.... a a a • . a •. a a a a a a a.

Filters need changing in cool weather, tooYou dutifully changed your air conditioning system’s filter every month or two

over the summer — right? And now that the weather is cooling off, you might

think that job is finished until next summer.

It’s not.

Your furnace also relies on a filter to catch dust, dirt, pet hair and other airborne

particles that can clog the system, slow it down and even make it blow that stuff

back into your indoor air.

A clogged furnace filter will restrict airflow, and that can force the system’s

blower to work harder. This can shorten the life of the equipment, cause it to

overheat and break down, and unnecessarily increase your heating bill.

So it’s important to change the filter frequently during the seasons when you use your system either for heating or

cooling. You’ll know it needs replacing if you hold your filter up to a light and can’t see the light through it. Most heating

and cooling system manufacturers recommend monthly changes.

• a... ..• a a • . •..... a...... • . a • . . a • . . . . . •... a. •1••a•• . . . • •

White County teacher named Arkansas Rural Teacher of the YearBeverly Froud, a family and consumer life teacher at White County Central High School, has been

named the 2013 Arkansas Rural Teacher of the Year.Froud was presented the award by the Arkansas Rural Education Association and the Electric

Cooperatives of Arkansas, sponsors of the annual award.A resident of Judsonia, she has a bachelor’s degree in family and consumer sciences from Harding

University and a master’s degree in lam liv and consumer sciences from the University of Central Arkansas.

Froud completed the Arkansas non-traditional licensurt program in 2006.

The Rural Teacher of the Year Award winner is selected based on the quality and depth of answers

to questions in the following categories: professional biography, educational history, professional

development, community involvement, teaching philosophy, education issues and the teaching profession.

The Board of Directors for Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc., (AECI) the statewide service organization of Arkansas

electric co-ops and publisher of Arkansas 1.iving, elected new officers at the AFCI annual meeting on July t0. [hey are:

• Mel Coleman, chief executive officer of North Arkansas Electric Cooperative — chairman.

• Jerry Jacobs, chairman of the Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative Board of Directors — vice chairman.

• Bill Conine, chief executive officer and general manager of Petit Jean Electric Cooperative secretary.

• Futrell Butler, a director of the Clay County Electric Cooperative Board of l)irectors — treasurer.

Jerry Jacobs Bill Conine Futrell Butler

6 SEPTE11BER 2013


BY SHEILA YOUNT

Alisha Quenga of Fort Smith found out about the ElectricCooperatives of Arkansas’ Energy Efficiency Home

Makeover Contest too late last year to fill out an application.But this year, she made sure she applied in time. And herpersistence paid off as she and her husband, Kyle, wereselected as the grand prize winners of the 2013 contest.

The Quengas, members of Arkansas Valley ElectricCooperative, learned the good news on Aug. 8 at an awardceremony at Arkansas Valley Electric’s district office in VanBuren. Flanked by co-op staff and directors, and local media,Bret Curry, manager of residential energy marketing forthe Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas, announced that theQuengas’ home was selected from nearly 3,000 applications,the most ever for the contest.

“Today, we want to congratulate you as our sixth annualenergy efficiency home makeover winner,” Curry said,adding that the Quengas’ home was chosen because it wasvery uncomfortable and the utility bills were very high. Kyleresponded to Curry with an emphatic, “Yes sir, yes sir,” and

added, “1 would like to thankeveryone of you beforehand;

number ofapplicationsthis yearindicatesthat interestin energyefficiency ishigh.

“Onething is forcertain isthat Arkansans need a lot of help with utility bills and withimproving the comfort of their homes,” he said, adding thatthe makeover is designed to help educate co-op members andall Arkansans about ways to improve the energy efficiency oftheir homes and businesses. He encouraged members to learnabout energy efficiency improvements as they watch theprogress of the makeover at www.ECAHomeMakeover.comand on Facehook at www.facebook.com/ECAHomeMakeover.Also, look for local media coverage.

“Taking my chance”Alisha learned about the makeover last year while reading

Arkansas Living, the magazine for the state’s electric co-opmembers. She missed last year’s deadline, but made sure shegot her application in on time this year. She used one of thepaper applications inserted into the magazine this year, amove that greatly boosted application numbers.

She applied because her home was hard to cool in thesummer and heat in the winter, she said.

“I knew it wasn’t very comfortable in our house,” shesaid. “And I also knew the windows were pretty bad, and Ijust thought I might as well take my chance .. I feel veryblessed and I am so excited.”

Kyle was skeptical that they would win, however.When she was outside taking photos of the house for theapplication, he said he told her, “There is no way.”

But Alisha was undaunted. “1 said, ‘Well, I am taking mychance.”

LEFT (From L to R) Alisha, Kyle, Lucas and Lauryn Quengaare winners of the 2013 Energy Efficiency Home MakeoverContest.

Fort Smith couple winsEnergy Efficiency Home

1 Makeover Contest

kcijc iian.s

ABOVE The Quengas’ 1,500-square-foot home inFort Smith.

Ithis is an absolute blessing. God

bless you.”Curry

noted thatthe record

l.)ftlIiC Gqcn*tjvcsiArkaasasneA,k*.r- ‘i< R

Ky’e & Aiisha Queriga

Up to Fifty Thousand Dollars

DAlE. Au3U8.2Ot3

-5OOO

, Energy Efficiency Makeover 1k,,,1 /7114


via the Internet, Arkansas Living and other mediaoutlets, the cooperatives can help educate Arkansansstatewide about how to make their homes andbusinesses more energy efficient.

An energy audit of the Quengas’ 1,500-square-foot home, which was built in 1979, revealed thatit used more energy than it should, Curry said.Diagnostic testing revealed that more than 70percent of the air volume within the home leaked tothe outside every hour, he said. In an efficient home,the air exchanges should be 20 to 30 percent.

“What set this house apart from the otherfinalists is that it has some very extensive ductleakage,” Curry said. “lhe ductwork is not connectedin some places and as far as the money they arespending to keep the house warm and cold, most ofthat is simply just conditioning the crawl space.”

Curry added that the tests showed that the homehad other areas of extensive air infiltration and verylittle insulation, which also caused high humiditylevels. The home’s 20-year-old heating and coolingunit was very inefficient, as were the windows,which were single-paned with aluminum frames.

Makeover gets under way

Work on the Quengas’ house began in theafternoon following the announcement. Thefollowing tasks, among others, will be done:

• The building envelope will he sealed.• Foam insulation will be installed in the walls

and on the roof decking in the attic.• A geothermal heating and cooling system will

be installed.

• Energy-efficient windows will be installed.• Incandescent lights will be replaced with

compact florescent lights (VFLs) or light-emittingdiode (LED) lamps.

• Energy Star-rated appliances will be installed.• An energy-efficient water heater will be

installed.

The makeover is valued at up to $50,000. Much ofthe work, equipment and supplies are being donatedor discounted by sponsors. The major sponsorsare: Harry G. Barr!WeatherBarr Windows of FortSmith; General Electric Appliance and Water Heatingdivisions; Rood Heating and Air of Russellville; WaterFurnace International Geothermal; and BPSi FoamInsulation of Mountain Home. W

SEMI-FINAUSTS GET ENERGY-EFFICIENTWATER HEATERS

As part of the 2013 Energy Efficiency Makeover Contest sponsoredby the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas. 16 semi-finalists will eachreceive a 50-gallon General Electric GeoSpring Hybrid water heater,which is hailed as the most energy-efficient water heater on the market.The winners are:

Vivian Cooley, Ashley-C hicot Electric Cooperative of HamburgSteve Orr, C & L Electric Cooperative of Star City.Gregory Bolin, Carroll Electric Cooperative of BerryvilleSidney McFarlin, Clay County Electric Cooperative of Corning.Darcey Norrid, Craighead Electric Cooperative of JonesboroBobby Mitchell, Farmers Electric Cooperative of Newport.Roselyn Ballard, First Electric Cooperative of Jacksonville.Darrin Lloyd, Mississippi County Electric Cooperative of Blytheville.Jerry and Janet Dickerson, North Arkansas Electric Cooperative of Salem.Amanda demons, Ouachita Electric Cooperative of Camden.Bill Andrews, Ozarks Electric Cooperative of Fayetteville.Linda Moore, Petit Jean Electric Cooperative of Clinton.Russell and Debbie Welch, Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative of MenaDamon Williams, South Central Arkansas Electric Cooperative of

ArkadelphiaEva Anderson, Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative of Texarkana.James Heath, Woodruff Eiectric Cooperative of Forrest City.

Co-ops support energy efficiency

The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas have long promoted energy efficiency,and the Energy Efficiency Home Makeover Contest is a major part of that effort.Although only one home could win the grand prize, the project is designedto have a much broader impact. By documenting the process of the makeover

-

ABOVE Infraredthermography shows theinside of the Quengas’ attic,which registered a whopping152 degrees on Aug. 8.

LEFT Bret Curry, residentialenergy manager for theElectric Cooperatives ofArkansas, (left) discussesinstallation of a geothermalheating and cooling systemat the Quengas’ home withEddie Rood of Rood Heatingand Air of Russeilville.

0

0

I

arkansasliv’n’ ii


BY DOUG RYE

1What’s hot andwhat’s not?

Although the heatfinally showed up in

August, we were blessedthat we didn’t havenumerous 100-degreedays throughout thesummer. That’s fine withme because everyonegot some relief from airconditioning costs andour usual oppressive

summer temperatures. However,even though the summer wasn’tthat hot, let’s visit a topic that is —

encapsulating attics. In fact, when itinvolves the energy efficiency of thebuilding envelope, I don’t remember anyother single topic that has stirred asmuch interest as attic encapsulation forboth new and existing houses.

There was great interest when wefirst discussed the ways to make a houseenvelope tighter by using caulkingand cellulose insulation. And therewas great interest when we introducedblower door testing as the way to findreal energy problems.

I believe attic encapsulation isgaining interest because we havelearned through the years that manyenergy efficiency problems are relatedto the attic. Some examples are upstairsrooms with knee walls, ductworklocated in the attic, attic access doors,attic pull-down stairs, whole-house atticfans, wall penetrations such as wiringand plumbing chases, ceiling recessedlights and exhaust fans.

Normal attic construction createsan environment above conventionalattic insulation that’s alwayssignificantly hotter during the summermonths. The temperature betweenthe top of conventional insulationand the surface of the roof shinglesni rinally reaches triple-digits, especially

These credentialed experts have takennumerous images of this form ofresidential heat gain.

You’ve heard me say it time andtime again, “Where is the last placeyou would locate your ductwork?” Butfolks still locate the ductwork in atticsthat will exceed 150 degrees duringmost Arkansas sumrnej days. Well, ifthe attic is a big part of the problem,let’s just do away with it. I believe thatsolving the problem is usually betterthan a band-aid approach.

Encapsulating an attic changesthe unconditioned attic space to aconditioned space. It still looks like theold attic, but it is now a big overheadodd-shaped room inside the house andis not connected to the exterior at all.The building envelope has been movedfrom the attic floor up to the slopedroof sheathing.

How do you encapsulate an attic?

First, you spray foaientire roof sheathiron the gable ends sfoam going all theuntil it touches theof the wall. Once t1accomplished, the c

is inside the conditioned supstairs knee walls are notto hot or cold attic temperBy encapsulating the atticeliminated all of the problabove. Now there are no rigable or soffit vents, and nturbine vents.

In my opinion, attic enis the optimum solution fchomes with ductwork locaattic and little to no existirinsulation. But this procesall homes. For instance, if’house is comfortable and t

bills are reasonable, it probfeasible to encapsulate. If yhas natural gas or propaneI suggest that you ask for tiadvice from a credentialedenergy expert before you eiIf you have questions, youat 501-653-7931. W

when the sun is shining. It’snot uncommon for attic spacesto reach temperatures above150 degrees. That may seemlike an exaggeration, but theElectric Cooperatives of Arkansashave many residential energyauditors who have receivedhundreds of hours of infraredthermography training andimage interpretation.

Infrared thermographgain on a roof and in

1

28 SEPTEMBER 2013



Last month we

discussed the

hot topic of attic

encapsulation. Well,

there is another hot topic

I would like to cover

and that is geothermal

heating and cooling.

There is not a day that

goes by that I don’t

get questions about

geothermal. It used to be the only

geothermal question I received was,

“What is geothermal and how does it

work?” Now the question is usually

about how to find a reliable dealer or

whether or not geothermal is feasible

for a particular situation. Many callers

know someone who is a happy with

their geothermal system, particularly

the system’s comfort and affordable

operating costs.

Many energy efficiency experts

agree that geothermal systems are

the most efficient heating and

cooling systems on the market today.

Properly sized, designed and installed,

geothermal units provide efficient

cooling and heating for your house

or business at a fraction of the cost

of natural gas, propane or electric

resistance systems.

Some callers wonder if they can

afford a geothermal system. Well, in

many cases it is feasible and folks can

afford it. And in some other cases it is

feasible, but folks cannot afford it. In

a few cases, it simply is not feasible.

Let me explain how we decide the

feasibility of installing a geothermal

system by using a few examples.

Example No. I

A homeowner would like to install

geothermal in his new 2,500-square-

foot house. The house will be built to

high-energy efficiency standards and

even includes triple glazed windows

and attic encapsulation. The basic

heating and air contractor has already

made “guess-timation” for a 5-ton, high

efficient heat pump system at a cost of

$13,300. However, this knowledgeable

homeowner insisted on a Manual-J

load calculation to determine the exact

heating and cooling loads based on

the high-energy efficiency proposed

construction methods and materials.

Requesting a Manual-J load calculation

eliminates the guesswork.

The house really only needed a 2.5-

ton system, and a geothermal system

could be installed for about $17,000.

Okay, that figure seems rather high.

Now, let’s apply the 30 percent federal

tax credit, which equates to about

$5,100. Now let’s calculate the actual

end user cost for installation. The initial

cost of the geothermal is $17,000. Now

subtract the $5,100 tax credit. The final

cost for the best heating and cooling

system available is $11,900. This

situation is far better than investing

$13,000 for an air-source heat pump!

Oh yeah, now this homeowner gets

most of the household hot water for

free.

Example No. 2

A homeowner with an older house

needs to replace an old heating and

cooling system and is determined to

install geothermal. After a rather long

conversation it was obvious that this

existing house needed several energy

efficiency improvements. Remember

that energy efficiency improvements are

nearly always a better investment than

heating and cooling systems because

the improvements require no fuel

to perform, require no maintenance

and typically last for the life of the

house. We determined that a $5,000

investment for efficiency improvements

could save about $9,000 on the initial

cost of a smaller “properly sized”

geothermal system. Improving the

inefficiencies within the home meant

a lower British thermal unit (BTU)

requirement from the new geothermal

system. Now the homeowner has

a comfortable home, with the best

heating and cooling system, with lower

operating costs.

Example No. 3Another homeowner was really

excited about possibly retrofitting

geothermal into the existing home.

After asking the usual questions, we

concluded the 1,500-square-foot all-

electric home was very energy efficient

with monthly bills that averaged

$100. Plus, the heating and cooling

system was original and both home

and system were only 13 years old.

Since the existing system was still

functioning properly and the bills were

very reasonable, 1 suggested that the

homeowner focus on hobbies because

the investment in geothermal was

simply not feasible on this house.

Find out if geothermal is feasible for

you home by contacting the member

services representative at your local

electric cooperative. W

What’s hot andwhat’s not? part two

BY DOUG RYE

Many energy efficiency experts agree that geothermal

systems are the most efficient heating and cooling systems

on the market today.

28 OCT0ER 2013


news, tips & more

Makeover home bills to drop up to 50 percentKyle and Alisha Quenga of Fort Smith, Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative members, are excited now that their .35-year-

old home has been transformed into an energy efficiency marvel by the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas. Ilie Quengas aic

enjoying a comfortable home as they watch their electric bill drop.

Flie couple won the cooperatives’ $50,000 Fiwrgv Efficiency l tome Makeover Contest in August and since that time, their

1,500-square-foot lionie has been translorined into a model of energy

efficiency by the cooperatives’ team of professionals.

‘l’he 203.3 makeover home received the following energy etficiency

components:

• A Water Furnace Envision—V geothermal heat pump.

• An ultra-efficient General Electric GeoSpring hybrid water heater.

• Energy-efficient WeatherBarr windows.

• ENERGYSTAR®-rated appliances.

• Foam encapsulated attic and floor.

• (Zoinpat fluorescent lights and LEI)s.

• 50 tubes of caulking and 20 cans of expandable foam insulation.

• Foam gaskets insulation behind each light switch and receptacle.

The Quengas (center), flanked by co-op officials and

others, celebrate the completion of their energy

efficiency home makeover on Sept.30.

reduction in home energy consumption.

The Quengas will join our five previous winners who are enjoying comfortable homes with lower electric bills,” Curry

said. ‘The days of manipulating the thermostat, coming home to a hot and muggy living space, keeping the curtains drawn

and all of the behaviors dssociated with sacrificing comfort to control costs are over. They’ll simply set the thermostat, leave it

alone and enjoy a comfortable home with manageable electric bills.” Th learn more, visit www.ecahomemakeover.com.

STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP. MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION Required

by 39 USC. 3685). Title of Publication: Arkansas Loing, Publication No:

0048878X. Date of filing: September 2013. Frequency of lssus: Monthly. No.

of issues published annually: 12. Annual subscription price S700. Complete

mailing address of known office of publication One Cooperative Way, Little

Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas 72209. Full names and complete mailing

address of publisher, editor and managing editor. Publisher: Arkansas Electric

Thoperati.is Incorporated, One Cooperative Way, P0. Box 194208, Little Rock,

Arkansas 72219-4208 Editor: Sheila ‘mum, P.O. Box 510, Little Rock, Arkansas.

72203-0510. Managing editor Same. Owner: Arkansas Electric Cooperati.ws,

Incorporated. One Cooperative Way, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209. P0. Box

194208, Littk Rock, Arkansas 722 19-4208, which is composed of th following

membership: Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative, Corp., Ozark, Ark.; Ashley

(hv:ot Electric Cooperative, Inc., Hamburg, Ark,; C & I Electric Cooperative

Corp., 5lar Cite Ark: Carroll Electric Cooperative Corp., Berryville, Ark

Clay County Electric Cooperative Corp. Corning, Ark.; Craighead Electric

Cooperative Corp., Jonesboro. Ark.; Farmers Electric Cooperative Corp.,

Newport, Ark.; First Electric Cooperative Corp., Jacksonville, Ark.: Mississippi

County Electric Cooperative, Inc., Blytheville, Ark.; North Arkansas Electric

Cooperative Inc. Salem, Ark Ouachita Electric Cooperative Corp., Camden.

Ark.; Ozarks Electric ()oF,ifiTii Carp, Fayetteville, Ark.; Intl Jean I lectric

Cooperative Corp., Clinton, Ark Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative Inc., Mena,

Ark.; south Central Arkansas EiUric Cooperative, Arkadelphra, Ark.; Sn,ilhw,-”,T

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp., Texarkana, Ark., Woodruff Electric

Cooperative Corp., Forrest City, Ark. Known bondholders, mortqagees and other

security holders owning or holding 1 percent si more of total amount of bonds.

mortgages or other securities: None. For completion by nonprofit organization

authorized to mail at special rates Section 423 12 0MM onlyl. The purpose,

function and nonprofit’, status of rh organcation and the exempt status for

Federal income tax purpose has not changed during the preceding 12 months.

Total No, Copies

Sales through dealers and carries. street vendors and counter sales

Mail Subscription

Total Paid Circulation

Free

Total Distribution

Office Use, Left Over. Unaccounted. Spoiled After Printing

Total

Percent Paid and br Requested Circulation

AVERAGE NO. COPIES

EACH ISSUE DURINGPRECEDING 12 MONTHS

382,490

0

378,452

378,452

1,110

379,562

2.928

382.490

99.7

ACTUAL NO. COPIES OF

SINGLE ISSUE PUBUSHED

NEAREST TO FlUNG DATE

381,135

0

377.091

377,091

1.117

378,208

2.927

381,135

99.7

currents

According to Bret Curry, manager of energy marketing for the

Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas, the five previous energy efficiency

rnakeover contest winners are experiencing approximately a 50-percent

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •••••••• • • • • • • • • •..... ••.•... •••••••• • • • •

6 NOVEMBER 20t3



BY DOUG RYE

I t is that time of theyear again. Many of the

trees are still beautiful,and we have much forwhich to be thankful. Iam thankful for health,shelter, food, family andfriends, and a job thatpays me to help manypeople just like you.

Part of my job isto receive your calls about energyefficiency. I enjoy helping folks and Ilove to hear your stories. Likewise, I’mhumbled when I can be of assistance.I’m especially thankful for the supportof the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas.We have worked together for years tohelp co-op members across Arkansasfind solutions to lower theft utility billsand improve the comfort of their homes.We’ve also taught many how to builda new home with low utility bills andoptimum comfort.

Well, the holiday season has startedand there are oniy about six weeksuntil Christmas. That means you hadbetter hurry and buy those Christmasgifts before they disappear from theshelves. It is also the season when youturn the thermostat from cool to heat.Many folks dread the coming of theheating season because they rememberhigh heating costs of winters past. Even

though financial resources may be verylimited for some, almost everyone canafford to do something to help lowertheir heating bills.

I remember an elderly couple whoseonly income was from Social Security,

Their house had no ceiling insulationat all. They decided to buy two bagsof cellulose insulation each month,and the husband would spread thatinsulation in the attic using a gardenrake. 1 became aware of this when hecalled my radio show and told us thatthey were finally finished insulating theattic and how they did it.

Well, it took the caller about 15bags of cellulose insulation to providea R-19-rated ceiling insulation for thecouple’s 900-square-foot house. At thattime, a bag of cellulose insulation costabout $5 for a total cost of $75. So ittook about seven and a half monthsto finish the job. The payback wasprobably about one cold winter andone hot summer. At today’s price, thecost would be about $150, but thepayback would probably still be aboutone year. This took place about 12 yearsago, so the family has probably saved atleast $900 for a $75-dollar investment.The preceding real-life story is a perfectexample of how most energy efficiencyimprovements are investments. Thereturn on investment is a morecomfortable home, with lower utilitybills.

Many of you are learning about

the benefits of stopping air infiltrationand installing the “proper amount” of“proper insulation” in your existinghomes from this publication, electriccooperative educational materials andthe annual energy efficiency home

about doing the same thing, let me giveyou some encouragement and help.

The recommended amount ofinsulation for an Arkansas attic is R-30to R-38. However, many barely havean R-19. Attic insulation is much likea quilt on a bed. If you are cold, thefirst quilt helps a whole lot. The secondquilt may help a little more, and, if isdeer camp cold, it may take three quiltsto really be warm. However, it is thevery first quilt that does the most good.Likewise, it is the first inch of insulationthat gives the most benefit. So, simplybuy as much insulation as you canafford up to the recommended amount.If you can only afford three inches ofcellulose (R-13), then buy three inchesand be proud that you did what youcould do.

If it is necessary for you to hiresomeone to purchase and install theneeded insulation, you could expectto pay somewhere around 55 centsper square foot to add R-19 to yourattic. If you want help determining thefeasibility of installing insulation atyour house, you may call your electricco-op or call me at 501-653-7931.

Time for me to go Christmasshopping! W

Give thanks andsay goodbye to the cold

but the two of them were determined to makeover projects. I commend you formake their house more energy efficient. doing so! For those who are thinking

Even though financial resources may be very limited forsome, almost everyone can afford to do something to help

lower their heating bills.

Cellulose insulation in an attic.

26 NOVEMBER 2013



All insulation isnot equal

BY DOUG RYE

Most discussionsabout residential

energy efficiency includethe topic of insulation.

Attic, wall and floorinsulation normallybecome major points0 discussion. Builders,homeowners, architectsand salesmen use R-valuelanguage for comparing

various types and thicknesses ofinsulation.

It has been that way for as long

as I can remember. However, energyefficiency experts are continuing to

learn more and more about the actualperformance of properly installedinsulation. Infrared thermal imagingcameras, used in conjunction with

home diagnostic equipment, arerevealing that some types of insulation

perform differently in a real-worldenvironment than in a controlled

climate within a testing facility. Forinstance, the actual performance of

a fiberglass-insulated wall on a cold,windy, 30-degree Arkansas day is far

different than the exact same fiberglass-insulated testing wall within a cozy,70-degree testing laboratory.

While I was in college studyingarchitecture, we were taught thatabout all you needed to know aboutinsulation was the R-value. Back then,

we only knew of one type of insulationand that was fiberglass. So, when we

were challenged in the early 1970s to

make homes more energy efficient,just about all of us started installing

insulation with higher R-values.

Many went from 2 x 4 walls with R-11insulation to 2 x 6 walls with R-19insulation. We perceived that addingmore insulation did help some, but we

learned it was not as much as expected.The “R” in R-value stands for the

resistance to heat flow. In theory, andin some cases, the larger the R-value,the better the resistance to heat flow

and, therefore, the better for energyefficiency. So, for several years, that’s allwe knew about insulation.

Then we learned about anothertype of product called cellulose.

We learned that it worked extremelywell when used as a sound harrierand were told that it was a very goodinsulation for walls and ceilings. Weused it and quickly learned that itperformed better than fiberglass eventhough cellulose insulation has nearlythe same R-value as fiberglass. Wheninstalled properly, we saw a dramaticreduction in air infiltration. The similarR-value rating was perplexing to manyof us. But, about this same time, wewere learning that by using a blowerdoor diagnostic testing device, airinfiltration could have a significantimpact on the energy efficiency of ahouse and on the performance of theinsulation.

The more we tested homes andthe more we looked at utility bills, themore that we were convinced that therewas a major difference in the actualperformance between fiberglass andcellulose insulation. Because of that,many of us started recommendingcellulose whenever possible. Practicalexperience, proven building science

and much improved diagnosticprocesses have proven that properlyinstalled cellulose insulation is a wiseinvestment.

Then came foam insulation andwe were impressed. Now we had twoinsulation products that actuallyperformed like we desired. But wait.Not so fast. Some of the early foamproducts were thought to contain

chemicals that were unhealthy, andsome experts said foam insulation couldalso shrink after installation.

So, the use of foam in residentialdwelling was almost non-existent untilthe late 1990s. Today, open- and closed-cell foam insulations are safe, reliable

and, when installed properly, becomeexceptional thermal, air and moisturebarriers — all three energy efficiencybonuses in one package.

Also, expanding-foam insulationis being installed in many new andremodeled homes across America. Andfive of the six co-op Energy EfficiencyHome Makeover houses are performing

well with foam insulation.Despite the fact that all three

types have similar R-values, practicalexperience and modern diagnosticshave revealed that properly installedfoam insulation outperforms itscounterparts because of its ability tostop unwanted air-infiltration and forits moisture barrier attributes.

Call me at the office at 501-653-7931 with any questions. S

Infrared thermal imaging cameras, used in conjunction with

home diagnostic equipment, are revealing some types of

insulation perform differently in a real-world environment

than in a controlled climate within a testing facility.

26 DECEMBER 2O3


Do you ever wonder

how we lived

without air conditioning?

Some of us remember

when the only air

conditioning in our

Jhouse was an open

window or some sort of

fan. Many folks still use

standard box or ceiling

fans due to economic

reasons. They manage to get through

our Arkansas summers without air

conditioning the best they can, but it’s

sure uncomfortable.

I think that most would agree

that air conditioning is desirable and

ranks among the best inventions

ever. However, air conditioning as we

know it is fairly new. History tells us

that people who lived in hot climates

were continuously exploring and

implementing ideas to find relief from

the heat.Historians have theorized that

ancient Egyptians may have put water

on their reed curtains to provide some

evaporative cooling. Wind blowing

through the gaps in the reeds caused

the water to evaporate, then pass over a

person’s skin, creating a cooling effect,

much like sitting next to a box fan.

Others have said that there is

evidence that the ancient Romans may

have run cold water from the aqueducts

through the walls of some buildings

to provide cooling. This method of

cooling is similar to today’s cooling

towers.In the l800s, inventors learned that

one could create ice by compressing

and evaporating certain liquids such

as alcohol and ammonia. Then people

discovered that you could create

cooling by moving air across ice.

In 1906, Willis Carrier created the

major breakthrough when he patented

a system that could control room

temperature and remove humidity by

blowing air across a cold coil. And,

bingo, air conditioning as we know it

became a modern marvel.

In 1953, a million window-type

air conditioning units were sold. The

demand for residential units greatly

exceeded the supply. About 10 percent

of all U.S. homes had some type of

air conditioning by 1960. By 2007,

about 86 percent of Americans had air

conditioning in their homes.

As Americans developed a solution

to beat the heat, an unintended

consequence occurred. Electric utilities

had to add generation resources to meet

the growing demand for the electricity

required to run the growing numbers of

air conditioners across the U.S.

Having a modern marvel like

air conditioning and a solution to

improve the comfort in our homes is

a wonderful thing! However, modern

conveniences like air conditioners

are not free. Properly sized units are

a major consumer investment. Also,

air conditioners require energy for

operation. Twenty-five to 30 percent

of the average utility bill for Arkansans

consists of the energy required for

cooling.Below is a list of considerations

and solutions for air conditioning

and its associated costs that may help

you manage or lower equipment and

operating costs:

• The initial cost to purchase and

install the system.

A residential air conditioning system

is usually priced on the amount of

cooling that it can produce. The larger

the unit, the higher the cost, Solution:

Make your house as energy efficient as

feasible, then purchase the smallest-

contractor is merely guessing at the

equipment design. Also, more BTUs or

a bigger air conditioner is not always

better. A properly sized unit will

cost less to operate and will control

humidity better than an oversized unit.

• The actual cost to operate the

system.The operating cost will depend on

several factors including the efficiency

of the air conditioner, the design and

tightness of the duct system, the airflow

of the system and the thermostat

setting. The efficiency rating that was

assigned to a particular model of air

conditioner was based on the unit

having proper airflow when tested.

Any reduction in airflow will reduce

the efficiency and increase the cost

of operation. Solution: Change air

conditioner filters as needed. Make

the duct system as tight as possible.

No system is efficient if the cooling is

leaking into the attic or crawlspace.

Also provide adequate return-air. A

good rule of thumb is that you need

about two square feet of return-air filter-

grill per ton/12,000 BTUs of cooling.

Keep interior and exterior coils clean.

flon’t set the thermostat at a lower

temperature than necessary to be

comfortable.

• The cost to replace the existing

system.This is a cost that no one wants to

face. Solution: Follow the advice given

above and your air conditioning system

should last longer. W


Love that airconditioning

BY DOUG RYEsized unitneeded to coolyour house.

A qualified individual must calculate

the required British thermal units

(BTU) of cooling. If a Manual-i load

calculation is not performed, the

28 AUGUST2013


m x & co


--

I-

-

-.-

--,

-

\

:\;

‘\

1%-

IR

yder

Ren

tal

&[vaS

’

‘p

)fl\

Wfl

ht’

tcie

ctflC

ni wek

Ar1

si3l

‘ciI

ork

able

l4om

e

-

--

I

7-

-4


1

Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas

_________________________________________________________

Demand

Response Report

for the

Electric Cooperatives of

Arkansas

Rates and Forecasting Department Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation


2

The Electric Cooperatives’ Demand Response Report

The Electric Cooperatives are the National Leader in Demand Response Programs:

The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas, consisting of Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (“AECC”) and its seventeen member cooperatives1, have been the most aggressive and successful utility system in the nation with regard to offering and implementing demand response programs.

On 25 June 2012 at 1800 hours CDST, AECC established an annual summer firm peak demand of approximately 2,343 MW. At that time, the Electric Cooperatives had an additional approximate 735 MW of potential demand that was either being interrupted or was available for interruption (interruptible demand). This ratio of interruptible demand to total potential demand (actual firm demand plus potential interruptible demand) is approximately 24%. The ratio of interruptible demand to firm demand is approximately 31%. The Electric Cooperatives do not know of another electric utility system in the nation with a higher ratio of demand response to load.

The Electric Cooperatives’ demand response efforts are so significant

that they provide approximately one half of the demand response found within the entire Southwest Power Pool (“SPP”) footprint. The SPP is one of nine Regional Reliability Councils within the North American Reliability Corporation (NERC). A January 2009 publication titled Retail Demand Response in Southwest Power Pool (“SPP Report”) determined that the 30 load-serving entities within SPP have a potential demand response of 1,552 MW. The SPP Report further states that: “Arkansas accounts for ~50% of the DR [demand response] resources in the SPP footprint; these DR resources are primarily managed by cooperatives.”2 (i.e., the Electric Cooperatives)

1 Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation; Ashley-Chicot Electric Cooperative, Incorporated;

C&L Electric Cooperative Corporation; Carroll Electric Cooperative Corporation; Clay County Electric

Cooperative Corporation; Craighead Electric Cooperative Corporation; Farmers Electric Cooperative

Corporation; First Electric Cooperative Corporation; Mississippi County Electric Cooperative, Inc.; North

Arkansas Electric Cooperative, Incorporated; Ouachita Electric Cooperative Corporation; Ozarks Electric

Cooperative Corporation; Petit Jean Electric Cooperative Corporation; Rich Mountain Electric

Cooperative, Incorporated; South Central Arkansas Electric Cooperative, Incorporated; Southwest

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation; and Woodruff Electric Cooperative Corporation

2 Bharvirkar, Ranjit; Heffner, Grayson; and Goldman, Charles, Retail Demand Response in Southwest

Power Pool, Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, prepared for the Office of

Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Permitting, Siting, and Analysis, U.S. Department of Energy,

2009, (v)


3

To fully appreciate the magnitude of the Electric Cooperatives’ demand

response efforts, one may look at the Electric Cooperatives’ relative position within the SPP. The SPP covers a geographic area of approximately 255,000 square miles. The SPP is charged with regional reliability and provides transmission oversight to portions of Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. The 30 load serving entities within the SPP provide electrical service to approximately 4.5 million customers and have a non-coincident peak demand of approximately 43,000 MW. The Electric Cooperatives’ Approach to Successful Demand Response:

The Electric Cooperatives’ success in demand response has been achieved through many years of steady effort. In 1978, certain member cooperatives began using clock timer switches to control water heaters and irrigations loads. Clock switches were eventually replaced by radio-controlled load switches. As demand response became more prevalent, a statewide System Control and Data Acquisition (“SCADA”) system was installed to provide the Electric Cooperatives with more sophisticated and timely load data. The receipt of virtually instantaneous data allowed the Electric Cooperatives to more surgically direct their demand response efforts.

The Electric Cooperatives continue to maintain their state-of-the-art

approach to demand response by using the Internet to directly provide participating commercial and industrial (“C&I”) retail consumers with current, minute-by-minute, AECC load data. This data allows participating C&I consumers to better choose how to operate their businesses during peak summer periods.

To encourage demand response, the Electric Cooperatives have maintained rates and charges that closely adhere to their cost of service. These rates and charges provide the economic incentives for retail consumers to voluntarily participate in demand response.

Perhaps the SPP Report best summarized the Electric Cooperatives’ approach when it stated: “The very high penetration levels of demand response in Arkansas cooperatives can be traced to three factors: (i) long-term stability in the type of price signals sent; and (ii) sufficient bill savings potential to gain active customer participation and interest; and (iii) avoiding over-payment of incentives, so there is sufficient savings for participants, non-participants, and utility management.” Demand Response Program Description:

While each member cooperative may have certain terms and conditions that are specific to their demand response offerings, and not every member


4

cooperative offers both Category 1 and Category 2 demand response, all of the Electric Cooperatives’ demand response offerings fall within three basic categories. These categories are:

Table-1

D.R. Category Demand Response Program

Achieved Demand

Response

1 Member Co-op Direct Control 120 MW

2 Member Co-op C&I Voluntary Peak Avoidance 95 MW

3 AECC Controlled Industrial Loads 520 MW

Total 735 MW

Category 1 – Member Cooperative Direct Control:

In Category 1 demand response (member cooperative direct control), each participating member cooperative receives current AECC system load data. This load data allows the member cooperatives to evaluate and determine when AECC summer peaks are imminent. Using this data, the member cooperatives control participating retail loads, thus reducing the member cooperative’s contribution to AECC’s summer peaks. The economic benefit to the member cooperatives is a reduced wholesale electric bill. This occurs because AECC’s wholesale billing demand determinants are based on each member cooperative’s contribution to AECC’s summer peaks. Reductions in the member cooperative’s wholesale demand charge allow the member cooperative to reduce its rates and charges to its participating retail consumers. Through various surveys, AECC has identified approximately 230 MW of potential member cooperative direct demand response within Category 1. This 230 MW is achieved through the installation of approximately 40,000 load control switches by ten member cooperatives. These switches are primarily installed on water pumping, air-conditioning, and water heating loads. AECC believes that these switches effectively remove approximately 120 MW from AECC’s summer peaks. The difference between the 230 MW of installed Category 1 demand response and the approximate 120 MW of achieved demand response is primarily due to the necessary cycling of controlled loads during the summer peak periods. Category 2 - C&I Voluntary Peak Avoidance:

In Category 2 demand response (C&I Voluntary Peak Avoidance), each participating member cooperative offers a rate incentive to participating C&I consumers. This incentive encourages the C&I consumer to voluntarily reduce its demand during periods when AECC summer peaks are imminent. Under Category 2 demand response, participating C&I consumers receive current demand data from AECC through the Internet. This information aids the


5

participating C&I consumer in evaluating their need to interrupt. The participating member cooperatives then use advanced metering to determine the participating C&I consumer’s demand at the time of AECC’s summer peaks. As with Category 1 demand response, AECC’s wholesale rates and charges are designed to provide the member cooperatives with a reduced wholesale bill when their C&I consumers reduce their on peak demand. The member cooperatives accordingly reduce the participating C&I consumer’s rates and charges. Currently, there are approximately 60 C&I consumers participating in Category 2 demand response. AECC conservatively estimates that approximately 95 MW of participating C&I demand is effectively reduced at the time of AECC’s summer peak periods. Effect of Combining Category 1 and 2 Demand Response on AECC’s Summer Peak Day Load Shape:

Category 1 and 2 demand response programs (switch and voluntary C&I peak avoidance) have greatly flattened AECC’s summer peak day load shape(s). During AECC’s 2012 annual peak day, there were eight hours that fell within 95% of its firm peak hour (Graph 1). AECC estimates that without Category 1 and 2 demand response, only three hours would be within 95% of its peak hour.

The effect that Category 1 and 2 demand response has on AECC’s 2012

peak day load shape may be observed in Graph 2. The green bars in Graph 2 represent AECC’s actual 2012 peak day hourly load shapes. The red line represents an estimated peak day load shape if Category 1 and 2 demand response were not present.


6

Graph-1


7

Graph-2

The graph shown below (Graph 3) illustrates the typical effect of Category

1 and 2 demand response on one member cooperative’s actual twenty-four hour load shape. Using Category 1 and 2 demand response, this member cooperative dramatically reduced its load during the hours 1500 through 1900 CDST. These hours normally represent AECC’s summer peak period.


8

Graph-3

Category 3

Category 3 demand response represents the direct control by AECC of participating retail industrial consumers whose loads are five MW or greater. Under Category 3 demand response, nine retail industrial consumers have voluntarily agreed to receive service under a member cooperative’s extension of AECC’s Interruptible Credit Rider. These nine industrial consumers have a combined potential maximum demand of approximately 520 MW. Participating industrial consumers, receiving service under the Interruptible Credit Rider are assigned to certain interruptible capacity blocks. Each block may be interrupted for only a limited number of hours each year. So long as AECC does not exceed the number of hours stated in the interruptible blocks, AECC may interrupt an industrial consumer when such interruptions could prevent the interruption of firm load. In addition, half the number of hours stated in each interruption block may be interrupted by AECC for any reason, including but not limited to, fuel economics.

When interrupting participating industrial consumers, AECC attempts to lessen the impact of the interruption by locating and offering any “buy-through” energy that is available on the wholesale market. Buy-through energy is not supported by capacity and may be interrupted with five minutes notice. While


9

buy-through energy is typically priced at the incremental cost of fuel or purchased energy, buy-through energy offers the interrupted industrial consumer the option of paying the incremental market price or being interrupted. Total Impact of Category 1, 2, and 3 Demand Response:

The following graph demonstrates Categories 1, 2, and 3 demand response, as a ratio of total system potential demand (the Electric Cooperatives’ potential demand, both firm and interruptible).

Impact on Long Term Capacity Needs and Reductions in Fixed Costs:

The Electric Cooperatives’ demand response programs currently allow AECC to avoid approximately 845 MW of generation peaking capacity. This number is derived from 735 MW of demand response plus an additional 110 MW of generating reserves (AECC targets a 15% reserve margin). While the region’s capacity market is currently distressed and peaking capacity may be purchased for less than the cost of new construction, AECC’s generation planning department estimates that the investment cost of newly constructed peaking capacity would be approximately $600 per kW. If AECC were to acquire 845 MW on additional peaking capacity at $600 per kW it would result in approximately $500 million of new investment along with its associated cost of ownership, operation, and maintenance. This number would not include any necessary


10

transmission investment to interconnect the capacity. Impact on the Cost of Energy:

The Electric Cooperatives recently added a new feature to Category 3 demand response which allows AECC to interrupt up to one half of the number of hours stated in the interruptible blocks for any reason. By using these available hours to reduce AECC’s load during times when the cost of fuel and purchased energy is greatest, AECC has avoided several million dollars in incremental fuel and purchased energy costs. This savings directly reduces the necessary collection of these costs under AECC’s Fuel and Purchased Energy Rider (energy adder). Reliability:

The use of demand response has successfully avoided capacity shortages on numerous occasions. Industrial Expansion and Growth:

Demand response is essential in attracting and maintaining industry in the Electric Cooperatives’ service territory. Of the nine industries currently participating in Category 3 demand response, seven were established after Category 3 demand response was made available. Future Innovation - Voltage Reduction and Automated Metering Infrastructure:

In the past few years, one of AECC’s member cooperatives has used the method of voltage reduction as a means to reduce peak demand. Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (“Southwest”) has had success with this technique and has effectively reduced their demand at the time of AECC’s firm peak by approximately 1 MW when applied to a portion of their system. Southwest might implement this method system wide in the near future. Ozarks Electric Cooperative Corporation has also had success with voltage reduction and has effectively reduced their demand at the time of AECC’s firm peak by approximately 5 MW when applied to 17 of their stations. Carroll Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation also have plans to implement voltage reduction in the near future.

Currently, certain member cooperatives are exploring the advantages of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) systems and how these systems might be used to achieve more efficient demand response.


-H -H n I rn z -H


Ozarks Electric Cooperative Corporation




Ozarks Electric CooperativeA Touchstone Energy Cooperative

Energy Efficiency 2013 Program Summary

Keith KaderlyManager of Marketing/Energy ServicesP.O. Box 848Fayetteville AR 72702Phone: 479-521-2900Email: [email protected]


Ozarks Electric CooperativeENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS

A Touchstone Energy Cooperative

P0 BOX 848 FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72702 479.52) .2900 www.ozarksecc.com

Residential Energy Efficiency Programs

• Model Home Program

In 2009 Ozarks Electric Cooperative Corp. (OECC) began a partnership with localbuilder Cobblestone Homes to build a energy efficient demonstration home. Theprogram was continued in 2013 for the 5th consecutive year. This home wasdisplayed during the Northwest AR parade of homes and in the course of a week1,005 people visited the home. This home included technologies such as: Real timeenergy monitoring, high efficiency Heat Pump, Hybrid heat pump water heater, Tnlevel insulation (reflective, foam and cellulose), hi-density foam encapsulated duct,architecturally designed energy efficiency, and energy efficient lighting. (seeattachment Al for costs)

• Energy Efficiency Loans

These loans are designed to help promote the installation of energy efficient heatpumps through no money down fixed rate loans. Members can include any energyefficient upgrades to the home, these upgrades can include, but not limited to,water heaters, windows, insulation etc. These loans are a fixed term for 7 yearsand the interest rate usually ranges from 4.5%-7.5%. (see attachment Al)

• Energy efficient presentations to local civic clubs

Each year OECC does several educational seminars to local civic clubs andorganizations. These presentations are usually less then 45 minutes long and consistof energy saving tips. (see attachment Al)

• Energy Efficient Marathon Water Heaters

OECC is the only supplier, in our area, of Marathon water heaters. This highefficiency water heater has a lifetime warranty and is the most efficient electricwater heater on the market. We sell these units at cost to our membership. In2013 OECC distributed 74 energy efficient Marathon water heaters to ourmembership.


• HVAC Load Calculations

Detailed load calculations and proper sizing of heat pump equipment is vital to theproper function of energy efficient heat pumps. If the total heat gain! loss of ahome is not correct, then the HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning) unitcan be either over sized or undersized, both having major consequences on thecomfort of the home. These two factors also influence the efficiency of the HVACunit. We offer this service free of charge to our membership to encourage propersizing of HVAC units. We have also offered load calculation training to HVACdealers and other cooperatives across the state. (see attachment Al)

• Complete Energy Audit (Blower Door Testing and Thermography study)

OECC’s complete energy audit program is one of the first comprehensive energyaudits offered by a utility. It utilizes blower door, duct blaster, theatrical fog andinfrared testing equipment to determine heating and cooling lose in existing homestructures. Using these testing technologies OECC’s energy auditor can diagnosestructural deficiencies in a home or building that lead to high energy consumption.These technologies produce a tactile and visual reference to aid in the explanationof opportunities to save on home utility bills. An initial cost of the CompleteEnergy Audit is $100. Reimbursement will be made to the member uponpresentation of paid receipts for energy improvements and will be limited to $100.With every energy audit completed free CFL’s are distributed to the member. (seeattachment Al, A2, A4, A6)

• Basic Energy Audit

This free service is offered to any member that requests it. Our basic energy auditis simply a walk through of the home with general suggestions for obvious fixes toreduce energy usage. Typically this process is started because a member feelshis/her bill is too high and wants help in reducing their overall usage. (seeattachments Al and A6)

• LED lighting Projects

In 2011/2012, OECC replaced the majority of the parking lot lights and all our T12fluorescents with LED technology. We accomplished this through a state-fundedgrant and by partnering with Next Gen Illumination, a local LED manufacturer. Thisprogram nearly eliminated all maintenance costs, reduced energy consumption,increased light levels and injected funds into a local business. The project was thefirst of its kind in Arkansas and once again displayed our commitment toenvironmental stewardship. Energy savings per year: 135,394 kWh


• Electric Vehicle Charging Station

With the addition of the Chevrolet Volt to our fleet, we now offer a free-to-usecharging station for our members who own electric vehicles. To encourage use ofelectric vehicles OECC, in partnership with the city of Fayetteville, added anadditional charging station in the downtown Fayetteville area. This station canserve two plugin vehicles with charging and parking free to the any EV.

