ENERGY EFFICIENCY
TIP OF THE MONTH
Turn off kitchen, bath and other exhaust fans within 20 minutes after you’re done cooking or bathing. When replacing exhaust fans, consider installing highefficiency, low-noise models.
Source: energy.gov
Apple Caramel Cheesecake
Ingredients:
2 cups plus 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided
3 tart apples, peeled and chopped
2 large eggs, lightly beaten 3/4 cup plus 1/3 cup cold butter, cubed 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 cup plus 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, divided
2 packages (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp. sugar, divided
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Directions:
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/3 cup caramel topping
Preheat oven to 350°. Combine flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a well-greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Spread over crust. In a small bowl, toss apples with cinnamon, nutmeg and remaining sugar; spoon over cream cheese layer. In another bowl, mix flour, brown sugar and oats; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over apple layer. Bake 25-30 minutes or until filling is set. Drizzle with caramel topping; cool in pan on a wire rack 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Cut into bars.
Co-opcurrents
For Dixie Electric Cooperative Member-Owners September 2023
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DOWNED AND DANGEROUS
If you see a downed power line, stay away! Always assume a downed power line is energized and dangerous.
If you come into contact with one accidentally, shuffle away with small steps, keeping your feet together and on the ground at all times. This will minimize the potential for a strong electric shock.
Never try to move a downed power line, even if you think the line is not energized or if you’re using a non-conductive item.
If your car comes into contact with the downed line, stay inside. If the car is on fire, jump out of the vehicle with both feet together and avoid contact with the car and the ground at the same time. Shuffle away from the car.
If you see someone who is in direct or indirect contact with the downed line, do not touch the person. You could become the next victim. Call 911 instead.
