Lyon REC News

July 2019

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BASIN BUS TOUR 2019

Pictured is the group from Lyon REC that went on the annual Basin Bus Tour to Bismarck, ND on June 18,19,& 20. From Left to right: David and Becky Ranschau, Harlan and Krista Kroon, Jesse, Betty and Harlan Wulf, Linda and Harold Meester, Carolyn Hein, Bruce and Carol Boelman, David and Teresa Koedam, Lois and Rodney Mogler, Isaac and Melissa Rinkenberger. During the tour, they visited Basin Electric’s Antelope Valley Station, Coteau Properties, the Dakota Gasification Plant and boarded the Lewis & Clark for a Riverboat Cruise.

Lyon REC would like to welcome a new employee - Ben AhlschlagerBen grew up in Worthington, MN and grad-uated from Worthington High School. Ben continued his education at Mitchell Tech-nical Institute, where he completed the Power Line Program. In Ben’s free time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and raising horses. Welcome Ben!!

Help neighbors keep cool this summerIt’s hard enough to endure the hot summer heat when you’re healthy, fit and have an air-conditioned home. Not everyone is as prepared as you are.Keep an eye on your neighbors and others who might need some help getting through the hottest summer days, which can put people at risk for heat-related illnesses and can exacerbate existing medical conditions.Doctors recommend that you spend the hottest part of a sweltering summer day indoors enjoying the air conditioning. But those, whose homes don’t have air conditioning or who can’t afford to turn it on, the risk is acute. That’s especially true for the elderly or ill, who could be at risk for heat stroke or even death. If you know someone whose house might get too hot to handle this summer:h Call them or stop by to check on them every day.h Use a neighborhood association directory or your own personal contacts to arrange a

phone tree so others can help check on neighbors who live alone when you’re not able to.h Encourage neighbors or family members to use air conditioners during the hottest part of

the day or spend it in an air-conditioned public place, like a mall or library. h If you find someone in medical distress because of the heat, call 911.h Some states and counties encourage residents to help keep their neighbors safe through

campaigns like Check on Your Neighbor. Your local Salvation Army or hospital can tell you about programs already in your area. Or you can start one in your own neighborhood.

h Show your neighbors you care enough to check in. You could save someone’s life.

FIRE SAFETY CAN LEAD TO RELIABLE ELECTRICITY Nighttime energy use can save energyInstead of running your dishwasher right after dinner, consider waiting until bedtime to turn it on. Same with the clothes dryer. And how about charging your phone and other rechargeables while you sleep?Most people use their electric appliances at the same times every day: Early in the morning when they’re getting ready for work, right after dinner and at mid-day.That means there’s a lot of demand on a limited amount of electrical “capacity” all at the same time.In the summer when everyone’s also running air conditioners, that can tax the electrical system. It can even cause a brownout-although that’s rare. But it could put so much pressure on the system that new electrical plants will be needed-and that’s expensive.A better solution: Spread your energy use out. Do the laundry and the dishes at mid-morning while everyone else is at work or late at night when most people are sleeping

Summer fun for Americans often means using fire outdoors-and that can lead to brushfires.

Brushfires can cause power outages.

If you’re grilling on a charcoal grill, building a campfire or setting off fireworks, take extra care to extinguish them completely before leaving them unattended.

Along with endless other safety concerns, heat from brushfires can damage electrical lines and equipment, causing major power problems. Even smoke and ash can cause a high-voltage transmission line to trip, leaving sections of the power grid without power.

Summer dryness increases the chance of wildfires, but so do unsafe practices. During Fourth of July celebrations, use only legal fireworks and sparklers, and use them on concrete or pavement rather than dry grass. Never let children handle fireworks; they can burn.

When making a campfire, keep a bucket of water nearby to control a spreading fire. Make a fire pit surrounded by rocks, not wood, and clear away leaves and other flammable materials that quickly spread flame. Never leave a campsite with a burning fire. Quench the fire with water to ensure the damp ashes cannot re-light.

Snuff the burning coals in your charcoal grill by placing the lid on the grill and closing its vents. Most grills have a vent both on the lid and under the kettle. Leave it closed up for 48 hours.

Keep the power going and the community safe by practicing fire safety this summer.

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WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE - BUT NOT NEAR ELECTRICITY

On summer days, you’re likely to take more showers than usual after swimming, playing outdoor sports or working in the yard.So it’s a good time to make sure your bathroom is a safe place.The bathroom is one of the few places in the home where electrical appliances and water have a great chance to meet-and a great chance to cause electrical shock or death.If you have kids, the bathroom can be a room of hazards-electrical or otherwise- waiting to happen.But it doesn’t have to be. Try these tips to dampen the danger:� Use a bath mat with a non-skid bottom on the floor

and use a non-slip mat or decals on the floor of the tub.

� Keep medications and vitamins in their original containers to avoid confusion, and always choose child-resistant caps. Keep medications and cleaning supplies locked away if there are small children around.

� Make a storage space under the counter and out of the way for hair dryers, curling irons and other electrical appliances that could be hazardous with water contact. Educate children on the dangers of mixing water and electricity.

� Use nightlights in the hallway and bathroom for easy bathroom access at night.

� Don’t leave children unattended during bath time. If you have toddlers, use toilet seat locks to prevent drowning.

� Check the temperature of bath water and fully fill the tub before putting children in. Tap water can instantly scald if you let it run too hot. Lower the temperature on your water heater to 120 degrees Fahrenheit to guard against burns, but keep bathwater at 100 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.

� Use only electrical appliances or cords that bear the label of an independent testing laboratory like UL.

DON’T TOUCH THAT DIALIt’s so tempting to turn the thermostat down to freezing cold when you walk into a warm house on a hot day. Don’t do itSetting the thermostat at a very low temperature won’t cool your house any faster than setting it on the temperature that you regularly choose to feel comfortable.In fact, lowering the thermostat beyond the temperature you desire only makes your air conditioner run longer, not faster. You could end up paying more money for an uncomfortably chilly house. Here are a few other energy-saving tips for summer:☑ Install a programmable thermostat, which lets you set the

thermostat higher for hours when the house is empty, but lower during your at-home hours. It takes less energy to re-cool your home when you return than it does to keep it cool while you’re gone.

☑ Set the thermostat at 78 degrees. You’ll save about 15 percent on your cooling bill over a 72-degree setting, while remaining comfortable.

☑ Keep lamps and other heat-emitting devices-like TVs and large electronics-away from the thermostat. Most appliances heat up when you use them, so they can trick the thermostat into “thinking” the air is warmer than it really is so it should keep running when the house is already cool.

☑ Letting the morning sunlight into your bedroom will help you wake up naturally, but it will add to your energy bills during the day. Before you leave the house for the day, close your curtains and window shades to keep the sun’s heat out.

☑ If you use room air conditioners, fit them snugly into window frames, and close all heating ducts

KWH Purchased . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .KWH Sold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Percentage of Line Loss (Year to Date) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Total Demand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Average Farm Consumption . . . . . . . .Average Farm Bill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Income Per Mile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Expenses Per Mile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Miles Energized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cost of Wholesale (For the Month) . .

APRILOPERATING STATISTICS

9,495,8019,113,790

3 .90%16,973 KW2,450 KWH

$239 .40 $961 .58 $917 .88 872 .865 .96¢

8,897,5898,527,325

3 .47%14,217 KW2,202 KWH

$218 .79 $907 .09 $907 .73 872 .865 .74¢

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