• Duct Seal Rebate Program

OECC will reimburse half of the total duct seal cost up to $500 per dwelling ifleakage is detected in excess of IECC 09 standards. Reimbursement will bedistributed on a first come first serve basis until available budget dollars for thecalendar year have been depleted. This program encourages HVAC duct sealing inmembers’ homes, reduces energy consumption, increases comfort level andreduces health and safety risks. (See attached report for details)

Internal Energy Efficiency/Sustainable Initiatives

Geothermal Heat Pump — In 2004, we remodeled our main office, installing and convertingnearly all of the HVAC to high efficiency geothermal systems. We continued this practicewith our expansion in 2008, which yielded a total of 103 tons of Geothermal in ourFayetteville office.

kWh reduction per year: 156,426Reduction in CO2 per year: 122 tons(www.epa .gov)

Paper Recycling Program — Paper is one of the largest wastes in business offices. Wecurrently recycle nearly 4.3 tons of white paper per year from our office locations

Reduction in CO2 per year: 8.96 tons(www.stopwaste.org)

LED lighting Projects — In 2011, we replaced all of our inefficient T12 florescent tube lightswith high efficiency, long-life LEDs. Then in 2012, we replaced the majority of our parkinglot lights with the same LED technology. We accomplished this through a state-fundedgrant and by partnering with Next Gen Illumination, a local LED manufacturer. Thisprogram nearly eliminated all maintenance costs, reduced energy consumption, increasedlight levels and injected funds into a local business. The project was the first of its kind inArkansas and once again displayed our commitment to environmental stewardship.

kWh reduction per year: 135,394


Reduction in CO2 per year: 105.5 tons(www.epa.gov)

Marathon Water Heaters — Marathon electric water heaters are the most efficientstandard water heaters on the market. We have installed four Marathon water heaters tosatisfy hot water needs in the building.

Reduction in CO2 per year: 3.1 tons

T8Florescent Tube Conversion (Stilwell, OK Offjçç) — Through a 40% rebate, offered byAssociated Electric, we installed high efficiency T8 lights during our StilweIl officeremodeling project, again demonstrating sound energy conservation in our buildingpractices.

Reduction in CO2 per year: 31.19 tons

Chevrolet Volt Extended Range Electric Vehicle — In 2012, Chevrolet released the Volt, aPlug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). This vehicle utilizes electricity for the first 32-40miles of use, reducing emissions and operating costs. The Volt is utilized for daily commuteas a member education and demonstration program.

Reduction in CO2 per year: 2.1 tons per year CCGT (Combined Cycle Gas Turbine)1.63 Tons per year US grid(www.theenergycollective.com)

Sustainability Audit

To further evaluate our commitment to sustainable practices and environmentalstewardship, we partnered with the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce’s GreenWayprogram. The program is comprised of local businesses committed to sustainable practicesand evaluates each participating business based on their procedures. As part of thispartnership, the University of Arkansas Students in Free Enterprise EnvironmentalSustainability Criterion Team (SIFE) students conducted a sustainability audit. Afterreceiving an upper tier score of 97, out of 100, we became a member of the GreenWayprogram. SIFE students identified several areas that we can improve in sustainabilitypractices.


Complete Energy Audit Program

1. Summary of program

OEEC’s complete energy audit program is one of the first comprehensive energyaudits offered by a utility. It utilizes blower door, Duct Blaster, theatrical fogmachine and infrared testing equipment to determine heating and cooling loss inexisting home structures. Using these testing technologies OECC’s energy auditorcan diagnose structural deficiencies in a home or building that lead to high energyconsumption. These technologies utilizes a tactile and visual reference to aid in theexplanation of opportunities to save on home utility bills. If we can identify areasthat need improvement, and fixes can be easily explained to the member, the membercan make a real difference in their usage. In turn, if the member reduces his/herdemand for energy OECC will benefit from the demand reduction. This produces awin win situation for both the member and OECC. This test will cost the member$100 up front. Reimbursement of the initial cost of$l00 will be made to the memberupon presentation of paid receipts for energy improvements and will be limited to$100. A cost for the program allows the member to have vested interest in theprogram and will ensure areas that need improvement are fixed. The reimbursementprocess will verify that energy saving upgrades have been completed.

2. Qualifying members

• Must be a current member of Ozarks Electric.

• Member must live in the home.

• Member or designated person must be present for test. Audits will only beconducted from 9:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. Monday — Friday.

• Payment of $100 must be made to OECC before audit can be scheduled.

• Member may request a basic energy audit that does not include blower doortesting and verification. This audit is free to the members.

Complete energy audit program process

1. Member requests energy audit.

2. CSR will determine if member would like a complete audit, basic audit or highbill complaint.

3. If the member decides they want a Complete Energy Audit then the member mustbe qualified for program.

Attachment A2


4. Payment must be made over the phone via credit card at this time. If memberwould rather submit a check for this service they can do so, but they cannot bescheduled until payment is made.

5. Upon receipt of payment, e-mail is sent to James Reid jreid(ozarksecc.com withthe members name, account number, and phone they can be reached at toschedule the test.

6. James Reid calls member to schedule appointment.

7. Test is completed leaving member with blower door test results andrecommendations.

8. OECC receives forms and receipts - issues a bill credit for reimbursement up to$100.

Attachment A2


Report Date 2/16/2010

Inspection Report

Company

Address

Thermographer

OECC

P.O. Box 848 FayettevilleAR 72702

Keith [email protected]

Customer

Site Address

Contact Person

Time 6:50 p.m.

379 Claybrook Dr.Farmington AR 72730

Keith Kaderly

Camera Model

Image Date

Image Name

Emissivity

Reflected apparenttemperature

Object Distance

FLIR B200 Western

2/16/2010 9:47:40 PM

IR_0309.jpg

0.95

69.3 °F

10.0 ft

LA

.

a2go ]

LI

AF--

[-Inentsj

Atmospheric Temp 70.9F

Relative Humidity 50.0%

Time for Report 2 hrs

ITC Course Date 2/8/10 - 2/11/10

Missing insulation in wall cavity estimated area to be 10.64 Sqr ft. If corrected from the current R 2.66 to thestandard wall R 12.63 consumer could receive savings of approximately $9.28 per year

1 (1)


Ozarks Electric CooperativeA Touchstone Energy Cooperative

P0 BOX 848 FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72702 479.521.2900 www.ozarksecc.com

Duct Seal Rebate Program

After approval by the Arkansas Public Service Commission the two-year duct seal rebatepilot was introduced to the members of Ozarks Electric in June 2013. Guidelines set forthby the commission require reporting and cost analysis October 15t of 2014. Below is asummary of the seven months worth of participation and cost allocation during 2013.

Participants in program 19

Dollar amount rebated $8,728.26

Initial duct leakage to outside 11171 CFM

Duct leakage to outside reduction 7244 CFM

Percent average leakage reduction 64.8%

Estimated savings to participants per year $5296.49*

Program administration cost (includesauditor wages, overhead, promotion and $6,072.16administration)Estimated savings to participants five

$26,482.49years

Estimated savings to participants ten years $52,964.97

Cost/Benefit (five years) $20,410.33

Cost /Benefit (ten years) $46,892.81* Based on standard heating degree days for Fayetteville climate zone. Average consumption usage

determined from modeling of 13 SEER/7.Shspf heat pump and 13 SEER AC/.80 afue.

As with any new program, costs will be slightly higher and benefits slightly lower thansubsequent years. Participant satisfaction has been extremely positive and in mostinstances participants would not have completed repairs without rebate dollars. Based ondemand Ozarks Electric has budgeted $35,000 for rebates in 2014 (not including wagesand overhead). As the program matures we would expect to increase 2015 budget dollarsas demand increases.


Att

achm

entA

l

Ene

rgy

Eff

icie

ncy

Lo

ans

Ene

rgy

Eff

icie

ncy

Pre

senta

tion

10T

otal

Loa

nsou

tsta

ndin

g$2

4,53

4.00

Ave

rage

Tot

alco

st(w

ages

and

OH

)$1

,203

.20

Duc

tS

eal

Reb

ate

Co

sts

HV

AC

Loa

dC

alcu

lati

on

sR

ebat

es$8

,728

.26

Tot

al#

ofL

oad

Cal

cula

tion

s12

Adm

in$6

,072

.16

Wag

esan

dO

H$1

,443

.84

Tot

alC

ost

$14,

800.

42E

quip

men

tco

sts

$2,0

00.0

0$3

,455

.84

Co

mp

lete

Ene

rgy

Aud

itC

ost

sB

asic

Ene

rgy

Aud

itC

ost

sT

ota

l#o

fAu

dit

s10

1T

ota

l#ofA

udit

s13

6W

ages

and

OH

$24,

304.

64W

ages

and

OH

$15,

736.

56E

quip

men

tco

sts

$0.0

0T

otal

Cos

t$2

4,40

5.64

Mod

elH

ome

Pro

gra

mP

rom

otio

nan

dPr

intin

g$8

,900

.00

Wag

esan

dO

H$8

,126

.92

$17,

026.

92

Tot

alE

xp

endit

ure

sfo

rE

nerg

yE

ffic

ienc

yP

rog

ram

s11

$76,

628.

58


Ozarks Electric Cooperative4A louc tone Erkrgy” Coopemtive P

During 2013, Ozarks Electric Cooperative performed energy audits where recommendations wereprovided at the homes of at least 290 residential members, compared with 78 audits in 2012, and 126 in2011. The energy audit procedure includes conducting an on-site invenrory of home and energy usecharacteristics, analyzing options, and providing recommendations for energy efficiency improvements. Largedifferences from 2012 to 2013 can be accredited to the inclusion of all energy audits conducted and notthe complete energy audit only.

AUDIT RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommendations for energy use improvements are divided into eight general categories. In total for 2013,there were 2,456 specific energy efficiency audit recommendations given to the 290 households, brokendown as follows (note that most homes have more than one tYpe of recommendation) —

WeatherizationHVACLightingWater heating

278 homes (96%)275 homes (95%)245 homes (84%)237 homes (82%)

InsulationWindows/doorsAppliancesMiscellaneous

207 homes (71%)153 homes (53°/n)24 homes (8%)

0 homes (0%)

DEEMED SAVINGS

Deemed savings analysis is based on data produced by Frontier Associates LLC, showing estimated kW andkWh impacts for specific efficiency improvements. Based on the analysis in the Frontier report, the followingshows the estimated impacts of the 2013 efficiency improvement recommendations —

2013Total potential/actual kW peak demand reduction to co-op 183.7 kWTotal potential/actual annual kWh reduction to members 1,170,277 kWhTotal potential/actual annual energy cost savings to members ($0.08/kWh) $ 93,622Total potential MMBTU reduction 3,993.3

201235.3 kW

267,403 kWh‘)1 ‘20’)

9

912.5

The following shows the estimated and actual reduction in kWh usage and kW peak demand of the auditefficiency recommendations and water heater installations, as well as MMBTU reductions, by category —

This repon n-as dee’e/oped by Inside Information Inc., Smithvi//e, Alissouri, aspart ofa member database project commissionedbj Oarks E/ech* Cooperative, Fajettez’i//e, Arkansas.

OVERVIEW

2013 Energy Audit and Deemed Savings ReportFebruary, 2014

Insulation 545,356 kWh 94.3 k\V 1,860.9 MMBTUWeatherization 427,707 39.8 1,459.5HVAC 144,834 40.9 494.2Water heating 18,376 2.3 62.7Windows/doors 18,087 4.3 61.7Lighting 8,085 1.0 27.6Appliances 7,832 1.1 26.7


0

U

0


Oza

rks

Ele

ctri

cC

oo

per

ativ

eE

ner

gy

Aud

itT

rends

20

08

U.(J

80.

3520.9

23.

262.

786.

240

.1

9

0.00

33.8

2009

1.18

U.00

25.1

86

.77

0.00

5.68

1.43

0.09

40.8

20

10

4.39

0.0

0

1.73

6.93

0.0

0

5.8

5

1.65

0.00

52.5

2011

0.2

5

0.2

3

24.5

25

.9

4

1.93

6.07

1.13

0.00

40.1

Liah

tina

AO

OIi

ance

s

KW

Imnac

tfr

omM

easu

res

Rec

om

men

ded

/Com

ple

ted

Insu

lati

onW

eath

iriz

atio

nW

indo

ws

and

door

sH

VA

C

*F

rom

2013

,20

12,

2011

,20

10,

2009

,20

08en

ergy

audi

tre

port

sco

mpi

led

byIn

side

Info

rmat

ion,

Inc.

n=12

2n=

60n=

110

n=86

n=78

n=29

0T

ype

of

Eff

icie

ncy

Rec

om

men

dat

ion

(%of

hom

es)

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

lyrT

ren

dA

VG

Lig

htin

g16

%80

%55

%73

%58

%84

%26

%61

%A

ppli

ance

s5%

3%1%

2%22

%8%

-14%

7%In

sula

tion

38%

80%

57%

60%

51%

71%

20%

60%

Wea

ther

izat

ion

24%

85%

77%

83%

69%

96%

27%

72%

Win

dow

san

ddo

ors

25%

7%5%

7%23

%53

%30

%20

%H

VA

C69

%83

%55

%87

%68

%95

%27

%76

%W

ater

heat

ing

19%

55%

45%

66%

58%

82%

24%

54%

Mis

cell

aneo

us18

%2%

1%0%

0%0%

0%4%

MM

BT

UIm

pact

from

Mea

sure

sR

ecom

men

ded

/Com

ple

ted

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

lyrT

ren

dTO

TAL

Lig

htin

g2.

133

.012

2.8

7.0

5.1

27.6

22.5

197.

7A

ppli

ance

s8.

50.

00.

05.

621

.226

.75.

562

.0ns

ulat

ion

436.

056

2.1

574.

343

5.5

507.

618

60.9

1353

.343

76.3

Wea

ther

izat

ion

65.6

143.

630

7.6

218.

021

4.5

1459

.512

45.0

2408

.8W

indo

ws

and

door

s46

.00.

00.

027

.420

.661

.741

.115

5.7

1HV

AC

113.

316

1.4

158.

910

9.6

130.

449

4.2

363.

811

67.8

Wat

erhe

atin

g8.

061

.270

.748

.613

.262

.749

.526

4.4

Mis

cell

aneo

uso.o

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

Tot

al67

9.5

961.

312

34.3

851.

791

2.6

3993

.330

80.7

8632

.7

.cw

nIm

pac

ttr

omM

easu

res

Rec

om

men

ded

/Com

ple

ted

2008

UU

92

01

020

112

01

220

13ly

rTre

nd

TOTA

LL

ight

ing

627

9,68

535

,997

2,04

61,

485

8,08

56,

600

57,9

25A

ppli

ance

s2,

481

00

1,65

46,

205

7,83

21,

627

18,1

72In

sula

tion

127,

770

164,

733

168,

289

127,

620

148,

752

545,

356

396,

604

1,28

2,52

0W

eath

eriz

atio

n19

,232

42,0

7090

,150

63,8

7562

,853

427,

707

364,

854

705,

887

Win

dow

san

ddo

ors

13,4

800

08,

039

6,02

918

,087

12,0

5845

,635

‘HV

AC

33,1

9247

,294

46,5

7632

,119

38,1

9914

4,83

410

6,63

534

2,21

4W

ater

heat

ing

2,34

417

,944

20,7

2014

,236

3,88

018

,376

14,4

9677

,500

Mis

cell

aneo

us0

00

00

0-

-

Tot

al19

9,12

628

1,72

636

1,73

224

9,58

926

7,40

31,

170,

277

902,

874

2,52

9,85

3

Wat

erhe

atin

gM

isce

llan

eous

Tot

al

2012

20

13

0.18

0.81

0.98

lyrT

rend

17.8

01.

090.

8TO

TAL

5.85

94.2

80.

37.

1

1.4

539

.77

76.5

2.5

8.81

4.34

33.9

0.45

217.

0

40.8

82.

9

0.00

68.5

2.3U

32.1

10.5

35.4

0.00

1.9

73.5

183.

70.

07.

1

148.

40.

038

5.3

Oza

rksE

EA

udit

Tre

nds

0214

.xls

3/4/

14PG

1


C’z

arks

Ele

ctri

cC

oo

per

ativ

eE

ner

gy

Aud

itT

rend

s

n=12

2

2008

$50

$198

$10222

$1,5

39$1

,078

$2,5

55$

18

8$0

$15,

930

2008 19 3 0 0 0 36 6 2 8

n=60

uu9

$775 $0

$13,

179

$3

36

6so

53.7

84$1

.436

$0$2

2,54

0

2009 45 200 3 0 U 0 0 0 45 S 4 0

n110

2010

52.8

80$0

$13,

453

$7,2

12$0

$3,7

26$1

,658

$0$2

8,93

9

2010

lbs

75

°10 0 p t 0 62 1 0

n=86

2011

$164

$132

$10,2

10

$5,1

10

$543

$25

iu$1

,‘I3

9$0

$19,

968

2011 62

15,0

00

2 0 2 0 0 0 0 U 48 6 0 0

0 0 0 5 0 0 0 2 4

Lig

htin

gA

ppli

ance

sIn

sula

tion

An

nu

alS

avin

gs

trom

Mea

sure

sR

ecom

men

ded

/Co

mp

iete

a(i

5$008/k

wh)

Wea

ther

izat

ion

Win

dow

san

ddo

ors

MV

AC

Wat

erhe

atin

aM

isce

llan

eous

Tot

al

n=78

n=29

0

gti

ng

2012

$119

Mea

sure

sR

eco

mm

end

ed/c

om

ple

ted

20

13

Inst

all

com

oact

fitorc

rtnt

nii

m

$4

96

Inst

all

LE

Dli

ghts

$5

47

I vrT

rend

$1

1,9

00

$521

Inso

ectre

cess

edlio

htfi

xtur

es

$528

55.0

28

TO

TA

L

$43,6

28

$131

frec

iuce

oper

atio

nof

hea

tla

mps

$4,6

35

$482

$34,

217

$31,

728

$3

05

6

$1,4

53

$1,4

47$2

9,18

9$

102.

602

$310

$11,

587

$955

$56,

472

$0

App

lian

ces

$1.4

70

Rep

lace

rern

ger

ator/

tree

zer

with

Ener

oyS

tar

mod

el

$8,5

31$3

.650

$21.3

91

$0

Sea

lar

ound

refr

iger

ator

door

Upg

rade

gen

eral

appl

ianc

esto

Ener

avS

tar

mod

els

$1,1

60$2

7,37

8

$93.

622

$0

Tur

ndo

wn

wat

erbe

dhea

ter

rner

mos

tat

20

12

$5,2

01

Cle

anre

frio

erat

orco

ils

$72,

231

$0

20

13

Pert

orm

mai

nten

ance

onor

repl

ace

drye

r

$202

,390

45

lvrT

ren

d

*F

rom

2013

,20

12,

2011

,20

10,

2009

,20

08en

ergy

audi

tre

port

sco

mpi

led

byIn

side

Info

rmat

ion,

Inc.

-I__

____

____

-

___

.)

‘W

eath

eriz

atio

nC

aulk

or

wea

ther

stri

par

ound

door

sor

win

dow

s24

4376

6250

278

228

533

Sea

lpip

es,

vent

s,lig

hts,

bas

eboar

d,

etc.

1321

7352

5427

839

966

6S

eal

attic

fan

orat

ticdo

or/e

ntry

—

—17

5C

lose

orre

pai

rfi

repl

ace

dam

per

/sea

l flu

e—

20

99

5849

79R

epai

rho

les

ince

ilin

g/ex

teri

orw

ail

2—

00

19

3627

48R

epai

rle

aky

bath

room

vent

/ins

tall

new

exhau

stfa

n—

00

11

1211

14L_

Clo

seof

f or

seal

craw

lsp

ace

24

10

00

07

ftRep

air/

inst

all a

ttic

air-

flow

vent

s2

00

022

0-2

224

245

Add

atti

cin

sula

tion

TO

TA

L

0

Insu

lati

on

200

Add

orre

pai

rw

all

insu

lati

on

00

575

00

16.9

50

Inst

all i

nsul

atio

nro

rtio

or,

craw

lsp

ace,

trai

ler

skir

ting

0

jsu

late

arou

ndat

tic

acce

ssdo

or/a

ttic

fan

15

14

1

8 U3

0-1

418

00

16

00

1

16U

1

14

35

I 18

194

120

159

2520

-442

0

U8

23

-25

39 33

Oza

rksE

EA

udit

Tre

nds

0214

.xls

3/4

/14

PG

2


Oza

rks

Ele

ctri

cC

oo

per

ativ

eE

ner

gy

Aud

itT

rends

n=12

220

08 S 26 29 19 28 16 0 1 1 0 4 0 9 10 0 4 0 2

n=60

2009 0 0 4 31 23 11 2 8 3

n=11

O20

10 0 4 29 19 10 3 0 15 0 0 0 0 97 48 0 2 0 0

n=86

2011 4 2 2 50 22 7 5 5

Mea

sure

sR

eco

mm

ended

/Com

ple

ted

Win

dow

san

ddo

ors

Inst

all n

ewst

orm

win

dow

s/up

grad

ew

indo

ws

Inst

all

new

insu

late

ddo

ors

Adi

ust

orre

pair

brok

enw

indo

ws

ordo

ors

Rep

air,

seal

,cl

ose

gap

sin

cluc

twor

kJre

turn

air

!I-IV

AC

Cha

nge

furn

ace/

AC

/duc

twor

kfi

lter

n=78

Rep

lace

orin

stal

lne

wai

r-so

urce

hea

tpu

mp

orce

ntra

lai

run

itR

eoai

ror

seni

lce

cent

ral a

iror

air-

sour

ceh

eat

pum

p

n=29

020

12

Reo

lace

win

dow

A/C

with

high

-eff

icie

ncy

unit

2013

3

Rem

ove

obst

ruct

ions

toin

side

HV

AC

vent

s/ad

dre

turn

air

lyrT

ren

d

Rem

ove

obst

ruct

ions

toou

tsid

eH

P/C

Aun

itai

rflo

w

99

uon’

tus

efi

repl

ace

and

cent

ral

hea

tina

atsa

me

time

TO

TA

L

615

3

Inst

all

orus

ece

ilin

gta

ns

6

0

Adj

ust

I-IV

AC

ther

mos

tat

sett

ings

/ins

tall

oroa

ram

mab

leth

erm

osta

t

144

21

-616

6

47

42

Inst

allm

ore

effi

cien

tw

ater

hea

ter

3525

6

Wat

erhe

atin

g

818

8

*F

rom

2013

,20

12,

2011

,20

10,

2009

,20

08en

ergy

audi

tre

port

sco

mpi

led

byIn

side

Info

rmat

ion,

Inc.

I____

____

__

]-

Mis

cell

aneo

usR

educe

use

/ad

dti

mer

son

pool

/hot

tub/

gard

enw

ater

pum

ps14

01

00

00

15R

epai

r/re

plac

e/tu

rnof

fbre

aker

tow

ater

wel

l pum

p3—

10

00

00

4R

ecom

men

dgen

eral

cons

erva

tion

and

full

hom

een

ergy

audi

t—

00

00

00

5C

heck

elec

tric

met

eran

dw

irin

g—

00

00

00

1

Inst

all

wat

erh

eate

rin

sula

tion

wra

p/bl

anke

t

209

Inst

allh

otw

ater

pipe

insu

lati

on

163

153

442

113

6-5

Ser

vice

/rep

air

wat

erhea

ter

Tur

ndo

wn

WH

ther

mos

tat/

add

tim

erto

ther

mos

tat

0b

015

120

67

00

Rep

air

leak

sin

wat

erhea

ter

tank

orpip

es

1417

8

00

016

20

016

02

0I

00

1

08

3 366

1418

13

781

145

26

2

818

6735

8

088

1195

080

38

098 2

Oza

rksE

EA

udit

Tre

nds

0214

.xls

3/4/

14P

G3


...

....

•...

I....

..a.

...

*

Com

pile

dby

Insi

deIn

form

atio

n®In

c.

Oza

rks

Ele

ctri

cC

oope

rati

veA

‘lbuc

hsto

ncE

rrgy

Coop

erat

ive

Ene

rgy

Aud

itT

rack

ing

Rep

ort

For

audi

tsdu

ring

2013

Feb

ruar

y,20

14


...........

..

CDCD3CD

(flu,


AIi

ucIw

onc

Ear

gy

Coo

rcra

tic

Num

ber

ofE

ffic

ienc

yM

easu

res

Rec

omm

ende

d/Im

plem

ente

d

3,00

0

2,50

0

2,00

0

1,50

0

1,00

0

500 0

3

2013

TOTA

LD

eem

edSa

ving

sA

naly

sis

Oza

rks

Ele

ctri

cC

ooper

ativ

e

...

....

....

...

....

.)

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013


o Ahio

Co

mtK

....

.....

....

....

...

..

Pot

enti

alkW

Pea

kD

eman

dR

educ

tion

toC

o-op

from

EE

Mea

sure

s

250

200

150

100 50

0

4

2013

TOTA

L-

Dee

med

Savi

ngs

Ana

lysi

s

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013


C A[h

ion

Cii

...

....

.....

....

....

...

Pot

enti

alA

nnua

lR

educ

tion

inkW

hE

nerg

yU

sefr

omE

EM

easu

res

5

2013

TOTA

L-

Dee

med

Savi

ngs

Ana

lysi

s

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013


2013

TOTA

L—

Dee

med

Savi

ngs

Ana

lysi

s

Pot

enti

alA

nnua

lM

MB

TU

Red

ucti

onfr

omE

EM

easu

res

5,00

0

4,0

00

3,00

0

2,00

0

1,0

00

6

o A1i,

uhtc

t

...

.....

...

...

..

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013


2013

TOTA

L—

Dee

med

Savi

ngs

Ana

lysi

s

Pot

enti

alA

nnua

lC

ost

Sav

ings

toM

embe

rsfr

omE

EM

easu

res

$120,0

00

$100

,000

•

$80,0

00

$6

0,0

00

$40,0

00

$2

0,0

00 $0

7

Oza

rks

Ele

ctri

cC

oope

rati

ve

AL

buhen

Etc

Coj

tk

....

.....

....

....

...

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

Bas

edon

kWh

redu

ctio

nat

aver

age

$0.0

8/kW

h


CD

U

q

.................


...

....

.....

...

a....

I...

..

Hom

esw

ithA

udit

sP

erfo

rmed

/Rec

omm

enda

tion

sP

rovi

ded

350

300

250

200

150

100 50 0

920

13TO

TAL

Ene

rgy

Aud

itT

rack

ing

Oza

rks

Ele

ctri

cC

ooper

ativ

e

Alo

uch.

toiw

Cra

iist

2006

-07

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013


Cla

ssif

icat

ion

ofR

ecom

men

dati

ons

...

....

.....

....

....

...

..

82%

___

LJVat

I

10

2013

TOTA

LE

nerg

yA

udit

Tra

ckin

go A

Iouch$onckIr

rgC

oope

railv

e

d

100% 80

%

60%

40%

20%

(‘10

1V

/0

71%

_

HI

Nea

rly

allh

om

esre

com

men

dat

ion

s

53%

rece

ived

rega

rdin

gan

dH

VA

Cw

eath

eriz

atio

n0

01

oio

Wea

ther

-H

VA

CL

ighti

ng

Wat

erIn

sula

tio

nW

ind

ow

s,A

ppli

izat

ion

hea

ting

do

ors

ances

no

’U

10

Mis

c

%of

hom

esre

ceiv

ing

reco

mm

enda

tions

inea

chca

tego

ry


100% 80

%

60%

40%

20%

no

’V

JO

Ahn

whs

toiic

Eir

gy

Coo

peru

Lic

Tre

nds

inC

lass

ific

atio

nof

Rec

omm

enda

tion

s

L12

010

•2011

L12

012

L2013

11

2013

TOTA

LE

nerg

yA

udit

Tra

ckin

gO

zark

sE

lect

ric

Coo

pera

tive

...

....

....

....

....

I•1..

Wea

ther

i-H

VA

CL

ighti

ng

Wat

erIn

sula

tion

Win

dow

s,A

pp

lian

ces

zati

on

hea

ting

doors

%of

hom

es


Sea

lar

ound

pipe

s,el

ec,

ligh

ts,

etc

Sea

lar

ound

door

s,w

indo

ws

Rep

air

orse

aldu

ctw

ork

Inst

all

CFL

s

Add

atti

cin

sula

tion

Cle

an/c

hang

edu

ctw

ork

filt

ers

Inst

all

wat

erhea

ter

insu

lati

on

Sea

lar

ound

atti

cfa

n/do

or

Inst

all

new

insu

late

ddoors

Ser

vice

cent

ral

air

orhe

atpu

mp

Ser

vice

/rep

air

wat

erhe

ater

Inst

all

hot

wat

erpi

pein

sula

tion

Spe

cifi

cE

nerg

yA

udit

Rec

omm

enda

tion

s

...

....

....

....

I...

12

2013

TOTA

L—

Energy

Aud

itT

rack

ing

Oza

rks

Ele

ctri

cC

ooper

ativ

e

A‘lL

IcI

Ldf

leE

irgyC

ott

278

iiiJ

278

zi

256

12

45

Mos

t20

13

____

____

_

reco

mm

enda

tion

sin

volv

edw

eath

eriz

atio

n19

4

•81188 17

5

153

1136

—I

•88

j81

II

II

050

100

150

200

250

300

350


Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative

Corporation




Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative CorporationTexarkana, Arkansas

2013 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Report

Submitted to the Arkansas Public Service CommissionPursuant to Docket No. 06-004-R

Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation is a non-profit, member-ownedutility organized under the Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation Act. Since itsincorporation on August 25, 1937, Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative remains dedicatedto providing affordable and reliable electric service at valued rates to its membership whilepromoting and encouraging energy efficiency and energy conservation in its service area. Itsservice territory includes portions of Columbia, Hempstead, Howard, Lafayette, Little River,Miller, Polk and Sevier counties in southwest Arkansas; parts of Bowie and Cass Counties innortheast Texas and McCurtain County in southeast Oklahoma.

The terrain of Southwest’s service area varies considerably from low flat farmland in thesouth to rolling hills in the north. Land elevations range from 200 to 2000 feet above sea level.Land use within the Cooperative’s service area is very diversified. The rolling hills in the northinvite truck farming, plus lumber, dairy and poultry operations. hi the south, the rich flatfarmlands produce cotton, rice, soybeans, hay and corn. The cattle industry is also prominentthroughout the service area.

The Cooperative provides service to approximately 18,428 member consumers throughapproximately 27,736 separately metered points of delivery, through 5,208 miles of overheadand underground distribution line, 134 miles of 69 kV transmission line and 33 substations andmetering points. The total power requirements are supplied at wholesale by Arkansas ElectricCooperative Corporation, Little Rock, Arkansas, a generation and transmission cooperative thatis partially owned by Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative.

Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative Membership Education and Programs

• Provides Arkansas Living, a monthly publication that furnishes members currentnews concerning national and state issues relative to the electric power industry.Also, the Arkansas Living magazine affords the opportunity each month to giveenergy efficiency and energy conservation information to members.

• Provides educational information at the front counter and upon request, free ofcharge, to any interested person.

• Provides energy efficient electric ranges to area high school home economicsclasses, as needed.

Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp.Page 1


• Provides billing inserts several times a year that gives information about currenttopics and information on energy efficiency and conservation.

• Provides free educational material to area schools that targets energy conservationand safety. Annually, Cooperative personnel visit area schools to teach bothenergy conservation and electrical safety. Scott Davis, Cooperative magician,presented Making Accidents Disappear public safety magic shows to 19 schoolsin the Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative service area reachingapproximately 3,150 students. Making Accidents Disappear is an educational andentertaining program that teaches children the importance of electrical safety. The40-minute school assembly program uses audience participation, comedy, stories,and magic to communicate the importance of behaving safely around electricity.

• Provides print and radio advertising that emphasizes important member andpublic safety information.

• Provides safety presentations to first responder emergency personnel, firemen,state troopers, local police officers and emergency services personnel in itsservice area on electrical safety that included topics such as overhead power lines;what to do in the event of a downed power line on a vehicle; downed power linesin the field; power line safety; substation and transformer emergencies; andrecognizing the dangers of pulling meters during fire events that may have beentampered with prior to the fire event. These presentations also emphasizedelectrical safety and hazard recognition for all emergency services personnel.

• Provides the Washington, D.C./NRECA Youth Tour to area high school juniorseach year. This program sends participants to Washington, D.C. and combineseducation, history, and fun for the youths as they visit our Nation’s Capitol. Inaddition to visiting the Capitol and learning about the National Rural ElectricCooperative program, the participants expand their knowledge of energyefficiency, energy conservation, the history of rural electrification and currentissues.

• Provides directors and employees the opportunity to attend the annual NRECALegislative Conference in Washington, D.C. to participate in legislative forumsabout current issues involving the electricity industry and to meet with theArkansas Congressional Delegation.

• Provides seminars by Doug Rye, a consultant for the Electric Cooperatives ofArkansas. Mr. Rye hosts a nationally syndicated radio show that promotes energyefficiency and energy conservation. Also, Mr. Rye provides energy efficiencyand energy conservation tips monthly in the Arkansas Living magazine.

• Provides a website, www.swrea.com, with Facebook access that includesinformation on energy efficiency and conservation. Also, the website includes

Southwest Arkansas Eleciric Cooperative Corp.Page 2


links to the Touchstone Energy Savers Efficient House, the Touchstone EnergyKid Zone and the U.S. Department of Energy website.

• Provides a CEO to Member Email Program. This tool is designed to helpcooperative CEOs effectively communicate with members about issues affectingthe cost of electricity. Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative currently hasapproximately 4,450 email addresses of member-consumers.

• Provides sponsorship of the Texarkana HVACR Association. The chapter consistsof local heat and air conditioning contractors that meet monthly except during thesummer season. The Association reviews new products and procedures and keepstheir membership up-to-date on state requirements and rule changes. TheAssociation sponsors seminars that promote energy savings equipment such asenergy efficient ceiling ducts and new insulation material and techniques.

• Provides an electrical safety training demonstration. This safety demonstration isgiven to schools, rural fire departments and other emergency agencies.

• Provides a web based residential energy audit through www.swrea.com.

• Provides information to members on the benefits of energy efficient water heaters.Marathon water heaters are offered to the membership at discounted prices.

• Provides education material to new members as a part of the new member packet.

• Provides print and radio advertisements to promote energy efficiency and energyconservation.

• Provides an industrial power service optional rate schedule that allows voluntarypeak avoidance to industrial and commercial users to control or shed their peakkW usage in order to avoid kW coincident demand. The users can accomplishthis by various means including the shifting of the production schedule during thesummer, installing distributed generation or a combination of the two. Presently,Southwest Arkansas Electric has one commercial and three industrial consumersthat are using this option.

• Provides annual inspection of the electric system to look for safety hazards andidle services, transformers or lines. The retirement of idle services, transformersor lines reduces line loss on the system.

• Provides a yearly work plan and budget for system right-of-way clearing. Clearrights-of-way improve service and reduces line loss on the system.

• Provides capacitors on distribution lines and substations to maintain a minimumof 98 percent power factor. This high power factor improves system efficiencyand reduces line loss on the system.



• Provides supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) to many of itssubstations. SCADA improves service to the members while improving systemefficiency and reduces line loss on the system.

• Provides, on an experimental basis, conservation voltage reduction in selectedsubstations. The Cooperative is attempting to lower voltage on peak to reducedemand, energy and losses. The program requires the use of SCADA, AMS andcorrect placement of capacitors.

• Provide, in the future, an Advanced Meter Infrastructure that will improve serviceand improve system efficiency. At each meter location, the AMI will provide twoway communications and will monitor voltage, blinks, outages, KW and powerfactor. The AMI will improve the system efficiency and help to reduce line losses.

• Provide, in the future, a pre-pay electric program to consumers. The programimproves service and encourages energy conservation.

• Provides infrared inspection of lines and substations to improve service andreduces line loss on the system.

• Provides for the replacement of mercury vapor outdoor lighting with highpressure sodium outdoor lighting to reduce line loss on the system whileimproving members security.

• Provides trained staking engineers in the designing of system line extensions tocorrectly size conductor and transformers to reduce line loss on the system.

• Provides for the purchase of low loss transformers to reduce line loss on thesystem.

• Provides administrative assistance and energy conservation tips when analyzinghigh bill complaints. In the future, the consumer will be able to monitor hourlyusage through the AMI data and applications on smartphones and tablets.

Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative Energy Resource Conservation Loans (ERC)

• Provides information on energy efficient heat pumps and water heaters.

• Provides the Energy Resources Conservation loan program. Employees work withmembers on installing energy efficient heat pumps and water heaters using 5%financing through the ERC loan program. Since 1991, a total of $6.0 million hasbeen loaned to 1,183 members. There are currently 183 loans outstanding with abalance of $554,192. This program has provided affordable financing to many of



its members who otherwise would not have been able to afford the energy savingimprovements.

• Provides energy efficient Marathon hot water heaters with available financing tomembers. This water heater is 97% efficient and guaranteed for life.

• Provides financing for the purchase of small standby generators for home andcommercial use. There has been $349 thousand loaned to 433 members. Thereare no outstanding loans at this time.

• Provides financing for energy efficient doors and windows through the ERC loanprogram.

• Provides financing for the installation of insulation material on existing homesthrough the ERC loan program.

Energy Efficiency and Conservation in Association with the Electric Cooperatives ofArkansas

• Provides promotional assistance and participates through AECC in an energyefficiency educational program titled “Extreme Energy Inefficient HomeMakeover.” This program is designed to highlight the benefits of installingenergy efficient equipment and materials in order to maximize energyconservation.

• Provides assistance and participates through AECC in the Arkansas Energyoffices statewide Arkansas Energy Efficiency Education Program. The programis designed to utilize various media platforms to present information on energyefficiency and energy conservation. In January 2008, the Electric Cooperatives ofArkansas contributed approximately $279,340 to the EEA program and madeadditional voluntary payments of $246,784 and $95,605 in January 2009 and2010, respectively. In April 2011 and 2012, the Electric Cooperatives ofArkansas paid $112,463 and $139,215, respectively, for EEA program expenses.In 2013, the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas contributed $98,358.

• Provides assistance and participated through AECC in the initial Deemed SavingsReport that was filed with the APSC in April 2007. The contribution to thisreport was approximately $12,085. In addition, the Electric Cooperatives ofArkansas contributed $17,307 and $27,572, respectively, for the 2011 and 2012Deemed Savings Report. In 2013, the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansascontributed $22,975.

• In 2012, provided assistance through AECC with contributions to the ArkansasHome Builders Association for conducting “Energy Code” classes to enhance the



understanding of Arkansas home builders with regard to applicable efficiency

Conclusion

codes.

• From October 2007 through December 2007, provided assistance and participatedthrough AECC in programs with the Arkansas Community Action Agencies withftrnding of approximately $28,500. Also, the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansasprovided an additional amount of $114,000 per year in 2008 and 2009 for anElectric Cooperative Weatherization Program. When ACAA develops astatewide weatherization program, the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas willreconsider weatherization program support.

• The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas provides assistance and sponsors DougRye’s nationally syndicated radio program “Home Remedies.” In 2013,Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative hosted a Doug Rye energy conservationseminar.

• From 2008-2012, the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas provided assistance andparticipated through AECC in the Arkansas Public Service Commission EnergyEfficiency collaborative. Also, the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas participatedin a collaborative discussing energy efficiency reporting for investor ownedutilities. Further, the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas participated in a series ofAPSC sponsored teleconferences regarding National Action Plan for EnergyEfficiency (NAPEE) “best practices.”

Southwest Arkansas Electric is committed to its strategic vision that includes providinginformation and education on energy efficiency and energy conservation. The Cooperative willalso provide programs and services that promote both energy efficiency and energy conservation.

Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp.

C. Wayne Whitaker, President and CEO

Page 6


Petit Jean Electric Cooperative Corporation






Petit Jean Electric continues to provide its members with programs and information that

can help them understand and reduce their energy consumption. Residential and commercial

energy audits are available to help members identify energy wasting problems with building

envelops and electrical equipment at homes and businesses. Programs and services available

include visual inspections, blower door testing, amperage recordings, thermal imaging, and

kilowatt hour usage evaluation. We have recently added a three phase recorder for use on

commercial services for usage and power factor recordings.

Members have access to daily and weekly energy saving tips available through radio,

newspaper, website, magazine and direct contact with Member Service Reps. Annual energy

efficiency seminars are held for members with Doug Rye as guest speaker. Petit Jean Electric

also works with the Dept. of Human Services to answer questions its participants may have about

energy usage and give them ideas on how to reduce energy usage. HomeEnergySuite and

HomeEnergyCalculator are available on our web site to help members estimate usage based on

the equipment and appliances they use. We have recently added new billing software that

includes Smart Hub which allows members to pay bills, compare monthly bills, compare daily

usage and average daily temperatures, and see their monthly kilowatt hour usage.

Petit Jean has in the past and will continue to provide safety and energy saving

information at County Fairs, local schools and civic meetings in our area. This may include the

demonstration of equipment we use to find problems, displaying consumer product displays and

free samples and pamphlets.

Electrical safety is also a priority. Although not directly related to energy efficiency

indifference to electrical safety can have an even bigger impact on member’s lives. A high

voltage demonstration trailer was used to explain electrical hazards and safety. Students from

five grade schools and two high schools as well as many adults were able to see the dangers and

effects a high voltage power line can have.



Energy Efficiency Expenditures 2013

Training and Seminars

Member Service Meetings $ 300

Travel $ 625

Manhours $1,180

$2,150

Presentations and Events

County Fairs (materials and hours) $2,450

Doug Rye $ 167

Energy Efficiency Incentive Program (DHS) $ 545

School Demonstrations $ 720

$3,882

Customer Assistance

High bills, audits, direct contact $41,400

Arkansas Living Magazine $42,000

Website Expenses $ 9,000

Newspaper and Radio Energy Efficiency Ads $ 9,250

Total Expenses $107,682


North Arkansas Electric Cooperative, Incorporated




P0 Box 1000, 225 South Main Street, Salem, AR 72576, www.naeci.com

2013 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Efforts

Cooperative Philosophy on the Efficient Use of Energy.

North Arkansas Electric Cooperative has always tried to do what is in the best interest of themember, which includes promoting energy efficiency when possible. The co-op’s initial focusfor its energy efficiency efforts was on helping the individual member obtain direct savings inelectrical usage by installing energy efficiency measures that would have an immediate impacton their monthly bill. Because North Arkansas Electric is a cooperative with the mission ofbenefitting its members, in contrast to detached stockholders, energy efficiency promotionsthat cut kilowatt-hour sales benefit the member directly by saving them money.

A secondary benefit of NAEC promoting energy efficiency is the avoidance or delay of newpower plant construction. This also results in a savings to the member-consumer, but has along-term benefit in the form of holding down rates that would pay for the capital investmentrequired for a new power plant.

Delaying or avoiding capital investment in new power plants can also be achieved by shiftingelectrical consumption to off-peak periods. North Arkansas Electric has been very successful inthis area with its Load Management program and Energy Resource Conservation Loan program.These programs allow for much more efficient allocation of generation assets, thus delayingrate increases that usually accompany power plant construction.

Marathon Water Heater Lease Program (See Attachment Leases)

The Marathon Sheet detailing the monthly savings at the bottom shows what an averagemember would save per month if they installed a high efficiency Marathon Water Heater.When computing the figures we used our kwh charge of $O.10148. The $6.91 average monthlysavings was used to total the amount saved by our members who utilize our Marathon Lease

North ArkansasElectric Cooperative, Inc.

A Tt hrone 1er’ orrarivc


Program. In 2013, we leased 166 water heaters. The total year end savings for our membersequaled $8,955.36.

The controlled peak from these installations equated to 149.4 kW. This figure was computedby taking the number of water heaters leased times their wattage, then multiplying thatnumber by 20 percent, which is the estimating operating time.

*No labor or overhead was used in these figures.

Energy Resource Conservation (ERC) Loan Program — Heat Pumps

North Arkansas Electric Cooperative is among some of the leading electric distributioncooperatives across that nation that provides low interest money for energy efficiencyimprovements to its members through a program called Energy Resource Conservation. Thisprogram is offered through the Rural Utilities Service. Over the past twenty-seven years, NAEChas loaned out approximately $11,785,107 million dollars to approximately 2,946 memberswho were/are in need of replacing an outdated/inefficient heating and cooling system.

During 2013 NAEC processed 42 loans for its members through the ERC program. For thepurpose of this Energy Efficiency report, we computed the Total Annual Dollar Savings and TotalAnnual kwh Saved based on the cooperative’s own calculations. Additionally, we calculatedthe Total kW Demand and Total Annual kWh savings based on the Frontier Deemed Savings forZone 8 and Zone 9.

NAEC Evaluation Based on SEER Savings Chart (See Attachment NAEC ERC)

Energy advisors within the cooperative compiled a chart detailing the estimated dollar savingsper ton based on the existing SEER and new SEER of the location’s heating and cooling system.From this we calculated a dollar savings of $13,268 to our members. Additionally a TotalAnnual kWh Savings was calculated at 135,488.

