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Refund of Patronage Capital
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At the April 2010 board meeting, WCEC directors authorized a patronage refund for the years 2007 and 2008 to be paid in August 2010. This refund, of $165,495 represents operating margins (revenue less operating expenses) for the years 2007 and 2008. Since its founding in 1938, WCEC has refunded $2,354,297 to members and is one of the few electric cooperatives in the state that refunds patronage on a current basis.
WCEC CEO Donald Naiser said that the ability of the cooperative to refund patronage is a reflection of the economy in our area and the conservative management philosophy of the board and staff.
WCEC members who purchased power in 2007 and/or 2008 should have received a check by September 1, 2010. If you have not received your patronage refund and were a member in the years 2007 and/or 2008, please call WCEC at (979) 543-6271.
See this months edition of the Texas Coop Power Magazine for more information. |
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Home Team Power Partner Program
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As the temperatures rise in our area, electric usage follows a similar pattern due to schools being dismissed, increased usage of air conditioning systems, etc. WCEC offers several programs to keep your energy consumption down. These programs range from free energy audits, energy efficient Marathon water heaters, to the Home Team Power Partner Program (HTPPP). The HTPPP is designed to reduce the peak demand during the critical summer months. This reduction in demand, means reduction in power cost recovery factors shown on the members bill. The system can save the members individually up to $100/year.
Loads that can be managed range from central air conditioning, central heating, swimming pool pumps and water heating.
WCEC pays for all equipment and installation, and even gives you credit for each load you allow WCEC to manage ranging from $2 - $3 / month for each load.
You can read more about the HTPPP by clicking here!
Pictured below is a typical Load Control Receiver.
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WCEC Charitable Fund - July 2010
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The WCEC charitable fund recently made a donation to the Blessing Cup and Galveston Community Action Council to assist with electric bills as part of the Charitable Fund's commitment to supporting our local community. Available for the presentation to the Blessing Cup was Paul Phillips on behalf of the WCEC Charitable Fund presenting the check to Greg Witcher. Available for the presentation to Galveston Community Action Council was Diane Barger on behalf of the WCEC Charitable Fund presenting the check to Mary Escobar.
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2010 WCEC Annual Meeting
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WCEC recently held another successful Annual Membership Meeting at the El Campo Civic Center on June 16, 2010. 418 members showed up to enjoy the meeting and cast their vote for the 2 director seats up for election. 839 plates were served to members and their guests, as well as special guests. There were over $1500 in prizes given away with the top prize being $300 of free electricity. There were 3 director seats up for grabs. Craig Bram will take Robert "Bob" Little's seat, whose term limit expired, after winning that position over Steven Sanders. Edward Lee Schneider retained his position as director by winning that position over Truman Engstrom. Cheryl Roach also retained her position as director by winning that position over Mike Kacal.
(Front L-R) Albert Rucka, Darrell Hoffer, Cheryl Roach, Edward Lee Schneider, Lawrence Dorotik, David Popp
(Back L-R) Attorney Heath Radley, CEO Donald Naiser, Craig Bram, Kenneth Christensen, Keith Bram, STEC Alt. Leroy Kaspar
(L-R) $100 - Irene Lutringer , $300 - Calvin Borak, $100 - Kirk Marek (Marek Farms), $100 - Tiffany (Troy) Riha
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We are part of the community
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The employees of WCEC are involved in many community events and civic organizations. Below are a few updates displaying how our employees are actively part of the community.
Donald Naiser, CEO of Wharton County Electric Cooperative is donating Engineering services for Mechanical, Electrical and Heat and Air Conditioning for the Northside Education Center Phase III and the old Band Hall. He was also re elected as director and Vice President of the El Campo Economic Development Corp. at their annual meeting on May19, 2010.
Kenneth Trochta, Warehouse Supervisor and Keith Beal, Manager of IT & Metering were elected as 1st Vice-President and 2nd Vice-President respectively of the El Campo Lions Club at the installation of officers held June 1, 2010. Andy Orrell, Line Superintendent was also elected as a 2010 director of the El Campo Lions Club. Keith Beal will also participate in the hamburger cooking for the upcoming DAV Tractor Pull at the American Legion representing the El Campo Lions Club.
Paul Phillips, Manager of Member Services and Blake Lurker, Member Services Rep. recently gave presentations to Northside Elementary 5th graders covering alternative energy such as solar, wind, water and geothermal. They also discussed the WCEC Solar Water Well display to the children and explained how the entire process worked from the water in the ground to the tank.
Richard Chomout, Director of Member Services will be involved in the upcoming Disabled Veterans and American Legion Tractor Pull and Car Show on June 19th, 2010. He is also Chairman of the Safety & Security Committee and Insurance & Permits Committee for the upcoming El Campo Prairie Days hosted by the El Campo Chamber of Commerce. |
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Pay securely online |
Click the image above to pay your WCEC Electric or WCEC Internet bill online. Or, go directly to http://ebill.wcecnet.net or Pay by Phone at 979-543-5394. |
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Connections.coop |
Click above to see details on local and national discounts. |
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Tips of the day |
| *Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed at all times unless opening them is required. Quickly retrieve what you require, and close the door as soon as possible
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Experience El Campo |
Click above to view the Experience El Campo website. |
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