Your Electric Co-op

Manager Charles T. Pinson, Jr. Address 1403 N. 13th Street P.O. Box 230 Artesia, NM 88211 Artesia/Dexter/Roswell 575-746-3571 Hagerman 575-752-3366 Fax 575-746-4219 Website www.cvecoop.org Office Hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (M-F) Se habla español Board of Trustees President Charles G. Wagner, Jr., North of Roswell, District 6 Vice President Michael Bennett, Hope, District 7 Secretary-Treasurer Wesley R. Pilley Dexter/Hagerman, District 4 Larry Benedict South of Roswell, District 5 Jason Ciempa Loco Hills, District 2 Rusty Gwynne Artesia/Lakewood, District 1 Steve Spence Cottonwood, District 3 Board Meeting The Board of Trustees meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at 9:00 a.m. in the CVE boardroom.

Remember to #ThankALineworker on April 13 Lineworkers serve on the frontlines of our nation’s energy needs, and on April 13, 2020, Central Valley Electric Cooperative, along with other electric cooperatives across the country, will honor the brave men and women who work hard to keep the lights on.

CVE lineworkers work around the clock, sometimes in difficult and dangerous conditions, to keep power flowing to our communities. Whether they’re restoring power after a major storm or maintaining critical infrastructure to our electric system, lineworkers are at the heart of our co-op.

CVE is proud to honor the 40 plus lineworkers that maintain over 4,200 miles of power lines in our service territory.

We invite all co-op members to take a moment and thank a lineworker for the important work they do. On April 13, you can use #ThankALineworker on social media to show your support for the brave men and women who power our lives.

Interested in Solar Energy? If you are considering a solar installation at your home or business, we ask that you contact CVE for facts and information before you invest and start your project. Go to www.CVECOOP.org/ renewable-energy for general interconnection requirements.

Give us a call before you start any home project. CVE has several rebates and programs that could help you save energy and money.

HVAC Maintenance As temperatures start to rise this spring and summer, so do electric bills. That’s why it’s a good time to have your heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system inspected to make sure it is working efficiently. Here are a few things YOU can do to maintain your HVAC system: • Change HVAC air filters monthly. Find filters at www.filterchange.com • Check the thermostat setting. A programmable thermostat can help you save by letting the home’s temperature rise in the summer or fall in the winter by a few degrees when the house is unoccupied. • Make sure the supply and return vents are open and not blocked by furniture. • Keep your outdoor unit clean and make sure nothing blocks air flow to it. • Have a professional technician service your HVAC system at least once a year. Here are maintenance points a LICENSED TECHNICIAN can do: • Tighten all electrical connections. • Lubricate all moving parts. • Inspect the air conditioner’s condensate drain. • Check system’s controls for wear or damage. • Check system’s refrigerant charge.

Even the best installed, most efficient equipment requires routine maintenance.

• Inspect ductwork for leaks. • Adjust blower to provide proper airflow. Your HVAC system is essential to keeping your home comfortable, and if it breaks down, it’s also the most expensive equipment to repair or replace. With a little maintenance, you can add years to your system’s lifespan.

If you need to replace your HVAC system, CVE offers rebates for the installation of qualified air source or ground source heat pumps. Give us a call at 575-746- 3571 for more information.

Here’s a quick energy saving tip when operating your HVAC system: A one degree increase in the heating setpoint (winter) or decrease in cooling setpoint (summer) can increase energy usage by 3-5%.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

College scholarships are available to active CVE members or their dependents. • Applicants can attend any accredited college or university

• Scholarships are available for up to eight semesters of undergraduate studies.

• Scholarship recipients must maintain a 2.5 GPA and be considered a full-time student.

Go to www.CVECOOP.org/scholarships for an application and more details about scholarship eligibility.