Frontier Deemed Savings Guide (See Attachment Frontier)

The areas served by NAEC fall under Zone 8 and Zone 9 in the Frontier Report. According to theFrontier Deemed Savings Guide, NAEC’s ERC Loan program saved our members 94,093 kWhs.Additionally, 16.45 kW was saved as well.

*Labor and overhead put toward this program was not included in the figures listed above.

NAEC Energy Audits (See Attachment Energy Audits)

North Arkansas Electric Cooperative employs three full time energy advisors. During the 2013year, these three employees conducted 50 energy audits for NAEC members. These auditswere provided at no charge. A log of hours and mileage spent on each audit was completed.


The 50 audits resulted in 1,675 miles at a rate of $0.55 and 111 hours of labor conducting theactual audit at a rate of $25 per hour. In all, energy audits contributed $3,696.25 towardenergy efficiency efforts in 2013.

Rate 1017 (See Attachment Rate 1017)

Cooperative personnel visited with approximately 28 account holders who were beingtransferred to the 10-17 (off peak) rate to explain how the rate worked and discussopportunities to help them keep their demand down. At that time, members were offered anopportunity to receive courtesy calls/texts during peak usage times as a reminder to keep usageto a minimum. As such a total kW savings of 1,697 has been calculated for the rate.

Load Management Credits Issued (See Attachment Ld Mgmt)

North Arkansas Electric Cooperative provides its members with the opportunity to receive loadmanagement credits on their bill for four months out of the year. By enrolling in the LoadManagement program, the member agrees to allow the cooperative to install loadmanagement switches on the member’s electric water heater and an electric air conditionerpulling specified minimum amperage. In 2013 we issued $205,337.94 in Load Managementcredits to members for allowing NAEC to decrease load during peak demand time. For moredetails on this rate, please see NAEC’s rate schedule No. 6 & 7, sheets 20-23.

* Labor and overhead put toward this program was not included in the figures listed above.

Blower Door (See Attachment Blower Door)

In 2012 NAEC began offering blower door tests to members for a small fee. Three NAECpersonnel are trained to conduct the tests. In total, the cooperative conducted eight blowerdoor tests in 2013. Of those, four followed through with the recommended energy efficiencymeasures and were issued rebates totaling $250.54.

Television Advertisement

North Arkansas Electric budgets each year an amount for TV ads to relay a variety of messagesrelated to the co-op. In 2013 100% of those ads were directed toward energy efficiencyeducation for a total of $1,400.00. These energy efficient ads ran throughout the year. Alsoduring peak usage periods an “Energy Alert” ticker would scroll across KAIT TV 8 screens toinform members to curtail usage of non-essential appliances. This helped to reduce oursummer peak demand.


Rural Arkansas Magazine

Each month we send out approximately 28,000 Rural Arkansas magazines to NAEC members.Likewise, approximately 20 percent of the available space for 2013 was dedicated to energyefficiency education. North Arkansas Electric’s 20 percent portion for energy efficiency equatedto $17,395.23.

Fair & Expo Educational booths

Each year North Arkansas Electric Cooperative participates in one home show, two health fairsand three county fairs. We find that members ask employees several questions regarding theefficiency of their home and its appliances. The cooperative purchased brochures produced byNRECA highlighting ways to make your home efficient. When you combine the cost of thesebrochures and the amount spent on trade shows educating members, $1,265.15 was dedicatedto energy efficiency during these events.

Summary

Approximate costs spent by North Arkansas Electric for energy efficiency and load shifting

efforts as listed in this report total well over $430,000.


$0.1

01

Kw

h

$0.9

3T

herm

$4.0

0G

allo

n

$1.5

5G

allo

n

AN

NU

AL

OPE

RA

TIN

GC

OS

TM

arat

hon

TMvs

.C

onve

ntio

nal

Wat

erH

eate

rs

Janu

ary

Feb

ruar

yM

arch

Apr

ilM

ayJu

neJu

lyA

ugus

tS

epte

mbe

rO

ctob

erN

ovem

ber

Dec

embe

r

$46

.42

$46

.42

$46

.42

$46

.42

$46

.42

$46

.42

$46

.42

$46

.42

$46

.42

$46

.42

$46

.42

$46

.42

$20

.02

$20

.02

$20

.02

$20

.02

$20

.02

$20

.02

$20

.02

$20

.02

$20

.02

$20

.02

$20

.02

$20

.02

$94

.27

$94

.27

$94

.27

$94

.27

$94

.27

$94

.27

$94

.27

$94

.27

$94

.27

$94

.27

$94

.27

$94

.27

$23

.25

$23

.25

$23

.25

$23

.25

$23

.25

$23

.25

$23

.25

$23

.25

$23

.25

$23

.25

$23

.25

$23

.25

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

39.5

039

.50

39.5

039

.50

39.5

039

.50

39.5

039

.50

39.5

039

.50

39.5

039

.50

474.

04

Com

par

ison

bas

edon

aM

arat

honT

Mw

ater

hea

ter

ver

sus

con

ven

tio

nal

stee

lw

ater

hea

ters

Exi

stin

gel

ectr

icw

ater

heat

erE

nerg

yF

acto

r(5

0ga

llon)

Mar

atho

nT

Mw

ater

heat

erE

nerg

yF

acto

r(5

0G

allo

n)N

atur

alG

asw

ater

heat

erE

nerg

yF

acto

r(4

0G

allo

n)P

ropa

new

ater

heat

erE

nerg

yF

acto

r(4

0G

allo

n)O

il-fi

red

wat

erhe

ater

Ene

rgy

Fac

tor

(32

Gal

lon)

$6.

91M

onth

lyS

avin

gsm

ultip

lied

byre

mai

ning

mon

ths

inye

areq

uals

the

annu

alsa

ving

s

Ele

ctr

icR

ate

=

Natu

ral

Gas

Rate

=

Pro

pan

eR

ate

=

Oil

Rate

=

Conventi

onal

Natu

ral

Ele

ctr

icG

as

Pro

pane

Oil

IM

ara

tho

nT

MI

An

nual

cost

:$5

56.9

9$

240.

22$

1,13

1.25

$27

9.03

$

Wat

erH

eate

rIn

nova

tions

,In

c.


Mar

atho

nL

ease

s

**

Dem

and

Sav

ing

sbas

edon

4500

wat

tel

emen

tsoper

atin

g20

%of

the

tim

e***

For

Est

imat

edS

avin

gslM

oper

Hea

ter,

see

Mar

atho

nS

hee

t

20

Num

ber

ofE

stim

ated

Est

imat

edkW

Con

trol

led

Fro

ntie

rL

ease

sS

avin

gsiM

oper

Hea

ter

Sav

ings

!Yr

per

Hea

ter

Dur

ing

Pea

kD

eem

edS

avin

gs

$6.9

1Ja

nF

ebM

arA

prM

ayJu

nJu

lA

ugS

epO

ctN

ovD

ec

$1,6

58.4

018

n/a

17$6

.91

$1,2

92.1

715

.3n/

a17

$6.9

1$1

,174

.70

15.3

n/a

27$6

.91

$1,6

79.1

324

.3n/

a16

$6.9

1$8

84.4

814

.4n/

a17

$6.9

1$8

22.2

915

.3n/

a9

$6.9

1$3

73.1

48.

1n/

a18

$6.9

1$6

21.9

016

.2n/

a6

$6.9

1$1

65.8

45.

4n/

a7

$6.9

1$1

45.1

16.

3n/

a8

$6.9

1$1

10.5

67.

2n/

a4

$6.9

1$2

7.64

3.6

n/a

166

Tot

alY

ear

End

$8,9

55.3

614

9.4


Energy Resource Conservation LoansEnergy Efficiency Report

Based on NAEC SEER Chart Savings

Account OrIginal ExIstIng New Tonage Estimated Annual Total Annual Total AnnualNumber Loan Date SEER SEERIEER Savlnas Per Ton Dollar Savlnas kWh Saved

10641005 01/08/13 8 15 3,5 — $148 — $518 6,559115888002 01/11/13 10 14 4 $73 $292 3,698112613003 01/15/13 10 21.5 1.5 $133 $200 2,526

$1,010 12783

1106140041 031181131 8 I 14.5 I 3 I $142 $426 5,394126059015 03/01/13 10 15 3 $85 $255 3,229

$681 8,624

100457005 04/09/13 8 15 2.5 $148 $370 3,64610000630001 04/09/13 10 15 3.5 $85 $298 2,932

$668 6,578

82895002 05/01/13 12 15 3 $42 $12695968002 05/21/13 10 15 3.5 $85 $298 2,93299317009 05/01/13 — 14.5 2.5 $136 $340 3,350

108573002 05/14/13 15 4 $148 $592 5,834125960002 05/21/13 — — 15 3 $148 $444 4,375

$1,800 17,733

104492008 06/05/13 8 15 3 $148 $444 4.3751[76850o3 06/07/13 10 15 $85 $340 33501

70245003 Jun-13 10 14 3 $73 $219 2,1581106210002 Jun-13 10 15 5 $85 $425 4,188184596002 06/01/13 8 15 4 $148 $592 5,834111098002 06/05/13 10 14 2 $73 $146 1,4391

121750002 06/13/13 10 15 3 $85 $255 2j95691004 06/17/13 10 14 3,5 $73 $256 2,518

112613004 06/25/13 13 15 3.5 $26 $91 897$148 $444 4,375

$3,212 31,64798497002 07/01/13 8 15 3

121163002 07/01/13 12 15 2.5107311004 07/05/13 10 15 4 $85 $340 3,350106243005 07/12/13 8 15 3 $148 $444 4375118275003 07)18/13 10 15 3.5 $48 $168 1,655

10487002 07/22)13 8 15 3.5 $148 $518 5,104$1,470 14,486

13255002 08/01/13 10 15 3 $85 $255 2,51310012312003 08113/13 10 15 3 $85 $255 2,513

80154002 13-Aug 10 30 5 573 $183 1,798$693 6,824

69623003 08/26/13 10 15 2.5 85 212.5 2,094120833006 09/20/13 10.5 14 2 $61 $122 1202103818004 09/20/13 8 15 3.5 $148 $518 5,104112240002 09/23/13 10 14 2 $73 $146 1,439

$999 9,839

14050003 10/01/13 8 14 3.5 $136 $476 4,69165560003 10/02/13 8 15 3 $148 $444 4,375

$920 9,066

62713007 11/01/13 8 15 2.5 $148 $370 3,64616630002 11/12/13 8 15 3 $148 $444 4,37588132001 11/21/13 10 15 4 $85 $340 3,350

$1,154 11,372

l961003 12/17/13 12 15 3.5 $42 $147 1,449128965002 12/16/13 10 14 3 $73 $219 2,158111108002 12/02/13 10 15 3.5 $85 $298 2,932

Total for 2013 $13,268 135,488

$664 6,538

9261302 11/1/2011 Roof Loan


SE

ER

SA

VIN

GS

Est

imat

edA

nnua

lD

olla

rS

avin

gs

Per

Ton

See

rN

ew9

9.5

1010

.511

11.5

1212

.513

13.5

1414

.515

15.5

1617

1819

2021

Old

Uni

t6

—$1

41$1

56$1

69$1

82$1

93$2

03$2

12$2

20$2

28$2

35$2

42$2

48$2

54$2

60$2

65$2

74$2

82$2

90$2

96$3

036.

5—

$109

$123

$137

$149

$160

$170

$179

$188

$195

$203

$209

$216

$222

$227

$232

$241

$250

$257

$264

$270

7—

$81

$96

$109

$121

$132

$142

$151

$220

$68

$175

$182

$188

$194

$199

$204

$214

$222

$229

$236

$242

7.5

—$5

6$7

1$8

5$9

7$1

08$1

18$1

27$1

36$1

43$1

51$1

82$1

88$1

94$1

75$1

80$1

89$1

98$2

05$2

12$2

188

—$3

5$5

0$6

4$7

6$8

7$9

7$1

06$1

14$1

22$1

29$1

36$1

42$1

48$1

54$1

59$1

68$1

76$1

84$1

91$1

978.

5—

$17

$31

$45

$57

$68

$78

$87

$96

$103

$111

$117

$124

$130

$135

$140

$49

$158

$165

$172

$178

9—

$15

$28

$40

$51

$61

$71

$79

$87

$94

$101

$107

$113

$118

$124

$133

$141

$149

$155

$161

9.5

—$1

3$2

5$3

6$4

7$5

6$6

4$7

2$7

9$8

6$9

2$9

8$1

04$1

09$1

18$1

26$1

34$1

40$1

4610

—$1

2$2

3$3

3$4

2$5

1$5

9$7

3$7

9$8

5$9

0$9

5$1

05$1

13$1

20$1

27$1

3310

.5—

—$1

1$2

1$3

0$3

9$4

7$5

4$6

1$6

7$7

3$7

8$8

3$9

3$1

01$1

08$1

15$1

2111

—$1

0$1

9$2

8$3

6$4

3$5

0$5

6$6

2$6

7$7

2$8

2$9

0$9

7$1

04$1

1011

.5$9

$18

$25

$33

$39

$46

$52

$57

$62

$71

$80

$87

$94

$100

12—

$8$1

6$2

4$3

0$3

7$4

2$4

8$5

3$6

2$7

1$7

8$8

5$9

112

.5—

$8$1

5$2

2$2

8$3

4$3

9$4

4$5

4$6

2$7

0$7

6$8

213

$0$7

$14

$20

$26

$32

$37

$46

$54

$62

$68

$74

*al

lfi

gure

sar

eba

sed

onan

nual

oper

atin

gho

urs

of27

50**

figu

res

base

don

anav

erag

eco

stpe

rkW

hof

7.7,

calu

cula

ted

byad

ding

a12

mon

thav

erag

eof

the

pow

erco

stan

dde

btco

stco

stto

our

aver

age

resi

dent

ial

rate

of6.

8ce

nts

figu

res

base

don

mai

ntai

ning

anin

door

oper

atin

gte

mpe

ratu

reof

75deg

rees


Energy Resource Conservation LoansEnergy Efficiency Report

Based on Frontier Deemed Savings

Account Original Existing New Tonage Frontier SavingsNumber Loan Date SEER SEERIEER kWh Demand Zone

10641005 01/08/13 8 15 3.5 3,053 0.460 9115888002 01/11/13 10 14 4 2,493 0.330 9112613003 01/15/13 10 21.5 1.5 1,668 0.200 9

7,214 0.990

1106140041 03/18/131 8 14.5 3 1,870 0.250 9126059015 03/01/13 10 15 3 2,012 0.38 8

3,882 0.630

100457005 04/09/13 8 15 2.5 2,181 0.330 910000630001 04/09/13 10 15 3.5 2,348 0.45 8

4,529 0.780

82895002 05/01/13 12 15 3 2,617 0.390 995968002 05/21/13 10 15 3.5 2,348 0.450 899317009 05/01/13 8 14.5 2.5 1,141 0.210 8

108573002 05/14/13 8 15 4 2,683 0.510 8125960002 05/21/13 8 15 3 2,012 0.38 8

10,801 1.940

104492008 06/05/13 8 15 3 2,012 0.380 847685003 06/07/13 10 15 4 2,683 0.510 870245003 Jun-13 10 14 3 1,870 0.660 9

106210002 Jun-13 10 15 5 3,354 0.640 884596002 06/01/13 8 15 4 2,683 0.510 811098002 06/05/13 10 14 2 1,246 0.170 9

121750002 06/13/13 10 15 3 2,617 0.39 995691004 06/17/13 10 14 3.5 2,181 0.290 9

112613004 06/25/13 13 15 3.5 3,053 0.460 921,699 4.010

98497002 07/01/13 8 15 3 2,012 0.380 8121163002 07/01/13 12 15 2.5 1,676 0.320 8107311004 07/05/13 10 15 4 2,683 0.510 8106243005 07/12/13 8 15 3 2,012 0.380 8118275003 07/18/13 10 15 3.5 1,676 0.45 810487002 07/22/13 8 15 3.5 ,676 0.450 8

11,735 2.490

13255002 08/01/13 10 15 3 2,617 0.39 910012312003 08/13/13 10 15 3 2,617 0.390 9

80154002 13-Aug 10 30 5 4,476 0.670 89,710 1.450


Total Savings

7,271 1.160

94,093 16.45

69623003 08/26/13 10 15 2.5 1,676 0.320 8120833006 09/20/13 10.5 14 2 913 0.170 8103818004 09/20/13 8 15 3.5 2,348 0.45 8112240002 09/23/13 10 14 2 1,246 0.170 9

6,183 1.110

14050003 10/01/13 8 14 3.5 2,181 0.29 965560003 10/02/13 8 15 3 2,012 0.380 8

4,193 0.670

62713007 11/01/13 8 15 2.5 2,181 0.330 916630002 11/12/13 8 15 3 2,012 0.38 888132001 11/21/13 10 15 4 2,683 0.510 8

6,876 1.220

57961003 12/17/13 12 15 3.5 2,348 0.450 8128965002 12/16/13 10 14 3 1,870 0.25 9111108002 12/02/13 10 15 3.5 3,053 0.460 9

9261302 11/1/2011 Roof Loan


Energy Audit Report2013 Year to Date

* mileage calculated using .55 cent/mile

Account Date of Audit Mileage Hours956000011106140011192770048289500113446400187609001100457004

1000053000212294001

1375070019596800195691 001

114459-00112531200112175000114670001

10358600170245001104492001123011001127174001107311001984970011062430011199990011242570011281140011405000213255001

12083300165560001109290011048700147685001118275001

100123120019271300116177001

112240001855340016271300690843001101625001

90240011011060011235800154528001125128001128965001111108001

1/16/20132/26/20133/7/2013

3/11/20133/5/20133/13/20133/13/20133/25/20133/27/20133/28/20134/8/20134/16/20134/11/20134/22/20134/26/20135/6/20135/10/20135/13/20135/29/20136/3/20 136/19/20137/1/20 137/1/20 137/2/20137/2/2013

7/10/20137/12/20137/15/20137/3 1/20 138/5/20138/5/20138/5/20138/5/20138/5/20138/5/2013

8/12/20138/9/2013

8/1 5/20139/9/2013

9/1 8/20139/19/20139/30/201310/7/201310/8/201310/8/201310/8/20 1310/8/2013

10/16/20 1311/5/2013

11/11/2013

282218

822

0123017222220

5151640

81644

522

120708026

82024438090

110110100762840

824

8245012161232

8242218

222

1.52

1.51.5

22322

1.5224

2.52

2.51.5

23332222

2.533333

2.522

1.52

2.523

1.522

2.51.5

222

BLOWER DOOR

$3696.251,675.00$921.25

111.00$2775.00

** overhead calculated based on $25/hour


)-17

Lar

geP

ow

erS

erv

ice

-O

ptio

nal

Acc

ou

nt

Nu

mb

erK

WS

avin

gs

Chr

isti

anC

hurc

hof

Mou

ntai

nH

ome

1356

5800

121

.11

Fir

stB

apti

stC

hurc

h55

2270

0219

9.12

Mtn

.H

ome

Bap

tist

Chu

rch

9074

3001

21.4

Nor

fork

Sch

ool

1026

6800

540

.44

Nor

fork

Sch

ool

1026

6800

647

.88

Dav

idL

Tuck

er10

0152

6000

1T

win

Lak

esC

hurc

hof

Naz

rene

1026

8000

152

.98

Tw

inL

akes

Gol

fC

ours

e10

0155

2900

330

.38

Fir

stB

apti

stC

hurc

h10

0099

9400

124

.27

Izar

dC

ount

yC

onso

lida

ted

Sch

ool

6090

2001

135.

42S

alem

Chu

rch

ofC

hris

t18

1500

175

.01

SF

BC

1619

4001

73.4

8V

iola

Sch

ool

1001

7841

007

17.2

32V

iola

Sch

ool

1060

5900

139

.28

Vio

laS

choo

l10

6059

002

54.9

Vio

laS

choo

l10

0178

4100

461

.416

Eve

ning

Shad

eS

choo

l10

7711

002

48.3

Eve

ning

Shad

eS

choo

l10

7711

001

8.78

HSB

Uni

ted

Met

hodi

stC

hurc

h10

8225

001

23.5

lzar

dC

ount

yC

onso

lida

ted

Sch

ool

1000

4160

005

50.3

82K

aneb

Pip

elin

e11

1838

001

311.

12R

ober

tN

Mur

phy

8812

7001

74.6

64St

.M

ary

ofth

eM

ount

1082

2900

116

.88

Den

nis

Tay

lor

1000

5631

002

85D

anG

arey

8659

1003

4.46

Sal

emH

igh

Sch

ool

1001

7938

002

55F

ulto

nC

ount

yW

ater

7672

0001

73C

her

okee

Impr

ovem

ent

1001

8890

008

52T

otal

KW

Sav

ing

s1,

697.

40T

otal

Mem

ber

Sav

ings

$197

,985

.20

*See

Rat

eS

ched

ule

No.

17on

Sh

eet

No.

35.1

&35

.2fo

rde

tail

edra

tein

form

atio

n.


Loa

dM

anag

emen

tC

red

its

Issu

edto

Mem

bers

-20

13

Jun-1

3#

ofA

ccounts

Am

ount

Cre

dite

d8,

993

$51275.4

7

Jul-

139,

089

$52

,853

.38

Aug

-13

8,93

3$

51,0

78.7

4

Sep

-13

8,88

4$

50,1

30.3

5

Tot

alL

oad

Man

agem

ent

Cre

dit

sIs

sued

$20

5,33

7.94

*R

efer

toN

orth

Ark

ansa

sE

lect

ric

Coo

pera

tive

’sR

ate

Sch

edul

eN

o.6

&7,

shee

ts20

-23

for

aco

mpl

ete

desc

ript

ion

ofra

tein

clud

ing

avai

labi

lty,

appl

icat

ion,

cred

it,co

ntra

ctpe

riod

and

othe

rpr

ovis

ions

.


Blower Door

Name Account # Charge Rebate Issued Date Rebate Issued

JAMES PRIEST 77130-001 154.98 $41.11 1/28/2013

VANITA HARRIS 119550-001 105.84

ROGER PITCHFORD 779511-004 155.05 $75.00 4/22/2013

MERLE SOEKEN 134464-001 171.99

ANN TAYLOR 14670-001 185.36 $59.43 11/7/2013

GLEN SEAY 105811-001 NO CHARGE

WILLIAM OSBORNE 102847-001 163.87

LUCILLE HENDERSON 63275-001 $ 126.70 $75.00 10/4/2013

Total Rebates Issued to Members in 2013 $250.54

Page 1


Compatibility Report for Documentation of Savings 2011 .xlsRun on 612012011 8:53

The following features in this workbook are not supported by earlier versions ofExcel. These features may be lost or degraded when you save this workbook inan earlier file format.

Minor loss of fidelity # of occurrences

Some cells or styles in this workbook contain formatting that is not supported bythe selected file format. These formats will be converted to the closest formatavailable.


Carroll Electric Cooperative Corporation





2013Energy Efficiency

and Conservation Report

Submitted to the Arkansas Public Service Commission

Per Docket No. 06-004-R

(Developing and ImplementingEnergy Efficiency Programs)

Box 4000 Berryville, AR 72616 800-432-9720


Table of Contents

Mission Statement CooperativeEnergyEfficiency/ConservationPrograms ServicesProvided EnergyAudit/HighBillInvestigation/Misc.FieldVisitsForm

BuildingLeakageTest

HeatingandCoolingCalculations

WaterHeaterEvaluations

MemberEducation School,Community,andCivicPresentations MemberServicesPresentations/Events Magician,ScottDavis MediaCommunications BeyondtheLines-CarrollElectric’sNewsletter Arkansas Living Magazine RadioandNewspaper CarrollElectricCooperativeWebsite EnergyEfficiencyBrochures DougRyeSeminars ExtremeHomeMakeover CarrollElectricMini-Makeovers

EmployeeTraining

EnergyEfficiencyEquipment

DemandReduction LoadControlSwitches OptionalCommercial(Over50kW)

VoluntaryContributionfromtheElectricCooperativesofArkansas

Summary

Conclusion

3 4-23

24-59

60-72

73

74-98747474

75-7677-92

9393939495

96-97

98

98

999999

99

100

100


Mission StatementWe exist to serve our members

with safe, reliable, and convenient electricity at the lowest possible cost.

Asacooperative,weexisttoserveourmembers.Helpingourmemberstoconserveenergyisconsistentwithourmissionstatementandcontinuestobeafocalpointoftheserviceswe

provide.Toaccomplishenergyefficiencyandconservation,CarrollElectricCooperativeutilizesthefollowing:

EnergyAudits,HighBillInvestigations,Misc.FieldVisits,Building LeakageTests,andHeatingandCoolingLoadCalculations.

CarrollElectricCooperativeprovidestheaboveservicesfreeofchargeforresidentialandsmallcommercialaccounts.Theseservicesareperformedwhenamemberwouldlikeadviceabouthowtomakehisorherhomeorbusinessmoreenergyefficient.During2013CarrollElectricprovidedthefollowingservices:

Number of contacts

Labor Expense

Transportation Expense

Combined Labor and Transportation Expense

410 energy audits $71,553 $9,618 $81,171335 high bill complaints $58,464 $7,859 $66,32341 miscellaneous field visits $5,366 $962 $6,32842 building leakage tests $7,330 $985 $8,3155 heating and cooling load calcs $873 $117 $990

Total $163,127

Aftercompletingthefieldworkfortheaboveservices,recommendationsandnotesaredocumentedinourcustomerinformationsystemandscannedintheRVIsystem.

3


Carroll Electric Cooperative Corporation Energy Audit High Bill Field Visit

Name: Meter #: A/C#: Current Meter Reading: Date: Seal #: Previous Meter Reading: Date: KWH used ÷ number of days = average daily usage Approximate Sq. Ft. of House Conditioned 1. WINDOWS – Type: DOORS – Type:

RECOMMEND: Install weather-stripping Use caulking 2. INSULATION INSTALLED (TYPE AND APPROX. R-VALUE ) – Walls Floors Ceiling Basement wall Basement floor

RECOMMEND: Increase present amount of insulation to: Walls R-19 _____ Floor R-19 _____ Ceiling R-38_____ Basement walls R-19_____ Basement ceiling R-19 Vapor barrier should be turned toward heated area Install 6-mil polyethylene ground cover 3. DUCT SYSTEM – Insulated_____ Location

RECOMMEND: Insulate supply ducts______ Insulate air return_______ Check duct system for leaks and defects ___________ 4. HEATING SYSTEM A. Heat pump Age of heat pump Compressor amps Indoor/Outdoor fan amps Auxiliary kw heat strips B. Electric Furnace – kw heat strips Fan amps C. Other

RECOMMEND: Change or clean filters regularly Service unit Heat Pumps: Keep area clean around outdoor unit 5. FIREPLACE – How many Location Type

RECOMMEND: Install glass doors Install outside air supply Keep damper closed when not in use 6. PORTABLE HEATER/HEAT LAMP/HEAT TAPE – How many __________ Size _________ Location ________

RECOMMEND: 7. AIR CONDITIONER – Compressor amps Indoor/Outdoor fan amps Age of A/C

RECOMMEND: Change or clean filter regularly Service unit Keep area clean around outside unit 8. TYPE OF ATTIC VENTILATION – Intake Exhaust 9. WATER HEATER – Type Location Size _____________ Top Element _____________ Setting _______________ Test __________ Bottom element ______________ Setting ________________ Test ______ No. in Family ________

RECOMMEND: Insulate tank with inches insulation. Set thermostat at lowest satisfactory setting, approximately _________________degrees. Replace 10. WATER SYSTEM – Type _____ Size pump ______h.p. Amps ______ Pressure tank ______ Water leaks

RECOMMEND: Correct defective pressure tank (waterlogged, leaks, etc.) Correct leaks, faucets, lines, and etc. 11. WIRING – Inside/Outside

RECOMMEND:

A CECC representative has discussed the above information with me.

Member Date CECC Representative Date

Comments and/or recommendations are made for the purpose of energy conservation only.CECC will not be held responsible for any charges incurred or related to these recommendations.

410 Energy Audits 335 High Bills 41 Misc. Field Visitswere performed in 2013

Seepage6forexample

4


ENERGY AUDIT / HIGH BILL / FIELD VISIT - page 2

Name: _________________________________________________________ Account Location #:

Customer #:

A. Major electricity users in your home:

Heating: Cooling: Electric furnace ____kwh per hr of operation Air Conditioning _____kwh per hr of operation Electric baseboard heat ____kwh per hr of operation Fan _____kwh per hr of operation Electric ceiling cable Heat ____kwh per hr of operation Electric heat pump heat pump ____kwh per hr of operation heat strips ____kwh per hr of operation Total ____kwh per hr of operation Portable electric heater ____kwh per hr of operation Heat lamp or heat tape ____kwh per hr of operation

B. Other Electric Appliances: Electric water heater approx. kwh per hour of operation Refrigerator approx. kwh per month Freezer approx. kwh per month Washer approx. .33 kwh per load or 1 kwh / 3 loads Dryer approx. 5 kwh per load Dishwasher approx. 1 kwh per load (with drying cycle and hot water 5 kwh)

Range: 1275-watt Small surface element approx. kwh per hour of operation (when cycles 1/2 time) 2200-watt Large surface element approx. 1.1 kwh per hour of operation (when cycles 1/2 time) 2900-watt Oven – Bake cycle approx. .7 kwh per hour of operation (when cycles 1/4 time) Oven – Broil cycle approx. 3.4 kwh per hour of operation (full time)

Appliance operating costs vary widely due to differing lifestyles of families and varying efficiencies of the appliances themselves. The appliance operating estimates contained here have been gathered from varying sources and give only average figures. They are not meant to be exact but will give you a general idea of costs of operation and possible places to conserve.

Kilowatt Hour (kwh) formula Volts x Amps = Watts Watts ÷ 1000 = kwh per hour

5


6


Energy Audits


7


**CARROLL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORPORATION** History of Contacts for Customer ******-* * Status*Name *****, ***** OR ****** **** Phone No. *** *** ****2=Modify Entry 3=Complete 4=Trans Supr 5=Trans Rep 6=Cancel S/O...Opt Date CMP Date Rep ID Type Note S/O LT10 1/21/2013 C BW ENER Y N

F12=Cancel

F2=Outs Entries F3=Exit F6=New Entry F11=Fold/Unfold F12=Return F17=HistF18=Disp by Prop F20=Link F=21 Prt Hist F22=Prt Credit F23-Status F24Opt

Customer ContactsNotes

OPEN FLOOR JOISTS. REPLACE FALLEN KNEE WALL BAT. REPLACE MISSING WALL BEHIND TUB. INSULATE VOIDS IN ATTIC. LOW INSULATION-NEED MORE. INSULATE WATER HEATER. CHANGE UPSTAIRS FILTER. FOAM ELECTRIC HOLES IN ATTIC. REPLACE ATTIC ACCESS DOORS IN BONUS ROOM. CAULK SUPPLY BOOTS-PER BW

8


Energy Audit RecommendationsAtCarrollElectric,ourmissionistoprovidesafe,reliable,andconvenientelectricityatthelow-estpossiblecost.Inanefforttofulfillourmission,CarrollElectricispleasedtoprovideenergyauditsfreeofcosttoourmembers.

OnOctober21,2013,BrianWiseperformedaresidentialenergyaudit.Thisreport,whichwillconsistofanalysisanddigitalimages,isaccompaniedbyathermalimagingreport.

HVAC concerns:

• Thehomehasrecentlyhadanew4-tonAirConditionerand80%gasfurnaceinstalled.Thebenefitsofthisupgradeshouldbenotedinfutureenergyuse.• Recommendedsealingthesupplybootconnectionthoroughthedrywallwithsiliconecaulkbeforereattachingtheregister.(Seefigure1)• Changethefilterintheupstairssystemmoreoftenandutilizealessrestrictivefilter.• Cleanthecoilontheolderoutdoorunittoallowbetterairflowandexchange.

Insulation concerns:

• AmajorityoftheattichasanapproximateR20valueblownfiberglassinsulation.WerecommendR38forthisclimatezone.Theareawheremanufacturedjoistsareusedwillneedtohaveinsulationadded.WerecommendR19blowncelluloseinthisareaandthelowinsulationarea.Figure2detailsthelowinsulationissueinthejoistsandalsodepictsakneewallconcernontheleft.

Figure 1- Gap around supply boot

Figure 2- Low insulation in joists, open cavity between knee wall batt issue.

9


• Therearenumerouskneewallinsulationconcernsthroughoutthehome.Insomecasestheinsulationhassimplyfallen,inothers,theinsulationwasneverinstalledoritwasinstalledincorrectly.(SeeFigure3,4,and5)

• Insulationistouchingthefloorofthebonusroom,itislyingontheceilingofthegarage.Insulationisonlyeffectiveifitistouchingconditionedspace.Thefloorjoistsareopenallowingconvectivehearloss/gainonthisarea.Thejoistwillneedtobesealedofffromatticairflow.(Seefigure6)

Figure 3- Attic side knee wall of staircase to bonus room.

Figure 5- Missing insulation batt on attic knee wall. Figure 4- Improperly installed

insulation on attic kneewall, exposing drywall.

Figure 6- Non-insulated floor due to improperly installed batt insulation.

10


Figure 7 - Open floor joists allowing attic airflow between floors. Figure 8 - Open floor joists allowing

attic airflow between floors.

Water Heating Concerns

• Recommendinstallinginsulationblanketsonbothwaterheatersinthegarage.This• willreducetankstandbyheatloss.Donotcover abovethetopofthetankandkeepawayfromfirepanbelow.• Considerusingtherighttankasatempertank.Thiscanbedonebyloweringthe• temperatureallthewaydownonthethermostat.Sincethewaterheatersarerunin• seriesandthewaterdrawsfromthelefttank,youcansaveonusagebyonlykeepingonetankatthedesiredtemperature.• Continuetokeepthecirculationpumpunpluggedtosaveonnaturalgasusage.

Air Infiltration Concerns

• Asnotedabove,therearenumerousareaswhereairflowisinfiltratingbetweenthe floorsduetoopenfloorjoists.Thiscausessignificantheatloss/gainonconditioned space.(Seefigure7,8,andInspectionreport)

• Thebacksideoftheshower/tubareatotheupstairsbathroomhasnostructuralwall. Insulationbattinghasbeenusedtocreateabarrier.Theproblemisthatinsulationis notanairflowbarrierandtheinsulationisnotcontiguous.(Seefigure9)

Figure 9 - Attic side of upstairs shower wall has no structure board.

11


• Recommendsealingallelectricalandplumbingpenetrationswithexpandingsprayfoamtostopexchange.(Seefigure10)

Pool Usage Concerns• Poolhasan8AMP-240voltspumpcapableofusing1.92Kwperhour.Thiswillcostconsumerapproximately$131.00monthly.Recommendinstallingatimerandoperatingpumplesshoursadaytosaveenergy.

Figure 10

12


13


14


15


16


17


18


19


20


21


**CARROLL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORPORATION** History of Contacts for Customer ******-* * Status*Name ********,***** OR ***** Phone No. *** *** ****2=Modify Entry 3=Complete 4=Trans Supr 5=Trans Rep 6=Cancel S/O...Opt Date CMP Rep ID Type Note S/O LT10 1/4/13 C BW BWLR DR Y N

F12=Cancel



BLOWER DOOR TEST .41 ACH. MTR READING 1/4/13 20631 OR 18 KWH DAILY USAGE FOR LAST 37 DAYS. SEE BLDR AND IR REPORT FOR DETAILS. MEMBER IS GETTING READY TO UPGRADE HVAC. CURRENTLY HAS 80% GAS FURNACE AND 12 SEER A/C. THERE ARE SIGNIFICANT INSULATION CONCERNS IN THE HOME. ATTIC HAS LESS THAN 6 INCHES OF ROCK WOOL (R13) AND SOME OF THE FLOOR OVER THE CRAWL SPACE IS NOT INSULAT-ED. THE RETURN HAS MAJOR LEAKAGE DUE TO THE FLOOR JOIST PANNING AND RETURN CHASEWAYS. ADVISED TO SEAL WITH MASTIC, ALL METAL TO METAL CONNECTIONS ON THE DUCT SYSTEM. THE WATER HEATER IS IN THE CRAWL SPACE AND NEEDS INSULATED. THE VENTS WERE OPEN IN THE CRAWL SPACE. THERE WAS A HOLE HOUSE FAN WHICH WAS REMOVED AND A BOX BUILT OVER THE OPENING. IT NEEDS SEALED BETTER. THE FILTERS

Blower Door Test RecommendationsOnJanuary4,2013,BrianWiseperformedablowerdoortest.Thisfollowingreportsdetailsthefindingandrecommendationstothemember.

22


**CARROLL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORPORATION** History of Contacts for Customer ******-* * Status*Name ********,***** OR ***** Phone No. *** *** ****2=Modify Entry 3=Complete 4=Trans Supr 5=Trans Rep 6=Cancel S/O...Opt Date CMP Rep ID Type Note S/O LT10 1/4/13 C BW BWLR DR Y N

F12=Cancel



HAVE BEEN IN ALL YEAR. THE REAR OF THE HOME HAS A GLASS SUNROOM WHICH HAS A HIGH HEAT LOSS/GAIN. SOME AREAS OF CEILING HAVE NO INSULATION. THERE IS LEAKAGE AROUND THE FLUE PIPE WHICH GOES FROM THE CRAWLSPACE THROUGH THE HOME. THE FRONT RIM JOIST/WALL CONNECTION HAS LEAKAGE CONCERNS. ALL CEILING FIXTURES HAVE LEAKAGE. THE DOOR TO THE GARAGE HAS A LARGE AMOUNT OF INFILTRATION. PER BW

23


24


42 Building Leakage Testswere conducted in 2013

25


26


27


28


29


30


31


32


33


34


35


36


37


38


39


40


41


42


43


44


45


46


47


48


49


50


51


52


53


54


55


56


57


58


59


Heating and Cooling Load Calculations Atthemember’srequest,heatingandcoolingloadcalculationsareperformedonaneworex-istinghomes.Loadcalculationsallowustoadvisethememberoftheirstructures’wintertimeheatlossandsummertimeheatgaininBritishThermalUnitsperhour(Btuh).Thenecessarydatatoperformthecalculationisoftengatheredonsite,butcanbeobtainedfromarchitec-turaldrawings.ThecollecteddataisinputintoRHVACSoftware.Presently,weuseaprogramEliteSoftwareDevelopment,Inc.

Thecalculationprocessallowsforvariousscenariosofthermalimprovementsand/orchangesinefficiencyofheatingandcoolingequipment.Whenthesecalculationshavebeenprepared,wetrytodelivertheresultsinpersonandexplaintheeconomicpaybackofthevariouschoicesdetailedinthecalculation.(Seepages61-72)

Points of discussion• Thermalenvelopeofbuilding• Airinfiltrationrateofbuilding• EnergyefficiencyofHVACequipment• Properductdesign

* Locations(prosandconsofthefollowing):Intheattic,crawlspace,conditioned space. * Insulation * Airtightness * Sizedforcorrectairdistribution/comfort

• Locationofoutdoorunit * Foroptimumheattransfer * Forunrestrictedaircirculation

• Equipmentdealerqualification/considerations * Reputationandreferences * WrittenbidwithmodelnumberofindoorandoutdoorequipmenttoverifyA.R.I. testedsetsofequipment. * Proposaltoincludeallchargessuchas:

* Taxes * Disposalfee * Refrigerantreclaimfee * Anymiscellaneousfees

60


61


62


63


64


65


66


67


68


69


70


71


72


Water Heater Evaluations

Weroutinelyentertainmanyquestionsregardingwaterheaters.Thisprovidesuswiththeop-portunitytoadviseourmembersregardingwaystoreduceenergyconsumptionusedinheat-ingwatersuchas:reducingtanktemperature,waystoreducethevolumeofhotwatercon-sumed,insulationofhotwaterlines,possibleadditionofmoreinsulationtothewaterheater,preferredwaterheaterlocations,andthepotentialhighenergyconsumptioncausedbyhot

waterheatercirculationsystems.

Carroll Electric Cooperative sold 102 Marathon Water Heaters in 2013- resulting in total energy savings of

approximately $1,020 annually to our members.

Thoughweselltheseasaretailitem,wepricethematourcosttoincreasetheaffordabilitytoourmem-ber.ShownisaMarathonWaterHeaterpricelistandbrochure.

Marathon Water Heater

Gallons *Base Price 15 (120-volt) $390.0020 (120-volt) $405.0020(240-volt) $420.0030 $611.0040 $630.0050 (tall) $663.0050 (short) $701.0075 $798.0085 $824.00

Base price does not include sales tax

The MARATHON Advantage

• Advanced design outlasts the competition

• Durable water heater with a warranty to match

• No seams . . . No leaks!

• Lightweight

• Easy to install

SAVE ENERGY | SAVE MONEYLIVE COMFORTABLY

MARATHON WATER HEATERS

Printed on recycled paper

920 Hwy 62 SpurP.O. Box 4000Berryville AR 726161-870-423-2161

www.carrollecc.com

ECA_094_MarathonBrochure.indd 212 11/16/08 11:44:32 AM

73


Member Education

CarrollElectricCooperativeembraceseveryopportunitytoeducateitsmembersaboutenergyefficiencyandconservation.Asidefromthebefore-mentionedinformaleducationprovidedbyCarrollElectricCooperativeemployees,weprovideanumberofformaleducationaloppor-tunitiestoourmembers.

• School,Community,andCivicEvents/Presentations

* In2013.CarrollElectric’smemberservicesrepresentativesparticipatedin13events/presentationspertainingtoenergyconservation.Laborcostwasapproximately$5,093andtransportationcostwas$361,foratotalcostof$5,454.

* Magician,ScottDavis,performed16presentationstoapproximately2968stu-dentspromotingenergyefficiency/safetyinlocalelementaryschoolsinCarrollElec-tricserviceareas.Laborcostswasapproximately$1,848andtransportationcostswas$383foratotalcostof$2,231.

Scott Davis, Magician, promoting

Energy Efficiency

74


Media Communications

• Beyond the Lines—Carroll Electric’s Newsletter— Eachnewsletterwasfilledwithper-tinentinformationaboutenergytipsandservicesandinsertedwiththemember’smonthlybill.EnergyEfficiencyarticlesfollow.Ofthetotalproductionandlaborcost,$4,551wasat-tributedtoenergyefficiency.

Carroll Electric exists to serve our members with safe, reliable, and convenient electricity at the lowest possible cost.

Giving ThoughtfullyChoosing meaningful Christmas gifts can be easy when a little thought is given to your list. Don’t forget to include energy efficiency ideas in your selec-tions. Here are a few ideas:* Solar-powered cell phone charger* “Smart” power strips* ENERGY STAR-rated appliances* Solar garden lights* Solar-powered toys* Unplug and look for non- electronic gifts such as:

◊ Old fashioned table games◊ Homemade food gifts◊ A hand-written poem◊ A tree to plant◊ A framed photo◊ Gift certificates (Carroll Electric has gift certificates. What a nice surprise to help pay some one else’s electric bill!)

Give from your heart. Give more of yourself.

Others will be glad you did and your Christmas season will be more meaningful.

Start a Tradition of Safety The holiday season is full of traditions. Whether it is eat-ing certain foods, mailing cards, giving gifts, or handcrafting your decorations, these traditions bring comfort and happiness to the season. This year, Carroll Electric encourages you to also incorpo-rate safety into your holiday traditions, especially when decorating.

Carroll Electric urges everyone to follow these simple safety precautions:• When decorating outside, look up and look out. Never throw

holiday lights or other decorations into trees near power lines.• Be especially careful when working near power lines attached

to your house. Keep ladders, equipment, and yourself at least 10 feet from power lines.

• Use only lights, cords, animated displays, and decorations rated for outdoor use. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on how to use them. Use plastic or insulated hooks to hang lights.

• Cords should be plugged into outlets equipped with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs). Use a portable GFCI if your outdoor outlets are not equipped with them.

• Outdoor holiday lights are for seasonal use, up to 90 days. Bring them inside after the holidays.

• Do not staple or nail through light strings or electrical cords, and do not attach cords to utility poles.

• Avoid decorating outside on windy or wet days. Choose to dec-orate in favorable weather conditions and during daylight hours.

To keep your holiday season happy and safe, be attentive and cau-tious about all safety matters...your family depends on you! For more information on electrical safety or to schedule a safety dem-onstration, visit www.carrollecc.com or SafeElectricity.org.

Carroll Electric exists to serve our members with safe, reliable, and convenient electricity at the lowest possible cost.

4th Quarter 2013

920 Hwy. 62 SpurP.O. Box 4000

Berryville, AR 72616

1-800-432-9720www.carrollecc.com

Perfect Partners: Auto Bank Draft & eBilling!Perfect Partner75





Perfect Partners: Auto Bank Draft & eBilling!Perfect Partner




TipEnergy




TipEnergy

Cowboy Caviar 2 15-ounce cans black-eyed peas1 11-ounce can shoepeg corn1 10-ounce can Rotel tomatoes2 small onions, chopped1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped1/2 green pepper, seeded and chopped

1 tablespoon minced garlic1 1/2 teaspoon cumin1/2 tablespoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/3 bottle zesty Italian dressingTortilla chips

Rinse the black-eyed peas and corn; drain well. In a large bowl, stir together all of the ingredients except the zesty Italian dressing. Once ingredients have been stirred well, add the salad dressing. Chill for at least 6 hours before serving with tortilla chips.

When shopping for a new appliance, consider lifetime operation costs as well as the upfront purchase price. Refrigerators last an average of 12 years, clothes dryers about 11, and dish-washers about 10. Check the Energy Guide label for the estimated yearly operating costs. Remember, Carroll Electric’s average killowatt-hour costs 8.2 cents. Also, look for ENERGY STAR units which usually exceed federal standards for efficiency and quality. To learn more visit: EnergySavers.gov.

