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DELAWARE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
14198 Sussex Highway
P Box 600, Greenwood, DE 19950
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Website www.delaware.coop
An equal opportunity employer M/F/V/H
SMART JANUARY 2011
At Delaware Electric Cooperative, we encourage members like you to switch to CFLs now.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS So, we’re offering a coupon to save $2.50 off your purchase of any GE Energy Smart®
William J. Wells, CHAIRMAN ENERGY STAR® compact fluorescent lighting product.
Bruce A. Henry, VICE CHAIRMAN
Laura T. Phillips, SECRETARY/TREASURER Just clip the coupon below and take it wherever GE Energy Smart® CFLs are sold and
Patricia S. Dorey, ASST. SECRETARY/TREASURER manufacturer coupons are accepted.
Dean C. Belt
Howard A. Clendaniel Switch all your old bulbs to CFLs and you’ll be saving energy and money for years to come.
Richard G. Frazer
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William P Haughey, Jr.
William W. Noel, Jr.
Charles R. Sears, Sr.
Charles L. Towles, Jr.
PRESIDENT & CEO
J. William Andrew, P.E.
ATTORNEY
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Regular Board Meetings are held the For Your “FREE” In-Home Indicator and 3 “FREE” CFL bulbs
third Wednesday of each month. Copies of
•Visit www.beatthepeak.coop and click on Sign Up
the agenda for each monthly meeting are
posted on our website and are available at
•Contact our office
our Greenwood office.
Should you have questions or REMEMBER, WHEN EVERYONE SAVES A LITTLE, WE ALL SAVE A LOT.
comments, please call us at (302) 349-3117.
(mini) Home Energy Audit
Clip this list and check each area of your home to
see if you’re using energy efficiently. Every nook
and cranny holds potential inefficiencies, so it pays
to be thorough! Visit www.energysavers.gov for
bulletin board
more information on what’s listed below.
INSULATION and DUCTWORK Delaware Electric January 3, 2011
Attic Cooperative, Inc.
R-Value indicates an
Insulation spread evenly
insulation's resistance “We Keep the Lights On”
Insulation in good condition
to heat flow (the higher
Attic vents are unblocked
the better). Insulation
by insulation
should meet R-values
Attic access doors properly
insulated and sealed
recommended for your Dear Very Important Co-op Member:
specific climate.
Walls and oors
Minimum R-value of 19 for perimeter walls Please accept my sincere thanks for supporting our award winning
Minimum R-value of 25 for under-floor insulation
Basement “Beat the Peak” In-Home Indicator Program and your confidence in the
Ductwork insulated and sealed
Hot water pipes insulated Delaware Electric Cooperative Board Members and Employee Team.
Water heater insulated, if in unconditioned space time your CFL
You have reduced your electric usage not only during peak times but the entire
d during peak periods with
HEATING and COOLING
Air supply vents are unblocked by furniture or curtains
bulbs are in use. You have also helped us keep rates lower by reducing deman
Return air registers are unblocked by furniture your In-Home Indicator.
Return air handler filters are clean
make as a Co-op
HVAC system has had annual maintenance check-up Conservation and energy efficiency is the most important contribution you can
Programmable thermostat installed and programmed needed.
member to keep rates low and ensure we have the necessary energy when it is
certainly doing your
AIR INFILTRATION
Windows and Doors
We should never waste anything, especially our natural resources, and you are
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Windows close and lock properly
Window gaskets in good condition
part by joining our “Beat the Peak” Program. Please visit our website at beatth
nment.
Window trim sealed and painted about keeping prices low, conserving our natural resources and helping the enviro
Doors properly weather stripped Peak” Program and
Doors close and latch properly In addition, it is important that all Co-op members participate in our “Beat the
Exterior Penetrations
Plumbing and wire openings sealed: help keep rates low and electricity affordable.
Kitchen cabinets
Bathroom cabinets
Utility room
SAVE I really need your help in encouraging your family, friends and neighbors
Electric Cooperative members to sign-up for our “Beat the Peak” In-Home
who are Delaware
Indicator Program by
Fireplace damper sealed tightly
calling our office at (302) 349-9090 or visiting the web at beatthepeak.coop.
APPLIANCES and LIGHTING
Refrigerator condenser coils clean Thanks and remember, when everyone saves a little, we all save a lot!
Refrigerator door gasket tight
Unused refrigerators and freezers unplugged
Water heater set to 120 degrees or below
Dishwasher energy-saving feature turned on
Washing machine loads run with cold Sincerely,
Bill
water when possible
Well Pump
Operating properly
Good pressure
No leaks
J. William Andrew, P.E.
Lighting President and CEO
Compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) used
Outdoor lighting automatically triggered by motion or dark
Source: National Rural Electric Cooperative Association