July 2014

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Piqua Office Member Parking Lot Closed -- August 1-3

The MEMBER parking lot at the Piqua office is going to have the final black top layer put down and will be closed to vehicles starting at 5 pm on Friday, August 1, and will re-open on Monday, August 4, at 8 am. Members can park in the east parking lot and walk to the pay center to make payments in the MEMBER parking lot. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Still Time for a Trip! Give Your Energy Bill a Break!

A vacation is a great way to get away from it all. Did you know that by taking a few simple steps, you can give your energy bill a break, as well? Adjusting the settings on your home appliances and electronic devices before you leave will help you save energy and money.

Water heater If you have a tank unit, your water heater will continue heating water while you are away. Adjust the temperature setting as low as possible to reduce standby heat loss.

Refrigerator Your refrigerator is one of the biggest energy users in your home. If you are leaving for a short period, conserve energy by adjusting the thermostats on your refrigerator and freezer to higher settings: 38�F for the refrigerator, and 5�F for the freezer. For trips lasting four weeks, or more, consider emptying your refrigerator and unplugging it.

Air conditioner There is no need to cool an empty house. Turn off your air conditioner or set the thermostat to 85�F, or higher. If you have a programmable thermostat, set it to vacation mode; it will conserve energy while you are away and cool your house shortly before you return.

Lights Install timers on indoor and outdoor lights and set them to turn the lights on for a few hours each night. This will conserve energy and provide added security by creating the illusion that someone is at home.

Electronics While turning off electronic devices saves energy, digital displays and instant-on features continue to use energy whether you are at home or not. Unplug all electronic devices before you leave.

Conserving energy at your destination is important no matter where you are. If you are staying in a hotel, turn off the lights and adjust the thermostat when you leave your room. To conserve energy and water, reuse bath towels whenever possible, and consider walking or taking public transportation instead of using a rental vehicle.

$400 & $800 Heating & Cooling Incentive is BACK

We are offering a bill credit to members who purchase and install energy efficient heating & cooling systems after July 1, 2014. ALL work and inspections must be completed by June 15, 2015. Equipment must be installed on Pioneer lines and the rebate applies to residential installations only. To receive any incentive, members must participate in our Cool Returns load management program.

All equipment and loop installations must be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and must meet applicable federal, state and local agency standards. Additional information and documentation should be provided from the HVAC dealer to the member upon completion--see our website for more details.

To get started you must complete the Heat Pump/Geothermal incentive form or available by request. Contact Ted Riethman at 1-800-762-0997 for details or to set up an inspection when installation is complete.

$200 Attic Insulation Incentive is BACK as Well

Pioneer invites you to improve the air sealing and insulation of your attic space so you can improve the comfort of your home, while also saving on heating and cooling costs.

We are offering a rebate credit to members installing attic insulation from July 1, 2014 thru April 30, 2015. All insulation must be installed in existing homes (not new homes or commercial facilities) on Pioneer

lines.

Here's the offer:

$200 bill credit for upgrading existing attic insulation to Energy Star recommended R-42
Insulation must be installed by a licensed contractor

For all the details, please visit our webpage. Please complete the form and return to Pioneer to receive your bill credit. Contact Ted Riethman 1-800-762-0997 with questions.

Get MORE Savings when you use your Co-op Connections Card!

As a member of Pioneer Electric Cooperative, show your card and you can receive discounts on

products and services from participating local businesses. There are even more retail discounts nationally--ranging from dining and clothing to golf. Co-op Connections is also accepted at over 60,000 participating pharmacies. Locally our membership has saved over $163,600 on prescriptions. Plus, you can save with Healthy Savings discounts, Cash Back Mall and Coupons.com.

The Co-op Connections member benefit program is absolutely FREE to our members! If you have a business and would like to be a part of the Co-op Connections, program contact Nancy Hatcher at 1-800-7620-997.


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