When shopping for a new appliance, consider lifetime operation costs as well as the upfront purchase price. Refrigerators last an average of 12 years, clothes dryers about 11, and dish-washers about 10. Check the Energy Guide label for the estimated yearly operating costs. Remember, Carroll Electric’s average killowatt-hour costs 8.2 cents. Also, look for ENERGY STAR units which usually exceed federal standards for efficiency and quality. To learn more visit: EnergySavers.gov.

Energy Tip

ServicesMember

Carroll Electric Coop. Corp.

Free Energy Tip

920 HWY. 62 SpurP.O. BOX 4000



It is now required by law for drivers to reduce speed or move over not only for emergency vehicles such as police cars, fire trucks, and ambulances but also for utility vehicles, tow trucks, or other authorized vehicles displaying blue, red, amber, white, or green lights that are flashing, revolving, or rotating.

For everyone’s safety, Arkansas lawmakers passed Act 579 which became effective August 16, 2013. The new law requires motorists who see an above-described vehicle stopped or parked on a street, road, highway, or shoulder to move to the farthest possible lane or position away from the authorized vehicle. Many roads within the service territory of Carroll Electric are two-lane roads. If, therefore, a driver is unable to move over, they must re-duce their speed and exercise due caution until they have passed the authorized vehicle.

Carroll Electric’s fleet will display amber-flashing lights when parked along roadways and also place orange safety cones around the safety buffer of the unit. The new law will assist in minimizing the potential for harm to personal property, vehicles, and most importantly human lives. Thank you for your attention to this important safety matter!

A New “Move Over” Law

Tax Cuts for AgricultureThe Arkansas Legislature recently passed several tax cuts for the agriculture sector. The largest cut creates a sales tax exemption for the sale of electricity, propane, and natural gas used in poultry, cattle, dairy, horticulture, swine, and aquaculture facilities, which takes effect on Jan. 1, 2014.

If you are eligible for the exemption, you must certify your electric meter(s) and propane tank(s) with the State of Arkansas. The meter or tank must exclusively serve the agriculture purpose. The certification forms can be obtained at the Arkansas Farm Bureau website, www.arfb.com, the Dept. of Finance and Administration (DFA) website, www.dfa.arkansas.gov (in the forms section), or by calling DFA at 501-682-7105.

It has been estimated an average poultry farm will save approximately $600 per house per year...pretty significant! If you think this tax exemption applies to your home operation, it is wise to begin on the certification process as time is of the essence.

Pumpkin Spice Cake1 package spice cake mix1 can pumpkin (15 oz)1 cup Miracle Whip® Dressing3 eggs1/4 cup butter, softened

1 package cream cheese (8 oz), softened2 tablespoons milk1 teaspoon vanilla1 package powdered sugar (16 oz)

Heat oven to 350° F. Beat first four ingredients in large bowl with mixer until well blended. Pour into 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 32 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan. Beat cream cheese, butter, milk and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until well blended. Gradually add sugar, beating after each addition until well blended. Spread over cooled cake. Store covered in refrigerator.

Stay warm and save energy with these helpful winter tips:

Drape Delivery: Make sure drapes and shades are open to catch free solar heat during the day. Close them at night to keep the heat inside.

Free vents: Your HVAC system will have to work twice as hard if your air registers and vents are blocked by rugs, furniture, or drapes. Keep them clear to allow air to flow freely.

Insulate water heaters and pipes: Wrap water pipes connected to the water heater with foam, and insulate the water heater, too. To save $75 annually, consider lowering the water heater temperature from 130° to 120°.

Thermostat: Set your thermostat to 68°F (or lower if comfortable).

76


• Arkansas Living Magazine—Arkansas LivingmagazineisprovidedtoeverymemberofCarrollElectricCooperative.Itisanexcellentmediatoeducateourmembers.CECCpaid$312,413forthepublishinganddeliveryplusadditional$20,217forin-officepre-productioncost.Thirty-fivepercent($116,421)ofthecombinedcostslistedabovewasdedicatedtoenergyefficiencycommunication.

NOVEMBER 2013 22

carroll electric cooperative edition

1 CARROLL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

BiggestUser

You’ve had your appliance forever. With the exception of some scratches and squeaks, it’s in pretty good shape and still working. Why worry about budgeting for an upgrade?

For starters, inefficient appliances can have a huge impact on a home’s monthly electric bill. Replacing a refrigerator made before 1993 with a new, energy star-rated model could lower your annual power costs by $65-$100. This leaves consumers with a question when evaluating older appliances: how much energy use is too much? To estimate the energy use of an appliance, use this handy chart.

You can usually find the wattage of most appliances stamped on the bottom or back of the appliance, or on its nameplate. The wattage listed is the maximum power drawn by the appliance. Here are examples of the range of wattages for common household appliances:

• Clothes washer: 350-500 Watts • Clothes dryer: 1800-5000 Watts • Dishwasher: 1200-2400 Watts (heat drying feature increases energy use) • Hair dryer: 1200-1875 Watts • Microwave oven: 750-1100 Watts • Refrigerator (frost-free, 16 cubic feet): 725 Watts

Once you calculate how much money you spend to run aging home appliances and compare this to what it would cost to use more efficient models, it may become evident your “biggest user” is making you the “biggest loser” of energy dollars. A little investment today could save a lot in the long run. There are other benefits, too. For example, not only have clothes washers become 64 per-cent more energy efficient since 2000—the tub size increased. With a new model you can wash more clothes for less money every month!

1. Convert watts to kilowatts: _____________ / 1,000 = ________________ watts kilowatts 2. Calculate the operating cost: __________ x _________ x $0.088 = kilowatts hours of cost per operation/day kilowatt-hour _____________ x 30 = $______________ cost of cost of operation/day operation/month

The

Think outside the box this summer for your high school junior... Don’t miss out on this incredible, life-changing opportunity. All current high school juniors: This summer, instead of simply hanging out at the pool, watch-ing TV, or playing electronic games, why not take a trip of a lifetime? If you apply for the 2013 Youth Tour, you could be chosen to join other high school juniors from across Arkansas on an all-expense paid, week-long trip to Washington D.C!

The trip is sponsored by Carroll Electric Cooperative and its sister electric cooperatives throughout the state, known col-lectively as the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas. It is the 23rd year for Arkansas to participate in the Youth Tour which means our seasoned guides know where to go and what to see!

By plane The Arkansas group will travel from Little Rock to Washington via commercial airlines. Once in Washington, the Arkan-sas representatives will join about 1,500 students from across the nation who are also attending the tour.

History comes alive On Youth Tour, the students see firsthand, historic sites that are generally only seen on TV or read about in history books. The trip includes a visit to the U.S. Capitol, the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery, Monticello, Mount Vernon, the National Air and Space Museum, the National Cathedral, the Lincoln Me-morial and much more.

June 14-21Complete the online application at www.carrollecc.com or see your school’s guidance counselor. Home school students are also welcome to apply. Carroll Electric chooses two applicants to proudly represent the Cooperative at this youth leadership program. These two teenagers will return with stories and friendships they never imagined!

Clearing the Air A lot more than wassail was likely stirred up in your home during the holidays. Now is the best time to check your heating

system’s air filter. Clogged air filters could add unnecessary $$ to your electric bill. Checking, changing, or cleaning your filter once a month saves money and extends the life of your home’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system.

Successful filters have a short lifespan—the better a filter catches dirt, the faster it gets clogged and must be cleaned or replaced. When replacing the filter...

make sure the arrow on the filter indicating the direction of the airflow points toward the blower motor. to help schedule monthly check-ups, write the date on the side of the filter so you know when it

needs to be checked again. Shopping for a new filter? Before you leave home, write down the size printed on the side of your

current one. There are several different types of filters and levels of efficiency. Filters are either flat or pleated; pleated filters offer extra surface area to hold dirt, making them more efficient. Whatever type you choose, make it a habit to check and change filters as necessary.

23CARROLL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE 2

B e a pa r t o f t h e w ave . . .Between now and December 15, enroll* in Automatic Bank Draft and eBilling and become eligible to win a $500 energy star certificate.

*All members currently enrolled in both programs are automatically eligible to win.

Enroll by:

• Calling 800-432-9720• Visiting carrollecc.com • Stoppingbyoneofouroffices

Happy Thanksgiving!There is no more appropriate time to say “Thank You” for your confidence, support, and patronage. Carroll Electric works hard for you throughout the year and we know from the many comments received, it does not go unnoticed. The Cooperative team is genuinely grateful for allowing us the privilege of serving you.

Greg from Golden, Mo.

Just a note of thanks for great service and reasonable rates. I am a happy customer.

Paul from Oak Grove, Ark.

The Carroll Electric men were atmy house in what I would say is record time. They are appreciated!

Mary from Gentry, Ark.

I don’t mind paying the transaction fee. Carroll Electric is the #1 utility company.The people are always pleasant to work with. Thank you for your hard work.

Member Voices

“ “

“““

“

The 2014 Annual Meeting of Members of Carroll Electric Cooperative Corporation will be held May 22, 2014Members will receive reports on the financial condition of the Cooperative and vote on the election of directors, any matters referred to the members by the board of directors, and any member-initiated proposals properly presented to members. The director position to be filled at this meeting is for District 5 which is currently represented by Chairman of the Board Alan Hunnicut, DVM.

Energy Efficiency Tip of the Month

Electric bills rise in the winter for many reasons—holiday parties, house guests, and shorter days and longer nights. Take little measures to help control costs like turning down the thermostat, wash-ing clothes in cold water, swapping out lightbulbs for high-efficiency versions, and using microwaves or toaster ovens to cook.

All the pruning and clearing under power lines keep your electricity safe, reliable, and affordable. Outages, no matter how short or long, are just plain undesirable. Years of experience have proven the most efficient long-term way to keep trees a safe distance from power lines is by using both mechanical and herbicidal methods. This integrated approach to vegetation management is another way the Cooperative keeps operat-ing costs low. Members who wish to avoid herbicide use within their easements should complete the brief paperwork found within the Vegetation Management Plan by March 15. This plan is available for download at www.carrollecc.com or by contacting Customer Service at 800-432-9720.

Vegetation Management Purpose

77


Four�44mmerewillechoentorcivupto$1,000innrgyf�icincyimprovmnteforthirreidnce.**Gotowww.carrollcc.comforcompltdtaile.1. Compltanapplication,availaelinallCarrollElctricof�ice�Bntonvill, Brryvill,Huntevill,andJaepr;oratwww.carrollcc.com.2. ApplicationemuetedlivrdorpoetmarkdeyMarch15,2013.3. Applicantemuetmtandagrtoallcontetruleandrgulatione.4. AllArkaneaeandMieeourimmereofCarrollElctricmayapply.

WinnrewilleannouncdeyApril10,2013. *Thiecontetieeparatfromthetatwid$50,000EnrgyEf�icincyMakovreponeordeythElctricCooprativofArkaneae.**Enrgyf�icincyimprovmnteprformdwilledtrmindeythreulteofacomprhneivnrgyauditofthhomeandmayinpart,einetalldeyCarrollElctricpreonnl.

Prepare your home emergency kit today.

uptoaDadlinforntrieieDadlinforntrieieMarch15,2013.SdtaileMarch15,2013.Sdtaileatwww.carrollcc.com.*atwww.carrollcc.com.*

“We really appreciate being on levelized billing. It helps us out a lot!” William; Gareld, Ark. “Thanks for the energy audit. It really helped us get our crawl space a lot ghter!” Mary; Bella Vista, Ark.

Only for Carroll Electric members!Only for Carroll Electric members!

Carroll Electric will be closedMonday, May 27

in observance of Memorial Day.Emergency service is always available by calling 800-432-9720.

Payments will be received in the night depositories available at each of our four offices. Office locations can be found at carrollecc.com.

2013 Member Survey is on the way

Your opinion matters. Help us determine how to best serve your needs by completing and returning the survey being mailed in early May.

Bigger load. Smaller bill.

Are you practicing energy-efficiency in your own home? Wash full loads of laundry when possible. Don’t over-dry your clothes, and clean the dryer’s lint filter after every load to improve air circulation. Little changes add up to big savings!

NOVEMBER 2013 22



BiggestUser







The




Enroll by:









Member Voices

“ “

“““

“


Jason and Jamie Edwards of Bella Vista, Ark.

Austin Cross of Shell Knob, Mo.

Home Mini-Makeover WinnersCongratulations to our Home Mini-Makeover winners! These homes will receive up to $1,000 in energy efficiency improvements.

Daniel Salsbury of Huntsville, Ark.

Kenneth Campbell of Hasty, Ark.

This summer, watch these improvement projects develop at carrollecc.com.




Enroll by:









Member Voices

“ “

“““

“

NOVEMBER 2013 22



BiggestUser







The

79


2013Youth Tour Winners

Audrey

Jessica

Jake

Jake attends Eureka Springs High School. He

is the son of Joe and Chrys McClung.

Audrey attends Green Forest High School. She is the daughter of Don

and Barbara Foster.

Jessica attends Huntsville High School. She is the daughter of George and

Kim Adkins.

Jake, Audrey and Jessica will represent Carroll Electric at the 2013 Washington D.C. Youth Tour in June.

Ceiling and floor fans move air across your skin, boosting evaporation and making you feel cooler. They do not work like an air conditioner, which lowers the temperature in the room. Turn ceiling fans off when a room is unattended to lower your energy use.

Energy Efficiency Tip of the Month

An Investment in Our Future.

NOVEMBER 2013 22



BiggestUser







The




Enroll by:









Member Voices

“ “

“““

“2013

.

Jess i ca Ho l s tead , A lpena H igh Schoo lBe th A Huf f , Ambassadors fo r Chr i s t AcademyDanae La rson , Ben tonv i l l e H igh Schoo lK insee Ba i l ey , Be r ryv i l l e H igh Schoo lS tone Phe lps , Cassv i l l e H igh Schoo lEvan Owens , Deca tur H igh Schoo lI sabe l l a Smi th , Deer H igh Schoo lKeegan Wi lbur , Eureka Spr ings H igh Schoo lMaureen Brog len , Gen t ry H igh Schoo lDes taney Wishon , Grave t t e H igh Schoo lQuent in Humbard , Green Fores t H igh Schoo lBe thany Ba in , Har -Ber H igh Schoo lHuyen Ho , Har r i son H igh Schoo lMichae l Yawn , Her i t age H igh Schoo lSa rah Mason , Huntsv i l l e H igh Schoo lLaura Fa rmer , J asper H igh Schoo lAsh ley Thompson , K ings ton H igh Schoo lBren t ly M idd le ton , Mt . Judea H igh Schoo lN ico las R ibe i ro , Ozark Advent i s t AcademyClay N ivens , Pea R idge H igh Schoo lHa i l ey Har r i s , Rogers H igh Schoo lMacy Roe , Sh i loh Chr i s t i an Schoo lZoey Van Camp , S i l oam Spr ings H igh Schoo lKorde l l McNabb , Sou thwes t R -V , Washburn , MO .Yo lan i J e r ry , Spr ingda le H igh Schoo lGar re t t W iener t , Va l l ey Spr ings H igh Schoo lKay la Harp , Wes te rn Grove H igh Schoo lC la re Doss , Home Schoo lMered i th Koontz , Home Schoo l

CarrollElectric Scholarships

Carroll Electric is proud to award scholarships to these high school seniors in northwest Arkansas and southwest Missouri. The accomplishments of these students have given them a good foundation on which to a build successful future!

Nobody puts on a better

energy-saving show!

The King of Caulk & Talk Goes Live in Bella Vista and Garfield!

Well-known home energy-efficiency expert Doug Rye is touring the state live this summer! All plugs are out as he gets candid about how to beat the heat and start saving on your home utility bills during peak usage months. Plan to attend this free seminar. You’ll be inspired to go home and start saving energy immediately! Refreshments will be served.

Reserve your seat by calling 800-432-9720 ext. 1304.

Thursday, August 1 • 9:30 a.m. Riordan Hall Auditorium

3 Riordan DrBella Vista, Arkansas

Friday, August 2 • 9:30 a.m. NEBCO Community Center

17823 Marshall St Garfield, Arkansas

80


NOVEMBER 2013 22



BiggestUser







The




Enroll by:









Member Voices

“ “

“““

“

The annual meeting of Carroll Electric Cooperative was held May 23, 2013. The meeting began with the singing of the national anthem by The Sherman Mountain Boys of Newton County and an invoca-

tion. President/CEO Rob Boaz recounted the 75th anniversary of the Cooperative when rural areas stepped out of the dark, into the light as a life-changing

event. He shared the results of the annual member satisfaction survey received back from over 8,100 members. Respondents graded the performance of the Cooperative on a scale of 1-9 (9 being the high-est rating) in six categories. In all categories, the Cooperative received high performance grades with an 8 out of 9 over all.

Eight to Nine CentsBoaz attributed the high marks to the Cooperative’s commitment to excellence since 1937. He went on to contrast the cost of goods 75 years ago to the same goods today. “Seventy-five years ago, you could mail 15 first-class letters for the same price of today’s single postage stamp. In 1937, eight to nine cents would buy a whole loaf of bread and eight to nine cents would buy two pounds of apples. Today, however, eight to nine cents buys only one slice of bread. You only get one slice of apple for eight to nine cents.”

Boaz stated, “Seventy-five years ago, eight to nine cents would buy one kilo-watt-hour. In 2012, one kilo-watt-hour from Carroll Elec-tric is still just eight to nine cents. However, today’s kilowatt-hour is more reliable, more environmentally friend-ly, more efficiently produced, more efficiently consumed, and is safer to workers and the general public.”

Boaz said if electricity had simply grown at the rate of inflation, a single kilowatt-hour would cost $1.35 today. The value of a kilo-watt-hour remains as strong as it was 75 years ago when the lights came on.

Survey Summary• The most important priority to members from

a 2010 survey was “Affordability.” In 2013, members rated Carroll Electric’s performance in keeping rates low as a “7 out of 9.”

• “Reliability,” members’ second priority, received an “8” rating this year.

• “Disaster Response” was also rated “8.” Boaz shared the content of an email received just a few days prior of how Carroll Electric had exceeded the expectations of a member from Eureka Springs. “We lost power last night due to

Rob Boaz

Memb er s Re spond O ver whel m i ng ly Posit ive to C ooperat ive ’s Per for ma nc e

1937

Eight to Nine Cents...2012

81


NOVEMBER 2013 22



BiggestUser







The




Enroll by:









Member Voices

“ “

“““

“

the severe storms. On our road alone we had three or four trees down on electric lines, and a power pole snapped in half. When we saw the destruction last night we assumed the worst, a long wait to get power back. First thing this morning we woke to the sound of beeps, lights coming on and appliances flashing. I walked our road and saw everything fixed and back in place. I want to send a JOB WELL DONE to all the guys who worked through the night to restore power to our area. They must have worked in some of the worst conditions possible. They all deserve a pat on the back and Carroll Electric does too! Thank you very much for your hard work and effort.”

• Energy Efficiency, Public Safety, and En-vironmental Stewardship were all given a rating of “8” in this year’s survey.

Over 1,800 members wrote personal comments on the back of their survey. Seventy-nine percent of the responses were positive in nature. Cooperative personnel will be following up with members who shared concerns and questions.

Official BusinessJohn Everett, the Coopera-tive’s attorney, conducted the official business of the annual meeting by announcing all 71,412 members had been mailed the official ballot and annual report. He declared a quorum present with the re-turn of 8,094 ballots. Winfred Prier who ran unopposed was declared reelected to the Cooperative’s Board of Directors.

Capital Credit Assignment Notice

Notice is hereby given to consumers of Carroll Electric Cooperative Corporation that, in accordance with the provisions of the bylaws of the cooperative, patronage capital for the year 2012 has been assigned to the patronage capital account of each consumer. The ratio of the cooperative’s total margins to the total revenue after deducting power cost is .159523289. The wholesale power cost was $ 0.051122348 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) sold. As an example, if a consumer was billed $1,000.00 for 12,000 kWh of electricity in 2012, the amount credited to his patronage capital account for the year was $48.38. The calculation is as follows: $1000.00 less $613.47 (12,000 kWh multiplied by $ 0.051122348) less $83.24 (sales tax of $74.07 and franchise tax of $9.17) or $303.29 revenue after wholesale power cost, multiplied by .159523289 or $ 48.38. A consumer desiring to know the specific amount of capital credited to his patronage capital account can obtain this information by making a request to the cooperative. This is a notice of 2012 patronage capital assignment only.

Winfred Prier

Over 12¢9.5¢ - 12.0¢Under 9.5¢Carroll Electric 8.8¢

Carroll Electric members in

Arkansas and Missouri

still enjoy rates

26% below the national

average!

Residential Price per kWh (U.S. Average 11.9¢)

82





Enroll by:









Member Voices

“ “

“““

“

NOVEMBER 2013 22



BiggestUser







The Wrap-Up of Carroll Electric’s

$1,000 Energy Eff iciencyMini -Makeovers

Early this year, Carroll Electric sponsored a contest and awarded four $1,000 Energy Efficiency Mini-Makeovers to members located in each regional service district. The investments have been completed in each home, and the results are amazing! This month, enjoy the results of the winner from Bella Vista, Ark., Jason and Jamie Edwards. Other winners will be featured in future issues of Arkansas Living. It’s too soon to track the savings in dollars but all members have already enjoyed noticeable improvements in comfort.

The Energy Efficiency Improvements:

• Moisture barrier installed in crawl space• Added cellulose insulation in attic bringing value to R40• Sealed all duct work with mastic • Used spray foam and caulk to seal both return air ducts• Cleaned heat pump evaporator coil• Installed water heater blanket and split pipe foam insulation on hot and cold

water lines• Replaced weather stripping on external doors• Caulked around all windows and door frames, floor

penetrations (electrical, plumbing, and air vents), and all ceiling penetrations (light fixtures, bathroom vents)

Edwards Familyfrom Bella Vista, Ark.

“I can actually feel cool air coming out of the vent in our bedroom!

-Mrs. Edwards

83





Enroll by:









Member Voices

“ “

“““

“

NOVEMBER 2013 22



BiggestUser







The

Carroll Electric Cooperative is pleased to announce it has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with a 2013 ENERGY STAR Leadership in Housing Award. ENERGY STAR partners, like Carroll Electric, promote

ENERGY STAR products, make energy efficiency recommendations, and offer consultative services to home owners and builders using ENERGY STAR construction standards.Carroll Electric endorses the ENERGY STAR philosophy of educating businesses and individuals to save money and protect our environment through superior energy efficiency. In 2012, Carroll Electric Energy Specialists performed more than 590 energy audits and high bill investigations. Homes built under the ENERGY STAR guidelines are up to 30% more efficient than other typical new homes built.

Carroll Electric is proud to say its staff has been promoting energy efficiency and conservation since the 1970s. Today, as an ENERGY STAR partner, the Cooperative collaborates with its members to initiate energy efficiency practices and ENERGY STAR products into their homes.

To learn more about ENERGY STAR products and energy-saving tips, go to www.energystar.gov or www.carrollecc.com.

Carroll Electric is Recognized with a 2013 ENERGY STAR® Leadership in Housing Award

Energy Specialists (L to R): Clayton Villines, Brian Ayers, Joey Magnini, Brian Wise, and Mike Jones.

The Results:

• Decreased air leakage in and out of the home by 30% (No more drafts wasting precious energy dollars.)

• Increased the flow of air returning to heating/cool-ing equipment by 38% (Equipment runs more efficiently, reducing cost of operation.)

• Attic insulation now at R40 (Temperatures re-main stable inside the home without drastic heat-ing or cooling costs.)

• Constant temperatures throughout the home (No more cold or hot spots in certain rooms.)

84


NOVEMBER 2013 22



BiggestUser







The




Enroll by:









Member Voices

“ “

“““

“

Austin Cross from Shell Knob, Mo., was one of the four winners of the 2013 Carroll Electric $1,000 Energy Efficiency Mini-Makeover. Austin’s home, built in 1977,

is nestled in a wooded neighborhood on a peninsula of Table Rock Lake. Following the comprehensive energy inspection, several opportunities for improvement were identified. For an investment of $1,000, Carroll Electric’s team members were able to:

• replace the flex duct with permanent metal ductwork

• install fiberglass batt insulation missing between the floor joists in the crawlspace

• weather-strip around scuttle hole access

Austin Cross Shell Knob, Mo.

85


NOVEMBER 2013 22



BiggestUser







The




Enroll by:









Member Voices

“ “

“““

“

• seal around can lights in the home with caulk

• install water heater jacket and insulate water lines connected to the water heater

• seal electrical and plumbing floor penetrations with spray foam insulation

• repair drywall holes where air was leaking into the home

• caulk leaks around all light switches and electrical outlets

• seal gaps between sheet rock and ceiling in master bathroom

• vacuum indoor and outdoor air conditioner coils and clean with foaming coil cleaner

The final improvement installed at Mr. Cross’ home was to have an insulation contractor apply foam insulation in the crawl space to the main trunk line, supply boots, and main supply and return connections of the duct system. This was achieved through Shawn Robertson, “The Insulator,” of Berryville, Ark. Shawn is a licensed contractor, installing foam and cellulose insulation in homes and businesses throughout northwest Arkansas and southwest Missouri. For more information The Insulator can be contacted by calling 870-423-7213.

With the improvements complete, the numbers speak well of what can be accomplished with $1,000 and a little sweat equity. Air infiltration improved by 10%, reducing drafts and hot/cold areas of the home.

• With new duct work and added insulation in the crawlspace, the heating and cooling system will be working less to maintain comfort. Future savings in lower bills will be enjoyed.

• 200 cubic feet per minute (cfm) was added to the return air flow by sealing all duct work. The heating/cooling system now operates more ef-ficiently and the life of the system has been extended.

86


NOVEMBER 2013 22



BiggestUser







The




Enroll by:









Member Voices

“ “

“““

“

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Campbell of Hasty, Ark., was the winning selection in the Mini-Makeover contest from the Jasper district. The

house was originally built in 1963 and added to as their family grew. The view from their home could be featured in a travel magazine promoting the Ozarks. However, their comfort level inside the home was compromised by lack of insulation and air infiltration.

Some of the improvements installed in the Campbell’s home were:

• the water heater received an insulating wrap

• an insulation barrier for the attic scuttle hole was built and weather stripping applied

• the electrical penetrations into the attic were sealed with spray foam

• the fireplace flue was sealed with high temperature caulk

• a hole discovered behind the stove was repaired and sealed

• the doors all received weather stripping

Mr. and Mrs. CampbellHasty, Ark.

87


NOVEMBER 2013 22



BiggestUser







The




Enroll by:









Member Voices

“ “

“““

“

• caulking was applied around the aluminum windows and trim

• the coils in their window air conditioners were cleaned and the gaps around the units were sealed and insulated with foam board

• the plumbing and electrical penetra-tions in the floor were sealed with spray foam from inside the crawl space

• “The Insulator” blew cellulose insu-lation into the attic bringing the R-value up to R-40

What did this accomplish?

• The air infiltration before the improvements was rated at 1.39 ACH; every hour the entire amount of air inside the house and almost half of it again was being exchanged with outside air. (It’s no wonder the Campbell’s were uncomfortable when outside temperatures were extremely hot or cold!) This exchange was improved to 0.88 ACH...nearly a 40% reduction in air infiltration.

The Campbells said they knew their home needed to be more energy efficient and were most appreciative of the mini-makeover improvements to their home. Mrs. Campbell shared, “Before, on a real hot day, the air conditioner was set on high and seemed to run all the time. Now, when it’s real hot, we are comfortable with the setting on medium. Many days we just keep it set on low and we are very comfortable.”

88


NOVEMBER 2013 22



BiggestUser







The




Enroll by:









Member Voices

“ “

“““

“

The fourth home owners to win $1,000 in energy efficiency improvements were Daniel and Sally Salsbury of Huntsville, Ark. Their 1700-square-foot

home was built in 1950 with a couple additions through the years. Carroll Electric’s initial building leakage test indicated most of the improvements would be focused on getting the home sealed from air infiltration.

The Work:

• Sealing all electrical and plumbing penetrations

• Sealing holes in the drywall as needed

• Building and insulating a new attic access and latch

• Sealed interior wall cavities that were open to extreme attic temperatures

• Caulking all windows and flue pipes with appropriate types of caulk


• Re-attaching and sealing all supply boots with new frames and spray foam

• Partnering with Shawn Robertson, “The Insulator,” to blow in cellulose insulation to R-38 throughout the entire attic. Shawn’s team installed 66 bags of cellulose insulation

Mr. and Mrs. Salsbury Huntsville, Ark.

89


It’s a wrap...Improvements made in the homes of all four winners are ones nearly every home owner can accomplish on their own. Carroll Electric’s team showed these homeowners how a lot of comfort and efficiency can be gained with just a little time and a little investment. Videos of Carroll Electric’s team performing the energy efficiency improvements can be viewed at www.carrollecc.com.

The first step to begin your journey to a more energy efficient and comfortable home is to have Carroll Electric conduct a free energy audit. To schedule an appointment, call today: 800-432-9720.

Carroll Electric would like to say a big “Thank You” to Shawn Robertson, aka “The Insulator,” for his participation in the Mini-Makeovers. As a licensed contractor of

foam and cellulose insulation, Shawn and his team are available for free estimates of any insulation

project in homes and businesses across the region. Give him a call for your insulation needs: 870-423-7213.

The Results:• Began with 0.58 ACH (air changes per hour); this means nearly 60% of the

air inside the house was being exchanged with outside air every hour. Low-ered this to 0.36 ACH for almost 40% reduction in air flow.

• Began with a low return air flow to the cooling unit. By sealing all the re-turn ducts, the return airflow was increased by 400 cfm (cubic feet per min-ute). Their 3.5 ton air conditioner now was receiving the correct amount of air flow required for efficient operation.

• With the supply duct work now properly connected and sealed, the supply air pressure in the house was dramatically increased. This is the air flow felt coming out of the vents which cools or warms the home. Comfort levels are greatly af-fected when the supply pres-sure is too low.

The Salsbury’s commented after the work was complete, how much cooler their home was and their need to reprogram the thermostat to keep from getting too cold! Now that’s a great problem to have in the summer

NOVEMBER 2013 22



BiggestUser







The




Enroll by:









Member Voices

“ “

“““

“

90


NOVEMBER 2013 22



BiggestUser







The




Enroll by:









Member Voices

“ “

“““

“

BiggestUser







The

91


NOVEMBER 2013 22



BiggestUser







The




Enroll by:









Member Voices

“ “

“““

“



Enroll by:









Member Voices

“ “

“““

“Merry Christmas

From all of us at Carroll Electric. May your Christmas season be full of blessings.

www.carrollecc.com 800-432-9720

Between now and December 15, enroll in Automatic Bank Draft and eBilling for a chance to win a $500 energy star certificate. The certificate is good toward thepurchase of any energy star appliance. Members already enrolled in both programs will be automatically eligible in the drawing. Drawing will take place December 17. Members can enroll by calling 800-432-9720, visitingcarrollecc.com, or stopping by one of our offices.

Enroll for a chance to win a $500 energy star certificate!

E Billing is as easy as opening your email. Once enrolled, your monthly statements, along with newsletters and inserts

will be delivered electronically to your email account at home...or on the go. To enroll, call one of our courteous

customer service representatives at 800-432-9720, enroll at www.carrollecc.com, or complete the information below

and return to our office. If you are currently enrolled in Automatic Bank Draft, simply enroll in eBilling.

All members currently enrolled in both programs are automatically eligible to win the $500 energy star certificate.

Yes, enroll me in eBilling and Automatic Bank Draft.

Name

Daytime PhoneEmail Customer Number(s)Use extra boxes

only if you have multiple accounts.

I am already enrolled in Automatic Bank Draft.

I have attached a voided check for Automatic

A lot of Carroll Electric

members are standing

up and participating in

the wave of the easiest

bill payment option available...

Be a part of the wave...

92


• Radio and Newspaper—CarrollElectricpromotedenergyefficiencyadsonvariousra-diostationsandnewspapers.In2013,approximately25%($16,366)ofradioandnewspaperadswerepromotingenergyefficiency.

• Carroll Electric Cooperative Website—Ourwebsite(www.carrollecc.com)providesinformationaboutenergysaving-tipsandproducts.In2013,approximately25%ofCarrollElectric’swebsitewasdirectedtowardenergyefficiency.Thisamountsto$3,201forwebsitemaintenanceforbothin-officelabor($876)andoutsidecontracts($2,325).

• Energy Efficiency Brochures—CarrollElectricdistributesenergyefficiencybrochurestoourmembers.

93


Doug Rye Seminars

LastAugust,CarrollElectricsponsoredtwoDougRyeenergyefficiencyseminarsforourmembers,oneinBellaVistaandoneinGarfield.Dougpresentedapproximatelythree-hourseminarsusingprops,humor,extensiveknowledgeinenergyefficiency,questionandanswersessions.CarrollElectricadvertisedtheseseminarsintheArkansasLivingmagazine,radiosta-tionsandnewspapers.Advertising,roomrental,laborcosts,andtransportationtotal$3,505.WealsopromoteDougRyeandhismessagethroughthebelowbrochures,“Homeremedies”and“EnergyEfficientHome.”

CarrollElectrichelpssponsorDougRye’snationally-broadcastedweeklyradioprogram“HomeRemedies”onvariousradiostations.

Public Presentation on Saving Money with Energy Efficiency

Free

Call 800-432-9720 ext. 1304 to reserve your seat.

This seminar is brought to you compliments of:

Thursday, August 1 9:30 a.m.

Riordan Hall3 Riordan Dr, Bella Vista

Friday, August 2 9:30 a.m.

NEBCO Community Room17823 Marshall St, Garfield

Energy expert Doug Rye will share the keys to energy efficiency. Plan to attend this free seminar, you’ll be inspired to go home and start saving energy immediately!

94


AECC’s 2013 Home Makeover

In2013,CarrollElectricparticipatedinthestatewide“EnergyEfficiencyHomeMakeover’worth$50,000.

Carroll Electric’s Mini-Makeover

In2013,CarrollElectricsponsoredacontestandawardedfour$1,000EnergyEfficiencyMini-Makeoverstomemberslocatedineachregionalservicedistrict.Energyefficiencyimprove-mentsperformedweredeterminedbytheresultsofacomprehensiveenergyaudit.PartoftheseimprovementswereinstalledbyCarrollElectricpersonnel.Advertising,supplies,laborandtransportationcostsfortheseimprovementstotal$25,812.

uptoaEnterbyMarch15,2013.SeedetailsatEnterbyMarch15,2013.Seedetailsatwww.carrollecc.comwww.carrollecc.com..

Fourmembers’homes willbechosentoreceiveupto$1,000$1,000inenergyef�iciencyimprove�ments.*Forcompletedetails,seewww.carrollecc.com. ApplicationsareavailableinallCarrollElectricof�ices�Bentonville,Berryville,Huntsville,and

Jasper;oratwww.carrollecc.com. Entriesmustbedeliveredtoanyof�iceorpostmarkedbyMarch15,2013. Applicantsmustmeetandagreetoallcontestrulesandregulations. AllArkansasandMissourimembersofCarrollElectricmayapply.

WinnerswillbeannouncedbyApril10,2013.*Thiscontestisseparatefromthestatewide$50,000EnergyEf�iciencyMakeoversponsoredbytheElectricCooperativeofArkansas.Energyef�iciencyimprovementsperformedwillbedeterminedbytheresultsofacomprehensiveenergyauditofthehomesandmayinpart,beinstalledbyCarrollElectricpersonnel.

95


Four�44mmerewillechoentorcivupto$1,000innrgyf�icincyimprovmnteforthirreidnce.**Gotowww.carrollcc.comforcompltdtaile.1. Compltanapplication,availaelinallCarrollElctricof�ice�Bntonvill, Brryvill,Huntevill,andJaepr;oratwww.carrollcc.com.2. ApplicationemuetedlivrdorpoetmarkdeyMarch15,2013.3. Applicantemuetmtandagrtoallcontetruleandrgulatione.4. AllArkaneaeandMieeourimmereofCarrollElctricmayapply.

WinnrewilleannouncdeyApril10,2013. *Thiecontetieeparatfromthetatwid$50,000EnrgyEf�icincyMakovreponeordeythElctricCooprativofArkaneae.**Enrgyf�icincyimprovmnteprformdwilledtrmindeythreulteofacomprhneivnrgyauditofthhomeandmayinpart,einetalldeyCarrollElctricpreonnl.

Prepare your home emergency kit today.

uptoaDadlinforntrieieDadlinforntrieieMarch15,2013.SdtaileMarch15,2013.Sdtaileatwww.carrollcc.com.*atwww.carrollcc.com.*

“We really appreciate being on levelized billing. It helps us out a lot!” William; Gareld, Ark. “Thanks for the energy audit. It really helped us get our crawl space a lot ghter!” Mary; Bella Vista, Ark.

Only for Carroll Electric members!Only for Carroll Electric members!

Deadline to enter is March 15, 2013.

Four Carroll Electric members will be chosen for their homes to receive up to $1,000 in energy efficiency improvements. How to enter: 1. Complete this entry form. 2. Take an exterior photo of your home. 3. Mail entry form and home photo to: Carroll Electric Coop. Corp. Energy Efficiency Home Makeover PO Box 4000 Berryville, AR 72616

Name(s) on Electric Account Address _______________________________________ City _____________________ State_________ Zip __________ Home Phone ____________________ Cell Phone _____________________ Work Phone _________________________ Email Address ______________________________________ Cooperative Account #_____________________________ Tell us about your home: Do you own your home? ______________ Year built? ______________ Square Footage? ________________________ Is your house built on a slab or crawlspace? Slab Crawlspace How do you cool your home? Central Air Window Unit(s) Other __________________ Age of air conditioning equipment? ______________________ How do you heat your home? Heat Pump Electric Furnace Firewood/Pellets Natural Gas Propane Other __________________ How old is your heating equipment? _____________________ Do you have a ceiling mounted, whole‐house ventilation fan? Yes No Describe your attic insulation: Pink or Yellow Fiberglass Cellulose Rock Wool Other __________________ Describe your sidewall insulation: Pink or Yellow Fiberglass Cellulose Rock Wool Other __________________ Describe your windows: (Check all that apply) Aluminum Frame Wood Frame Vinyl Single‐pane Double‐pane How old are your windows? ___________________________ How old are your kitchen appliances? _______________________ How old are your washer and dryer? ________________________ Describe your attic access: Folding staircase inside house Scuttle‐hole inside house Other _____________ Describe the equipment used for water heating? Electric Natural Gas Propane Other _________________________________________________ Estimate the cost of your average monthly electric bill: _______________ No. of occupants:

Have you read the official rules and do you meet the eligibility requirements? Yes No Signature (required) ______________________________________________________ Date ______________________

96


Carroll Electric Cooperative is pleased to announce it has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with a 2013 ENERGY STAR Leadership in Housing Award. ENERGY STAR partners, like Carroll Electric, promote

ENERGY STAR products, make energy efficiency recommendations, and offer consultative services to home owners and builders using ENERGY STAR construction standards.Carroll Electric endorses the ENERGY STAR philosophy of educating businesses and individuals to save money and protect our environment through superior energy efficiency. In 2012, Carroll Electric Energy Specialists performed more than 590 energy audits and high bill investigations. Homes built under the ENERGY STAR guidelines are up to 30% more efficient than other typical new homes built.

Carroll Electric is proud to say its staff has been promoting energy efficiency and conservation since the 1970s. Today, as an ENERGY STAR partner, the Cooperative collaborates with its members to initiate energy efficiency practices and ENERGY STAR products into their homes.

To learn more about ENERGY STAR products and energy-saving tips, go to www.energystar.gov or www.carrollecc.com.

Carroll Electric is Recognized with a 2013 ENERGY STAR® Leadership in Housing Award

Energy Specialists (L to R): Clayton Villines, Brian Ayers, Joey Magnini, Brian Wise, and Mike Jones.

The Results:

• Decreased air leakage in and out of the home by 30% (No more drafts wasting precious energy dollars.)

• Increased the flow of air returning to heating/cool-ing equipment by 38% (Equipment runs more efficiently, reducing cost of operation.)

• Attic insulation now at R40 (Temperatures re-main stable inside the home without drastic heat-ing or cooling costs.)

• Constant temperatures throughout the home (No more cold or hot spots in certain rooms.)

Wrap-Up of Carroll Electric’s $1,000 Energy Eff iciency

Mini -MakeoversEarly this year, Carroll Electric sponsored a contest and awarded four $1,000 Energy Efficiency Mini-Makeovers to members located in each regional service district. The investments have been completed in each home, and the results are amazing! This month, enjoy the results of the winner from Bella Vista, Ark., Jason and Jamie Edwards. Other winners will be featured in future issues of Arkansas Living. It’s too soon to track the savings in dollars but all members have already enjoyed noticeable improvements in comfort.

The Energy Efficiency Improvements:

• Moisture barrier installed in crawl space• Added cellulose insulation in attic bringing value to R40• Sealed all duct work with mastic • Used spray foam and caulk to seal both return air ducts• Cleaned heat pump evaporator coil• Installed water heater blanket and split pipe foam insulation on hot and cold

water lines• Replaced weather stripping on external doors• Caulked around all windows and door frames, floor

penetrations (electrical, plumbing, and air vents), and all ceiling penetrations (light fixtures, bathroom vents)

Edwards Familyfrom Bella Vista, Ark.

“I can actually feel cool air coming out of the vent in our bedroom!

-Mrs. Edwards

• caulking was applied around the aluminum windows and trim

• the coils in their window air conditioners were cleaned and the gaps around the units were sealed and insulated with foam board

• the plumbing and electrical penetra-tions in the floor were sealed with spray foam from inside the crawl space

• “The Insulator” blew cellulose insu-lation into the attic bringing the R-value up to R-40

What did this accomplish?

• The air infiltration before the improvements was rated at 1.39 ACH; every hour the entire amount of air inside the house and almost half of it again was being exchanged with outside air. (It’s no wonder the Campbell’s were uncomfortable when outside temperatures were extremely hot or cold!) This exchange was improved to 0.88 ACH...nearly a 40% reduction in air infiltration.

The Campbells said they knew their home needed to be more energy efficient and were most appreciative of the mini-makeover improvements to their home. Mrs. Campbell shared, “Before, on a real hot day, the air conditioner was set on high and seemed to run all the time. Now, when it’s real hot, we are comfortable with the setting on medium. Many days we just keep it set on low and we are very comfortable.”

It’s a wrap...Improvements made in the homes of all four winners are ones nearly every home owner can accomplish on their own. Carroll Electric’s team showed these homeowners how a lot of comfort and efficiency can be gained with just a little time and a little investment. Videos of Carroll Electric’s team performing the energy efficiency improvements can be viewed at www.carrollecc.com.

The first step to begin your journey to a more energy efficient and comfortable home is to have Carroll Electric conduct a free energy audit. To schedule an appointment, call today: 800-432-9720.

Carroll Electric would like to say a big “Thank You” to Shawn Robertson, aka “The Insulator,” for his participation in the Mini-Makeovers. As a licensed contractor of

foam and cellulose insulation, Shawn and his team are available for free estimates of any insulation

project in homes and businesses across the region. Give him a call for your insulation needs: 870-423-7213.

The Results:• Began with 0.58 ACH (air changes per hour); this means nearly 60% of the

air inside the house was being exchanged with outside air every hour. Low-ered this to 0.36 ACH for almost 40% reduction in air flow.

• Began with a low return air flow to the cooling unit. By sealing all the re-turn ducts, the return airflow was increased by 400 cfm (cubic feet per min-ute). Their 3.5 ton air conditioner now was receiving the correct amount of air flow required for efficient operation.

• With the supply duct work now properly connected and sealed, the supply air pressure in the house was dramatically increased. This is the air flow felt coming out of the vents which cools or warms the home. Comfort levels are greatly af-fected when the supply pres-sure is too low.

The Salsbury’s commented after the work was complete, how much cooler their home was and their need to reprogram the thermostat to keep from getting too cold! Now that’s a great problem to have in the summer

• seal around can lights in the home with caulk

• install water heater jacket and insulate water lines connected to the water heater

• seal electrical and plumbing floor penetrations with spray foam insulation

• repair drywall holes where air was leaking into the home

• caulk leaks around all light switches and electrical outlets

• seal gaps between sheet rock and ceiling in master bathroom

• vacuum indoor and outdoor air conditioner coils and clean with foaming coil cleaner

The final improvement installed at Mr. Cross’ home was to have an insulation contractor apply foam insulation in the crawl space to the main trunk line, supply boots, and main supply and return connections of the duct system. This was achieved through Shawn Robertson, “The Insulator,” of Berryville, Ark. Shawn is a licensed contractor, installing foam and cellulose insulation in homes and businesses throughout northwest Arkansas and southwest Missouri. For more information The Insulator can be contacted by calling 870-423-7213.

With the improvements complete, the numbers speak well of what can be accomplished with $1,000 and a little sweat equity. Air infiltration improved by 10%, reducing drafts and hot/cold areas of the home.

• With new duct work and added insulation in the crawlspace, the heating and cooling system will be working less to maintain comfort. Future savings in lower bills will be enjoyed.

• 200 cubic feet per minute (cfm) was added to the return air flow by sealing all duct work. The heating/cooling system now operates more ef-ficiently and the life of the system has been extended.

Austin Cross from Shell Knob, Mo., was one of the four winners of the 2013 Carroll Electric $1,000 Energy Efficiency Mini-Makeover. Austin’s home, built in 1977,

is nestled in a wooded neighborhood on a peninsula of Table Rock Lake. Following the comprehensive energy inspection, several opportunities for improvement were identified. For an investment of $1,000, Carroll Electric’s team members were able to:

• replace the flex duct with permanent metal ductwork

• install fiberglass batt insulation missing between the floor joists in the crawlspace

• weather-strip around scuttle hole access

Austin Cross Shell Knob, Mo.

NOVEMBER 2013 22



BiggestUser







The

The fourth home owners to win $1,000 in energy efficiency improvements were Daniel and Sally Salsbury of Huntsville, Ark. Their 1700-square-foot

home was built in 1950 with a couple additions through the years. Carroll Electric’s initial building leakage test indicated most of the improvements would be focused on getting the home sealed from air infiltration.

