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May 2012 
 CHELCO E-Newsletter
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LOOK Below for the efficiency tip of the month!

 Ceiling fan cuts energy bills; improves comfort
 

Ceiling Fan Running a ceiling fan along with your air conditioner in the summer can cool you down enough that you can inch your thermostat up a little bit, and save some money on hot weather energy bills.

Here are four ways to get the most out of the ceiling...

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 CHELCO celebrates 1 year anniversary of Co-op Connections Card at annual meeting
 

Co-op Connections Card There have always been benefits for being a member of your electric cooperative, and for the past year, members enjoyed the savings they received from utilizing their CHELCO Co-op Connections Card at local businesses and pharmacies. The Co-op Connections Card program was originally rolled out to CHELCO members in 2011 at the Annual Meeting. The free program has saved CHELCO members more than $23,000 on prescription medications in the first year, and members have saved thousands of dollars by taking advantage of discounts at more than 100 local businesses.

CHELCO's 71st Annual Meeting took place on April 21st and marked the one year anniversary of the program...

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 Recipe of the Month
 

Strawberry rhubarb torte This quick and easy spring desert recipe comes courtesy of Taste of Home. This will surely delight your loved ones. Prepare this delicious recipe for your family tonight.

Ingredients:
  • 2 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons plus 4-1/2 teaspoons sugar, divided
  • 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon strawberry gelatin
  • 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 14 ladyfingers, split
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon cold water
  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries


Directions:
  1. In a small saucepan, bring the rhubarb, water and 2 tablespoons sugar to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until rhubarb is tender. Cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate 1/3 cup rhubarb liquid for glaze.
  2. Place rhubarb and remaining liquid in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Return to saucepan. Bring to a boil; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into rhubarb mixture.
  4. Arrange half of the ladyfingers on the bottom of an ungreased 6-in. springform pan. Spread half of the rhubarb mixture into pan. Arrange remaining ladyfingers over rhubarb mixture; carefully spread with remaining rhubarb mixture. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
  5. Transfer reserved rhubarb liquid to a small saucepan; stir in remaining sugar. Bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Spread over rhubarb layer. Arrange strawberry slices over glaze. Remove sides of pan. Yield: 4 servings.


Nutritional Facts: 1 slice equals 334 calories, 16 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 106 mg cholesterol, 218 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.

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 Efficiency Tip of the Month
 

energy efficiency tip of the month

 


 Seal ducts to save energy
 

sealing duct with mastic You've probably got a couple of rolls of silver-gray duct tape lying around the house. Just don't use them to seal your air conditioner's ducts.

Duct tape, despite its name, is not a good choice for preventing air from...

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This is what our CHELCO Magazine readers will be learning more about in this month's print edition:

  • CHELCO members enjoy 71st annual meeting
  • All it takes is one hurricane, so get ready now
  • How many ways can you pay your bill?
  • Adjust the thermostat to save money during summer heat
  • CHELCO News holds first photo contest