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December 2023
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ENERGY Tips for energy-wise holiday decorating
CASH BACK
GIVING Fall Member Appreciation Tailgate Recap
Returning money to you!
CA$ CA $H BACK distribution just in time for the holidays!
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e know you work hard for your money - so we work hard to keep your electric rates among the lowest in the country and to provide you with great service. One of the many benefits of belonging to a cooperative like Inland Power is that you are an owner. Every time you purchase power, you build equity or ownership in your cooperative. The amount of equity you earn is determined by net margins – the amount of revenue collected in excess of expenses for each year. These net margins are returned to you through our CA$H BACK program, formerly known as capital credits.
Once allocated, your CA$H BACK credits are held by Inland Power as a resource to replace aging infrastructure, increase capacity, maintain reliability and to operate your cooperative. This system helps keep your electric rates low and your service reliable. The amount of CA$H BACK credits you are allocated each year is based on how much electricity you used during the previous year. In time, you will be paid all your allocated CA$H BACK credits. Inland’s board of trustees vote to retire CA$H BACK credits when finances allow, often on an annual basis. CA$H BACK credits are
returned in two forms. Allocations from 1996 to 2017 (vintage years) will continue to be paid in check form each December. Current year allocations were paid as a bill credit in November. For additional information regarding CA$H BACK credits, please visit our website at inlandpower/cash-back.com inlandpower/cash-back.com,, or call our member experience team at (509) 789-4277. 789-4277. We love having you as a member and look forward to serving you in the years to come.
“OUR mission IS OUR members.” – M I S S I O N S T A T E M E N T
Holiday Décor Tips for an Energy-Wise Home
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hether you’ve already decked your halls or you’re just getting started, there’s still time to incorporate energy savings into your holiday décor planning. If you haven’t strung your twinkle lights, be sure to use LED light strands. LEDs consume far less energy than incandescent lights and they can last 40 holiday seasons. They’re also safer because they’re made with epoxy lenses, not glass, making them more resistant to breaking––and they’re cool to the touch, so no burnt fingers! Even if you have already strung your holiday lights, you can still incorporate programmable light timers into your decorating. All you need is a programmable light timer. Most models cost between $10 to $25 and can be purchased through online retailers like Amazon or at big box stores like
Lowe’s or Wal-Mart. With a light timer, you can easily program when you want your holiday lights turned on and off, which will save you time, money and energy. If you’re using a timer for exterior lighting, make sure it’s weatherproof and intended for outdoor use. Many Christmas tree farms, and even retailers like Lowe’s and Home Depot, give away greenery clippings from recently trimmed trees. With a little twine, ornaments and ribbon, you can create beautiful garlands and wreaths to hang over your front door or windows. To add extra twinkle at night, you can install solar-powered spotlights to illuminate your new (essentially free!) greenery. Solar spotlights can vary in price, but you should be able to purchase a quality set of four for about $30––and because they run on natural energy from the sun, there’s no additional cost to your energy bill.
Regardless of how you decorate your home for the holidays, there are plenty of ways to save energy throughout the season. Visit inlandpower.com/save-energy for additional energy-saving tips.
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Fall Tailgate Member Appreciation Nights
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nland Power was excited to hit the road this fall and join some of our communities for football and fun! We had a chance to meet and visit with many valued members and show our appreciation with special tailgate events during the Oct. 6 Reardan versus Asotin game and the Oct. 20 Riverside versus Deer Park - Battle of the Horns game. Both evenings were filled with activities to keep the whole family entertained. Our events included our hydropower ‘spin the wheel’ game, face painting, corn hole, Inland swag and custom-made school thunderstick giveaways. Game attendees were also treated to $5 concession stand vouchers. Oh, and we forgot to mention our Inland Power t-shirt cannon was on full display during timeouts and halftime shooting free shirts into the crowd. We had a great time and hope our members enjoyed the night and getting to know us a little better. Be on the lookout this winter for Inland Power! We will be visiting local communities throughout our service territory for Member Appreciation Nights during basketball season. Stay tuned to learn more about upcoming locations and dates.
‘Tis the Season for Giving!
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The holidays are the perfect time of year to spread some cheer!
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he holidays are here and it’s time to celebrate special moments with family and friends. This time of year is also the perfect time to spread some cheer! As an Inland Power member you have a unique opportunity to give back through the Inland Power Community Foundation. Your contributions help support the communities in which we live. The foundation provides financial assistance for individuals and community organizations within the districts Inland Power serves.
help worthy causes in our community. Your monthly bill statement shows how much you are donating to the Inland Power Community Foundation each month. The amount donated is tax deductible as tax laws permit.
In 2023, the Foundation was pleased to support numerous organizations and programs within the 13 counties we serve. This year’s project assistance included: • Sponsorship support to 25 nonprofit organizations who make a positive impact throughout our communities. • Scholarship awards distributed to 15 HOW TO DONATE! Inland Power member dependents for Small change that changes lives is the the 2023 college and trade school year. bedrock upon which the Inland Power • Almost $8,000 in youth livestock Community Foundation is built. This program support. gathers voluntary contributions from Inland All distributed funds are approved through Power members who give a one-time donation or have authorized Inland Power to the Inland Power Community Foundation board, which is comprised of volunteer add an additional amount to their monthly Inland Power members. electric bill. Whether it is a few cents a month or $20, this small contribution can To learn more about the Inland Power make a huge impact. Community Foundation, visit our website at inlandpower.com/community-foundation. YEARLY CONTRIBUTIONS com. com The amount “rounded up” on each participating member’s bill averages a total of $6 a year or 50 cents a month (maximum of $11.88 per year) – a small amount to