The Work:

• Sealing all electrical and plumbing penetrations

• Sealing holes in the drywall as needed


• Sealed interior wall cavities that were open to extreme attic temperatures

• Caulking all windows and flue pipes with appropriate types of caulk


• Re-attaching and sealing all supply boots with new frames and spray foam

• Partnering with Shawn Robertson, “The Insulator,” to blow in cellulose insulation to R-38 throughout the entire attic. Shawn’s team installed 66 bags of cellulose insulation

Mr. and Mrs. Salsbury Huntsville, Ark.




Enroll by:









Member Voices

“ “

“““

“

97


Employee Training

• EmployeesattendedtheAMSA(ArkansasMemberServicesAssociation)conferenceatPetit-JeanStateParkandtheTri-StateConferenceinHotSprings.

• Twoemployeesweresecretary/treasurersoftheHVACRAssociation(NorthCentralandNorthwestRegions)andattendedonemeetingeachmonthforninemonths.

• Labor,transportation,andlodging,totaledapproximately$2,103.

Energy Efficiency Equipment

CarrollElectricutilizesfourinfraredthermalimagingcamerasandtwobuildingleakage/blowerdoortestingunits.Thisequipmentenablesourpersonneltoprovidemuchmoreaccurateenergyconservationadvicetoourmembers.

98


Demand Reduction

• Load control switches—CarrollElectric’svoluntaryloadcontrolprogramforaircondi-tionersandwaterheaterswasimplementedin1983.Thetechnologyusedsincethebegin-ningofthisprogramisnolongersupported.Mostoftheinstalledswitcheshavebecomenon-functional.CarrollElectricisnowresearchingloadcontroloptionsthroughAMI(au-tomatedmeteringinfrastructure,)buthadnotyetdeployedanymeanstoaccomplishloadcontrol,todate.

TheCooperativecontinuestopartnerwithitsmembersinterestedininstallingnetme-teringfacilitieswhichassistsinloadsheddingduringpeakusagetimes.Atthepresent,54netmeteringaccountsareactivelysetuptoproducedistributedgeneration.

• Optional Commercial (Over 50 kW)—Customersthatareabletosubstantiallycontroltheirloadduringpeakdemandhoursarerewardedwithasignificantreductionindemandcost.Conversely,thepenaltyforelectricalloadduringthecoincidentpeakdemandhoursisasignificantincreaseinthecostperkW.

Availabletobothsingleandthree-phaseservicesrequiringmorethan50kWofmeasureddemand:

CoincidentDemand @$9.08kWAllkWBillingDemand @$1.89kWAllkWh @3.359¢/kWh

TheCooperativehadqualifyingcustomersthatchosetoparticipateinthisvoluntarydemandreductionratebycloselymonitoringtheirhourlyusage,whichshiftedtheirusagefromourpeakdemand.

• Voluntary Contribution from the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas—TheElectricCooperativesofArkansas(ECA)voluntarilycontributetotheEnergyEfficiencyArkansasPro-gramexpensesonbehalfofCarrollElectricand16othercooperatives.CarrollElectric’spor-tionwas$15,414.14.ThiscontributionrepresentstheElectricCooperatives’pro-ratashareoftheprogramcostsfortheperiodofJanuary1-December31,2013.

99


Summary:

Identifiablecostsassociatedwithpromotingenergyefficiency:

Category Labor Transportation/Equipment/Lodging/Regis-tration Fee

Purchased Advertising

Production Cost (Materials and Supplies)

Total

Energy AuditsHigh Bill InvestigationsBuilding Leakage TestHeating & Cooling Load Calcs.Misc. Field Visits

$71,553$58,464$5,366$7,330$873

$9,618$7,859$962$985$117

$81,171$66,323$6,328$8,315$990

Member Education $42,110 $2,496 16,366 $134,316 $195,288Employee Training $1,558 $545 $2,103

Total $187,254 $22,582 16,366 $134,316 $360,518

Conclusion

Weencourageourmemberstobeenergyefficientbyprovidingenergyefficiencyprogramsandinformation-thushelpingreducetheirenergyusageandoursystemdemand.CarrollElectricCooperative’smissionstatementexpressesourcommitmenttoourmembers:“We exist to serve our members with safe, reliable, and convenient electricity at the lowest possible cost.”

100


Mississippi County Electric Cooperative, Inc.




Mississippi County Electric Cooperative, Inc.POBox7

Blytheville, Arkansas 72316

2013 Energy Efficiency and Conservation ReportAPSC Docket No. 06-004-R

As one of the 17 members of Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC), Mississippi CountyElectric Cooperative is the smallest in number of meters and employees of the electric distributioncooperatives. However, our commitment to serve our members’ needs is great and has been guided byprinciples and practices of sound management since our incorporation on September 28, 1938. It’s achallenging but rewarding job for the employees and directors of the cooperative, who are anxious tocontinue to maintain the benefits of this cooperative way of life. The cooperative has been dedicated toproviding safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to its membership. One of our most important goals isto remind our members that the cooperative is more than just a utility that provides electricity. Thecooperative exists because of the concern and involvement of its consumer-members. One of thoseconcerns is the efficient use of energy.

Mississippi County Electric Cooperative participates in The Arkansas Energy Efficiency EducationProgram, Arkansas Weatherization Program, Deemed Savings Survey, The Home Energy EfficiencyMake Over and Energy Efficiency and Conservation APSC Reporting at a statewide level. Also whileengaging in load control and membership education within our service area.

To accomplish our commitment to energy efficiency and conservation, Mississippi County ElectricCooperative’s demand response programs fall within three categories. These categories are DirectControl — Irrigation, Commercial and Industrial Voluntary Peak Avoidance and AECC ControlledIndustrial Power Service - Interruptible.

Direct Control -Irrigation

Mississippi County Electric Cooperative offers three rate options to irrigation consumer-members, 2 Y2hour and 5 hour radio controlled rates and an uncontrolled rate. The rate is designed to give the farmer amonetary incentive for allowing his irrigation equipment to be cut off during peak consumption timesthus saving added demand and the necessity for building additional generating plants and ultimatelylowering the cost for all members. The uncontrolled rates include a kWh charge and an annualhorsepower charge. By permitting the cooperative to install a radio-controlled device on their irrigationequipment, so that the Cooperative can control the operation of the irrigation load during periods of theCooperative’s peak load conditions, the consumer-member will receive a credit per kWh of loadcontrolled for control periods of 2 V2 hours or 5 hours for the period of June 1 to September 30. Thecredit cannot exceed 20% of the consumer- member’s cumulative bill for 2 1/2 hour credits or 40% of theconsumer-member’s bill for 5 hour credits for the same period before application of the credit. The creditis applied at the end of the period. In addition to the credit, the uncontrolled annual horsepower rate of

2013 MCEC - Energy Efficiency and Conservation APSC Reporting — Page #1


$34.41 is reduced to $24.22 for 2 V2 hour and $14.03 for 5 hour radio control. Of the 726 irrigationaccounts connected in 2013 with a load of 34,130 kW, 636 were controlled. This demand responseprogram shed approximately 30,279 kW off of AECC’s Rate-I summer peak demand. The total savings

directly benefiting the consumer-members amounted to $3,437,272.08 for 2013. None of the figuresabove include the cost of new load management switches purchased each year by the cooperative, or theman hours to install new switches and check existing switches to be sure they are working properly.

Commercial and Industrial Voluntary Peak AvoidanceMississippi County Electric Cooperative offers a special rate incentive to the Commercial and Industrialconsumer-member to voluntarily reduce its demand during periods when an AECC summer peak(s) isimminent. This can be accomplished by installing their own generation or by shifting their productionschedule, or by a combination of the two. The cooperative has nineteen (19) Commercial and Industrialconsumer-members on this voluntary rate. In 2013, the cooperative had approximately 37,188 kw thatwas either being voluntarily interrupted or was available for interruption through the Commercial andIndustrial Voluntary Peak Avoidance program. In August 2013, the consumer-members on this ratevoluntarily shed 22,988 KW off of AECC Rate 1 summer peak demand and saved consumer- members

$2,609,597.76.

AECC Controlled Industrial Power Service-Interruptible

Mississippi County Electric Cooperative has seven Industrial accounts where load requirements equal orexceed 5,000 kW, and where the consumer-member has agreed to interrupt all or a portion of hiselectrical load at any time upon demand by the cooperative, with at least three hours advance verbal orelectronic notice. Interruptions are called for by Mississippi County Electric Cooperative’s wholesalepower supplier, AECC. The consumer-member is credited $4.82 per kW of Average Demand per monthas compensation for availability of the interrupted load. In 2013, Mississippi County ElectricCooperative had approximately 481,454 kW that was either being interrupted or was available forinterruption through demand response. The cooperative’s demand response program for AECCControlled Industrial Power Service-Interruptible saved consumer- members of the Mississippi CountyElectric Cooperative $26,812,425 in cost.

Membership Education

Rural Arkansas MagazineEach member of Mississippi County Electric Cooperative is mailed a monthly issue of the Rural ArkansasMagazine, which provides informative articles with energy saving suggestions, tips, how-to guides andconservation topics that can be put to use in the member’s home or business. The two pages in the centerof each magazine are actually produced by the cooperative. This gives us two 8 Y2 x 11 inch pagesmonthly to inform our own members of various items of interest to them including energy efficiency andconservation education.



Energy SurveyAt the request of the member, Mississippi County Electric Cooperative will perform an energy survey ofthe member’s residence or business to identify opportunities for improving energy efficiency that willhelp with lowering their energy usage.

Energy Efficiency and Conservation InformationQualified member service representatives provide energy saving tips in response to member inquiries andhigh bill complaints. Member service representatives will also consult with members to further themember’s understanding of energy efficiency and conservation measures. The cooperative keeps printedmaterial readily available on the front counter and in magazine racks in our foyer for easy access by themember. There is also a message area on the electric bill that is used as a brief reminder to the member tochange their A/C filters and other information. This material is free of charge.

Web Site — www.mceci.comWe have combined all of our energy efficiency resources from Touchstone Energy Saver tools and DougRye Home Remedies to our Green Power program in one useful page accessible from the home page ofour website. Members who want to learn more about how they can save money on energy costs can clickand read more. The Touchstone Energy Saver Tools include an Energy Savings Home Tour, Light BulbEnergy Saver with a CFL calculator, Water Heaters Saver, Home Energy Saver Audit with calculator,Home Energy Savings Guide, Seal the Deal, Heating and Cooling Savings and a Commercial EnergySavings Guide. There are also many links throughout the website including the Touchstone Energy KidsZone, Arkansas Public Service Commission, Department of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy,Department of Energy Information Administration and many more.

New Home Construction GuidelinesMississippi County Electric Cooperative assists members who are building a new home with energyefficiency building guidelines.

Marathon Water Heater SalesMississippi County Electric Cooperative began its’ Marathon Water Heater Program because we believeit to be the most energy efficient water heater on the market. Because it is the most energy efficient waterheater on the market, they arc also expensive and there are not too many retail stores that stock them. Forthat reason, we decided to stock them at the cooperative and sell them to the public. Cooperativemembers can have the price of the water heater added to their electric bill in six installments over a sixmonth period. We believe this service provides a way for our members to have access to this energyefficient model water heater they may not have had if they had to pay the full price upon purchase.

Electric Cooperatives of Northeast ArkansasMississippi County Electric, Clay County Electric, Craighead Electric, North Arkansas Electric andWoodruff Electric Cooperatives joined together to purchase internet, radio, television and print ads torelay a variety of messages related to the cooperatives including energy efficiency, conservation andsafety. One of the sponsorships is of the Energy Alert on KAIT-TV which reminds area viewers thatpeak energy consumption conditions are approaching. The amount spent on this advertising varies



annually and is divided between the members of the Electric Cooperatives of Northeast Arkansas bynumber of meters served.

Scott Davis MagicScott Davis Magic show has presented at numerous area schools and civic organizations in MississippiCounty Electric Cooperative’s service area. Davis adds humor as he brings a message of safety, energyefficiency and conservation to elementary students and adults alike.

Our CommitmentMississippi County Electric Cooperative is committed to providing safe, reliable, efficient and affordableelectric power to each of its members. This isn’t something new. We have been educating our memberson the value of energy efficiency and conservation for many years. We have a vested interest since weare owned by the consumers we serve and because we are guided by a set of seven principles that reflectthe best interests of those consumers. They also share in profits the cooperative makes in the form ofcapital credits, they are in a since our shareholders. They elect the directors who arc responsible formaking the decisions that directly affect the cooperative.

Energy Efficiency and Conservation APSC ReportingWe will be reporting at regular specified intervals to the APSC on programs designed to provide ourmembers with information about energy efficiency and conservation, and our practices to promote energyefficiency and conservation throughout our service area.



Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative, Incorporated




Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative Inc.Mena, Arkansas


Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative Incorporated was incorporated May 2, 1945 andenergized the first lines on June 10, 1946. Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative, Inc. provideshigh quality electrical service to its owner consumers (members). System reliability records atRMEC demonstrate a commitment to deliver excellent service and to fulfill this serviceobligation to the members. Safety is the top priority. RMEC participates in the statewide safetyprogram, assigns safety responsibilities to qualified personnel, and provides programs on skilland knowledge improvement for employees through continuing education. The service area ofRich Mountain Electric Cooperative extends from the scenic Ouachita Mountain range on theNorth in Polk County, into the typically hilly and tree-covered terrain in Howard County to theSouth. The service area extends a short distance into Montgomery County on the east, SevierCounty on the southwest, and McCurtain and LeFlore Counties in Oklahoma on the west.

Rich Mountain Electric Cooperatives system is made up of Residential and SmallCommercial loads. Ninety one percent (91%) of the total KWH sold and ninety one percent(91%) of the total revenue from the sales of electricity comes from the Residential sector. Ninepercent (9%) of the total KWH sold and nine percent (9%) of the total revenue from the sales ofelectricity comes from the Small Commercial sector. Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative haseight thousand two hundred and twenty seven (8,227) Residential and four hundred and nineteen(419) Small Commercial meters in service and maintains an average annual growth of twopercent (2%).At this time there are no Large Commercial or Industrial loads on RMECs’ system.

Tourism has a strong positive impact on the economy of the County areas, which embracescenic mountains, numerous streams and small rivers. This environment supports the location oftwo popular state parks, thousands of acres of U.S. Forest land, and private forests open to thepublic. Residential development in the area owes a substantial measure of its success to the“fallout” from tourism. Many who tour the area are retirees who are influenced to locate hereafter becoming impressed with the beauty, climate and relaxed lifestyle that area residents enjoy.It is estimated that retirees occupy more than thirty-eight percent (3 8%) of the new residencesconstructed in the Polk County area.

Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative has supported, assisted with, and actively participatedin many programs that have and will continue to improve the quality of life for its members andother citizens in its service area. With a system made up of primarily residential load and a largepercentage of members on fixed incomes, energy efficiency and conservation in not a new formof practice for RMEC or any other Electric Cooperative in the State of Arkansas. So with this inmind, we are proud to present our report to the Commission.

We would like to begin this report by stating the fact that after the 1979 energy crisis theCooperatives in Arkansas began working forward to do everything possible to protect itsMembers from such a crisis. Cooperative leaders felt that a worse crisis would be inevitableunless they started changing the vastly increasing loads and dependencies on foreign oil. Drasticmeasures were made to ease as much of the future energy cost burden to the membership aspossible. Some of these drastic measures included cash incentives that were given to consumerswho installed high efficiency heat pumps and high efficiency water heaters (1987-1992) and

1


even more so, the operation of the Clyde T. Ellis Hydroelectric Generation Station in 1988 whichwas just the first of three.

Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative had been involved in educational programs for itsMembers and community since it was incorporated in 1945. With the advancements intechnology, continuing education has been a crucial role in the relationship we maintain with ourMembers. Rich Mountain Electric Cooperatives’ Energy Efficiency and Conservation Efforts aresplit in 15 primary components;

1) WebsiteRich Mountain Electric Cooperatives website promotes safety, energy efficiency,Cooperative principles and the use of green power generation. On average we will have fourmembers either come in to the office or call to enquire about green power generation. Thecost to RMEC for this service was approximately $6,750 for 2013

2) Newspaper addsRich Mountain Electric Cooperative puts monthly ads in the Mena Star and the Pulse. Theseads contain information on safety and energy efficiency. The cost to RMEC for this servicewas approximately $20,530 for 2013

3) Radio adsRich Mountain Electric Cooperative puts monthly ads on the Mena and Nashville radiostations. These ads contain information on safety and energy efficiency in addition to theDoug Rye show. The cost to RMEC for this service was approximately $4,100 for 2013

4) Rural Arkansas magazineRich Mountain Electric Cooperative sends out to each of its members a copy of the RuralArkansas magazine. The Rural Arkansas is printed through our state wide affiliate, ArkansasElectric Cooperative. The Rural Arkansas for Rich Mountain Electrics members is designedand printed to fit the specific needs of our service territory. The Rural Arkansas magazinecontains tips and information on safety, energy efficiency in addition to the Doug Rye page,current affairs and a host of other information. The cost to RMEC for this service wasapproximately $27,000 for 2013

5) Educational brochuresRich Mountain Electric Cooperative has hand out brochures available on energy efficiency ateach of its two offices. These brochures include Home Tightening, Water Heaters, HomeHeating, 30 Simple things you can do to Save Energy and Money, Home Energy Projects,energy savers and Major Home Appliances. These were furnished to Rich Mountain Electricby Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation at no cost to Rich Mountain Electric.

6) Marathon water heater salesRich Mountain Electric Cooperative sells the Marathon water heaters because we believethey are the most energy efficient water heater on the market today. For a typical singlefamily home, the water heater accounts for thirteen percent (13%) of the members’ Annualenergy bill. Low cost to no cost to Rich Mountain Electric.

2


7) Civic programsRich Mountain Electric Cooperative has supported, assisted with, and actively participates inmany programs that have and will continue to improve the quality of life for its members andother citizens in its service area. RMEC personnel continue to work with the area chambersof commerce by serving on boards of directors and on various special industrial developmentand tourism committees of those organizations. RMEC recognizes the importance of anarea’s infrastructure to the process of enticing new business and industry, as well as otherimprovements to the quality of life for its citizens. On these programs we educate the publicon areas of safety, energy efficiency and green power. The time for these projects isvolunteered by Cooperative staff at low cost to no cost to Rich Mountain Electric.

8) Home visits to do energy audits and recommendations made over the phoneRMEC offers home heating and cooling energy surveys by trained staff members. Detailedheat loss calculations, equipment and insulation advice, and recommendations are offered tohomeowners or prospective home-owners and general contractors. Analysis of consumerusage is also available. The cost to RMEC for this service was approximately $58,000 for2013.

9) Rural water systemsThe cooperative has supported these efforts by offering organizational and operationalassistance. With the well water in most our service territory containing large parts of iron andbeing extremely hard water, hot water heater elements going bad has been a constant.Generally, the bottom element will go bad due to iron build up thus causing the lowerelements to have to work harder to control the water temperature. Another problem comesfrom the hard water eating holes in the foot valves in the well pumps which cause the pumpto run constantly. These problems won’t generally be noted until the members receive anincreased light bill. So by the rural water systems coming in and installing better water forthe rural areas on our system, they have helped our members to receive safer, cleaner waterand a bonus of helping them conserve energy and maintenance cost from water heaters andwell pumps. The cost to RMEC for this service was approximately $4,200.00 in 2013.

10) Donating energy efficient electric ranges to the public schoolsRich Mountain Electric Cooperative has six public schools in its service territory. Every yearone of the six schools receives a new energy efficient electric range from RMEC. RMECdelivers the range to the school talks to the schools home economic teachers about stressingto their students the fact that when they are future homemakers they should look at energyefficient appliances before purchasing. The ranges are furnished by Arkansas ElectricCooperative Corporation so the labor to deliver the range and talking to the teachers will bethe only charges. The cost to RMEC for this service was approximately $480.00 for 2013.

11) Speech contests sponsored by the Electric Cooperatives of ArkansasA speech contest, sponsored by the electric cooperatives of Arkansas is held each year forhigh school juniors. Three winners from RMEC’s service area are sent to tour WashingtonDC with similar winners from the service areas of other state cooperatives. RMEC shares theexpense of its three-area winners with the statewide cooperative. Topics such as EnergyEfficiency Arkansas are discussed with the students which will not only teach these students,

3


but will also give the students the knowledge they need to teach others. Low cost to no costin 2013.

12) Electrical safety and efficiency training for grades 1 thru 6Each year we go to the public schools and put on an electric safety and energy efficiencyprogram. Most of this centers around safety because of the age group. For energy efficiencywe basically tell them to turn the light switch off when they leave a room and teach theirparents to do the same. The cost to RMEC for this service was approximately $2,000 in 2013

13) Lighting athletic fields and recreational parksRecreation is an often overlooked infrastructure item important to an area’s quality of life.One of the cooperative’s contributions to many area communities’ recreational activities isthe assistance given to lighting athletic fields and recreational parks. The Cooperativegenerally assists in the lighting design. RMEC also has donated labor and use ofconstruction equipment to assist with the lighting installations. We advise to them to take themoney we save them and invest it in energy efficient lighting systems. The cost to RMEC forthis service was approximately $1,000.00 in 2013.

14) Special rate for 200KWD loadsRich Mountain Electric Cooperative’s Commercial and industrial Rate offers large savingincentives to members who install a 200 kW load or greater. These saving incentives arereceived by demand savings. Installed measures must have the potential to go off line or beself-sponsored during the peak hours of the summer months. Rich Mountain ElectricCooperative presently has two (2) members that qualify for this rate. These two services helpreduce Rich Mountains summer demands by 448 kWd and result in an annual savings toRich Mountains membership of $50,000.00.

15) Fair boothRich Mountain Electric Cooperative sets up a booth at the Polk County Fair each year. Atthis booth staff volunteers talk to the community about safety, energy efficiency and answerany questions or resolve any concerns that anyone might have about their Cooperative. Wehave a light bulb display that shows the difference in the usage of a florescent light bulbverses a conventional bulb, along with the difference of a 60w bulb and a 100w bulb. Wealso have brochures on energy efficiency and safety available at the booth. The time for theseprojects is volunteered by Cooperative staff, the booth materials and supplies were $5,600 for2013.

16) Coordinated programs with AECCRich Mountain Electric Cooperative has supported, assisted with, and actively participates inmany programs that have and will continue to improve the quality of life for its members andother citizens in its service area. These programs include Frontier and Associates at a cost toRMEC of $22,975. Energy Efficiency Arkansas at a cost to RMEC of $98,358, which addsup to a total combined cost to Rich Mountain Electric for the Coordinated programs of$121,333 for 2013.

4


The investment Rich Mountain Electric made in 2013 for Energy Efficiency Programs was$250,993.00. The Cost Ratio of our Energy Efficiency programs to our Operating Margins forthe year 2013 was .45 or 45 percent. We have estimated that the EE Programs have saved RichMountain Electrics members 5,409,847 kWh in 2013, which has resulted in the savings of$302,410 from kWh purchased from AECC. The total kWh purchased in 2013 was 142,364,392.20 14’s predicted growth from new installations is 2%. 2% times 142,364,392 kWh is 2,847,288.142,364,392 kWh plus 2,847,288 kWh equals 145,211,680 kWh to be purchased in 2014excluding the savings from the EE programs. 145,211,680 kWh less the estimated savings fromour EE Programs of 5,409,847 kWh equals 139,801,833 kWh to be purchased in 2014.

The estimated result indicates that Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative can maintain its two(2.0) percent growth in new installations with a conservative estimated decrease of more thanthree (3.0%) percent decrease in kWh’s purchased. The total estimated savings to RMEC fromdirect results of the above mentioned components for 2013 was approximately $302,410.00. Wehave also estimated a savings of$l,657,410 over the past seven years due to our EE Programs.This equates to over 30,410 megawatt hours that we did not have to purchase over the last sevenyears due to our EE Programs.

Summary- Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative is a voluntary organization, open to allpersons able to use its services and willing to accept the responsibilities of membership, withoutgender, social, racial, political or religious discrimination. We are a democratic organizationcontrolled by our members, who actively participate in setting policies and making decisions.Our elected representatives are accountable to the membership. Rich Mountain Electriccooperatives, members have equal voting rights (one member, one vote). Our Memberscontribute equitably to, and democratically control, the capital of our cooperative. RMECprovides education and training for its members, elected representatives, management andemployees so we can contribute effectively to the development of our cooperative. RMEC servesits members most effectively and strengthen the cooperative movement by working togetherthrough local, national, regional and international structures. While we are focusing on ourmember needs, we work for the sustainable development of our communities through policiesaccepted by our members. With this in mind, Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative is proud toconclude its Energy Efficiency and Conservation Efforts Report to the Commission.

5


C & L Electric Cooperative Corporation




C & L Electric Cooperative CorporationStar City, Arkansas


C & L Electric Cooperative Corporation was incorporated in 1938. Sincethen, C & L Electric has been dedicated to providing safe, reliable and affordableelectricity to its membership. In 2013, C & L Electric served 21,595 metersover a network of 4,349 miles of service lines, in 8 counties.

C & L Electric participates in the Arkansas Energy Efficiency EducationProgram, Deemed Savings Survey and Energy Efficiency andConservation APSC Reporting, at a state wide level.


Each member of C & L Electric receives a monthly issue of Arkansas Living Magazine.

Every issue of the magazine provides energy savings suggestions as wellas energy efficiency tips and various other conservation topics.

C & L Electric sponsors the Doug Rye national syndicated radio program,“Home Remedies” on local radio stations that can be heard throughout ourservice area.Doug Rye’s radio program teaches listeners how to save money bymaking their home more energy efficient.

Energy Audit

At the request of a member, C & L Electric will perform an energy surveyor in depth Energy audit of the member’s residence or business to identifyopportunities for improving energy efficiency at that location.In 2013 C&L Energy Efficiency auditor performed 48 account phone audits, 1 Infrared

camera audits & 0 Blower Door Audit. He also conducted 2 energy efficiency classes in 2counties to low income members seeking assistance from various agencies. He also discussedvarious energy efficiency topics with over 500 members. He also conducted 2 presentations tothe local high school east lab program.


Member Services

Consumer account representatives also provide energy savings tips inresponse to member inquiries and high bill complaints. C & L Electricprovided educational information through printed pamphlets available tocustomers. Examples of these are Energy Efficiency in ManufacturedHome, Marathon Water Heaters, Air Source Heat Pump, Geothermal HeatPumps, Compact Fluorescent Lamps and Green Power. Educational DVD’sand coloring books for school children.

C & L Electric participated in the Doug Rye Model Home Programassisting members in constructing new homes following energy efficiencybuilding guidelines.

C & L Electric participated in the House Utilities Permanent Subcommitteeof Insurance and Commerce, discussing energy bills, assistance, levelizedbilling, energy efficiency and conservation.

C & L Electric participated with the Electric Cooperative of Arkansas in theEnergy Efficiency Arkansas program. A total of $98,358.O3was invested.

C & L Electric participated with the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas andFrontier Associates, LLC for the Arkansas Deemed Savings Report at acost of $22,974.82.

C & L Electric provides E-Business and E-Pay to its members on its web site clelectric.com.C&L Electric currently has 1625 participants on E-Pay. Links to Touchstone Energy savingstips, Kids Zone and other Energy Savings advice is provided.

Load Control

C & L Electric has 68 irrigation accounts participating in the load controlProgram.

Those who participate allow the cooperative to install a switch on theirirrigation pumps that can be controlled when Arkansas ElectricCooperative Corporation is approaching a monthly demand peak.In 2013 this program had the potential to avoid approximately 1720 KW of demandwhich resulted in a refund to members of $26,456.00


• Upon request of member, Farmers Electric will assist with and schedule energy surveysof residences and provide information on energy efficiency that will help with loweringtheir energy usage.

• Provides educational information at front desk free of charge to the members and otherswho are interested. Information available at front desk is as follows: CompactFluorescent Lamps (CFLs), Air Source Heat Pumps, Geothermal Heat Pumps, EnergyEfficiency in a Manufactured Home, and Marathon Water Heaters. Staff will consultwith members, upon request, to further help with understanding of energy efficiency andconservation measures. Farmers Electric hopes to help our members make wise energychoices.

• Assist members building new construction with energy efficiency building guidelines.

• Assist and educate members and others on the energy efficient water heaters. Staffassists with ordering information, and delivery notification. Marathon Water Heaters areavailable “at cost” to consumers. Nine (9) Marathon Water Heaters were sold in 2013.

• Display of geo-thermal heat pump with information available in office. Farmers Electricwants to encourage energy efficient forms of residential heating/cooling.

• Provide members and others with CFL bulbs at cost to cooperative. Display in frontlobby showcasing the different CFL bulbs and options. Also provides members andothers with on-site comparison of CFL bulb and a regular incandescent bulb with awattage calculating device. To date, Farmers Electric has sold almost 602 CFL bulbs —

which contribute to 80% energy savings to those in the community.

• Provide members with energy saving faucet devices, which not only reduces water usage,but also electrical pumping costs. Although not electricity conservation, Farmers Electricwants to provide alternative energy efficiency products to its membership.

• Use energy efficient night lights as a promotional tool. These night lights use only $0.02worth of electricity per year when left on constantly.

• New bill forms provide customers with kilowatt usage graph to encourage customers tobe more aware of usage from month to month.

• Provided calendars for 2014 that offered energy efficiency tips, such as “Replace AirFilters”, “Change 3 Light Bulbs to CFLs” on specific days each month. Also includesother “Smart Energy Tips” as a header for each month. Also provides a website to findfurther energy efficiency tips, www.SmartEnergyTips.org; as well as other electronic/online media, such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.


Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation




Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Cooperation

Energy Efficiency 2013 Report

Summary

This report is provided to the Arkansas Public Service Commission for review of Arkansas ValleyElectric Cooperative Cooperation’s (AVECC) energy efficiency programs, services andmeasurements thereof.

In 2013 AVECC continued its’ longstanding commitment to energy efficiency programs formembers and communities served through a variety of educational and outreach programsrelated to efficient energy usage and provided no-cost energy audits and consults to residential,agricultural and commercial members.

AVECC worked with various government agencies in order to provide information to themembership on programs that provide tax credits, rebates and funding for energy efficiencyproducts and renewable energy programs.

Through partnerships with Touchstone Energy Cooperative and Arkansas Electric CooperativesCorporation, AVECC added new programs and expanded existing efforts to maximize energyefficiency marketing and education in 2013.

Energy Efficiency Programs

• Complete Energy Audit (Blower Door / Duct Blaster Testing and Thermographic

Analysis)

In order to provide a more valid and standardized method of audit AVECC employed two fulltime staff Energy Auditors who are Building Performance Institute (BPI) and Minneapolis


Blower certified. AVECC’s complete energy audit utilizes BPI practices and techniques includingblower door, duct blaster and infrared testing equipment to determine heating and cooling lossin existing structures that lead to high-energy consumption. The analytical data is assembledinto a report that outlines opportunities for the member to reduce energy consumption andsave on utility bills. AVECC offers this as a no-cost service to all residential and smallcommercial members.

• Basic Energy Audit

The basic audit is utilized for members with time constraints that would preclude a completeaudit or when a member is concerned with abnormally high electric usage and not seeking acomprehensive plan for home energy efficiency. This method usually involves a walkthrough ofthe member’s property in order to locate and isolate appliances, pumps, motors or HVAC unitsthat may be compromised and leading to high electricity consumption. Recommendations forother energy efficiency measures are made when applicable.

In both the complete and basic audit, the member is given a LED lamp and literature thatdetails cost and kilowatt consumption benefits of LED lighting. Members also receiveTouchstone Energy’s, 101 Easy Ways to Save Energy and Money booklet.

All personnel directly involved in energy efficiency programs received over 100 hours each ofcontinuing education or self study related to energy efficiency, audit methods, renewableresources and new related technologies. Residential energy efficiency training was alsoprovided to customer service personnel who are not directly involved with energy efficiencyprograms but typically deal with member billing inquiries.

All Energy Audit, Exhibit A, B, C and 0


Touchstone Energy’s’ Together We Save Campaign

AVECC devoted a great deal of marketing resources toward web based energy efficiency

outreach through the “myenergy”, website. The site features energy efficiency information and

tools from Touchstone Energy’s, “Together We Save” (TWS) and Apogee Interactive. TWS

features more than a dozen energy-efficiency interactive web applications linked to a virtual

home tour, all designed to encourage co-op members to take energy-saving actions now. Plus

Touchstone Energy TV, showcasing energy-efficiency videos and the Energy Saving Forum,

where cooperative members from across the nation can post their own energy saving success

stories and learn more information on how they can lower their energy bill. TWS utilizes AVECC

actual rates to allow members to estimate cost savings through energy efficiency measures.

Apogee Interactive tools include various energy calculators designed for industrial, commercial

and residential users. AVECC members can also obtain information regarding energy audit

programs through the website.

Exhibit G

AVECC utilizes several other web based energy efficiency tools and information resources on

avecc.com including programs designed for lighting energy usage calculation, Energy Star

information and renewable energy resource information.

Exhibit H

E-Newsletter

AVECC publishes a monthly electronic newsletter that focuses on residential energy efficiencyarticles. Each issue is posted on the AVECC website. Arkansas Valley also utilizes a third partyemail management company to distribute the newsletter to members (approximately 500) whorequest the service.

Arkansas Living Magazine

All AVECC members receive a monthly copy of Arkansas Living magazine. The center-page

information is specific to AVECC members. During 2013, energy efficiency articles included,

energy star appliance information, energy efficiency makeover contest and general energy

efficiency information.


Energy Efficiency Marketing / Advertising

Energy efficiency related television, radio, web and print advertising were expanded in 2013.

AVECC also utilized these media to create a greater awareness of the Together We Save

Campaign, energy audit programs and simple energy efficiency tips.

Energy Expert Television Segments.

AVECC continued producing and airing five-minute video segments on KFSM (Fort Smith /Fayetteville) during the Sunday Morning News. Each five-minute segment focused on practical

solutions for reducing residential energy consumption. The segments were written and hosted

by the AVEEC Member Service Manager. Segments often featured guest with information and

expertise on various energy efficiency topics. New segments aired every other week through

the year and are planned to continue through 2014.

Exhibit I

• Electric Cooperatives $50,000 Energy Efficiency Makeover Contest.

The winners of the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas, 2013, $50,000 Energy Efficiency

Makeover Contest were Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative members. AVECC contributed

employee time and resources to the project. The contest also provided AVECC an opportunityfor energy efficiency outreach and education to members and the general public in Western

Arkansas through local media coverage of the project.

Energy Efficiency Education


AVECC conducted or participated in various energy efficiency programs targeted to grades K —

12 in 2013. With a total of 38 programs for the year. Energy efficiency didactic materials werealso made available to numerous area schools.

AVECC continued to work with Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus and the University of

Arkansas - Fort Smith through guest lecture series on topics relating to energy efficiency.

AVECC personnel also presented to energy efficiency programs to various civic and community

groups throughout the year.

Exhibit F

Doug Rye Energy Efficiency Seminars

AVECC in conjunction with the Greater Fort Smith Association of Home Builders hosted two

energy efficiency seminars featuring Doug Rye in 2013. Doug Rye is a nationally recognized

expert on residential energy efficiency. AVECC also held an energy efficiency information

featuring Doug Rye. Members and the general public could discuss home energy issues withMr. Rye in person.

Energy Efficient Marathon and GE GeoSpring Water Heaters

AVECC continued informing members of the benefits of energy efficient water heating bypromotion and distribution of the two most efficient electric water heaters currently available.

In 2013 AVECC distributed 56 Marathon and one GeoSpring water heaters to our membership.

AVECC has zero margin of profit on these products when sold to members.




Exhibit A


2013

AV

EC

CE

ner

gy

Eff

icie

ncy

Rep

ort

Ark

ansa

sV

alle

yE

lect

ric

Cooper

ativ

eT

yp

eC

ount

Man

Ho

urs

Man

Hours

$M

ilea

geM

ilea

ge$

Dee

med

Sav

ings

Aud

its/

Blo

wer

Doo

rs18

362

0$3

1,00

0.00

1274

5$7

,009

.75

$42,

175.

00T

rain

ing

211

$550

.00

180

$99.

00$0

.00

Con

sult

atio

ns3

1.75

$87.

500

$0.0

0$8

00.0

0E

vent

s/P

rese

ntat

ions

00

$0.0

00

$0.0

0$0

.00

Oth

er0

0$0

.00

0$0

.00

$0.0

0T

otal

188

632.

75$3

1,63

7.50

12,9

25$7

,108

.75

$42,

975.

00

CFL

’s&

Ass

oc.

Cos

ts$1

50.0

0T

ouch

ston

e$1

0,50

0.00

Ene

rgy

Eff

icie

ncy

Adv

erti

sing

$65,

000.

00A

VE

CC

Web

site

$2,0

00.0

0

Gra

nd

Tot

al$7

7,65

0.00

Est

imat

edK

wH

Sav

ings

452,

368

Est

imat

edB

TUS

avin

gs1,

543,

933,

421

Ave

rage

Sav

ings

/Aud

it$2

34.8

4


2013

Dee

med

Sav

ings

Tot

als

Rep

ort

Typ

eD

eem

edS

avin

gs

Est

imat

edK

wH

Sav

ing

sE

stim

ated

BT

US

avin

gs

Est

imat

edM

MB

TU

Sav

ings

AV

EC

CE

nerg

yE

ffec

ienc

y$4

2,97

5.00

452,

368

1,54

3,93

3,42

11,

543.

93A

VE

CC

Web

site

$513

,726

.63

5,40

7,64

918

,456

,305

,159

18,4

56.3

0T

oget

her

We

Sav

eW

ebsi

te$1

2,06

1.00

126,

958

433,

307,

295

433.

3072

401

Tot

als

$568

,762

.63

5,98

6,97

520

,433

,545

,874

20,4

33.5

4


Ove

rall

Dee

med

Sav

ing

sT

ota

lsY

ear

Dee

med

Sav

ing

sE

stim

ated

Kw

HS

avin

gs

Est

imat

edB

TU

Sav

ings

Est

imat

edM

MB

TU

Sav

ings

2010

$79,

310.

0683

4,84

32,

849,

318,

620

2,84

9.32

2011

$352

,530

.51

3,71

0,84

812

,665

,122

,533

12,6

65.1

220

12$4

19,4

07.8

14,

414,

819

15,0

67,7

77,4

0015

,067

.78

2013

$568

,762

.63

5,98

6,97

520

,433

,545

,874

20,4

33.5

4$1

,420

,011

.01

14,9

47,4

84.4

551

,015

,764

,427

.01

51,0

15.7

6




Exhibit B


00

00

0’4

1000944

OO

I’llI0

00

01

00400000100411419440101

00000

00

400

0.

4l0

90144

440

904

00

00

00

l’o

01

40

44

40

00

00

10

44

04

4000

44

)0

0400040

00

44

00

11

0)0

40

00

0(0

00

41

10

110

110

40

Iti

o4

ro

o&

90

o9

ol0

0o

4o

o1

oo

oo

o4

o9

00

4/o

00

olo

ro

oo

oo

o,lo

o4

.oo

-o4o

o4,o

l,oo

4’to

o4:.o

,o44

oooo

op’to

o.

00

00

11

4,l.0

04

00

10

40

01

00

,10

04

10

1l0

14

04

04

:49

00

01

04

00

44

00

44

00

04

00

04

10

0,0

01

10

10

11

44

04

:11

49

10

40

04

04

04

90

1141

p104

0004

01.o4

01

04

404

00

440

11’to

’0

44

00

I400l,1

460000:0

00l0

1qi0

4e0140044l4

0040oo000l4

04404

40040014004044000009000)0

000400

4404

__0l1

004

00

004

o0N

00

00:I

144

00

9410

040

40004041104900140940.0

04091914

0:0

0:0

0000-4

40000)0

:4011004000:1

1100:0

04004000190140

40

30

01

04

00

00

01

)44

4409

04

00

I04

0)0

004400004940000:1

:00111100001000109909000094010100l0

0004

40

00

04

04

0)4

04

00

:004

004

00

000

004

11

)144

014111001000,4

40040041000)4

0404440040

01

00

00

00

00

44

44

00

00

4/4

04

00

10

04

00

)4

00

500000001004

41004

000

oo

‘tOO

l)40004000404004044400400000)0

44010000

4-o

04

.00

00

00

00

0p

P:o

,oo

o4

004

14

lllO)O

9040004100404040194

00

040040400

0000

4::0

:41

0::l0

I4)0

4000000004114:1

40

00:4

40010104040040000700:0

09

04400

00

01

p-0

04

44

00

00

00

40

00

$4

00

01

00

09

01

00

04

99

l0001

0O

Ii0

4fl0

00

00

09

44

l000

40

094901

4:4

-0440l0

l0:1

0000000

49

40

04

00

41

00

0o

40

10

00

00

00

00

00

00

40

00

00

00

lorn

qp

4Jo

olI

00

00

9040404,0

00l4

10ll0

ol4

100,0

0000

011

10004

-:dl0

4l:1

q9

01

0000001114004000400.0

04:l)40104

41130000009101000040&

lO

Ioo300000lro’00000l:.q

ll400

0000lo04

00001

ltioo

04

01

0)0

O/0

01

4:9

41

ho

o0

40

44

)o

o’lo

Ol0

04

0l0

00

40

do4qlo

ooo0,o

dlo

oqlo

qo:o

qo0000qqq

04

oO

tiooli

0014/0

44I4

004104004400010004

404004004010011010)0

1p-olo

ll0

40

44

00

04

0,4

00

44

00

11

14

40

4,i0

00

0,9

4)0

040

p1140111104

0004

01o4

04000

00

0o04000p

11

00044o94

4l)01i,lçoo4

poo

4/00

oo

00

qooo.0o

04

0000

940

0401

041

044

:0

40

41

44

00

[0

0.1

V1

11

04

00

04

00

100

4104

4004

0040

0014

090040004-0410

1004

00

1011001l40011

400

1004

900

444-4

00440014100000400010000

0::1

4001000040-1

044000

9000700900000009040

00

01

40

19

00

00010

904

.09

1oto

ll

04

040

900

44

00

01

00

00

14

00

40

0:0

40

10

0.1

09

40

01

05

00

0)l0

00

4-1

10

0)0

19

10

00

00

14

05

04

00

0)0

44

00

00

00

00

00

04

00

40

04

’05

04

4,1

00

1o5

001

00

010

14

140900100000:0

00000100.0

0000000094040.0

p44400000000044

004

0040

3414

1001

1400

0000

9

1444044004100000000401

04090040:1

000004

4100,o

o,,0

00tO

I:l

441

0000

0104

400

0414)414)400

0’

Polo

oqo

00-1

0l0

01

44

00

000°”

0)0

0000

010

0040104001000

100

00/0

0°000

0000

4044

0000

1404

0044

010

14090040

404::,

0O

l0)0

50014444100

0009040040001410000404004440040p444

04

p0444

001

00444

104

00040

400

0404

0

4000-0

000.O

OqO

lO:0

100140-4

0104940000.0

00ll0

l—0040000010

00

00

00

4p

04

0404

7004

4110

0010

3094

0004

4.0

044

44

00

9

41

.4o

4l4

.44

04

0o

40

04

40

p0

04

00

ll04

49

10

00

90114040044104000440000050400044400014000:0

4011014449010400110000440090000404001004550004004409100,0

00,0

441

0144100040041040444040’0q9

09

0000006qlo

olo

Olo

ol0

00,

l00000044l0

000004po;41950004000010401404

-110

0000

0404

4(000

0440

4910

)

00

04

llp

oz0

00

04

00

400l

000400000loql010

4.o

I•0

0P

0l0

10d00400040l0

)00

1l0

)0400

049

40q40

0l

000

00

4)4

406

4:—

d)o

Oq

00

04

04

04

41

40

04

40

04

04

00

11

10

10

40

00

14

p4

4490100004

01441100)0o

M1000pO

o004040:000000J0

041114010000001490040104101

0000

0000

1140

0401

4140

4000

4400

00

001

000

0000o:4

0l:0

000I0

9w

)4000040000l0

od)O

0400400l0

0l0

00000400I

01

44

04

40

10

00

10

40

04

14

40

00

00

10

4:0

04

10

04

14

04

00

00

44

11

09

40

00

01

14

01

00

00

01

04

00

00

10::1

1404

00

004

000l4:0

1040

400l

4l4

ol5

9l

004

9)0

40

41

00

)01

00

40

10

9)0

04

00

10

4014)4

700]

06

41

01000000,0

14

10

11

41

40

40004

00

01

)100404

44004100000

40

01

10

04

00

00

40

40

90

01

10

11

40

44

10

100

010

40

400

000

04

400

040

94

900

00

07

9000001110140010000404441140014401041.1

04004440000:0

1o40400

4110:940049000400

014

4400,l)0

,44010

000

00000

440

00049

401

00001111490014-4

010000011:0

04010000

0)4

04

p000ro

pO

q)1

44004400

000:4

40:0

10000000

00010040100000000040900410044)0

1004401000

300

1014

0444

1040

0004

:040

)440

0400

4000

04004400000O

:0:1

4440000l:0

4001

00

0s4

00

40

00

0:lO

O.0

41

00

l14

90

000

7400

400404))0

41001140401

40

14

40

00

10

14

)04

04

0:0

11

00

04

01

00

40

:401044111,0

000

1400

0404

00]0

I000

0l0

00

4,0

00

4:0

l0

)00

000

00

44

00

00

0:o

loo

o4

06

00

i:s0O

:00q

44

000

1:1

04

440,0

:10

04140

000

404

000104004004000.l0

4l0

09400l)0

0401

0000

00

1000-))00

l00_

00

4,4

_40

10

40

1)4

4001010100001510044400)0

0010040.4

0/l:0

04

009

0004

00

00

:10

04

40

000

40

400

000

0

001010)4404004000004041000404010

00

010q

4040

4044

l000

’t400

00

04

01

00

41

40

0

40:4

10

04

l10

00

40

10

04

04

09

04

40

.00

00

0]0

0l0

W1

0,1

040

0440

0001

0411

00040404000904

:00

4_

40

0:1

s4

04

lo0

01

00

00

00

9)

04,0

00005,5

1904040]0

51

04

41

00

44

.01

04

00

00

01

11

140

00

400

9)01

404

)4

00

00

400044

00

00

91

00

94

:10

91

14

00

00

11

14

00

04

04

400

40

040

004

00

004

040

90

0

1404

,04141

I.

