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HOBACK JUNCTION, WYOMING
HOBACK JUNCTION, WYOMING
Y o u r C o o p e r a t i v e N e w s l e t t e r / F a l l 2 0 0 5
Why National contributor to both supply and jections have helped us keep our
Natural Gas demand: extremely cold periods in
the winter and destructive weather
rates as low as possible, but volatility
always remains in the natural gas
Prices Are So in the summer (e.g., inclement market. In the last year alone we’ve
High and How weather affecting natural gas produc-
tion and production sites as we’ve
seen an 85% increase in the national
wholesale natural gas price.
They Impact Us seen with the recent hurricane
Katrina disaster). Another factor is Safety Tips For
We at Lower Valley Energy strive
to provide exceptional energy services
the increased use of natural gas to Natural Gas And
at the lowest rates possible, but
generate electricity — not only is Propane
there a demand from natural gas As a valued co-op m e m b e r, w e
unfortunately, we are not immune
users, but there is a demand from would like to thank you for the op-
to the pressures of the energy mar-
electricity users as well. portunity to serve your energy needs
ket. Quite simply, the wholesale cost
of natural gas has steadily increased Our hedging efforts and price pro- and remind you of some recom-
across the country. mended safety tips. We have trained
technicians who are “on-
Generally speak-
call” 24 hours a day,
ing, the volatile
7 days a week
natural gas
to respond to
market is a
emerg e n c i e s .
supply and
If you have
demand is-
questions, please
sue. The gap
contact us at
between the two
885-3175 (Afton)
is far too close for a
or 733-2446
variety of factors.
(Jackson).
Weather is a
very large (Continued)
Visit LV E n e rg y. c o m for more information!
If You Smell Natural Gas
or Propane…
Be Altert To
DON’T use your telephone. The Dangers
DON’T light matches or create
any other source of ignition. Of Carbon
DON’T turn a light on or off,
or operate ANY electrical
Monoxide (CO)
switches. CO is an odorless and colorless gas
DO open windows and doors to that may form when any fossil fuel
help vent the gas to the atmos- (i.e. natural gas, propane, fuel oil, What To Do If You
phere. wood) is not completely burned — Suspect Carbon
such as when your appliances or fur-
DO evacuate everyone from
your home or business. nace are not vented properly, or Monoxide Poisoning
when a gas flame does not receive Get into fresh air! Call the local
Remember that natural gas is
sufficient oxygen. fire department or ambulance and
lighter than air so if there is a leak,
get medical aid. Give artificial respi-
the gas will rise and be readily Symptoms of Carbon
ration if victim is not breathing.
detectable by smelling the odorant Monoxide Poisoning
Loosen clothing, keep victim warm,
that is added to the gas. Propane is Exposure to CO may cause any or
and place their head lower than
heavier than air and has a tendency all of the following symptoms: Head-
their feet. Immediately after victim
to “pool” in low spots such as crawl ache, dizziness, ringing in the
is taken care of, call us for assistance
spaces and basements. If a propane ears, burning eyes, seeing spots,
to help locate any problem.
leak occurs, it is still readily nausea, violent coughing, irregu-
detectable because of the distinct lar breathing and ultimately uncon- Visit www.LVEnergy.com
smell of the odorant. sciousness and potentially death. for the full story!
The Newsletter From
N E W S B R I E F S YOUR Energy Cooperative
E-Mail
Propane Update States. The power comes from our LVEnergy@LVEnergy.com
The 30-year old propane system in share of a hydropower project located www.LVEnergy.com
the Snake River Mobile Home Park in Grant County, Washington. LVE is
was recently replaced. The upgrade of AFTON JACKSON
able to reduce net power costs by over
the old propane gas distribution sys- 236 N. Washington 4000 S. Hwy 89
$545,000.
P. O. Box 188 P. O. Box 572
tem and meters provides a more reli-
Afton, WY 83110 Jackson, WY 83001
able and safer gas system for our Emergency Recovery Plan
Phone 307.885.3175 Phone 307.733.2446
members in that neighborhood. The LVE Emergency Recovery Plan
Fax 307.885.5787 Fax 307.739.1610
(ERP) was presented and approved by
Selling Power to the Board of Directors in July. The BOARD OF STAFF
Constellation Energy ERP outlines a wide array of contin- DIRECTORS
James R.Webb Bill Spaulding
In our continued effort to maintain gencies in the event of any type of Dr. James R. Little President/CEO Director of
Chairman Electric Operations
low energy rates (and help minimize disaster, and how LVE operations will Chad Jensen
Rod R. Jensen Vice President Mike McBride
the coming rate increase), Snake River be affected and how we will react. Vice-Chairman Director of
Rick Knori Administrative Services
Power Association and LVE sold a 14- Next year we will do both table exer- Fred Brog Director of
Secretary/Treasurer Engineering Dan Wilkes
month contract to Constellation cises and physical run-through tests Manager of
Energy, one of the largest and oldest to keep your service reliable, even in Peter L. Cook, Martell Brower Information Technology
Thelma Crook, Director of
energy companies in the United emergencies. Gas Operations
Dean S. Lewis,
Linda Willard Schmidt Angie Jennings
Director of
Customer Service
Newsletter Editor — Brian Tanabe
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