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Check out the December 2023 issue of Rural Missouri. The cover story is about HOEC members Prescott Family Reindeer Farm in Vanzant, Missouri. Learn about the reindeer and what the family offers at the Christmas event. On the local pages learn about Home Energy Audits, HOEC gift certificates and learn how you can win a Christmas ham! Print editions should be hitting your mailbox soon, but you can always read the magazine online at www.hoecoop.org/ThePowerLine.

December 1 is the National Weather Service's dedicated day for Winter Weather Safety. Are you ready for the bitter cold this winter?

Switch and save! Lighting your home with LED bulbs can save money and energy. Learn how much you can save with our Lighting Calculator and see more Home Lighting Tips.

Your opinion counts! We are currently conducting a survey to measure the quality of service provided to you, our members, and to ensure we can reliably serve you in the future. If you are contacted by an email to participate online, we would appreciate your time in providing responses. The survey is not a scam and the link is safe. See more info here.

Help your local electric cooperative better serve you by keeping your meter visible and accessible. Contact your co-op if you have any questions about utility equipment.

Have you ever wondered how a solar energy system works? Visit membersfirst.coop.solar to learn more! Contact your local cooperative for more information before you install solar.

Considering purchasing an electric vehicle? Learn more with the On the Road EV series. In the first episode, we explore if an EV is right for you, tackle range anxiety, charging, costs and more.

1. Use Energy-Efficient Appliances: If you're in the market for new kitchen appliances, look for models with the ENERGY STAR label, which indicates they meet high energy-efficiency standards.
2. Thaw Food Before Cooking: If you’re using frozen ingredients, thaw them in the refrigerator beforehand.

Getting on a ladder to decorate for the holidays? Remember to look up and look out for overhead power lines.

Jacob Mitchell, Preston Morgan and Chesley Neal, linemen with Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative, attended the Overhead and Aerial Basket School at the AMEC Training Center last month in Jefferson City. The course emphasized safe and efficient live line work practices and procedures to the class. Field instruction focused on the proper application of protective insulating equipment, live line tools and aerial devices utilized when installing and maintaining energized lines and equipment. We are proud of their willingness to learn more about the line work and dedication to safety.