004010040

000

90

04

04

-84

00

00

10

10

044)0

00

40401

001

90000

01000100

00

1144

‘1°0

l00

o4’o

04

010

40

940

.44

10

44

10

0101400/4lo

ll

I0000900114

oio

lo04o

.o:01

40

1001

/pC

I0010

4001

0000

4410

4010000

10

400

403

)410

1lo

ll

04

01

400

4010

000

940

000

0041:0

04140

010

0[1

0941

00011

o00104040

04

10

000001011

9°1

00

110900110011

401104

070

04)4

0/0

1)0

410111111lo

ll0

001)10440

000

00

:04

101

04

1101111/I1910

004410004

000

00004010

004

01

010

110110/00400

444000004

0000

00

004

400

001

40

04/0

4/0

0111

o4

000

000

100400

400’O0101/4411

0414

1414040

040

09

100

07:0

00

1100/01110910

001011

001100(1011

00010100/01/4

0911

O01400000

l°”4

01°0

1101/1141404’

o400441

401000

’00000004

-4001

40

9)9

0900

O4’°O

]O070

001

4040

00

a0

04

119

/O

41010

00100401

011

410

040

00004449110000040/1

1010

04014

01:1

4‘0

441

100:0

/10

04(001

10

4/1

1111

441

10094

404

00044

01

00

0100014014000

oio

do

OI

4011

40

01004)4

00

00

0(0

00

01

04

147

:01

1004040

04

1/4

90411

1000

11)1

11

01_V0

01

00

00:0

111

04/0

91101

O4001

044

06

0111140

44

00

0101101/I0110

o00400

000

41

:0010:101404000

1101/01/I0000

0010

10

00

00

0040100000044000401101

14/0

1001

0400

0004

404010

1000444001104041/I

0001

o40

014

14044

110

0001400)O

lflOO

Iflhl

1100

o0

40

01

14

40

14

011:0000000100

00l:0

001

111

044

/l0011

O010001

011000

000

000

400

0100/01/I0040

O440101

0019

044111000000

004

01

010

940

11041

01

0000104

00

900004ooo

10

00

10

11

01

01

090

40

00

00

14

44

10

00

004

00410

1001/4

41

0004

O0

(040

0000400090

10

10:0

40

110

0/0

/10

10

1443

01

41:4

04

103

004

010

94

00

0100

II


3102

l/l//1

33100oo,

404.3

00

0000

Ool

y0

713

0,3

0030,4.0

4004

080

000.o

34

47

4,

0’0

42

04

,4000..,73.,

2.,,.

164

210.

0042

.60

///4

4/1

1/0

020

9703

.004

.240

00°.

0€

/B060o0o,

474

000,0

.00,1

24

,00

03

,0,

3404

,00

,62

10

,b0

41

l07

‘26/

03

3.1

36

31

01

46

49

-

321023

3092

33

00

4/1

0/7

023

100

0l,

oo

30[

Co,

04

4132

3004

10.2

310

o480

000.0

44.0

2004400/0

00099*0.0

190430.0

002200403060002,0

60

23

10

,03

43..,.

404/0

00.,,

240

31004

22,2

0/7

44031h/2

73743..401.0

00

6040

41

..2

00

..8

,oc

0.4

0?,

o.0

02

’.o

/l4

,o,0

0ll

oo

lolp

43

tlo

,,1

L1

01

00

24

63

04

03

0.o

.43

0*

.3/0

.20

041/

21

23

3/2

2/2

42

30

30

80

034

22,o

/0000

/442.0

44

206

‘8€.

090€

304

34

02

004?lo

...

,4007,4

040

‘ooO

00

6o

oo

.o.,’o

Io,,0

loo

*.2

...

2o,6

20..

00

./4

02

0/0

21

Il/

I7/6

l/O

lIO

Slo

oO

o.o

l#.o

o0.4

06

0,0

,,o

’1

72621.

o’010p.7

o3,o

o.y

o/6

,0001..014301

h.0

4.4

04.4

,4400/.4

,2

.0.4

20

40

44

40

’30

40

40

00

20

10

01

00

02

62

0.0

.//4

6,4

40

d.9

00

2o.,

223

24020

3902

27l1

7/2

0/2

O1006/d

l004

4,7

0/7

,00

..2

903

/84

.41

10

23

00

0,H

20

64

40

12

03

10

,2/6o

,6

01

04

41

04

74

.04€..,

270

420.

203/9

121207/7

4/?

013/.

..6,9

0.,

03,1042.4

370

302.0

0p6o.0

Co.l

4074340.ç

00

00

0.o

10

20

qo

olO

o3

00

04

40

€o

3,3

lob

.06

0./

41.4

12

2/

210.1

60992

/3330/6

//0I4Il0

,00403441474

0,0

20

6,3

100

200

634,.460443o,%

4o1.3

664/,

‘04

04

.31

41

34

44

70

24

10

0.0

20

73

04

04

00

02

44

43

04

0.0

’206

21020

4410

111

09

/29

/10

31

/o3

12

03

0.

0036207

90.0

01

102

04

,.o

o6

14

/oo

,000l0

.0.7

3000109600/2

/70’4

’0l3

2L

110.0

002.2

4.7

02

26

0..

01

43

o3

..0

olo

/0..

./0

1.2

/o,4

44

2o

20

10

61

/00

3.

6o.

00.

2102

30007

/7j9

1/7

//4

1/3

0,,

L.o

00629

0010

‘2””

074

,/I../

lo/y

...2

90’

OO

006

204

04

92

00

04

30

2930

10404104493.1

.33

€04443006.1

44001,0

3930*30.0

.0,

941

04.0

230049

7004

2440

9007

0..,,,

7.30

212.

203901

/112

23

12

1/0

43

2O

’oo

od

oW

oo

/o,

0.3

07

o.’

.’..

100

h/1

.6o30o./

lo’o

1/.

’o3144444200]0

3143/0

344/1

’1014

3./

/.o.l

loo/r

...o

..l0

0000lo

O4

.,L

/00

44

0,3

14

11

11

01

00

60

00

00

10

0.0

11

01

2,0

44

04

33

3’.

/0040

24.,

2900

27730

0.0

00

2,,.,

/90

,bo.d

o,0

”.o

0,o

oooo0.o

,4o.o

.o//

031109347,0

9o,.t.

.449000Id

.y1

1.0

04

20

o3

o.7

.oo

o.o

%o

/7,b

,.k

oo

oll

.o3

oo

l..,ç

l0.4

00

4’4

.[.

4/o

44

o4

33

4,.

.,/1

00.

1/9

1

/1/9

3331

0/30

/33

3.8

,00

3/4

29

./0

.0.0

00

l0.4

20

00

00

34

I40

00

4.L

’lO

00

00

lOO

/31

33

1’6

/.0

40

20

/.?’.

o’4

4.o

oO

l[4

1/o

,00

49

00

20

04

0.-

2100

02012

37/0

21/1

2,/

1Q

o’o

o30p,o

0.0

00

1€

20.

30€,

2020

41.

0,4.

3203

,415440..

oo34oo.t

0.g

,,‘

,14

...3

.0l1

00

0.4

04

31

42

0/0

20

2124

33/3

4/21

231

36

74

1.3

40

20

09

0,1

0[0

00

40

101

‘0q

o4

d1

40

../0

I0l0

/0,4

l9o

70

00

24

04

/0

61

,20

309

04

44

40

%0

64

d0

00

0.’

.07

04

40

40

20

0.

‘32

202

4140

ij4il

//l7

/3/l

06

30

.3.0

30

.34

490

Goo

ol..o

ood

231

32

13

,do

o€

,00

,00

00

00

20

’09

,9

6’,

30

02

1/1

,40

2.

1’0

131404040,o

30

00

,40

40

34

.44

04

04

00

0l.

0/o

43

41

11

44

’.’’

oo

4o.

2440

04207

/127

4,0

/11

/000.6

40’6

10oo,

/00

30

,12

36

41/2

011300342001/0

[616040103010/3

4,

004/0

00004402014000404600.

.20

l€2

20

.4,4

0t1

6.0

40

10

/66*3.0

2001

0.0

1.

02

02

30290

1,2

40

*0

0//

/44/1

0/0

023300/7

6.o

,92.0

.4,0

0.,

30

04

0,0

0412070444030..

.21

0.0

./3_32

40

11

64

1-4

’30

p10.111.,

01

06

0,2

24

.00

4/4

00

002’,

?14

.20

02

01

*2

01110

3113

11/7

/233

12

2o

9/0

o,

04

90

.03

,04

04

B.,

.4

001

14

44

20

./1

/.o

’,l.

4.1

06

03

./O

o3

IolO

O°.

o4

,’,2

.004044..

00/0

04l0

0.4

.2/1

0/8

070.0

3,,

60..

44.,

00

0C

4440

04420

i/jo

0/0

1//

01

10.4

.303,4

74414,0

.2,

9.0

443

210

000dO

l0000[1

309#0,0

044.2

.201640200033./

3.4

0234401440404411040

400001.0

12.

0030

€4

23

2201

0.2222

21

60

.

/420S

/8/2

013340/1

Th8.0

04

4.0/

0/4

/07,0

00

00O

oodo

/40

/0664000.4

020.

40

46

.14

0004

.410

30b.O

4o

00/4

41,

ood

404,

1.44

.02

04

.,.

20

0330,0

9494

30

.00

3/i

l4

/1/1

21

21

.44

[440

440

‘od

o,o

d,

4l20444,3,,,/,..,

22

36

401,

0,42

,000

30,6

/07

61

24

/3,’

00

,2,

03

020209

1331

0*20

i13o/’/

024

9,0

3,1

03,4

40

0,3

44

0,0

000

9000

2/0

103,6

0.,,4

04.

1.44

4.4,

.00o,o

o30o,’

O,’

o.,

.o/

000.

32.0

004

.3/0

364,

4’

‘00119,1

12.

60,8

-0

0.

30

40

.4440

40040

1102l/I1/

731/W

000’O

o.3

o,

3,1

4/4

4130

332

410

€3

20

4,0

4O

o,o

11

21

/..O

oo’o

42,0

113..

l0l.

o6/3

40/1

44,.

ho/o

L,0

.,3,0

440kO

Oo’1

,,o/,

2034

40,

0270220

4116

12

00

.

2141

1/1

2/3

31/

k’o

od

o20

0349

2101

0.3

42002004

020

3210

1/4

00

02,.,,

oo4ol,

04

00

20

0,0

33

40

46

44

,3.0

12

40

30

34

43

14

44

,00

.01

0/.

‘04

,64

46

04

02

31

16

01

04

,

/344

6/2

2/2

22

/O

o.,,.o

/Io

,,o

94o.o

700/,

60

o4

o0

40

02lI

0041/0

00l0

000o.4

.,,o

,44...2

oo32l.

..oq,0

4040014,0

47344o.,430400044,,/,

40..

00.0

.3.

3034

420

4442

32200

2203

03

01

34

01

29

03

13

10

042204,0,0

100

0o62400.0

000,4

0000/7

4.p

.dlb

lo..oo’8

41009004.,.,.4

,o,1

0342,0

3.6

2.

00000

00

00

0.4

032

342.0

10.

31303/11

/0033/4

,0

0o

oR

’,0

00t??30

420.

0000

0t00

0032

—/0

3340

0,0-0

04

4,,

0.0

60

4?0

04

41

04

%4

40

04

I.0

,.0

/07

04

40

?l.

42

00

04

0,6

2.

Ool:

000

34123

1440

0*00

/430

40

1/1

//,

004.o

o0

1‘o

o0.2

09

0.2

40

,41

103081,3

4343.4

10

0lO

/..o

6/0

00lO

o‘0

0.4

70

.0*

34

,4‘o

o6

.3,3

0340

472

60

/39

04

1100€

110€

/170

0,’

24

/10

/17

,,,o

,,1

0.o

oo

70

04

60€

94

60

401

06

03

40

,34’4

134o’o

g0010lo

O640040.0

340010640..

404,t

ho,4

000,0

ç/3

2’,

91/o

03,

0.

344,.

06

426440

4440

10002

3704

7030403

030’.

/.o

,.o

o0/

04.0

20,o

,4

02

03

,43

900

44

02

./0/60,,l,o4.

43439

40

23

0“0.2

4,0

00200

03002,0

400

4/’

60,4

00,2

30

46

1*64

44.4

702000

3339

30

2/0

02

004

0744

0/03

3443

40

10

00

.0.0

,0/o

.k4

2040

3400

343,

041

32

0/

0,4

64000

,22

24

70

04

2,0

06

36

94

04

4.4

.10

9,0

4.4

04

.00

/0,

14

01

40

00

44

04

00

2.0

22

03

,0.3

40

03

0/3

30

98

33

2.3

.1,,,

3,1

20

29

,4.0

.4

20

01000

22.2

01

44

0.

2100

4,0

3/2

224663000000216

0.1

003,1

.400

940

47:

2€

,.,

00

270200

1114

2140

3/2

/243/

/04

0,0

331

600

00,0

3040/

30,1

3,4

43

4/2

332

0000

0000

,303

00

.40

4,4

,00

0/0

03

30

04

01

64

40

,33

00

31

1,0

20

2,0

,-.?

340440/4

.2204074460110003,1

48,1

0?.,,

60

,44

,T

o,y

0,23

44209

4310

/0.0

0220/

0/1

/2013

007

/3,0

40

,90000200,

047

1,.

00

04030,1

134014o

.3

’/0

//0

00

ll’o

01

76

,0

00

&0

6.€

240

00

30

.9,0

0407,0

0/’034o40/o4ol000,o

,o3,

2€

,,,

004

1/4

40

444/

20914

2161

9/313142368,0,46/o2o

02

,6

o0

/3

,2

44

04

00

04

43

43

00

40

20

2.2

3,3

42

432,0

0.3

6200108,3

000,0

410040340

02

00

0310

.0/3

00

22

00

22

0,0

212.1

10

00

4

34/4

9/1

3,0

33

/1040040046,0

600,0

40.6

45.0

462,0

04

.93

40

04

24

30

4,1

40

64

0,0

56.P

o;/

0,

0694

00

40

20

000001021,4

/00.0

.0,

60

..,

0,.

.0

40

24441

Ow

1204

0000

130/0

34012.2

44,4

0.0

40’

OO

3/0

40

20

01

211

40

40

03

13

00

06

04

40

00

,/4

34

09

00

61

44.,:,

010

3102

3221.0

431010

3344

0/04

.103

310.

30,0

3/40

240

..’l7.

10660,

001

72

00

42

10

00

04

40

09

14

0,4

04

43

00040..,0

10

70

0./

3/2

4.,0

44

40

03

04

,.0

04

,00

40

,,4

0..3

.00

40

qo

3’t

40’

6.0

0,

0091

24000

11

0.

122300

3372

9/4

1/1

010

0o

4_

o,3

o4

3.g

6.3

014230043

000

No

oO

olo

l.,,

01

.0/’

,0020440,

.140..’0

10404000218.

0’1.

oo

oo

06

4/4

020

4411

002.4

0

2473

1/2

/40/3

10

08

44

0.0

,40

44

0,3

0/090.0

44

1032

04,2

.74

20

44

44

0/0

00

31

,00

“0

3,0

00

60

..20’O

’Ol

.8003630,0

441,

*4

9,

00

134423

44.9

690044

2427

11

/13

/24

27

2000

9103

2002

0/0

’,0

0464100340.0

.0711003.,

5,o

74.’

o,7

.l0

0,

02

4,

0,0

3p..,,

“010

544

00..,

09

01/

4302

44

0?

0,20

0001

2022/1

3/4

130300044,

“0

00/2

420004203462,3

0600

/00

0110,4

40/0

.3.0

1.0

..6760004,4

0,4

0.0

0408010.9

.08/4

,432.

64,.,,

00

0/4

0.16

2336

/420

00

oo

o3

/43

/2/I

00

0,0

300

737

3.0

2.1

3,.,

1464043

.202

7101

00/0

00.7

0,,,.lo

lo,,

0/3

0040.

0000,o

,o,,4

0,9

,20,4

2.

44

40

/l0

40

’0.,

’/6

o.,‘,1

00

0,4

,00

.06.0

,04

223/

03030

00.1

211000

3400

13/1

1/23

2222

.044

Ooo

ooo.

,4

,40

0.0

,00

0,

410443,1

3.7

40

.0o,,2.o

o..

6048,0

407/o

c,.,o

4044

342.

414.

o.,.o

ow

2’

‘81430

boo,

1341

/31

10

03

7000/0

2’4

30

.0/0

080

910

001*1660400000

0,0

64

34

40

36

*0

30

0,0

0,0

,34

00

.41

,.O

ooo,

04

023

0/02

/0,3

20

*0

0


SON

00

00

0,5

0,a

vtA

rsrnorr,h

saa00add.U

seta

,nu

SOr0

ad

atr

rau

5aS

O,d

s5.n

,ava.0

a,.0re

eng0ue,

CO

UN

TA

udit

s14

0B

Ass

esO

n35

803

Tra

inin

g2

2O

unso

galt

33

Esa

rts

0

Oth

er0

0

SIA

NH

OU

RS

BA

sser

Do

4962

0031.0

0000

Tra

nnng

II18

05

50

60

Cun

sott

alt

t75

1.75

50

75

0

Pre

nenl

ati

00

50

00

Oth

er0

00

00

0

632.

7563

2.75

638,

637.

00

MIL

EA

GE

Aud

On

1006

0U

lnoe

rD

o20

0527

0557,0

0975

Tra

inin

g88

010

05

00

00

Con

soha

h0

02

00

0O

vent

s0

Pre

sent

atr

00

00

00

Oth

er0

00

00

0

1612

212

925

20,1

06.0

6

Snee

red

Sav

ing

sA

odO

n$3

2,10

000

Rin

ser

Dv

5907500

542,

875

00T

rain

ing

00.0

05

00

0O

snso

rror

i280900

08

00

00

Ose

rls

00

00

Prn

snnA

rr2

00

02

00

0O

rher

00

00

50

00

242,

208.

62542.8

0500




Exhibit C


Date

Audit

.tt

eeli

nq

enC

ult

Nam

eC

em

men

tsA

udit

e’n

uil

selg

uia

idii

’d

nu

,ed

leeh

,dn

Cu

aS

em

dnnadm

ele

ienin

iiie

eii

n,e

n.

ed

uie

iiik

neu

nd

eii

dia

,hu

Hu

eC

un

aii

ued

,d,t

mubti

uin

intl

,euit

içeie

.N

uudsi

ess

uiu

siesn

dis

..ndu,.

eddss

usi

heis

ii,p

ii.n

gein

sed

deen

s,ad

din

sslu

ien

inth

ese

in,e

u.

Ndin

uheeii

iiig

ti,e

d,i

eii

lsse

euucii

nui,

tiiin

iett

iids-

iinit

,ia€ti

ieis

ne,e

ts.

Nsn

itnie

uddin

usi

stie

nie

tlesi

iicsd

deeuii

isin

iiie

e.i

igsi

ein

dih

,tn

e,s

A1

Iiim

ind

eee,.

ns

bbs,

el,iu

ihn

me,

hun

elm

iiiu

lum

me,

eulh

tukuh

slic

eui

eNen

,hu

slm

eii

usin

gu

spam

his

insu

seu

ttsi

nu

iiu

nu

imn

gn

thn

ghi

ghbi

llM

use

dhn

inu

nsue

tee

puin

hum

ciet

huie

ntb

eecue

Nnuduie

puuin

euiu

tmnin

isit

unlu

inim

nee

ul.

uhia

iignte

hptb

uib

s,st

e.

Nnnduee

huuei

huu(u

nen

n,u

,und,

iulu

inuuee

ued

suse

iduss

n,u

dil

innulu

tiuee

ntt

inuii

in,m

c,

hhu,e

iiu.i

iium

e,dis

unuei

eili

iist

ihee

iiud

seem

heu

teie

iem

eiit

tutn

hsd

un

luti

tuu

l,te

uu

itin

igii

ihii

gh

eeth

snee

imn

ted

mag

e,ee

enu

thn

mei

ng

aed

ehae

et.

endute

hsa

edin

em

kln

nkndsi

.b’g

tenip

dil

lem

euet

inin

ieuuie

tase

ine

Md

iiia

i,ie

ten

his

,im

eie

him

nien

een

tuun

aue,

in;a

lhii

gin

h,gh

sein

tee

‘sag

eN

eedute

iise

eeuununeeeiu

iued,s

ddas.

auiu

ei-

nii

;niu

egsi

uiu

uii

tdoeie

,ikaie

undie

induein

,etu

Nm

dute

addim

uia

i’nnin

theait

ichuse

euunuii

iiaei,

ined.e

m

hkn,

aid

inel

leie

eie

nail

s,,

‘scu

m‘‘

anne

hea

t,en

see

em

henu

eat

ui,i

.nun

men

tnin

,e,

Ihee

nbe

en,

ath

epl

ane

het

me

asuti

ennn

hee

nene

udee

n,in

Sei

neie

snk,

ngti

.ni

tnen

nuhe

di,i

en

eais

hu

euu

eeei

nh

eata

teie

s,ie

mee

aata

needetu

tuin

du

n.e

inn

ipu

nd

tuin

Nee

dse

nad

dsu

nat

hie

i-eu

upen

gam

uunddnniu

,nai

u!u

uie

und

euid

uaa

,nu.

iiii

iiett

eesa

eheate

ie.e

tnai

min

tese

sted

uuite

ttn

ug

eiu

aim

tip

n,h

snm

neu

ein

uit

hlu

iseain

dm

,haid

tenuebneeA

meie

ienath

nnnin

tsie

nddee,n

andaundeee

Net

tnee

uie

abeu

nth

iahuuunn

Wea

eesn

tl

hhu,u

idunte

aineh

iem

eilu

aaunel

enn,i

utu

eti

am

,keeeate

meeid

iuie

eeenln

etn

eie

nenit

teem

ie“,

ng

in.u

nlu

hu

tuee

edep

aue

hea

tets

,tnuuae

ated

inet

sduii

gan

eue

heate

snie

aesm

nneuit

eii

iable

alh

ein

stiu

e

hue.

hsau

niel

hiui

untu

ieit

n,at

unei

aee,

ni’

nuia

iu[n

nt

eeg

ten

an

eu

ihn

aip

nip

Nee

d,

tnie

pla

ueeuuhun.i

,euaeeid

i,nanst

iieuuu,t

tiia

inn

innie

uue.

Needatu

nepla

uendecunit

isth

ahte

unne,t

tienhiu

uehueats

tnip

em

uu

,sie

nen

ed

nn

ad

din

nja

tin

n

hbn,h

muaaii

nat,

hie

iunndeeane

hea’e

inin

enuin

uedpniu

hin

idsh

ibsi

s,eth

nauaueedii

igte

eit

hunese

ente

dm

age

Piu

bie

miu

enin

nd

het

mei

gn

nn

hei

n,t

het

nin

aiah

uu

mn

nee

aeil

uee

ndea

kin

guia

niu

inah

ihie

tim

eu

Nea

det

ehau

nii

ddC

en,i

ueiu

uedeneepla

eed,a

ddin

suta

ten

ineheatt

iu,e

tn

hbbniu

nhum

e,h

mheaip

unun,b

uiu

eeie

ienip

.ait

tdeeie

us,

eaie

inu

hig

hu

eate

,eaeeh

nn

i

Nan

dan

un

epla

neu

nd

nu

nit

uei

yb

ad,

iiuen

nnin

gen

hnat

aiei

peu

nly

hu

nee

t,en

inin

hu

,i’h

hd

iiea

eiii

elti

ne,

det

nim

,eed

aheu

iuni’

un

gh

eatp

um

een

enie

igen

nt

hea

t,plu

nhae

snpaa

nM

aine,

muse

’N

nn

Ate

aild

imu

iati

ei,,

eeii

eact

iu.

usi

Aat

eunm

daii

ndea

ea,e

eath

ien’

mnm

eecn

gutu

undd

neie

,uil

dutl

ught

n,et

uhih

a,nden

nim

nla

lehis

incl

nas

t,ea

nsi

ine

ties

i,hae

thie

innnm

aeee

tn

nN

h,e

un

,tee

die

leaa

ense

du

’uan

nen

,nn

ium

tim

eaei

nh

ith

.mn

age

Needate

addeaeath

ei-

eeip

pin

gaie

nnddin

ni,

iulk

aie

uede,n

deene,u

tn,

Nm

dst

nad

dim

ula

niu

nm

nth

iena

hele

luam

e,ad

dst

igl

ut,,

chan

geun

itIe

,nd

nn

,a,e

ieheudetn

addin

eia

tienin

anniu

aedse

h,i

eela

nesa

induueneth

neeaen

en

, esu

ikai

ud,u

eath

ei-n

ecm

eane

uiud

dnne

Nee

ilet

n,e

esla

teb

aik

sid

eet

atti

uane

ene,

addu

aean

hei-

enm

mnu

inga

,eui

dih

edeeie

,eiu

.h

ibu

,eld

e,h

eme,

/aeh

n’n

nth

e,et

uet

enes

eeh

eail

iein

eeid

een,h

anee

aiat

ueu

eh,

enlm

uina

ueic

estn

eW

Hsu

heein

me,t

hes’

inti

sinein

nuni

uu

ihae

dg

mh

yan

deem

shea

iein

,lm

unnnae

duln

tnet

eean

hen

,ats

unl

Nen

ihne

tuen

sIt

nea

ueh

eain

ie,

and

e,i,

,lu

uau

ne,

iih

bu

iden

nis

ule

ihas

,esn

tan

cehn

antiu

mnm

eeti

ihiy

hm

age,a

lanm

ad

net

tig

nii

aisn

euih

nu

iad

un

ien

intn

eaen

ned

utt

ime,

nu

uah

aah

eun

nep

auie

dhi

Mel

eute

intu

iiia

ue,i

iuii

igun

heat

,tii

endn

uum

iig“e

us

scat.

stk

amu

nd

saed

eein

,sca

thn

n-e

nn

ieo

coae

uu

.id

dea

ne

ait

in,n

siaii

uii

eld

eii

ula

detm

sennie

dabtk

ehueageueld

eehum

e,

nee

dnin

iu

laass

eia

tneein

gants

iulk

,ng,i

iunn,u

’sii

eata

thig

heesu

,mgnie

inets

shie

nee

gag

eiie

aist

iinm

n

Nned

stnnui,

ksi

aiu

nih

scu

dn

e,a,

a/d

insu

itan

uim

nii

nn

ne

snti

u,m

eun

iicn

-,tn

nu

p;i

igiu

med

edsi

euii

din

edn

niu

,tn

hhnunem

eihuei

um

med

hun,

neua

eihn

iiie

,bu

the

atnuin

nee

tenil

muig

eiep

eett

,n

amin

gneeti

iinm

ush

eit

heti

inie

,am

iuungueueuiu

sageaneeuetn

Nee

dsa

liv

en

unii

eenn

,mse

d,n

eed

taad

dIn

Cli

ght,

,ca

ulk

eieu

nd

e,ii

dum

ee,

eeei

hie

t-et

nie

ein

gai

euum

dsi

tdee

m,

add

inen

dan

innie

thee

tis,

hhn,l

uig

enee

enhis

nie

uel

ienbunm

ssnuud,h

uti

une

enheaip

neie

ieh

ei

nn

tai

iinm

e,t

ignhis

anti

ehiu

lieiu

-e/l

itenndaeeie

,ihhesn

eum

pin

nuae

NeeA

tnn

a_

Ikaie

un

dia

uu

slse

,ad

dsn

ueath

an

’stn

eein

uam

un

dd

eee,h

aaed

Ou

nu

neaeia

eed

,

hIm

.ie

niil

ente

net

liens

iihnin

ulu

suee

,nii

nnni,

hba,

hea

tandes,

eeei

un;.

nee

eels

nhe,

taig

ets

nuis

hin

nie

utd

aie

deueneqapnie

nt.

neeA

hett

eii

mula

t’m

n,

emm

ne.m

mo,

aedn

e,,’

t.ng

Ncad,t

eie

ete

eeyuuhune.e

tu.

Neeil

stn

tuin

ntt

at,

peaeh

eain

e

hhe,

enai

mnd

gaia

rmedeth

ine,e

aaii

am

ni,

idutu

d,i

e,u

innp

aie

hean

e’t

ate

eaia

iea,e

ei”

gh

dla

ue,e

sheaeeie

a,u

inaaaag

e

hem

s,ni

nth,

lade

isas

neen

eani

unam

usA

,,bu

ide

nsha

aeeI

nste

inbu

ines

e,an

dee

eeN

aed

am

nam

ilk

ate

en

dse

,nd

eee,e

eath

ia.-

atn

nsd

iusu

iui,

ed

deee,e

eem

un

eeeed

naeie

ineil

es

Nee

dai

nhia

seev

aC

uee

anddunnse

enkle

ei,e

dan

.eee

dat

inad

dse

suiu

nin

njn

tlie

att

inandeate

,thangeii

ui

shah

tiuin

ee,n

deaua,e

tste

tain

iuam

e,e

ell

nia

,ula

ned

.hu

eh

mn

att

maaate

eed

eea,a

tulu

u!i

nhhuuesi

gii

din

anta

inle

akn

nau

eete

nte

dai

eenhO

nhi

Nee

det

i,ii

ase

nden

unnee

enuuem

t,tn

uie

atte

mues

mhee

het

tuh

ubhe

i.snd

Oah

utai

nnnm

gnsn

n”ai

inie

ned

inp

iun

nn

iati

en

ah

n.i

au

ieim

’Ih

aie

ntn

issa

ee

andpie

nen

ba’

ie.s

tian

ieu,m

nei

ehee

ttit

nnm

pan

sm

enegneti

nie

ms

hb

e,s

eeh

ad

pm

tetn

,nd

an

ud

tteit

hein

iaatn

nai.

atd

iaen

neen

ad

ah

nu

thg

lnu

eag

een

e’th

auen

n’n

mia

ttm

a’an

dei

,,ei

men

;tii

ahnan

ae,n

imes

aed.e

aum

aeet

uua

hneeuis

ahg

eeek

nn

eeen

tem

hah

nn

gee

ntn

ni.

ng

eem

eten

tnn

med

t,n

enetu

enin

teit

eie

.dhn’m

nia

.N

ead,t

ahaeedddn

unnnnnuia

ed,e

ddin

,uia

nis

ejn

thie

atti

n,

uauik

annin

dein

desu

sem

eath

ini,

inin

nungansu

eddneie

hh

s,ci

anan

ien

uen

vu

anie

nn

nd

ahai

euth

igh

uaa

gp

tau

edte

ilee

,,n

g’n

,iu

en,a

dd

inin

eule

nn

anh

e’iu

enin

mm

the,

lang

em

ebli

ehu

nne.

nunn

,ingi

mn

hea

tnn

nmte

,N

tndate

hase

Hudn

nuei

aeea

ieed

,tuin

het

suet

eihee

ten

dee,

n,,n

nn

hbn,h

em

mse

1nea

tusc

anei

emn

intu

nn

ane,

nunim

luig

sehea

t,ei

p,d

n,u

neu

phugbig

ihniu

net

eN

and

atn

aaim

ikea

enn

tuin

teo

att

hesu

all

aan

dne,

lung

a,A

CH

nt

hbn,

haun

enun

umin

epu

umea

nulu

eehm

eate

nmm

peaa

uaie

gh,g

higb

nnu

Nee

da’

eees

iOae

uid

un

uu

mu

un

euth

ahea

nounie

.nau

’kam

niu

ndm

nsn

das

st,e

e.ah

en’e

ttip

pin

gae

aunddae

nn,u

tn.

Nned,t

ahaueli

edn

unnn

mee

itun

neei

aaen

e.nh

atn

aatn

nu

nn

p,n

eedta

nue

esp

ies,

menaett

en,e

taN

eeu

hts

ad

die

nm

.’an

inn

eth

eaein

,neela

an

uss

.dsu

aae,t

hd

euh

lepaeeeie

dna,a

,aaulk

ansu

,nd

e,m

dea

ee,e

eath

en-n

tmu

pp

ing

ateu

nd

dn

ae,s

ts.

Need

ats

nen

tase

eeu

nsi

mit

ethah

nam

sin

e,

saal

kan

ssndem

mid

eee,

eean

he,

’em

ipnin

gan

eu

nd

du

ao

,ad

din

sula

nn

nin

theaein

,nn

nN

eem

lata

tun

eet

tbn

eatl

aum

nsn

tnn

aan

n,t

u.n

etta

llh

gh

t,m

enh

men

nat

eeed

edad

an

eats

imu

iete

e,

neth

eaein

,eu

u’e

dnte

addim

ule

tmen

,eaa

eihan

ddIm

,n

mn

edte

add

nn

thig

tnta

,nae

iku

,au

nd

uei

nd

ein

au,e

nn

s/n

/tess

lea

een

asn

,

t/d

/dtt

ten

nae

pate

t/n

/detd

hte

sa

tats

ud

t/te

/tela

laene,

Whi

ne

s/t

e/s

ets

tnte

enn

mm

tnn

eW

all

Sad

ist

hheu

nh

t/te

/tst

dn

an

man

nen

nen

a

t/td

/dO

tsM

elis

saM

nnee

sn

s/s

d/t

est

bae

aeee

Mac

mi

I/It

/toss

Am

tmam

hai

dhes

e

t/th

/tO

ldni

nda

atig

aad

5/t

n/t

old

tud

haem

nnne

5/i

t/sets

Mnte

eu,k

n

I/nt/

tote

nute

ene

Mue

ibhe

n

1/u

t/so

tti

nes,

nsa.

anm

egen

t/tu

/uosd

lmu

uth

men

nene

1/n

t/ta

tele

tun

Pla

in

5/5

5/t

ots

nnn,

ehe

easu

,a

5/5

5/d

ots

Oun

hand

Mul

len

t/ud

/tdtd

Panm

ela

dnan

esn

5/S

d/t

ess

hle

nn

aO

eno

5/n

t/tu

na

dnun

atu

inlu

tenm

an

t/tl

/dntd

li,’m

an’_

’na

emte

nn

t/dt/

tttd

ten

eicp

nna

t/dd

/ttt

tte

nna

Can

e,

d/5

O/d

otS

Man

slt

sihndnau

a

t/de/s

et

din

ann

eeas

ll

5/d

o/n

ets

taee

Wer

e

I/es/s

old

Mis

hes

ielI

cit

tin

/dolt

Inen

dae

endeu

sen

t/d/t

ald

Sem

i[a

esas

e

5/2

/to

tsSu

nL

anen

en

s/n

/dots

nnea

enm

a,hie

ges

n

0/5

/0015

tl,’n

usA

nn

d/t

/tesd

Nes

sA

nt

S/n

/sets

hte

sen

Wan

tm,u

ugne

n

2/n

/do

tsutt

ned

sgtt

aa

S/n

/do

tsO

aaee

eae

Pelt

S/b

/to

tsL

een

asin

eek

e

5/c

/Sets

lune

NIn

e

2/8

/test

tebh

use.

,isn

e

0/I

/lets

umig

ehth

aske,

bei

d

s/s

t/S

ets

Mu

nn

lhle

m,

t/5l/

tOId

Pan

lute

bie

cen

5/s

t/setS

Inm

’ait

edae

n

5/I

t/in

st

Man

kP

aule

t

s/s

t/te

st

sana

htea

udm

m,e

n

s/s

t/des’

nund

ate

lend

t/tt

/dnts

Nut

bnan

leni

en

d/o

o/t

an

ste

nae

de

nnun

nant

5/t

n/t

ess

Man

iaO

luan

adu

S/S

O/t

est

naea

htn

au,,

eau

t/tt

/tdtt

eeh

na

th,m

5/t

n/t

ots

Mie

nPe

am,m

m

i/tn

/to

tsM

ieha

aiee

nlnm

m

s/t

a/t

ots

tnnea

Mle

n

s/I

/lets

Cal

ebcA

me,

s/a

/tots

Ma,

natm

eH

em,

5/s

/sets

Mis

hanl

tnnih

5/n

/tess

Cal

m/n

Smed

el

s/h

/to

ssM

neen

Ole

kutt

a

5/n

/tess

Cun

niee

Peen

n

s/s

t/to

tsee

nnm

skN

iste

n

s/s

d/t

oss

05

,11

Pag

nn

5/t

a/S

ets

te,n

nhdm

hn

5/t

n/t

ots

Man

icR

usha

ndse

n

5/0

8/t

otS

Ii,,

Oan

tne

s/s

t/to

tste

nS

eW

illi

am,

3/O

t/to

ltRi

shm

und

Oea

n

5/t

O/5

n55

Man

ola

euia

5/t

t/to

tCR

ebhi

ntl

aan

sO

t/to

tSS

I.hl

iem

mh

s/s

t/to

tsIs

aeCm

mm.nu

ingha

umn

s/t

n/s

ass

Om

nlua

tdA

asin

em,u

ile,

5/t

h/t

tst

Rab

emnai

l’s

I/tn

/test

Pne

tnu

nae

/

uam

sn,

n/nm

eanen

beet


3/2

7/2

011

0,2

0,

3/0

6/3

013

loo

lylh

o’,

,1s

3/2

3/2

07

3‘0

0?5

?!70’8

,

3/1

9/2

03

31.7

31

91oo

,I

4/0

/2023

Do,,

.0,,

4/3

/2019

04:5

:7M

13

j7

4/1

2/2

013

0021

,,21

18,,

4/1

1/2

211

Da,

,sI

9227

0

4/1

2/2

013

77

,13

07

,

4/1

7/2

013

0211

0721

,2?

4/1

9/2

013

217,

901

0,61

1

4/2

9/2

013

M,’

ylI

.,d

o

4/3

0/2

01

32

,o2

7ll

,16

4211

3/3

0/2

32

32,,

0,11

062

M,1

,

9/1

/2013

1,1

02

1,2

0/6

/20

21

2,74

7076

7,74

3

2/9

/2021

1611

3102,7

2/1

3/0

013

2,2

23

41787

9/1

3/0

013

Oo,7

i,D

o’y

5/1

4/2

014

90,5

1770

4127

2

9/1

1/0

011

Lo

’:1

9o

2

5/1

7/2

013

173

61(6

42?

5/0

0/0

01

31

,1,3

0:47

.

5/2

9/2

01

3632621

30

80

00

,4

2/2

4/2

039

6,7

47

44

247,7

0.9

6/3

/7013

0,8

,484371,

0/4

/00

33

0110

,37

3,,

ilh

6/6

/0013

0,,,1

,?

6/1

3/2

013

loo

o:o

,:d

MII

I,,

6/3

5/7

013

10,6

711,

,R

Oo

d,,

0/1

9/2

013

Ioo

22,0

22

6/1

3/0

013

127

2,10

111,

0/2

0/2

029

0,0

7,7

3701

,,,

6/0

4/2

011

Ro

”:Iy

61,0

6/0

4/2

703

121,

47

1,2

7,1

1

6/0

5/7

013

O’y

,?oI

1,8

7,7

17

6/0

4/0

014

Do

,,o

R,o

,,,

7/3

1/2

01

30

,,d

,a9

.0.o

3

7/3

0/0

01

3M

o,

1,,,

01,1

8

1/0

6/2

01

407p1,1

7i7

777,7

1

7/2

7/2

01

4R

o’ol

yO

il’,

2/7

4/2

01

3R

ob6142014

7/3

9/2

31

31

,0°?

.21

477

7/3

9/2

01

1220000721025857&

.01

7/0

2/2

01

30

,32

1,4

0,2

0

7/0

1/2

01

331

7747

7121

Roy

7/0

7/7

01

36

0o

I,y

64

:o,:

glo

,,

7/0

2/0

033

So,,,.,

CI”

:,

7/0

l/2

01

3Il

33

,c1

26

,ik

7/2

6/0

04

37

12

1,1

,9M

oIoo

o

7/2

5/2

04

37,0

0:3

02

10

,

7/3

1/7

01

30,d

,,,,

70(1

14,7

12

7/3

1/2

01

321

3i17

4028700

0/5

/00130’1

30716

Roo

lo,,d

0/6

/0023

C3:

oIo,

7011

0/7

/0011

0,5

70

7Il

oo,I

I,r

4/2

0/0

01

3I,

oy

0/1

9/2

01

33i,

pO

,o6,1

47

4/0

4/0

01

316

1,22

24,1

4,31

,1,2

2,3

4/0

6/0

03

174422471,

01

o,.’,

i,

l/26/2

013’.

7oo1,-

gS

Mo,

7

4/3

0/0

03

30420770,7

1,2

9/6

/0733

11

7.7

72

62

61

7

9/9

/2013

R,I

lo11

(118

1

9/1

3/0

033

O.s

,hy,

0yl,

,ho,d

o

9/1

4/0

033

10,0

12007,,

9/1

7/7

013

Co

,yo

,6,

11

9/0

0/2

033

I,o,,oosc

o,o

o

9/7

3//

OIl

6177

0126

2

9/7

4/0

0l3

63

81

27

9/2

6/0

013

2172

111

62

,27

9/2

5/7

013

3222131,4

04

9/0

6/7

033

Tlo

o,o

o,I

Iyll

3/2

7/0

003

0,1

1321,7

426

9/2

7/2

01

3Io

o,y

02

30

13

.8

9/2

7/2

01

30,4

788

1213,3

10

/2/0

01

30,1

,,0

11

88

10

/16/3

00

31

11

,35

00

10

/07

/10

11

0,11

70,5

4

10

/11

/20

31

02

42

2U

,,i,7

Il3

64,2

7,

0,o

,,lo

’,o,

B,o

l

60,0

7,

0,72

3

N’o

dolo

l03603io

,7330116243o’0

00’

3471

3700

143

10

37

7087307’y

h416,.

dd68.l

07’-

,l,’

77,7

006

.72

29

00

,27

3.4

10

10

00

001

28:

Isdogo,,l,

oll

,oso,,lo

,2oid

oy.o

l13(7

78,7

2,7

16.1

37

33

o.’

sp

Io

l1o

d2,i

.goO

,,,8

,.,o

6,

07

77

07

O7

yhlo

ioio

,Igooclo

pohls

shls

lols

o,3

0231o170

12p0’370117W

H8,1

42

12

,74

71

11

27

01

(20

,2,2

?d

o,

to1

40

42

41

61

1013

9,7

27

2od

dlo

ll0138732

0137

:48

0231,1

3172

31770,3

,3

47

77

08

21

0“4

(34019575.

718.

010.0

09

22

1,3

,23

,2p,l

lyl,

ghs,

6882130

pot

Ioo

’oI6

02

lll,

07

.,0

0,,3

41

67

34

67

17

odd

07

71

11

30

73

97

01

47

33

0.

soo

l1370

doo,

1,13,,

‘0.

420,

02

0,d

2’o

:gco

l08

1ll

’olo

lo’D

s7

8d

sh

lhsd

bl8

sslo

l8:g

toll

Ipoylp

063778108727070t3

4:I

I,177,p

3lI

,777S

.loid

l21lh

4l0

1s8423lo

Ihll

h9hy1lh

47,2

p0tl

d031g8.

00°,

030l

06161o0’1y

40°’

7277,1

3tI

ljoy

of1811.6

43.2

28,4

11271

17

27

5,

20

00

7,,d,d

o,l

olh

8,5

l,:7

7,7

40

12

0I,

20.o

lobIl

40077eI,

lllo

loo8lo

slil

407l,

lall

oop,

go

o3

,p1lo

h2,7

714oo7,,176,,270231l8

N8

52

41

00

42

10

41

02

72

00

,do

lll,

04

14

t10

1.4

53

,pp

,7g

4,0

37ddlO

Is,l

dd,o

ll6ti

o,,,f

h,o

llic

Need,

toad

d3

03

9,

0166

771

heh:d

ol,

,ti,

lo,,d

yooto

l,o,

0126117

93

72

,27

,do

ol,

odd

161

I:gI

,?.,

sIc

No

,do

toh

,oeII

00

1o

oo

,,,o

o,d

,o

o2

6o

’oo

ldo

ild

los,o

dd

o’o

lhell

opp:l

go7ols

ddoo,o

e?c

Ne,d

,lo,d

dlo

,olo

lo,,

,ths,l

lo,,

4210

17

03

72

,21

72

20

0le

Odlo

lddcti

hghl,

,l0.

l,bc,

old

3,o

,,,

3,o

o,,,o

Cod

‘01

78

.0

15

8373

70

,07

,II

’i,

.kog,

30

10

20

00

,30

2,7

8.

Mli

ols

o,o

lh,l

0,,’0

777:I

cd

N1

,dS

tlsd

dO

lIig

Slo

od

d,5

52

l01

:29

39

71

11

41

3o

,oso

O1

e,-

,33,p

p:l

goe14d,d

o,o

,oodd009,,3o.

N,l

23

losd

d,.

1o

9o

,o,i

slI

.31

14

,Io

,o,

41

36

73

ioo

O,d

oo

.IO

lo.

4,,d

3110019,8

30

74,8

24120438960167,7

38,0

182,1

421,7

0631,2

1736.1

731

11

12

45

10

80

06

6o

20

23

4.S

dd

OO

lO,o

dd

Olo

tOll

.O2

pI:

lOls

oood300S

N,o

3dis

oil

liooio

th,,77070

Ne,d

,S

ood

doi

l‘g

O’s

.144.0

2113109

iolh

@o

llio

,11

0.

