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Line workers put their safety on the line to care for the people in their communities. Learn more about your electric cooperative’s focus on community: https://membersfirst.coop/KeepItLocal.
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Cord Safety
Don’t overload your extensions cords when decorating. Learn more: https://membersfirst.coop/blog/avoiding-and-recognizing-electrical-outlets.
Cyber Monday
It's a great day to shop smart and purchase energy-efficient appliances and devices. Look for the Energy Star logo before purchasing to ensure it is efficient. Learn more tips to save: https://www.takecontrolandsave.coop/top-tips/.
LED Holiday Lighting
As the weather turns colder, we see communities, businesses and homes start to brighten up with holiday decorations and lights. You may wonder if it is worth upgrading to LED holiday lights. The answer is yes! They use up to 75 percent less energy and can last up to 10 times longer than traditional light strings.
Holiday Decorating Safely
When decorating for the holidays, be sure to check each strand of lights for broken sockets, frayed cords or faulty plugs BEFORE using. Learn more: https://membersfirst.coop/Safety/Outdoor/DecorateSafely.
Set your devices to save energy
Many modern appliances and technology have energy savings modes that automatically help you save energy. Check the settings of your electronics and appliances, and turn these settings on to save you money! Click here for more energy saving tips, and check out all of the links under the Energy Tips menu, above, to save even more.
HOEC office will be closed November 24-25
The Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative business office will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 24th and 25th, for Thanksgiving. As always, dispatchers will be available to serve members in the event of a power outage. To report a power outage, click the SmartHub icon at top-right of this website, or use the SmartHub Mobile App, or call (417) 256-2131 or toll-free 1-888-HOE-POWER (1-888-463-7693).
Have a Safe Hunt
Always check tree stands for stability and never lean one up against or hang one from a utility pole. In fact, you and your hunting stand should be a minimum of 10 feet away from any power line. Learn more: https://membersfirst.coop/Safety/Outdoor/HuntingSafety.
Cooperative Advantage
The cooperative advantage is that we are focused on YOU. Electric cooperatives were created to serve their members. Because we’re a co-op, we’re able to adapt to our community’s unique needs. That’s the power of co-op membership. Learn more: https://membersfirst.coop/ItsAllYou.
Outlet Safety
Don’t plug too many things in by using extension cords, power strips and multi-converters. Overdoing it can overload and overheat a circuit. Learn more: https://membersfirst.coop/blog/avoiding-and-recognizing-electrical-outlets.
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