It’s almost time to call your heating technician for your system’s annual check-up. But just because you’re between service calls doesn’t mean you should ignore your equipment. Your role in maintaining your air-conditioning or heating system is just as important as the job of the service technician who performs your annual maintenance inspection. Keep tune-ups quick and costly repairs to a minimum with these simple tips for year-round maintenance. Between…
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Board of Director Officers Elected
Officers were elected at the July 11th board meeting as follows: Debbie Hayden – Assistant Secretary
Halter Tree Service Inspections
In the coming weeks, you may see a green Jeep Cherokee or a blue Toyota truck with a Halter Tree Service logo and persons with logo shirts of the same riding and walking around Kenergy’s right-of-way in your area. They are inspecting our lines, per Kenergy’s request. Should you have any concerns or questions, please call Kenergy at 800-844-4832 and speak with our vegetation management department.
Member Appreciation Day – October 3
Our annual Member Appreciation Day will be held Thursday, October 3rd at all Kenergy offices! Come out any time from 11am until 2pm for lunch, door prizes, and free buckets and bulbs (while supplies last). We look forward to seeing you.
Clean Your Washing Machine to Improve Its Efficiency
You’d think that a machine designed to keep your clothes fresh and clean would clean itself. But washing machines need to be cleaned at least once a year. Think of the dirt, grease and grime that your washer handles on a near-daily basis. They power the worst out of diapers, grass-stained denim, food-stained cotton and more. Your clothes emerge spotless, but they leave some of that gunk behind. Laundry detergents…
4th Annual #WhoPowersYou Contest Now Open
Touchstone Energy is launching their fourth annual #WhoPowersYou contest to honor local heroes making a difference in our co-op community. Kenergy members can submit nominations about fellow members who are making a positive impact in the community. Nominees are eligible to win cash prizes with the grand prize totaling $5,000! Nominations are simple – just share a photo of the nominee and a brief description of how that person is…
Network Maintenance – August 5th
A vendor for Kenergy will be performing network maintenance on Monday, August 5th at 11:59pm. We anticipate the work to last for approximately 2 hours. Members will not be able to access the SmartHub application to make payments during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Capital Credit Retirement Set to Distribute $2.7 Million Back to Members
Kenergy is continuing its long-standing practice of retiring capital credits to its members. In August, Kenergy will return $2.7 million to its membership. The credit amount represents net margins allocated in years 1990 and 1991. So, what is a capital credit retirement? Electric cooperatives aren’t like other utilities. We operate on a not-for-profit basis, which means we operate at cost. This means we collect only enough revenue to run and…
Kenergy Board Election Results
Chris Mitchell was re-elected to another three-year term on the Kenergy board of directors. Mitchell, a grain and livestock producer from Clay, has represented District 3 since 1997. He was opposed in this year’s election by Dr. E. Carolyn Tucker of Dixon. Incumbents Craig Roberts of District 1 and Bill Denton of District 5 faced no opposition and will retain their seats for another three-year term on Kenergy’s board.
Power Lines and Farm Equipment: Know What To Do
With farmers returning to the field, Kenergy reminds them of the dangers of power lines. If you’re inside the machinery when coming in contact with a downed power line… If you can, drive safely away from the downed power line and the source of electricity. Travel at least three tractor lengths, or about 40 feet, before stopping. If you can’t drive or you are injured, it’s best to stay where…