N,,dlt

0004,I

I2610,1

102e2o4,t

t79

26

10

5o

(olh

,lsl

o,3

0lo

geho.t

00so

otl

o,I

sdO

o’1

o0,0

N”dlo

hoooH

26C

opg’4

dld

losh8otp

os,p

,4ddoo747o,,l3

,pe.,g.’

o.7

ddooo,1

o

00°,

2590

oq.

7?.

17018,1

47122

@3560131.

No

,oo

jo,

75

32

83

,30197

42

1th

slC

.71

60

46

13

38

d

Nesd

OtO

od

ds.s

.lh

,,’,

1,3

.3:,

og

l,o

clI

dd

oo

,,,8

00

lk7

02

0d

10

,30

03

,67018t1

662271.7

10

66,,

03

11

29

1l0

61

.1h

1l7

06

14

17

00

77

05

71

01

10

91

32

94

0l0

?l.

01

30

93

26

02

21

,07

1

N,l

dIooddlo

,,,

133001217::

91227183040030005,s

,002647021,l

05,?

d001,l

58.

6,4

40

od,l

‘7,3

14107

‘7101

oIl

,.,

3101

booo,

17102747001,3

12.1

11621070,4

10

Nll

dll

ooddi,

,667,c

.,,1

01o71,c

,00,,

6,,

olo

dl,

Idcl,

lIo

hOc,

303111

old

06

77

1,

05047702

oo

,’lo

high

,d

oes

hoco

003

20,

0°°2

°’1

3’0

’°’co

2’it

’s.

hOc,

ho,

pool,,

,,d

,I,,

,,,i

c’,d

oo

,co

,I,

6,0

0131

76061spI’,,

,ohc,,ld

“plo

.,,0

0o.

N1

,d1

tood

d73

0131

077101011:2

812701502246,0

3060,o

col5

,,’3

I,0

70

00

10

90

3d

oo

n,

270.

608,

112,1

16

oo

pl,

,3osl:

’g01

217

60

61

070

‘igoO

:cso

tly

b,l

oso

42

10

17

33

81

41

77

10

23

0.6

05

11

71

93

01

00

11

05

11

7.

3017O

03’1

1l1

do0bIl

03’d

oo’,

38q2o93dtl

1t,

Ilooo,l

est,

do144%

21H

,,o,o

,oIt

o,

00

:7,0

7,,o,o

sdoge

61

38

4t”

3’O

III’

071940007’l

73.

Ns2doto

oddcoolk

o,o

l,ocld

o.l

d203.l

oo::

co.,81110,,hid

,ocS

Ist,

00J0002l,

o,

230

Ns’d

ltoodd’7

13lo

l:ool,

oIt

o,p

cl6

,odsoo,,

60

00

3”o

od

oos,

o117:o

706610lO

610

hI:

c.7

,o,I

ho

ls0

03

,oI

00

7(7

01

71

71

ttoppo,,

So,,

.t.I

,Roc,t

ol

‘sto

Ic,

31,0

1,1

310.

No,d

3to

h1o.I

l02C

olo

33c2c,d

,oddis

sol3

ho6,s

Ibsoss,o

,oodko,o

,.ld

o:,

doso

,150

0706

107

(7lo

37

le1

3.d

07

(,l

,ogoll

,g,I

30,4

,Ic.

024,0

6170.4

old

.,0

26

13

8,3

,7,,

lc°4

’oO

elO

S37

0742

84640

83

47

8(0

1,,ealh

,,:o

ol,

oo

‘p9.

l,3

,c.h

oo

s,j

,l,,,i

bl@

,ho

po

o’l

glo

oyt’

odp,,

So,s

ledll

yo’o

,lI,

o.o

oo

y,o

pso

l8so

esl,

20

?o

o,,

.l0

02

0,c

oo

,,0

8d

od

30

2sl.

o,o

l,0

p7

,7

l,20,s

’000020,1

93471,,.,03812,,,e

ed

007

,30to

b,6

,o,,I,o

d001010722,0

2167085171’3

5483007

4000267

.dd

,dy

oo

t:,o

l1

00

11

,’,

22’

oIl

ho

,17

,d,7

3e

N2

ed

losll

loil

llo

ksg

,4.o

l,d

bl0

00

lSh

Icb

.oo

olk

00

02

,d,I

l,.d

ls.

oo

eli

,’p

’oo

,s,o

,get

clO

lbll

lsO

llll

dtc

I7Io

lcll

lO6l0

l.H

0::

Illo

IgO

,D:,

l023131711713071.

li038S

oggosS

tocs.

13c02013801.1

i0710170171t3

0Io

o,6

00

10

72

06

61

5,o

,p,8

00,l

loll

ob,,scos,,07,,7,7

7o,4

,l,4

47d,4

75030071,,

00

,71

24

,l,

o,s

s,,

31

00

07

84

23

o341

4d’s

g3

00

8“4

06

81

Nsodytolod,s,oiol0090Ib8olt’c,480707,’78c

6,gO

o,odldo,o2,dd00

9,00. N

ltd2tt7lpi4O

e60610S

S,0

’loO

IdlII,0

28,0

00sl,

7o31

03

5,7

326

7o

,l

230.

00

0,d

up

lss,0

1,,Is

,ly

io,,,p

o,s

oIl

,s,o

gg

ess,0

0s,l

:II

po,,

llsg

loI.o

dto

,d

Ishoo,

1102

1o,

,0“0,0

,3,

Odd

i,sl

lIt2

00

’oto

,075,0

.831.

Ne,d

,to

17,1

131

201,

7g

00

8Il

s2,

1,12

,ooIl

st,

a,,d

.411

0062

,0

0,7

0,4

06

l,g

I:t,

to10

1’,,

‘30.

680233074

do

Ol3

00

0g

e,l

lpO

c2

26

A0

00

7,0

42

lko

ld,,o

l00

3s000s,o

So.

hbo,,

sob,1

,l,,

,s,,

sol,

ll,o

:711,

o’dop:I

sL

lgy,,d,,,p

l,,,

22

01

80

00

7.1

13

0,0

61

21

.

ol,I

o,00,7

,,l,

asto

o,

,s,,od,l

,d,

1130

od

do

s,0

06

11

03

10

17

to,

39

.12

03

00

71401778102

lip

o

NO

sdlIcI,0

1,800plog,O

so

.34

60

2.11,Isostio,0

000l,1po117,o,Is,93lo

sll6

00

9,0

33

toosl

oh

56,1

7705103

,,S

I:sg.,

odd

boo,

0130073

ho

h,d

sooiI

,o,

47

31

47

00

1,,

‘10.

9083330032

,s,2

70

3,o

li,S

0,0ttO

.co2ikllo2odsl,7

4o

210

,2

44

5l,o

I0

tt

pplg

llO

l77ddlO

O,o

70.

No

ld

ot0

00

3s,7

,5

,,l0

070,dos,tob,

40

5,3

,,o

,c,,,fo

No

ldo

too

dd

,,,2

’.o

S,c

oi,

Sh

,,I

t,o

.lo

oIk

IocId

c3

ldc,,

s,4

8.

l:hbtc

42ho3911p13s’

o’S

,too7do.o

t,2to

ol,

,p,o

ble

,o,d

o12

dlo

Igeo

,so

o,t

oi1

WII

2o

4g

.o,3

,8p

oo

,oIo

sd0

,d

N3ld

olo

Io04lH

92C

ooo7173ooe’t

o73opO

sd,o

o2o17ooIs

dl,

7d

o3

.43

,s1

o.

No8d35oold

i,4oio

tio7i2

5h,o

l5i,

,4o.l

k,,o2o4so

o,d

o,,h4ool7

,e,.

37:p

pi,

go,o

253doo,,

,7o

N02495020020200071051t0

4d,

31

:.’k

0,0

27

34,1

20347.

od

di,

ocd

oli

..1:7

30,1

0:0

,0

0.

Noot

too

dd

i,7

oio

t,o

s,,th

,1

3l7

2o

o.,’k

o7

o2

6d

ojd

o#

t,l,

oIR

o7’3

t’p

p,s

go

olo

dd

00

55

.oc.

00

0,,so

bll

So

o,h

osso

o,s

71

,eo

o9

0d

od

oo

eh

t4s3

75

0L

S101080832.1103758/:collqo,psl,s7,03100

437

W2

04

3g

l3

2h

3y

4stco

lly

,

Noo,6

57034,s

soi,

t,l7

o’o

iopth

lll

o7ll

lol7

070000,o

6110025,.0lo

No

od

llo

ol,

s6

g,

I,y

hl:

og

i,o

I,o

ob

e,h

o,o

,,,

osdo4sll

030,e

poO

s’s

cstl

7,s

7’0

117008o:7

20,2

,366,I

OI,

ohI,

,7c

N@

ldO

t00

4$

Oo

,00

7d

o,,:d

0,2

3,o

dd

c,s

,.Io

Iils

jsth

,oll

,s,

133

62

84

37

021316021

07

0,e

,,ocd,

odd

,,,o

lio

I:lo

.,,O

o,I

IIO

,21

0.

Noodto

1dd,,

olo

t,o,,

1,t

hl1

I?o,o

oolk

oIo

oI,

ds.

,ldooot,

110.

Nco

do

tosd

do

o,1

7h

,6s1

”p

pi,

70

0,0

0,4

d7

09

,00

,ik

o,o

oo

d,2

osd

oo

,,,i

o

N’s

dsl

lhoo’o

pst

oos

6V

AC

o73t3

lpi0

c1d,2

l9io

golo

3otl

cSl3

oR

3s,

oic

.

,131,t

ol,

dy,0

02,,o,o

lo221?o’Id’lg’oo’c3171970s.U

,og,o

,soIoso.5

h’114o5,d

sogge3soo

9otoloso

,’tonl,e,N

osI7

00

0.Io

,o

so

l000

,o

pio

3h

62

83

43

00

00

,007

soo

t,’

lo,o

?e,i

000,d

ot,

02.

Nosd

stol,

00,0

0210so

s’yio

codso

Ih0

78

00

’l,

eotp

ot,

poodd,e

lo.

No

sd,

to134

:7,0

10

12

09

031

,001

1’,,

02

74

34

00

14

03

03

8,4

10

77

12

.56

1547

l:oI

,t,

027

.70

0,1

72,,

‘32.

Nesdsl0000lkolo1sdos:7d003s.o

.so

II,l,’sllip

pi,

40,02933409,oddoi6listl,21

o7

,cl,sIh

,o

tl,c

030.


10/2

1/2

03

0M

ooy

Wlo

oo

10

/20

/20

20

30

00

43

bOb

10

/24/2

0130100000

Coo

cooo

oooo

10

/21

/20

2321o,&

dO

oooo

o

10

/25/2

023

Ooo

oodo

Wog

Io,

10

/29

/20

20

3,00

00H

odoo

o

10

/00

/20

03

3,o

,,d

oC

oolo

oll

10

/32

/20

13

032,

2000

00,,

10

/31

/20

23

6o

’y°o

llo

o

20

/31

/2030

Mo,

12oo

Ood

ooo

22

/2/2

020

/000

0303

0332

3

22

/0/2

03

0O

Iooo

ooo

boW

oooo

01

/12

/2020

Ooo

ooIo

32og

21

/24/2

01

3C

booo

o10

3,33

22

/25/2

01

3/1

303

MoM

ohoo

12

/39/2

03

320

002

ll2

Ib

33

/20

/20

13

20,0

33M

oCoo

ooo

13

/22/2

013

3010

0M

oool

,,

33

/29

/20

13

look

Goo

ool

11

/25

/20

13

0,30

3110

040,

12

/7/2

01

350

203

Obo

oo,

17/3

/2013N

0303/o

o0o

,doo

o

12

/4/2

02

03323

Wog

ooo

12

/13/2

01

3O

lood

oM

oo

,3

12

/13/2

01

3lo

,’olo

,33

0,0,

0

12

/12/2

01

3to

oodo

oP

ooo,

ll

32

/20/2

01

3fl

ood

0,4

00

1030

1230

Odd

,oso

dotj

oojo

Oho

otlj

o,,o

o3k

o,o,

o,od

oo.o

dooo

O.

,ooooboo-o

ooop

3,:og

oooo

o01

dooo

,.03

0

1200

d033

0dd,

3301

0103

0i03

200

333

00

00

oo33

oooo

oood

.

I,0,o

ooIh

oo.o

yo

’oo

oh

o,o00

00

303.Ioooooby

loogolsO

.0

1q03°oolshooopo,o

oopo.H

oobooooodpool

03

4g

30

00

00

IyI3

03

0h

oo

oo

roo

Iod

000oid

oo,o

goo€o

390

:0

30

20

oo

oIo

boold

o’h

oooooopoooohopoR

ooodogoooobo?o

ooooop.o

oooooo

033I

doy0

000o

OC

oOO

ooho

oooo

booO

I0

30

k0

00

00

30

Ioo

,03

00

p.O

oo

oo

oo

ioo

ob

o0

00

.oo

ory

IN

oodoo

oo

lo

ok

ho

olo

oo

oooooooo0

00o

,oh

oo

oo

oo

lho

oo

ho

,go

,oo

bo

oo

oo

oO

Oo

oo

og

Io

loo

Oo

Oo

oo

oo

Noo

d,03

oo

jk020ood

ooio

dooo

o.oo

ooob

’ooo

oo,s

o3

oooo

oddo

oo,,

320

3bo,

0000

003o

/300

3010

233d

ooo

ob

oo

oo

oo

dto

t-o

yO

Coo

ooho

oOoO

o,33

o/oo

oooO

,ooo

obbo

oooo

oood

odH

V4C

2oo/

o3oo

ooo,

o’oo

oogh

boot

ootb

oooo

odoi

boo

do

sH

ooo’

oolp

ooop

oo,o

oooo

ogoo

,ooo

o,Iy

oIlo

,o

No

od

olo

odd

,olo

bol,

oooolh

ootl

ioco

ok

oooo

d03o

oo,o

odoo

oo.o

oo

Sb,

hoo,o

ooo

hood,o

,booIk

000uolj

oo,3

oooo

ooog

oooo

olho

oooo

ooob

oooo

olzo

d

3,33

old?

,o,o

oolo

ooood/,

o,o

,eoo

odso

o3o3

b,oo

o0oo

ppoo

oodo

o,od

oooo

ooIk

,og

0030

03

03

do

od

oo

I00

03

30

go

oip

o,1

10

00

30

03

00

go

od

ob

,op

o0

00

1d

30

33

03

4-s

,30

ho

oo

oo

dd

oo

od

oo

ob

o/o

oo

do

o,,o

Noo

do13

30ol

ko,o

oodo

oboo

dooo

ood

d33

0132

200

ioo

ho

oo

t,o

.00

0.

Noo

doO

oboo

oo30

00oo

oOoo

oobo

odod

d,oo

o,bo

ojoo

oooo

b,oo

oooo

oo

Noo

dI00

cool

koo

oood

oobc

do,,o

o.od

d3

00

,0gookooo

Soh

ido

o,db

oooo

ood

3320

30,9

030.

Nocd

olo

hooo3000ooolb

ookodoo,

oo’/

koo

oooo

odoo

,odo

oo,c

.olo

.

Noo

dobo

ooo

b/00

0ooo

iOoo

oojo

edob

oaog

olo

g/to

00C

0/o

.

Moo

oooo

dboc

otio

oooo

ooob

oooo

oooo

ocoo

ogbo

ooti

oo

PcC

Oodo

303

oh

/ko

bo

do

oo

-oo

oo

olo

oo

oo

oo

o,o

op

loo

od

ocd

foo

odol,

o,,bcoocd

b0

00

.do

oo

b0

00

0d

30

00

00

do

ho

oo

oo

23

00

33

33

30

1p

b,3

00

.O,0

0y

o,3

o?,

o22

00

3opooo

hoooo,o

oooooboo,,

ooo,o

olo

l31W

bo,o

oco

Noo

d,O

ohoo

ob,o

booo

oo,b

,oaO

oob

oo

ko

do

oo

i,d

b,o

oo

oio

oo

coo

look

43

03

02

03

0

No

,dclo

oo

,ik

oooo,d

oooodoco

o,

oddo

oooo

oloo

oo31

0ooo

o,oo

gooo

oodd

ooo

Iobo,o

ocofo

o,o

,.dboo,o

,olo

o/d

oobooot

oooo

p,bo

o23

200

030

00

00

g3

00

3I0

00

0/.

03

00

3




Exhibit D


Date Type City Auditor Est Annual Savings $1/4/2013 Blower Door Ozark Aaron, Kevin $300.001/7/2013 Blower Door Greenwood Aaron, Kevin $300.001/7/2013 Energy Audit Greenwood Aaron $350.001/9/2013 Energy Audit Dover Aaron $800.00

1/10/2013 Energy Audit Alma Aaron $300.00

1/10/2013 Energy Audit Lavaca Aaron $400.001/11/2013 Blower Door Van Buren Aaron $850.001/14/2013 Energy Audit Fort Smith Aaron $400.001/14/2013 Energy Audit fort Smith Aaron $300.001/18/2013 Energy Audit Lavaca Aaron, Kevin $400.002/1/2013 In office consultation Subiaco Kevin

2/25/2013 Energy Audit Alma Aaron $300.002/25/2013 Energy Audit Mountainburg Aaron $400.002/19/2013 Energy Audit Fort Smith Aaron $400.002/13/2013 Energy Audit Fort Smith Aaron $400.002/12/2013 Energy Audit Van Buren Aaron $400.002/11/2013 Phone consulation Ozark Aaron $800.002/8/2013 Blower Door Van Buren Aaron, Kevin $400.002/6/2013 Energy Audit Branch Aaron $400.002/5/2013 Energy Audit Ozark Aaron, Greg $1,000.002/5/2013 energy Audit Ozark Aaron $300.00

5/13/2013 Energy Audit Alma Aaron $200.005/14/2013 Energy Audit Fort Smith Aaron $300.005/17/2013 Energy Audit Alma Aaron $500.005/20/2013 Energy Audit Ozark Aaron $300.005/24/2013 Energy Audit Van Buren Aaron $250.006/3/2013 Blower Door Alma Aaron, Kevin $200.006/4/2013 Energy Audit Fort Smith Aaron $200.00

6/20/2013 Blower Door Van Buren Kevin, Aaron $200.006/24/2013 Energy Audit Ozark Aaron $200.006/25/2013 Energy Audit Van Buren Aaron $250.006/28/2013 Energy Audit Mulberry Aaron $300.006/15/2013 Energy Audit fort Smith Aaron $200.00

2/4/2013 Energy Audit Fort Smith Aaron $400.003/1/2013 Energy Audit Van Buren Aaron $400.003/4/2013 Energy Audit Van Buren Aaron $300.003/5/2013 Energy Audit Dover Aaron $500.003/7/2013 Energy Audit Clarksville Aaron $400.00

3/11/2013 Energy Audit Ozark Aaron $500.003/15/2013 Energy audit Van Buren Aaron $400.003/18/2013 Blower Door Parks, AR Aaron, Kevin $500.003/18/2013 Energy Audit Ozark Aaron $800.003/20/2013 Energy Audit Branch Aaron $800.003/20/2013 Energy Audit Magazine Aaron $700.003/22/2013 Energy Audit Charleston Aaron $500.003/26/2013 Energy Audit Van Buren Aaron $600.003/26/2013 Energy Audit Rudy Aaron $500.003/27/2013 Blower Door Van Buren Aaron, Kevin $300.003/27/2013 Energy Audit Van Buren Aaron $800.003/28/2013 Energy Audit Van Buren Aaron $600.003/29/2013 Blower Door Fort Smith Aaron, Kevin $300.004/5/2013 Blower Door Van Buren Aaron, Kevin $100.002/8/2013 Audit Alma Kevin

2/11/2013 audit Waldron Kevin

1/21/2013 Energy Audit Greenwood Aaron $350.001/21/2013 Energy Audit Greenwood Aaron $400.001/22/2013 Energy Audit Van Buren Aaron $400.001/23/2013 Blower Door Knosville Aaron, Kevin $400.00



1/28/2013 Energy AudiE Van Buren Aaron $300.00

1/28/2013 Energy Audit Van Buren Aaron $400.00


1/30/2013 Energy Audit Greenwood Aaron $300.00

1/30/2013 Energy Audit Hackett Aaron $500.00

1/31/2013 Energy AudiE Ozark Aaron $700.00

2/4/2013 Blower Door Fort Smith Aaron $200.00

2/5/2013 Energy Audit Ozark Aaron $250.00

2/5/2013 Energy Audit Ozark Aaron, Greg $800.00

1/10/2013 Audit Van Buren Kevin



1/21/2013 Audit Alma Kevin


1/24/2013 Audit Dover Kevin


1/28/2013 Audit Delaware Kevin

1/29/2D13 Audit Greenwood Kevin


2/4/2013 Audit Magazine Kevin

2/5/2013 Audit Clarkaville Kevin

2/6/2013 Audit Ozone Kevin

2/12/2013 Audit Lamar Kevin

2/13/2013 audit Clartaville Kevin

2/18/2013 audit Dover Kevin


2/20/2013 Audit Roaeville Kevin

2/22/2013 Audit Altua Kevin

2/28/2013 Audit Greenwood Kevin


3/6/2013 Blower Door Clarkaville Kevin

3/7/2013 Claaa Fort Smith Kevin

3/8/2013 Audit Mt. Magazine Kevin and Mart





3/28/2013 Audit Huntington Kevin

4/8/2013 Phone Conaultation Van Buren Kevin

4/10/2013 Audit London Kevin


4/30/2013 Audit Oark Kevin

5/17/2013 Blower Door Van Buren Kevin

5/23/2013 Audit Rudy Kevin

6/6/2013 William Paachall Rudy Kevin

6/13/2013 Audit Charleaton Kevin

6/19/2013 Blower Door Kibler Kevin

6/19/2013 Audit Cecil Kevin

6/24/2013 Audit Mountainburg Kevin


7/12/2013 Audit Lavaca Kevin


7/18/2013 Audit Fort Smith Kevin

7/19/2013 Seminar Waidron Kevin

7/22/2013 Audit Chester Kevin

7/24/2013 Audit Alms Kevin

8/5/2013 Audit Batson Kevin

8/6/2013 Audit Ozark Kevin




9/27/2013 Audit Magazine Kevin

10/25/2013 Audit Harmony Kevin

10/29/2013 Audit Dover Kevin

10/31/2013 Audit Paris Kevin

10/31/2013 Audit Paris Kevin

11/8/2013 Audit Mountainburg Kevin


11/15/2013 Audit Lavaca Kevin

12/17/2013 Audit Greenwood Kevin

12/20/2013 Audit Fort Smith Kevin

4/8/2013 Blower Door Charleston Aaron, Kevin $200.00

4/12/2013 Blower Door booneville Aaron, Kevin $300.00

4/17/2013 Blower Door Van Buren Aaron, Kevin $200.00


4/29/2013 Blower Door Clarksville Aaron, Kevin $300.00

4/30/2013 Energy Audit Branch Aaron $100.00


5/6/2013 Energy Audit cedarville Aaron $200.00

5/9/2013 Energy Audit cedarville Aaron $300.00


7/17/2013 Blower Door Ozark Aaron, Kevin $300.00



7/23/2013 Energy Audit Charleston Aaron $800.00


7/25/2013 Blower Door Van Buren Aaron, Kevin $200.00


7/31/2013 Blower Door Fort Smith Aaron, Brett $800.00

7/31/2013 Blower Door Ozark Aaron, Kevin, Tony, Bret $300.008/9/2013 Energy Audit Clarksville Aaron $200.00

8/16/2013 Energy Audit Greenwood Aaron $200.00


8/21/2013 Energy Audit Greenwood Aaron, Mark $325.008/26/2013 Energy Audit Van Buren Aaron $200.00

8/30/2013 Energy Audit Ozark Aaron $300.009/6/2013 Blower Door Fort Smith Aaron, Tony $150.00



9/18/2013 Blower Door Van Buren Aaron $200.00

9/20/2013 Blower Door Booneville Aaron, Kevin $300.009/23/2013 Energy Audit Hartman Aaron $150.00

9/24/2013 Energy Audit Mountainburg Aaron $200.00

9/25/2013 Blower Door Fort Smith Aaron, Kevin $225.00

9/25/2013 Energy Audit Fort Smith Aaron $200.00



9/27/2013 Energy Audit Van Buren Aaron $800.0010/2/2013 Energy Audit Ozark Aaron $150.00

10/16/2013 Blower Door Alma Aaron $500.00

10/17/2013 Energy Audit Ozark Aaron $200.0010/18/2013 Blower Door Lamar Aaron $150.00

10/22/2013 Energy Audit Van buren Aaron $300.00



10/25/2013 Energy Audit Booneville Aaron $200.00

10/30/2013 Blower Door Roland Aaron, Kevin $300.00

10/31/2013 Energy Audit Mountainburg Aaron $200.00


11/1/2013 Energy Audit Van Buren Aaron 5200.0011/12/2013 Energy Audit altus Aaron $300.0011/19/2013 Energy Audit Van Buren Aaron S200 0011/20/2013 Energy Audit Van Buren Aaron $300.0011/22/2013 Blower Door Van Buren Aaron $200.0011/25/2013 Energy Audit Alma Aaron $200.0011/26/2013 Energy Audit Greenwood Aaron $300.0012/2/2013 Energy Audit Greenwood Aaron $250.0012/3/2013 Energy Audit Dover Aaron $300.0012/4/2013 Energy Audit Van Buren Aaron $0.00

12/17/2013 Energy Audit Fort Smith Aaron $200.0012/18/2013 Energy Audit Alma Aaron $200.00

$42975.00




Exhibit E


Toget

her

We

Sav

eD

eem

edS

avin

gs

Rep

ort

Ark

ansa

sV

alle

yE

lect

ric

Cooper

ativ

eT

otal

Co-

opY

ear

Ex

pen

ses

Web

site

Vis

its*

Dee

med

Sav

ings*

Pag

es!V

isit

*A

vg.

Tim

e*20

09-2

010

$30,

000

151

$57,

225.

074.

53:

5520

11$3

0,00

062

$11,

799.

005

5:28

2012

95$1

9,31

9.00

55:

3020

1366

$12,

061.

005

4:57

Tota

ls$

60

,00

0374

$100,4

04.0

7

*Fig

ures

prov

ided

byw

ww

.toge

ther

wes

ave.

com

2010

20

11

2012

20

13

Tota

lEs

timat

edKw

HSa

ving

s6

02

,36

91

24

,20

02

03

,35

81

26

,95

81,0

56,8

85

Estim

ated

BTU

Savi

ngs

2,05

5,88

5,93

642

3,89

4,60

069

4,06

0,49

543

3,30

7,29

53,6

07,1

48,3

25

Ave

rage

Savi

ngs/

Vis

itor

$378

.97

$190

.31

$203

.36

$182

.74

$2

68

.46




Exhibit F


School Participation/Programs2013

School District School Visits Estimated Number of StudentsAlma 2 250Altus 1 230UAFS 1 50ATU-.Ozark 2 75Cedarville 1 100Clarksville 3 500Dover 1 300Fort Smith 2 300Greenwood 1 50Hartford 1 200Lamar 1 50Lavaca 3 350Mansfield 1 100Oark 2 150Ozark 2 200Paris 1 500Scranton 1 25U. of the Ozarks 1 25Van Buren 7 1300Waldron 2 1300Westside 2 100

Total 38 6,155

Average 161.9736842




ExhibitG


Togeth

er

We

Sav

eD

eem

edS

avin

gs

Rep

ort

Ark

ansa

sV

alle

yE

lect

ric

Cooper

ativ

eT

ota

lC

o-o

pY

ear

Expen

ses

Web

site

Vis

its*

Dee

med

Sav

ings*

Pag

es/V

isit

*A

vg.

Tim

e*20

09-2

010

$30,

000

151

$57,

225.

074.

53:

5520

11$3

0,00

062

$11,

799.

005

5:28

2012

95$1

9,31

9.00

55:

3020

1366

$12,

061.

005

4:57

To

tals

$6

0,0

00

37

4$100,4

04.0

7

*Fig

ures

prov

ided

byw

ww

.toge

ther

wes

ave.

com

2010

201

12

01

22

01

3T

ota

lEs

timat

edKw

HSa

ving

s6

02

,36

91

24

,20

02

03

,35

81

26

,95

81,0

56,8

85

Estim

ated

BT1J

Savi

ngs

2,0

55,8

85,9

36

423,8

94

,60

06

94

,06

0,4

95

43

3,3

07

,29

53,6

07,1

48,3

25

Ave

rage

Savi

ngs/

Vis

itor

$378

.97

$190

.31

$203

.36

$182

.74

$2

68

.46




Exhibit H


2013

Web

site

Ener

gy

Eff

icie

ncy

Hit

sA

rkan

sas

Val

ley

Ele

ctri

cC

ooper

ativ

eM

onth

AV

EC

CN

ewV

isit

ors

%N

ewV

isit

sA

VE

CC

Tot

alV

isit

s*A

VE

CC

E.E

.V

isit

sW

illi

e’s

Wor

ldT

otal

Jan-1

331

2148

.22%

6472

156

1617

2F

eb-1

329

7448

.12%

6180

149

1916

8M

ar-1

328

3947

.09%

6029

142

3417

6A

pr-1

332

5149

.03%

6630

163

1617

9M

ay-1

336

1347

.96%

7534

181

6624

7Ju

n-13

3846

48.6

1%79

1219

233

225

Jul-

1342

8850

.05%

8567

214

2724

1A

ug-1

339

4149

.29%

7996

197

1621

3S

ep-1

336

2850

.03%

7251

181

6424

5O

ct-1

335

3549

.40%

7156

177

3521

2N

ov-1

334

0450

.33%

6763

170

1718

7D

ec-1

399

2537

.74%

2629

849

650

546

Tota

ls48

,364

104,

788

2,41

839

32,

811

New

Vs.

Ret

urni

ngV

isit

ors

=46

.15%

New

53.8

5%R

etur

ning

**

Dee

med

Sav

ings

=$5

13,7

26.6

3

Est

imat

edK

wH

Sav

ings

5,40

7,64

9E

stim

ated

BT

US

avin

gs18

,456

,305

,159

*B

ased

on5%

ofA

VE

CC

new

visi

tor

hits

**

Bas

edon

anav

erag

eof

$182

.74

from

TW

SW

ebsi

te$1

2,06

1.00

66$1

82.7

4

Dat

apr

ovid

edby

Apo

gee

Inte

ract

ive

(web

site

prov

ider

)th

roug

hG

oogl

eA

naly

tics

.




Exhibit I


2013

AV

EC

CE

ner

gy

Eff

icie

ncy

Adver

tisi

ng

Ark

ansa

sV

alle

yE

lect

ric

Co

op

erat

ive

Typ

eT

elev

isio

n$51000

Rad

io$4

,000

.00

Web

$8,0

00.0

0P

rint

$2,0

00.0

0O

ther

____

____

____

____

____

____

____

____

____

____

____

_

Tot

al$6

5,00

0


Clay County Electric Cooperative Corporation




€ CLAY COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORP.300 NORTH MISSOURI AVENUE P.O. BOX 459

CORNING, AR 72422Phone: 870.857.3521 Fax: 870.857.3523

Clay County Electric Cooperative Corporation

2013 Energy Efficiency Programs Report

Clay County Electric Cooperative Corporation, CCECC, adheres to the seven guidingprinciples of cooperatives. One of those is Education, Training and Information.Cooperatives provide education and trainingfor their members, elected representatives,managers and employees so they can contribute effectivelv to the development of theircooperatives. They iiforin the general public, particularly young people and opinionleaders, about the nature and benefits ofcooperation. Energy Efficiency is one key areathat CCECC is committed to providing education, training and informing our members,employees and general public. CCECC promotes Energy Efficiency through thedistribution and resale of energy efficient products. Our members are informed andeducated through the distribution of the Arkansas Living Magazine through our statewideoffice along with the distribution of our monthly newsletter Member Matters at each ofour local offices. The general public is educated and informed through our cooperativewebsite www.claycountyelectric.com, advertisement via television and radio, andcommunity seminars or meetings. Following is a breakdown of activity during 2013 thatfurther enhanced our ongoing commitment to energy efficiency to not only benefit ourmembers but also help improve the communities we live and work in.

CCECC Website Content www.claycountyelectric.comApogee HomeEnergySuite

HomeEnergyCalculatorLighting CalculatorHeat Pump CalculatorTelevision CalculatorAppliance CalculatorKid’s KomerInteractive EnergyHomeFundamentals of ElectricityHome Energy LibraryGeothermal Heat Pump SystemsPower QualityGenerator Safety

Touchstone Energy “Online Energy Audit”Approximately 25% of our website is dedicated to energy efficiency

A Touchstone Energy® Cooperative


€ CLAY COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORP.300 NORTH MISSOURI AVENUE P.O. BOX 459


CCECC Energy Efficient Product PromotionCFL bulbs, surge protection, switch and outlet draft sealers, Marathon and GEGeoSpring water heaters are available for resale. GE GeoSpring and Marathonwater heaters are two of the most energy efficient water heaters on the markettoday. CCECC sold 1 GeoSpring and 30 Marathon water heaters through ourlocal offices in 2013.

CFL bulbs were distributed at our annual meeting.

CCECC Sponsors Doug Rye’s Radio Show“Home Remedies” radio show hosted by energy efficiency expert Doug Rye wasaired on our local radio stations in two counties.

CCECC Promotion in Schools & Community EventsCCECC also provides upon request an electrical safety and conservationdemonstration. We provided this demonstration for Black River TechnicalCollege’s summer program Kid’s College, Maynard public schools, BRTC, (EMTClass), and Farm Safety Day (Randolph County Fairgrounds).

CCECC AdvertisementCCECC promotes energy efficiency through print, radio and televisionadvertisement and educational materials. Each month all members receive theArkansas Living Magazine containing many educational articles. Inside themagazine CCECC has a minimum of two pages dedicated to our individualpromotions. Approximately 27% of this space was dedicated to energyefficiency. Our cost for this was approximately $10,078. We continue todistribute our monthly newsletter Member Matters through our offices. Eachissue contains energy efficiency tips or educational articles on energy efficiency.CCECC sponsors radio advertising with an estimated 1/3 of this dedicated toenergy efficiency. Our total cost for radio time in 2013 was $8,632. We alsocollaborate with the other electric cooperatives in northeast Arkansas to haveenergy saving tips and energy alerts placed on our local television station. Ourportion of this cost was $714. Educational energy efficiency brochures on topicssuch as CFL Bulbs, Geothermal Heat Pumps, 100 Low Cost No Cost HomeEnergy Savings Measures, Marathon Water Heaters, GeoSpring Water Heatersand Air Source Heat Pumps are distributed in our office lobbies, at communitymeetings and county fairs.

A Touchstone Energy® Cooperative2


CLAY COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORP.300 NORTH MISSOURI AVENUE P.O. BOX 459


CCECC Building Energy SurveysEnergy Surveys are provided upon member’s requests. The member is providedwith a sheet explaining the basic kilowatts consumed by many different homeappliances. CCECC uses an infrared thermometer to identify hot or cold spotsinside the structure. We also have an infrared camera to assist and improve ourevaluation and have two employees certified. Our automated meter reading(AMR) system allows us to provide a graphic description of their hourly energyconsumption. We do an overall outside check of the building envelope andprovide energy saving building techniques and other efficiency information,related to; insulation, windows, doors.

In 2013 CCECC conducted five Residential Surveys. In addition to the residentialsurveys, one agricultural survey was completed to help the member determine, the benefitof upgrades to energy efficiency lighting and structure upgrades would be offset bycontrolling the demand side of their billing component.

CCECC Load Control ProgramWe have an aggressive Load Control program on irrigation wells. During thepeak months of 2013, our load management system reduced our peak load byapproximately 3,500 kW with an average load reduction of 2.288 kW over thefour summer months. The maximum load reduction was 5.3 % of the total systemKW load. At today’s wholesale rate the Load Control Program provided$305,024 savings on the wholesale cost of power. This was an increase in savingsof approximately 16% compared to 2012. This reduction in load further prolongsthe need for additional generation capacity.

Energy Efficiency Expenditures Initiated by AECCIn addition to CCECC’s individual efforts, Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation’sRates and Forecasting Department initiated energy efficiency expenditures on behalf ofthe member cooperatives, which we are a part of. These expenditures were for: (1) theelectric cooperatives’ contribution for updating Frontier and Associates, Inc.’s DeemedSavings factors - $22,974.82; (2) the electric cooperatives contribution to the ArkansasEnergy Office for Energy Efficiency Arkansas information and education initiatives -

$98,358.03.

This concludes Clay County Electric Cooperative Corporation’s report on EnergyEfficiency programs and practices conducted in 2013 to provide our members and thecommunities we live in with information about energy efficiency and practices topromote energy efficiency throughout our service territory.

A Touchstone Energy® Cooperative


Craighead Electric Cooperative Corporation




Craighead ElectricCooperative Corporation

Your liuchstone Energy Cooperative

P. 0. Box 751)3,Joneshoro, AR 72403(80()794-50 12, w w.ciii gheadelectiic.eoop

By Monty Williams, Vice President of Marketing and Communications


Cooperative Philosophy on the Efficient Use of Electricity

Craighead Electric Cooperative has always tried to do what is in the best interest of the member,which includes promoting energy efficiency when possible. The co-op’s initial focus for its energyefficiency efforts was on helping the individual member obtain direct savings in electrical usage byinstalling energy efficient measures that would have an immediate impact on the monthly bill.Because Craighead Electric is a cooperative with the mission of benefitting its members, in contrastto the detached stockholders, energy efficient promotions that cut kilowatt-hour sales benefit themember directly by saving them money.

A secondary benefit of Craighead Electric promoting energy efficiency is the avoidance or delay ofnew power plant construction. This also results in a savings to the member-consumer, but has a long-term benefit in the form of holding down rates that would pay for the capital investment required for anew power plant.

Delaying or avoiding capital investment in new power plants can also be achieved by shiftingelectricity consumption to off-peak periods. Craighead Electric has been very successful in this areawith its irrigation load control program and its incentive rates for large industrials. These programsallow for much more efficient allocation of generation assets, thus delaying rate increases that usuallyaccompany power plant construction.

Craighead Electric offers a variety of energy efficiency related programs, and services to itsMembers. Craighead Electric’s programs and services are included in this report.

• Member Education

• Programs & Services

• Load Management Programs

• Continuing Education for Employees

• Estimated Deemed Savings

• Energy Efficiency ExpensesPage 1 of7


Member Education

Arkansas Living MagazineThe Arkansas Living magazine is mailed to each cooperative member each month. Approximately26% of the available space for 2013 was dedicated to energy efficiency education. CraigheadElectric’s cost for this 26% was $26,625.00 and Labor costs of $1302.00.

Newspaper AdvertisementThe newspaper ad space bought by CECC in 2013 was directed toward energy efficiency educationamounted to $104.00.

Radio AdvertisementCraighead Electric pays directly for radio ads to relay a variety of messages related to the co-op.CECC sponsors the “Home Remedies Radio Show” host by Doug Rye and advertising for the DougRye Seminars. Tn 2013, approximately 100% of the ads were directed towards energy efficiencyeducation for a total of $327.00.

Television AdvertisementCraighead Electric pays directly for TV ads to relay a variety of messages related to the co-op. In20 13, approximately 100% of those ads were directed toward energy efficiency education for a totalof $2205.00. The ads ran throughout the year and a link on KAIT TV8’s website directs anyone toour website for information about energy efficiency.

During peak usage periods during the summer an “Energy Alert” light bulb icon will appear on theTV screen along with a ticker scrolling to inform members to curtail usage of non-essentialappliances. This helps to reduce the summer peak demand. This is at no cost to the cooperative; it isa public service announcement through the television station.

Member NewsletterThe member newsletter, “Hot Lines “, is mailed to each cooperative member bi-monthly.Approximately 42% of the available space for 2013 was dedicated to energy efficiency education.Craighead Electric’s cost for this 42% was $2879.00 plus labor cost of $3906.00.

Bill MessageEach month an energy efficient tip of the month is added to the message block on each member’selectric bill.

$50,000 Energy Efficiency Home MakeoverWe received 196 applications for the EE Home Makeover. (These costs are included in the HomeEnergy Audit section). The labor and transportation cost in choosing a winner and promoting live onlocal radio stations and delivering the runner up water heater ($1100.00 value) was estimated at$1539.00.

Fair & Expo Educational boothsCraighead Electric participates annually in several expos and fairs in the communities we serve. Atthese events we hand out information about CECC and energy efficient information andrecommendations. These are a few that we participated in 2013: Paragould Area Chamber of

Page 2 of 7


Commerce Business Expo, and Northeast Arkansas District Fair. Several thousand individualsvisited the booths throughout the events. The labor costs were estimated to be $1953.00

Doug Rye Energy Efficiency Seminars & Model HomeCECC sponsored three (3) Doug Rye Energy Efficient Seminars, and one (1) model home openhouse. These seminars are free to the public and are held in the evenings and mornings. Over onehundred twenty (120) home owners, builders, contractors, and students attended the seminars andmodel home open house in 2013. Estimated costs in labor and material is $5050.00 (Doug Rye iscontracted through Arkansas Electric to conduct these seminars.)

WebsiteCECC website, www.criagheadelectric.coop, is promoted using all forms of communications. Thewebsite had over 52,519 visits and over 135,696 pageviews for 2013.. Approximately 30% of theCECC website was aimed at energy efficiency in 2013. Information available on the website is: EEtips, CFL savings calculator, water heater savings tips, energy savings home tour, construction ofmodel home, heat pump info, and much more. Labor costs totaled around $3386.00 for maintainingthe EE portion of the website.

PresentationsEnergy Efficient Presentations are made available to civic clubs, organizations and businesses. In2013 approximately fifty (50) individuals at CRDC (Crowley’s Ridge Development CouncilJonesboro & Paragould) attended an energy efficient presentation on, “Create a More EnergyEfficient Life Style”. Total estimated cost of labor and material for presentation was $261.00

Educational Brochures & MaterialsBrochures and information on energy efficiency are available to the public in all Craighead Electricoffices. Examples of the items are: Air Source Heat Pumps, Geothermal Heat Pump, Mobile HomeEfficiency, Energy Efficient Tips, Appliance Usage Sheet, CFL Lighting, 101 Low Cost No CostSaving Measures, and Home Energy Savings Guide.

This year to assist members in making their homes more energy efficient and to further educate them,each energy audit and seminar participant received a packet of Draft Stoppers. The draft stoppers areinstalled on their electrical plugs and switches to reduce air infiltration. Also, attached to the packetwas a list of energy efficient tips and recommendations.

Page 3 of 7


Pro2rams & Services

Home Visits to Resolve High Bill Complaints! Energy Audits or RecommendationsNo less than 89 visits were made in 2013 to resolve high bill complaints and/or conduct energy auditsor give advice for saving energy to members in the field. Total costs of labor and mileage were$14,703.00. If all recommended improvements were made it would provide an estimated $10,448.00in annual deemed savings. (see Deemed Savings)

Home Infrared Thermography AssessmentAvailable on every energy audit is an infrared thermograph camera assessment. The infrared cameradetects temperature differences. It will show the homeowner where they may have air leaks, and/orinsulation deficiencies. This will give the member a visual inspection of their home on where theymay have problems with the thermal efficiencies of their home.

Home Heating and Cooling Load CalculationsNine (9) heating and cooling load calculations were performed from the floor plans of members, thatwere either starting to build or the home was under-construction. The total cost associated with thiswas $2882.00.

FilterChange.CoopFilterChange.coop is a program started this year for our members to purchase air filters online fortheir heating and cooling equipment and get them delivered free to their door. In addition to savingenergy, you can save up to 50 percent on the purchase price of your filters. You can even set up anautomatic email reminder so you will always know when it is time to change your filters.FilterChange.coop also has refiigerator filters so you can get all your filters delivered to your doorstep. Over 45 members have been purchasing there filter(s) through this new program.

Page 4 of 7


Load Management Programs

Irrigation Load Control ProgramCraighead Electric has 1455 irrigation and 135 fish pond accounts, of which 443 irrigation and 91 fishpond accounts participate in the load control program. Those who participate allow the cooperativeto install a switch on their pumps that can be turned off by CECC personnel, when AECC isapproaching a monthly demand peak. The savings from this program varies from year to yeardepending on several factors including weather and farming practices. In 2013 amount crediteddirectly back to the irrigation and fish pond users were $147,954.00. Approximately $72,449.00 wasspent on load control equipment and costs related to installation and maintenance. Total savings tothe Cooperative with an average load reduction of 17.3 megawatts would be approximately$1,922,376.00

Optional Large Industrial RateLarge industrial customers have the option of choosing a rate on which they exercise their own loadshedding/peak avoiding measures in order to decrease their contribution to the peak. Theyaccomplish this by installing their own generation or by shifting their production to a differentschedule, or by a combination of the two. Total savings benefiting the customer amounted toapproximately $71,584.00 and CECC had approximately 1378 average KW reduced in demand with asavings of $81,538.00 in 2013 for the cooperative.

Continuing Education for Employees

Employee Continuing Education ProgramsListed below are the courses and conferences that were attended by CECC personnel to continue tolearn new and innovative ways to help our members’ make their homes more energy efficient. Totalestimated costs associated with the classes were $8811.00.

