RECC receives recognition award

Rural Electric Convenience Cooperative CEO, David Stuva (right), receives a National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC) membership recognition award from NISC CEO, Vern Dosch.  RECC was being recognized for 35 years of outstanding involvement, dedication and business with the NISC.  The certificate was presented during the NISC's annual meeting on Feb. 14.

Buy CFL bulbs for $1 to $3 less

     Electric cooperative members in many downstate Illinois areas can now purchase ENERGY STAR® qualified energy-efficient compact fluorescent lamps, or CFLs, at discount prices.  The discounts are part of a program sponsored by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (IDCEO) in downstate areas to promote increased use of energy efficient CFLs and help consumers save on their electric bills.  Participating retailers are discounting the bulbs by $1 to $3 per bulb, or even more in some locations.
     Sixty-two retailers, including some County Market, Ace Hardware, CVS Pharmacy, Family Dollar, Kroger, Rural King, Niemann's and True Value stores are participating.  You can find the complete list of participating retailers by going to the Energy Efficiency bar on the left side of this homepage and clicking on the CFL tab.
     If you replace 20 incandescent light bulbs with 20 CFLs you can save up to $100 in energy a year.  They also produce less heat and last eight times longer.
     IDCEO will offer the program as long as CFL supplies last.  Look for displays with the IDCEO program logos such as the one shown here to find the discounted CFLs. 
     Please call your local electric cooperative or John Freitag (217-241-7973) or Nancy Nixon (217-241-7954) at the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives with any questions about the program.
     For information about the Illinois ENERGY STAR® Appliance Rebate program click here.

You Can Help - NRECA Haiti Relief Efforts

NRECA International is assisting relief efforts in Haiti by assessing the immediate and critical needs for their substations and distribution networks.  Electric service is vital for the operation of medical aid and food distribution centers, police centers and embassies and they need your help.

You can donate to the Haiti Relief Effort of the NRECA International Foundation by going to www.nrecafoundation.coop to make a contribution.  All donations through the Web site will be marked for the Haiti Relief effort.  You can also donate by mailing a check to NRECA International Foundation, 4301 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22203 - indicate "Haiti Relief Fund" in the memo field.  All donations are tax-deductible.