2013 Energy Jobs for Arkansas — U of A Sustainability CenterBPI Class — Pulaski Tech Little Rock2013 Connect Conference (National)Flir 3-day Infrared Class2013 Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Spring Conference (State)

New for 2014

New Updated WebsiteFacebook and Twitter added for more communication options

Page 5 of 7


Craighead Electric CooperativeDeemed Savings EstimatesBased on the Residential Deemed Savings, Installation & Efficiency StandardBy Frontier Associates LLC

201357 Energy Audits performed

Deemed Savings

EstimatedEstimated Kwh Kw Demand

Component Saved SavedAC or Heat Pump Tune Up 21,504 11.52AC Replacement 1,972 1.08Heat Pump/Electric Furnace Replacement 33,347 6.04Window AC Replacement 0 0Ceiling Insulation 21,617 3.99Wall Insulation 0 0Floor Insulation 22,697 0Windows 0 0Duct Work 12,423 0.50Water Heater Replacement 215 0.02Water Heater Jacket 3,520 0.27

Water Heater Pipe Insulation 1,980 0.63

Total Possible Savings withImprovements 119,275 24.04226

Estimated Deemed Savings $ 10,225.45 $ 222.63$008573 / kwh (residential rate)

$9.26 per Kw (cost per Kw on power bill)

Total Possible Deemed Savings $ 10,448.08

Page 6 of 7


Cra

igh

ead

Ele

ctri

cC

ooper

ativ

eC

orp

ora

tion

Ener

gy

Eff

icie

ncy

Ex

pen

ces

2013

EE

Rel

ated

Tra

nsp

ort

atio

nM

ater

ial/

Oth

erM

embe

rB

illT

otal

Avo

ided

Kw

Pro

gra

ms

Cat

egory

Lab

or

Co

sts

Cost

sC

ost

sC

redi

tE

xpen

seD

eman

dC

ost

s*T

otal

Educa

tion

Ark

ansa

sLi

ving

Mag

azin

e$

1,30

2.00

$20

,625

.00

$2

19

27

.00

$21

,927

.00

Adv

erti

sing

New

spap

er$

104.

00$

104.

00$

104.

00R

adio

$32

7.00

$32

7.00

$32

7.00

Tel

evis

ion

$2,

205.

00$

2,20

5.00

$2,

205.

00N

ewsl

ette

r$

3906.0

0$

2,87

9.00

$6,

785.

00$

6,78

5.00

EE

Hom

eM

akeo

ver

$32

5.00

$11

4.00

$1,

100.

00$

1,53

9.00

$1,

539.

00F

airs

/Exp

os$

1,95

3.00

$1,

953.

00$

1,95

3.00

Sem

inar

s/M

odel

Hom

e$

4,43

3.00

$37

4.00

$24

3.00

$5,

050.

00$

5,05

0.00

Web

site

$3,

386.

00$

3,38

6.00

$3,

386.

00P

rese

nta

tio

ns

$24

4.00

$17

.00

$26

1.00

$26

1.00

Mat

eria

ls/B

roch

ures

$$

Pro

gra

ms/

Ser

vic

esE

nerg

yA

udit

s/H

igh

Bill

s$

12

,04

0.0

0$

2,66

3.00

$14

,703

.00

$14

,703

.00

Htg

&C

IgL

oad

Cal

cula

tion

s$

2,84

0.00

$42

.00

$2,

882.

00$

2,88

2.00

Com

mer

cial

Ene

rgy

Aud

it$

-$

Loa

dM

anag

emen

tIr

riga

tion

Loa

dC

ontr

ol$

28

,50

8.0

0$

11,0

37.0

0$

32,9

04.0

0$

147,

954.

00$220,4

03.0

0$

(1,9

22,3

76.0

0)$

(1,7

01,9

73.0

0)O

ptio

nal

Lar

geIn

dust

rial

Rat

e**

$71

,584

.00

$(1

53,1

22.0

0)$

(81,

538.

00)

Conti

nuin

gE

duca

tion

Pro

gra

ms

for

Em

plo

yee

s$

5,77

1.00

$3,

040.

00$

8,81

1.00

$8,

811.

00

$6

4,7

08

.00

$14

,247

.00

$63

,427

.00

$1

47

,95

4.0

0$361,9

20.0

0$

(2,0

75,4

98.0

0)$

(1,7

13,5

78.0

0)

*B

ased

onth

eav

erag

ehi

ghes

tpe

akK

Wde

man

dfo

r the

4su

mm

erm

onth

s**

Est

imat

edS

avin

gsto

the

Indu

stri

alA

ccou

nt,

nobi

lling

cred

it.

These

fig

ure

sdo

no

tin

clude

ben

efit

sfr

omen

erg

yef

fici

ency

pra

ctic

esth

atm

ayh

ave

bee

nth

ere

sult

ofC

EC

C’s

educa

tional

effo

rts,

and

ofw

hich

ther

eis

nore

cord

ofsu

chac

tivi

ty.

Th

eab

ove

also

do

esno

tin

clude

the

cost

sof

effo

rts

spo

nso

red

byA

EC

C,

ofw

hich

Cra

igh

ead

Ele

ctri

cis

ap

arti

cip

atin

gm

ember

.L

ikew

ise,

the

port

ion

ofsa

vin

gs

ben

efit

ing

AE

CC

that

wer

eno

tal

loca

ted

bac

kto

CE

CC

inth

efo

rmof

low

erw

ho

lesa

lep

ow

erco

sts

(i.e

.:del

ayo

rav

oid

ance

ofgen

erat

ing

pla

nt

const

ruct

ion),

also

are

not

incl

uded

inth

isre

port

.

Pag

e7of7


Farmers Electric Cooperative Corporation




Farmers Electric Cooperative CorporationNewport, Arkansas


Farmers Electric Cooperative was incorporated on June 2, 1937 and energized the first lines onAugust 1, 1938. Since then, Farmers Electric has been dedicated to providing safe, reliable, andaffordable electricity to its membership. In 2013, Farmers Electric served 5,099 consumers, with alarge percentage from low-income to middle-income families and a large number of agricultural lands.

Load Controlfflemand Response

Farmers Electric offers two rate options to irrigation customers, a controlled rate and a regular,uncontrolled rate. The difference between these two rate options is significant in both cost andavailability of power to the irrigation customer. The regular, uncontrolled rate includes a cost of$0.0788/kilowatt hour for each kWh used, plus $15.45/kW per month demand charge. The controlledrate includes a reduced cost of $0.0684/kilowatt hour for each kWh used, plus a lower demand chargeof $9.55/kW per month. When choosing the controlled rate, customers allow the cooperative to installa radio-controlled switch on the pump. The control will interrupt power to the irrigation pump duringperiods when Farmers Electric total load is contributing to a new statewide peak. The “controlled”periods can vary from a few minutes to several hours. The “controlled” periods can vary from a fewdays each summer to several consecutive days. Every effort is made to minimize the “controlled”periods and still not contribute to a higher peak demand. In 2013 Farmers Electric has achieved 26.0%reduction in summer peak demand, which has saved our members $687,600/year and postponed theneed for 6.0 MW of new coal-fired generation. Farmers Electric had 194 irrigation accounts(approximately one-third of all irrigation accounts) connected on the radio-controlled rate.


Each member of Farmers Electric receives a monthly issue of Arkansas Living Magazine,which provides energy savings suggestions as well as energy efficiency tips and variousother conservation topics. Each month, the Arkansas Living Magazine designates thecenter-page to Farmers Electric to use in providing important information to our memberssuch as energy and conservation education.

• Uses media advertising in local newspaper and radio station, encouraging energyefficiency. More than 1,460 energy efficiency advertisements were run on local radiostation, KNBY/KOKR.

• Farmers Electric employees assist members with high bill complaints. When membershave questions regarding the kWh usage on their residences, employees offer examplesof ways to help conserve energy — i.e. caulking, insulation, thermostat setting, etc.


• Upon request of member, Farmers Electric will assist with and schedule energy surveysof residences and provide information on energy efficiency that will help with loweringtheir energy usage.

• Provides educational information at front desk free of charge to the members and otherswho are interested. Information available at front desk is as follows: CompactFluorescent Lamps (CFLs), Air Source Heat Pumps, Geothermal Heat Pumps, EnergyEfficiency in a Manufactured Home, and Marathon Water Heaters. Staff will consultwith members, upon request, to further help with understanding of energy efficiency andconservation measures. Farmers Electric hopes to help our members make wise energychoices.

• Assist members building new construction with energy efficiency building guidelines.

• Assist and educate members and others on the energy efficient water heaters. Staffassists with ordering information, and delivery notification. Marathon Water Heaters areavailable “at cost” to consumers. Nine (9) Marathon Water Heaters were sold in 2013.

• Display of geo-thermal heat pump with information available in office. Farmers Electricwants to encourage energy efficient forms of residential heating/cooling.

• Provide members and others with CFL bulbs at cost to cooperative. Display in frontlobby showcasing the different CFL bulbs and options. Also provides members andothers with on-site comparison of CFL bulb and a regular incandescent bulb with awattage calculating device. To date, Farmers Electric has sold almost 602 CFL bulbs —

which contribute to 80% energy savings to those in the community.

• Provide members with energy saving faucet devices, which not only reduces water usage,but also electrical pumping costs. Although not electricity conservation, Farmers Electricwants to provide alternative energy efficiency products to its membership.

• Use energy efficient night lights as a promotional tool. These night lights use only $0.02worth of electricity per year when left on constantly.

• New bill forms provide customers with kilowatt usage graph to encourage customers tobe more aware of usage from month to month.

• Provided calendars for 2014 that offered energy efficiency tips, such as “Replace AirFilters”, “Change 3 Light Bulbs to CFLs” on specific days each month. Also includesother “Smart Energy Tips” as a header for each month. Also provides a website to findfurther energy efficiency tips, www.SmartEnergyTips.org; as well as other electronic/online media, such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.


First Electric Cooperative Corporation




First Electric Cooperative Corporation

Jacksonville, Arkansas


Introduction

Since its incorporation in 1937, First Electric Cooperative Corporation (FECC) has been

dedicated to providing safe, reliable and affordable electricity to its Members. FECC serves

more than 88,000 Member accounts throughout parts of 17 counties in central and southeast

Arkansas, operating 5 full-service offices in Benton, Heber Springs, Jacksonville, Perryville and

Stuttgart.

FECC is an innovative leader in Arkansas, offering a variety of energy efficiency-related

programs, products and services to its Members. FECC’s energy efficiency activities include

three major components, which are described in this report.

• Demand Response Programs

• Education

• Products and Services

1


Energy EfficiencyDemand Response Programs

• Load Managemento FECC utilizes a load management system to lower its summer peak demand.

Load management devices are installed on approximately 6,231 residential

electric water heaters and air conditioners, as well as 673 electric irrigation

pumps. FECC Members receive a credit on their July through October bills for

participating in the program. In 2013, FECC shed approximately 18 megawatts

(MW) from its peak demand with water heater, air conditioning and irrigation

load management devices. Approximately $979,313 in bill credits was issued to

the participating Members. Net avoided kW demand costs were $1,020,847. See

Attachment B for more information.

• Tariffso To assist FECC commercial Members, two interruptible credit tariffs are offered.

Rate 14 is a Member-managed tariff, and Rate 15 is an FECC-managed tariff.

During 2013, 11 commercial Members utilized these rates, allowing FECC to shed

an additional 4 MW. Approximately $343,913 in bill credits was issued to the

participating Members. Net avoided kW demand costs were $100,567. See

Attachment B for more information.

2


Energy EfficiencyEducation

• Advertisingo Newspaper, radio and website advertising included Marathon water heaters,

home improvement loans, and energy audits totaling $6,143.

• Bill Insertso Beginning in 2013 FECC replaced the monthly inserts with a bill message utilizing

the back of the bill. We have increased printing costs because we’re printing atwo-sided document. The April 2013 bill message promoted the homeimprovement loans. The June 2013 bill message promoted energy efficiency tips.The August 2013 bill message promoted energy efficiency tips. The September2013 bill message educated members on “phantom loads.” The October 2013bill message promoted energy audits. Printing costs of these inserts totaled$2,604.

• Energy Efficiency Mini Makeover Contesto FECC conducted its third annual Energy Efficiency Mini Makeover contest in

2013, in conjunction with the $50,000 Energy Efficiency Makeover Contestsponsored by the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas. FECC chose five of itsMembers to receive mini makeovers. The purpose of the project was todemonstrate the energy efficiency improvements that can be achieved with amodest investment. The cost of each of the five home improvement projectsranged from $3,000 to $5,000. Each of the winners received a diagnostic energyaudit and improvements, which included items such as cellulose insulation in theattic, foam insulation in the crawl space, vapor barrier, heating and coolingsystem servicing, duct system repair and sealing, programmable thermostat,Marathon electric water heater, CFLs, and caulking and weather-strippingthroughout the home. The total project cost was $22,237.

• Model Energy HomeIn partnership with Doug Rye, Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC)and an area contractor, FECC sponsors the construction of a Model EnergyHome. The homes feature modern energy efficient thermal and mechanicalcomponents and a guaranteed heating and cooling cost. Open house events areheld to educate FECC Members and the general public on proper energy efficientbuilding components and practices. FECC sponsored a model home project in2013 in the Heber Springs district, the total project cost including advertising andlabor hours totaled $3,157.75.

3


Energy EfficiencyEducation — continued

• Level 1 Energy Audits for Key Accounts

o FECC, in partnership with AECI, conducted 5 Level 1 Energy Audits for key

account members to identify energy conservation measures (ECM5) that could

be implemented in order to make their operations more energy efficient. The

audits were completed by Powers of Arkansas and funded through AECI. In

several instances the members organized an Energy Efficiency committee with

the ECMs outlined and a time table associated with implementing those

measures.

• Arkansas Living Magazineo Each FECC Member receives a monthly copy of Arkansas Living magazine. The

center-page information is specific to FECC Members. During 2013, energy

efficiency articles included: prepaid billing, energy efficiency course, Together

We Save, energy audits, energy efficiency makeover contest, Energy Star, heat

pump loans, heat pump maintenance, energy “vampires”, changing air filters,

Marathon water heater online sales and October being energy awareness

month. Estimated costs for energy efficiency articles in Arkansas Living totaled

$95,100.

• Websiteo FECC’s website, www.firstelectric.coop, is promoted heavily using all means

available. As a result, the website had more than 289,729 visits, 193,187 unique

visitors and 530,767 page views in 2013. The website contains information on all

of FECC’s energy efficiency programs, products and services.

o In 2013 FECC launched the e-SMART kids’ website. It is designed to promote

energy efficiency and safety to elementary and middle school groups. The site

includes interactive games, activities and videos to get kids, teachers and parents

engaged with energy efficiency. A total of 9,800 page views have been logged

from the launch in April 2013 to year-end. The annual contract cost is $5,500.

4


Energy EfficiencyProducts and Services

• Compact Fluorescent Lamps Lights (CFLs)

o FECC promotes the use of and sells CFL5 to its Members. In 2013, FECC sold

approximately 14 CFLs. In addition, CFLs were donated to FECC Members

through energy audits and high bill investigations and to the general public

through public relations activities.

• Diagnostic Energy Audits/Walk-through Energy Audits

o FECC began offering a residential Diagnostic Energy Audit service in October

2009. This enhanced energy audit utilizes a blower door and infrared camera

technologies to identify areas of air leakage and thermal deficiencies. A $100 fee

is charged for the service; however, if the Member makes the recommended

energy efficiency improvements within six months of the audit, the $100 fee is

reimbursed. FECC also promotes and offers residential walk-through energy

audits to its Members. The audits are free and provide an overall analysis and

recommendation for the Member’s residence. A detailed heating and cooling

equipment operating cost analysis can be provided as well. FECC conducted 178

audits in 2013. See Attachments A for detailed findings.

• Heating and Cooling Load Calculation and Analysis

o To ensure proper HVAC sizing and operating efficiency, FECC offers residential

heating and cooling load calculations and operating cost analysis to its Members.

In 2013, 32 load calculations were performed.

• Home Improvement Loanso FECC promotes and offers financing for the installation of electric heat pump

systems. In 2013, seven loans totaling $59,515 were approved. Three loan

applications were denied or canceled. As part of the loan qualifying process,

FECC conducts an energy audit, heating and cooling load calculation and analysis

on the Member’s residence.

5


Energy EfficiencyProduct arid Services - continued

High Bill Investigationso FECC offers high bill investigations as a service to its Members. In 2013, 155 high

bill investigations were conducted at Member residences or by telephone. In

both scenarios, the Member is advised of ways to lower their electric usage using

mechanical or thermal improvements and/or a change in energy usage habits.

See Attachment A for detailed findings. Using daily automated meter reading

reports, FECC proactively contacts those residential Members whose kWh usage

is extremely high. This service allows FECC and the Member to quickly identify a

faulty or misused appliance.

• Marathon Water Heaterso FECC promotes the purchase and use of Marathon electric water heaters. FECC

stocks and sells various size units at each of its five district offices. The Marathon

has up to a 94% Energy Factor, providing a much lower operating cost than most

water heaters on the market. In 2013, FECC sold 272 Marathon water heaters toFECC Members and the general public.

6


Energy Efficiency

2013 Expendatures by the Rates and Forecasting Department

Frontier Energy

and Efficiency 2013

Associates Arkansas Total

January 30, 2013 $ 98,358.03

May 7, 2013 $ 4,237.76

August 23, 2013 13,110.51

September 19, 2013 5,114.60

October 30, 2013 511.95

Total $ 22,974.82 $ 98,358.03 $ 121,332.85

Expendatures are listed by invoice date


2013 Energy Audft and First Electric

Deemed Savings Report Cooperative

(For energy audits only)

February 2014

OvERwEw

During 2013, First Electric Cooperative performed energy audits and/or high bill analysis on thehomes of at least 195 residential members, compared with 160 homes in 2012, 263 in 2011, 387 in 2010,and 225 homes in 2009. The audit procedure includes an on-site inventory of home and energy usecharacteristics, investigating high energy usage, analyzing efficiency options, and providingrecommendations for efficiency improvements.

AUDIT RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommendations for energy use improvements are divided into eight general categories. In total for2013, there were 1,059 specific energy efficiency audit recommendations given to members, brokendown as follows (note that most homes have more than one type of recommendation) -

Weatherization 130 homes (67%) Windows/doors 79 homes (41%)HVAC 120 homes (62%) Lighting 53 homes (27%)Insulation 108 homes (55%) Appliances 49 homes (25%)Water heating 79 homes (4 1%) Miscellaneous 47 homes (24%)

DEEMED SA WNGS

Deemed savings analysis is based on data produced by Frontier Associates LLC, showing estimatedkW and kwh impacts for specific efficiency improvements. Based on the analysis in the Frontier report,the following shows the estimated impacts of the 2013 efficiency improvement recommendations —

2013 2012Total potential kW peak demand reduction to co-op 100.9 kW 72.7

kWTotal potential annual kwh reduction to members 702,326 kWh 530,547

kWhTotal potential annual energy cost savings to members (@$0.08/kWh) $ 56,186 $ 42,444Total potential MMBTU reduction 2,396.6 1,810.4

The following shows the estimated reduction in kwh usage and kW peak demand of the auditefficiency improvement recommendations, as well as MMBTU reductions, by category —

Insulation 332,395 kWh 38.3 kW 1,134.2 MMBTUWeatherization 155,855 14.5 531.8HVAC 120,601 28.0 411.5Windows/doors 70,340 16.9 240.0


Appliances 12,126 1.7 41.4Water heating 9,392 1.2 32.1Lighting 1,617 0.2 5.5

This report was developed by Inside InformationInc., Smithville, Missouri, as part ofa member databaseproject commissioned by First Electric Cooperative, Jacksonville, Arkansas.


W.

HV

AC

1C

han

ge

furn

ace

and

A/C

filte

r19

-0.

00.

$-

2R

epai

r,se

alan

dcl

ose

gap

sin

duct

wor

k/re

turn

air

53-

54.

16,1

121.

$1288.9

630

40.

0373

4R

epai

rors

ervic

ecen

tral

airo

rhea

tpum

p—

32-

47.

13,8

886.

$1,

111.

0443

40.

2100

5R

epla

cece

ntra

lai

run

it—

0-

0.0

0.$

-98

80.

4100

6R

epla

ceor

inst

all

new

air-

sourc

eh

eat

pum

p43

-30

9.1

90,6

019

.$

7,24

8.08

2,10

70.

4500

7In

stal

lge

othe

rmal

hea

tpu

mp

-0.

00.

$-

3,61

91.

4140

8R

epla

cew

indo

wN

Cw

ithhi

gh-e

ffic

ienc

yw

indo

wun

its

-0.

00.

-11

10

0950

9ns

tall

oru

sece

iling

fans

—-

0.0

0.-

10ns

tall

prog

ram

mab

leth

erm

ost

at18

-0.

00.

-

11A

djus

tth

erm

ost

atse

ttin

gs(l

ower

win

ter,

high

ersu

mm

er)

——

-0.

00.

-

12R

emov

eob

stru

ctio

nsto

insi

deH

VA

Cun

its

-0.

00.

-

‘13

Rem

ove

obst

ruct

ions

toou

tsid

eH

Por

CA

unit

airf

low

-0.

00.

-

14R

epai

r/ad

just

back

uphea

tst

rips

/por

tabl

eel

ectr

ich

eate

rs—

16-

0.0

0.-

15ns

tall

dra

pes

orw

indo

wsh

ades

0-

0.0

0.-

Tot

al--

HV

AC

(62%

ofho

mes

)18

8-

411.

5312

0,60

128

.47

$9,

648.

08V

ii.W

ater

Hea

ting

1T

urn

dow

n/ad

dti

mer

for

wat

erh

eate

rth

erm

ost

at9

-0.

00.

$-

2ns

tall

wat

erhea

ter

insu

lati

onw

rap/

blan

ket

57-

14.

4,33

2,0.

34$

346.

5676

0.00

63

Rep

air

leak

sin

wat

erh

eate

rta

nkor

pipe

s/dr

ippa

n1

1-

0.01

0.$

-

4ns

tall

mor

eef

fici

entw

ater

hea

ter

—17

-10

.1

2,9

92

0.$

239.

3617

60.

014

5S

ervic

e/re

pai

r/re

pla

cew

ater

hea

ter

elem

ent

—3

-0.

00.

$-

6ns

tall

ho

twat

erpi

pein

sula

tion

/ins

tall

hea

ttra

p47

-7.

2,06

80.

$16

5.44

440.

014

7nst

allf

auce

tae

rato

rs—

-0.

00.

$-

140

001

28

nsta

lllo

w-f

low

sho

wer

hea

ds

—-

0.0

0.$

-19

00

017

9U

seco

ldw

ater

for

was

hing

clot

hes

—-

0.0

0.$

-

Tot

al—

Wat

erH

eati

ng(4

1%of

hom

es)

144

-32

.05

9,39

21.

23$

751.

36W

ILM

isce

llan

eous

1B

egin

leve

lize

dbi

lling

—0

-0.

00

0.00

$-

2R

educe

use

/ad

dti

mer

son

pool

/hot

tub/

gard

enpu

mps

—18

-0.

00

0.00

$-

3G

ener

alco

nser

vati

on,

unpl

ugap

pli

ance

sw

hen

not

inu

se27

-0.

00

0.00

$-

4E

xpla

infu

elco

stad

just

men

t—

-0.

00

0.00

0$

-

5R

epai

r,re

plac

e,or

cycl

ede

hum

idif

ier

-0.

00

0.00

$-

6T

est

orch

eck

met

er/b

reak

er/w

irin

g/tr

ansf

orm

er-

0.0

0’0.

00$

-

7T

est

orch

eck

wat

erw

ell

pum

p-

0.0

00.

00$

-

8E

xpla

inw

eath

er/u

sag

e,re

com

men

dfu

llau

dit,

blow

erdo

or22

-0.

00

0.00

$-

Tot

al—

Mis

cell

aneo

us(2

4%of

hom

es)

71$

-0.

000

0.00

0$

-

GR

AN

DT

OT

AL

—1,

059

$-

2,39

6.55

702,

326

100.

9$

56,1

86


Firs

tE

lect

ric

Coo

pera

tive

Cor

pora

tion

Jack

sonv

ille

,A

rkan

sas

Att

achm

ent

B20

13E

nerg

yE

ffic

ienc

yE

xpen

ses

Tot

al$

78,2

29$

408,

311

$1,

323,

226

$1,

809,

766

$(1

,121

,414

)$

(204

,819

)$

483,

534

*B

ased

onth

esi

ngle

high

est

peak

kWde

man

dan

dkW

char

ges

only

.

**

Pro

gram

cost

sno

tsp

ecif

ical

lytr

acke

d,bu

tin

clud

edin

oth

erEE

cate

gori

es.

Pro

gram

labo

rco

sts

incl

uded

wit

hE

nerg

yA

udit

labo

rco

sts.

Mat

eria

l/

Mem

ber

Bill

Avo

ided

kWC

ompo

nent

Cat

egor

yL

abor

Oth

erC

osts

Cre

dits

Tot

alE

xpen

ses

Dem

and

Cos

ts*

Rev

enue

Tot

al

Dem

and

Res

pons

eL

oad

Man

agem

ent

$39

5$

1,10

0$

979,

313

$98

0,80

8$

(1,0

20,8

47)

$$

(40,

039)

Tar

iffs

$-

$-

$34

3,91

3$

343,

913

$(1

00,5

67)

$-

$24

3,34

6

Edu

cati

onA

dver

ti5i

ng$

-$

6,14

3$

-$

61

43

$-

$-

$6,

143

Bill

Inse

rts

$-

$2,

604

$-

$2,

604

$-

$-

$2,

604

Bro

chur

es$

-$

-$

-$

-$

-$

-$

-

Ene

rgy

Eff

icie

ncy

Min

i-M

akeo

ver

Con

test

***

$-

$22

,237

$-

$22

,237

5-

$-

$22

,237

Ene

rgy

Sem

inar

s$

-$

-$

-$

-$

-$

-

Mod

elE

nerg

yH

ome

$-

$2,

500

$-

$2,

500

$-

$-

$2,

500

Pre

sent

atio

ns**

$-

$-

$-

$-

$-

$-

$-

Rur

alA

rkan

sas

Mag

azin

e$

-$

95,1

00$

-$

95,1

00$

-$

-$

95,1

00W

ebsi

te(e

-SM

AR

TK

ids)

$-

$5,

500

$-

$5,

500

$-

$-

$5,

500

Pro

duct

san

dS

ervi

ces

Com

pact

Flu

ores

cent

Lam

ps$

-$

-$

-$

-$

-$

(196

)$

(196

)D

iagn

osti

cE

nerg

yA

udit

s***

$-

$1,

200

$-

$1,

200

$-

$-

$1,

200

Ene

rgy

Aud

its

$47

,304

$-

$-

$47

,304

$-

$-

$47

,304

Hea

ting

&C

oolin

gL

oad

Cal

cula

tion

s**

$-

$-

$-

$-

$-

$-

$-

Hea

tP

ump

Loa

ns$

7,05

4$

59,5

15$

-$

66,5

69$

-$

(8,0

81)

$58

,438

Hig

hBi

llIn

vest

igat

ions

$8,

263

$-

$-

$8,

263

$-

$-

$8,

263

Mar

atho

nW

ater

Hea

ters

$15

,213

$21

2,41

2$

-$

227,

625

$-

$(1

96,5

42)

$31

,083


South Central Arkansas Electric Cooperative,

Incorporated




South Central ArkansasElectric Cooperative, Inc.

March 3, 2014

South Central Arkansas Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SCAEC) was incorporated on July 31, 1940.Our first lines were energized on April 22, 1942. We presently maintain 1,869 miles of line. We serve7,661 members and 10,003 accounts. SCAEC has an account base of 95% residential and 5% commercial& industrial accounts.

Arkansas Electric Cooperative provides resources and information regarding energy efficiency tomembers on behalf of SCAEC, as well as the general public, on a continuous basis.

SCAEC implements the following programs to our members:

PrePaid Electric Service Program - Promotes energy conservation by allowing the consumer tobe fully involved in daily usage monitoring. SCAEC anticipates the average consumer will reduce powerconsumption by 10-12% monthly for a prepaid account. SCAEC’s PrePaid Electric program grew to 158members in 2013.

“Beat the Peak” Program — Proactively educates members about high-priced wholesale powercosts during the peak billing season. Bill inserts are mailed to members during the peak billing months.Members are asked to conserve energy between the hours of 3:00p.m. and 7:00p.m.

Load Shedding Program —There are two crucial components to SCAEC’s load shedding program.SCAEC keeps an open line of communication with its key accounts. During the peak billing months,SCAEC personnel notify key accounts approximately 3-5 hours prior to obtaining system peak. Thenotification allows the member to reduce load and/or unnecessary equipment during peak systemhours. The reduction of load allows the member to receive immediate savings on their utility billing, aswell as substantial savings during off-peak billing months. SCAEC purchased and implemented theSupervisory Control & Data Acquisition hardware (SCADA) in 2013 for critical system peak load shedding.SCADA allows our personnel to monitor and implement voltage reduction during our system peak hours.

Various other energy efficiency programs are available on SCAEC’s website. In 2013, SCAECcreated a specialized link to their website and added several tools, such as a home energy and appliancecalculators, for members to utilize. We have voluntarily provided public presentations to localorganizations requesting energy efficiency and conservation information.

1140 Main StreetP.O. Box 476

Arkadeiphia, Arkansas 71923-0476Telephone: (870) 246-6701

FAX: (870) 246-8223


Free energy audits are made available to our members. SCAEC’s member service

representative has completed training and has certifications to assist members regarding energy

efficiency and conservation. Arkansas Electric Cooperative also provides SCAEC with additional

equipment, such as blower door tests, to assist members.

Summary of monies spent by SCAEC in 2013 for energy efficiency;

Arkansas Living magazine $ 33,014.00Employee Training $ 4,500.00Beat the Peak Material $ 5,183.00SCADA Equipment/Training $ 81,769.00Total $124,466.00

Estimated savings to our members:

Prepaid metering $ 18,697.00Energy Audit Recommendations $ 7,500.00Load Shedding/Beat the Peak $172,000.00Total $198,197.00

Sincerely,

Ti CurtisMember Services RepresentativeSouth Central Arkansas Electric Cooperative, Inc.


Woodruff Electric Cooperative Corporation




Woodruff Electric Cooperative Corporation


Please refer to Woodruff Electric’s report on energy efficiency efforts submitted for theyear 2007 for the cooperative’s philosophy on the efficient use of energy. Continuingprograms are described below including program costs and benefits.

Energy Efficiency Programs

Timely Topics NewsletterThe newsletter, Timely Topics, is published and mailed with each bill monthly.

Although the newsletter addresses various topics related to the cooperative,approximately 45% of the space was directed at energy efficiency in 2013. This 45% isequivalent to $5,049 in publishing costs alone for 2013, and does not include employeelabor, overhead and expenses involved in the production.

Rural Arkansas MagazineThe Rural Arkansas magazine is sent to each cooperative member each month.

Likewise, approximately 6% of the available space for 2013 was dedicated to energyefficiency education. Woodruff Electric’s cost for this 6% was $2,874.

Radio and Television AdsWoodruff Electric pays directly for radio and TV ads to relay a variety of

messages related to the co-op. In 2013, approximately 65% of those ads were directedtoward energy efficiency education for a total of $5,117.

Newspaper AdsApproximately 10% of newspaper ad space bought by WECC in 2013 was

directed toward energy efficiency education and amounted to $582.

WebsiteApproximately 40% of the WECC website was aimed at energy efficiency in

2013 for a total of $3,600.

Marathon Water Heater Sales and Lease ProgramIn January 2004, Woodruff Electric began a program to sell and lease Marathon

water heaters. The cooperative embarked on this program because of the belief thatMarathon was the most efficient, best made water heater on the market, and because ofthese facts, it is also very expensive. The expense has something to do with the fact thatthere are few retail outlets that stock the Marathon. WECC wanted to provide a serviceby making the water heaters available for sale, while making them affordable to theaverage consumer. The sales and lease options have accomplished these goals. In 2013,21 Marathons were leased to cooperative members and 37 were sold to members and


non-members. The GE heat pump water heater was also promoted and made availablefor sale.

Civic ProgramsPrograms are made available to civic and other organizations pertaining to energy

efficiency. The Forrest City radio station, KXJK, has a talk show each morning, and aWECC representative is the guest on that program once or twice per year. Energyefficiency is usually the primary topic.

Programs on energy efficiency were presented to approximately 50 low incomeclients of Crowley’s Ridge Development Council.

Doug Rye, the energy efficiency expert, presented a seminar to the general publicin Forrest City in March at which approximately 23 people attended.

Chevy VoltIn late 2011, Woodruff Electric leased a Chevrolet Volt extended range electric

vehicle to become familiar with the practicality and cost of operation of electric vehicles.The cost of all fuel that is supplied to the car, including electricity and gasoline, isrecorded for evaluation. The performance and practicality of the car is presented to thepublic at civic club meetings, co-op publications and media outlets.

Home Visits to Resolve High Bill Complaints! Energy Audits or RecommendationsMade during Phone Conversations

No less than 37 visits were made in 2013 to resolve high bill complaints andlorconduct energy audits or give advice for saving energy. Costs associated with these were$3,816 in time, labor and transportation. Malfunctioning equipment andlor appliancesfound during visits would amount to an annualized cost, if not corrected, of $20,150.Recommendations were also made for energy efficiency improvements that wouldprovide an estimated $16,000 in annual savings if the recommendations were followed.

Home Energy Efficiency Makeover HouseFor the past several years the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas have sponsored a

contest that demonstrates how energy improvements can be made to an existing house toimprove the comfort and utility bills of the house. In 2012 a Woodruff Electric memberwas selected as the winner. The house was eligible for up to $50,000 in improvements,which in this case included a geothermal heat pump, foam insulation in attic and walls,new windows, new appliances, a GE heat pump water heater and weather sealing.Woodruff Electric continued to participate in the Home Makeover Contest in 2013 andawarded a GE heat pump water heater to its runner-up.

Irrigation Load Control ProgramWoodruff Electric has approximately 5,675 irrigation accounts, of which

approximately 3,114 participate in the load control program. Those who participateallow the cooperative to install a switch on their irrigation pumps that can be controlledby WECC personnel when AECC is approaching a monthly demand peak. The savingsfrom this program varies from year to year depending on several factors includingweather and farming practices, but in 2013 the estimated savings to Woodruff Electric


and its members, including approximately $2.73 million credited directly back to theirrigators, totaled $3,991,208. Approximately 650 residential air conditioner controls arein place that are responsible for avoiding approximately 500 kw of demand. Thesesavings are included in the irrigation total.

Optional Large Industrial RateLarge industrial customers have the option of choosing a rate on which they

exercise their own load shedding/peak avoiding measures in order to decrease theircontribution to the peak. They accomplish this by installing their own generation or byshifting their production to a summer schedule, or by a combination of the two. Totalsavings directly benefiting the customers amounted to approximately $830,451 in 2013.

Imbedded Costs Spent on Energy Efficiency and Peak AvoidanceThe above paragraphs have not addressed employee labor, transportation,

equipment or overhead costs. Approximately $243,500 was spent on customer assistanceexpenses directed at helping customers reduce their electric usage. Approximately$118,924 was spent on load control equipment and costs related to installation. Costs forthese categories totaled $362,424 for 2013.

SummaryApproximate costs spent by Woodruff Electric for energy efficiency and load

shifting efforts as listed in this report total $383,462 for 2013.Approximate savings directly or indirectly benefitting the membership, as totaled

in this report equal $4,857,801 for 2013. This number does not include benefits fromenergy efficiency practices that may have been the result of WECC’s educational efforts,and of which there is no communication with Woodruff Electric of suchrecommendations being accomplished.

The above also does not include the costs of efforts sponsored by AECC, ofwhich Woodruff Electric is a participating member. Likewise, the portion of savingsbenefiting AECC that indirectly benefited Woodruff Electric in the form of lowerwholesale power costs (i.e.: delay or avoidance of generating plant construction), alsoare not included in this report.

Through the load shedding programs of irrigation and large industrial customers,Woodruff Electric reduced its peak coincident demand in 2013 by approximately 35.9megawatts.


Ash ley-Chicot Electric Cooperative, Incorporated




Ashley-Chicot Electric Cooperative Inc.Hamburg, Arkansas


Ashley-Chicot Electric Cooperative (ACEC) was incorporated in February 1941

and energized the first lines in 1944. Since then, ACEC has been dedicated to providing

safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to its membership. In 2013, ACEC served an

average of 5,057 consumers of which 66% was residential and 22% was irrigation

accounts. The service area is typical of low-income families and situated in a depressed

agricultural delta area.

ACEC has engaged in the following activities: The Arkansas Energy Efficiency

Education Program, Arkansas Weatherization Education Program, Deemed Savings

Survey, and Energy Efficiency and Conservation APSC Reporting, at a state wide level,

while engaging in demand response as well as membership education within our service

area.

Demand Response

ACEC offers two rate options to irrigation customers, a controlled rate and an

uncontrolled rate. The differences between these two rate options are significant in both

cost and availability of power to the irrigation customer. The standard uncontrolled rate

includes a cost per kilowatt-hour for each kWh used plus $10.49 per horsepower per

month. Irrigation customers can avoid the $10.49 per horsepower charge by permitting

the cooperative to install a radio-controlled switch on the pump. The control will

interrupt power to the irrigation pump during periods when Ashley-Chicot Electric’s total

load is contributing to a new statewide peak. The “controlled” periods can vary from two

to six hours. The “control” periods can vary from a few days each summer to several

consecutive days. Every effort is made to minimize the control periods and still not

contribute to a higher peak demand. Historically, ACEC has achieved a l0%-15%

reduction in summer peak demand, which saves our members approximately $150,000 -

$200,000 per year and postpones the need for 3-4 MW of new coal fired generation.



Each member of ACEC receives a monthly issue of Arkansas Living Magazine,

which provides energy savings suggestions as well as energy efficiency tips and

various other conservation topics. Each month Arkansas Living Magazine designates

the center page to ACEC to use for providing important information to our members

such as energy and conservation education as well as safety.

> ACEC sponsored the Doug Rye nationally syndicated radio program, “Home

Remedies” on local radio stations that can be heard throughout our service area.

Doug Rye’s radio program teaches listeners how to save on electric bills by making

their homes more energy efficient and also creates awareness of the need and

opportunities available for energy efficiency. ACEC sponsored two Doug Rye

Energy Efficiency Seminars in 2013, one in Hamburg and one in Lake Village. A

drawing for a Marathon Water Heater was held at each seminar.

Upon the request of a member, ACEC will assist with an energy audit of a residence

which includes a blower test and infrared testing to locate air leaks to assist

customer/members who have high bills or those who want to check the efficiency of

their home.

> The cooperative provides educational information at front desk free of charge to the

members or to anyone who is interested. Member services representative will consult

with members, upon request, to further help with understanding of energy efficiency

and conservation measures. A representative follows up by phone to check on results

of consultation and see if further assistance is needed. Through energy efficiency

education we will help our members make wise energy choices.

Assist members building a new construction with energy efficiency building

guidelines. A copy of Building Guidelines for Energy Efficiency is available at our

office free of charge.

> We strive to educate members on the efficiency benefits of the Marathon Water

Heater and the GE Hybrid Water Heater. We also assist with information on

2


purchasing and help with delivery of water heater to our warehouse for pickup by

member.

Our website contains a complete section devoted to energy efficiency techniques and

information. Also included on our website is a section devoted to safety.

ACEC sponsors the $50,000 Energy Eficiency Makeover through our statewide

organization each year.

Energy Efficiency and Conservation APSC Reporting

ACEC will be reporting to the APSC the practices in providing its members with

energy and conservation information.

LED Security Lighting

ACEC began installing LED security lighting in place of the old mercury

vapor and metal halide lights that most utilities use to provide yard lighting for

customers’ homes despite an up front cost of approximately six times the cost of the

mercury vapor light. The new lighting will cut usage of electricity by yard lighting

approximately 50%.

What’s to come in 2014

ACEC will continue to provide information for members via these same avenues

in 2014 and will be looking for newer methods of educating our membership with regards

to energy efficiency. We are constantly looking for unique, innovative products on the

market that will help the public become more efficient and wiser electricity users and

communicating these on the website.

Conclusion

ACEC continues to be committed to providing our members with safe, reliable,

efficient and affordable electric power. We are a leader in demand response, energy

efficiency, and the promotion of safety as well as being committed to keeping rates as

low as possible without compromising quality and service.

3


Ouachita Electric Cooperative Corporation




W Ouachita Electric Cooperative CorporationP. 0. Box 877, 700 Bradley Ferry Road

Camden, Arkansas (870) 836-5791 — Toll Free 877-252-4538www.oecc.com

Your Touchstone EncrgyPartner


Incorporated in 1938, Ouachita Electric has been dedicated to providing safe, reliable,and affordable electricity to its membership. In 2013, Ouachita Electric had 1,874 milesof line, and served an average of 9,468 meters. Large power members include severaldefense manufacturers, consumer products manufacturers, timber products companies,police academy, fire training academy and a two-year college.

Ouachita Electric participates in The Arkansas Energy Efficiency Education Program,Arkansas Weatherization Program, Deemed Savings Survey, and Energy Efficiency andConservation APSC Reporting, at a statewide level.

HEAL Program

Ouachita Electric has partnered with the Clinton Climate Initiative — HEAL (HomeEnergy Affordable Loan) program in a 500 member pilot project to encourage itsmembers to improve the energy efficiency of its members’ homes. OECC has and isoffering free audits performed by HERS/RESNET certified auditors. Audits focus onduct sealing, air sealing and insulation. As a part of this venture, OECC finances (on theelectric bill) those energy efficiency measures at a low interest rate (currently 3.5%) anda term sufficient for the savings on the electric bill to make the payment on the loan. Asof December 31, 2013, 53 people took advantage of the audit offering. Of those, eightmembers had no recommendations. There were two whose scope of work was beyondthat of a home energy retrofit. Deemed savings calculated for the remaining 43 membersequal 189,197 kWh’s or $15,892, if they chose to move forward with their personalenergy plans. OECC disbursed $15,000.00 for those audits. Administrative, labor andvehicle costs incurred total $18,546.94. Total expenses: $33,546.94.

Time of Use RateAs an incentive to promote a more balanced use of total system generation resources,Ouachita Electric offers an optional time of use rate to large power customers. Under thisrate, Non-coincident Peak kW is billed at 45% of the rate for Coincident Peak kW. Therate is available to customers requiring three-phase power in excess of 250 kW ofdemand.


Prepaid MeteringOuachita Electric makes service available to residential customers on a prepaid basis.This program features an in home display unit, text message or email that providesmembers with daily and monthly usage data. Members are thereby given the means tomonitor and adjust power consumption continually. Research indicates that consumersparticipating in similar programs decrease kWh consumption an average of about 7%.

OECC ended 2013 with 301 prepaid accounts (up from the previous year’s 173accounts). Based on a total kilowatt hours of 2,822,165 consumed by these customers:an approximate 197,551 kWh’s were saved in the amount of$19,083.43.

Membership Education• Each member of Ouachita Electric receives a monthly issue of Rural Arkansas

Magazine, which provides energy savings suggestions as well as energyefficiency tips and various other conservation topics. Each month Rural ArkansasMagazine designates the center page to Ouachita Electric to use in providingimportant information to our members such as energy and conservation education.An estimated 35% of the magazine focused on energy efficiency andconservation. Total cost of magazine to Ouachita Electric: $30,217.78 x 35% =

$10,576.22.

Ouachita Electric sponsors the Doug Rye nationally syndicated radio program, “HomeRemedies” on local radio station that can be heard throughout our service area. DougRye’s radio program teaches listeners how to save money by making their homes moreenergy efficient. Cost of program for 2013: $2,000.00. Additionally, $5,048.58 wasspent for newspaper ads and other radio ads. Approximately 20% of these ads weregeared toward energy efficiency ($1,009.72).

• OECC provides educational information both in either printed or electronic form.Approximately 25% of the website www.oecc.com has sections devoted to energyefficiency tools. Examples of these are the Apogee Home Energy Suite Pages,consisting of the Home Energy Calculator, the Interactive Energy Home,Geothermal Heat Pump Systems, Lighting Calculator, Heat Pump Calculator,Appliance Calculator and the Kids Korner. The site also provides a link to theU.S. Department of Energy website.

Inside-Information (maintaining website, customer surveys, etc.)$13,895.00 x 25% = $3,473.75

• Qualified member services representatives provide energy saving tips in responseto member inquiries and high bill complaints. Member services representativeconsult with members to broaden his or her understanding of energy efficiencyand conservation measures.

• Through the Doug Rye Model Home Program, Ouachita Electric assists membersin constructing new homes following energy efficiency building guidelines.


• Programs are made available to civic organizations relating to energy efficiency.Scott Davis, Magician, performs at local elementary schools and civicorganizations. Much of his program is devoted to educating the public aboutenergy efficiency, and advising them on ways to conserve energy.

• Doug Rye seminars were held at the Calhoun County Fair Barn and the HarmonyGrove United Methodist Church. Cost of promoting and hosting seminars:$1,064.91.

Along with the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Energy Efficiency Home MakeoverContest, OECC awarded to and installed for one member a GE Hybrid Water Heater.Total cost of heater and plumbing necessary for installation: $1,037.75.

In 2013, Ouachita Electric spent $833.06 for employee training in energy efficiency tobetter assist in educating its members.

Members are educated on the efficiency of Marathon and GE Hybrid Water Heaters.

Ouachita Electric has conducted “Town Hall” meetings in each board district toemphasize the need for members to take stringent energy efficiency measures in the faceof rising fuel costs and increased load demands.

Summary of monies spent by Ouachita Electric Cooperative to educate ourmembership and promote energy efficiency:

Rural Arkansas $10,576.22Radio and Newspaper Ads 1,009.72Doug Rye Home Remedies 3,000.00Doug Rye Seminars 1,064.91Customer Contact 33,546.94(including Energy Audits/Home Visits/Consultations and HEAL)

Home Energy Makeover 1,037.75Employee Training 833.06OECC website 3,473.75

Total $54,542.35

Summary of estimated savings to members:

Estimated Savings from Prepaid Metering $19,083.43Estimated Savings from Audit Recommendations 15,892.00

Total $34,975.43


Energy Efficiency and Conservation APSC Reporting

Ouachita Electric will report at regular specified intervals to the APSC on programsdesigned to provide its members with information about energy efficiency andconservation, and its practices to promote energy efficiency and conservation throughoutits service territory.


Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation - APSC

Documents

Transcript of Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation - APSC