OCTOBER 2018
THE MESSENGER A Publication for North Arkansas Electric Cooperative Members
We want to hear from you! Please complete the survey below. You can return it with your payment or drop it off at an NAEC office. You also may complete the survey at www.naeci.com/naec18. In appreciation for our members' feedback, NAEC will draw from completed surveys received by Nov. 1, 2018, for two $100 Visa gift cards and 10 $50 Visa gift cards. Name on account
Email address (Co-op use only)
Account number
Home/Bus. Phone
Address
Cell Phone (Co-op use only)
(Co-op use only)
1.
Do you own or rent your home?
2.
How many square feet of living space do you have?
3.
1,500 - 1,999
2,500 - 2,999
1,000 - 1,499
2,000 - 2,499
3,000+
Do you plan to build or remodel your home in the next 3 years?
7.
1990 - 1999
Propane
Other
2000 - 2009
After 2009
What is your primary type of heating system?
3
4
5
Internet speed ................... Reliability........................... Good technical support...... 16. Have you attended an NAEC Annual Meeting?
Yes
No
17. What influences you in attending the Annual Meeting? (all that apply)
Wood furnace
Air source heat pump
Baseboard/ceiling cable
Door prizes
Socialize
Electric furnace
Gas space heater
Food
Election/Co-op business
Gas furnace
Electric space heater
Entertainment
Other (specify below)
What is your primary type of air conditioning system? Geothermal heat pump
Window unit
Air source heat pump
None
18. Are you aware you can pay your bill at www.naeci.com? Yes
1990 - 1999
2000 - 2009
After 2009
Which of these NAEC services are of interest to you? (all that apply) Auto bank draft
Home energy audit
Electronic paperless billing
Marathon water heater leasing
Energy efficiency loan
Operation Round-Up
10. What types of information from the co-op are most important to you? (all that apply) Energy efficiency
Renewable energy
Outage
Legislative/energy issues
11. Besides the website, which of the following would you like the co-op to use to inform you about things like power outages, emergency situations and energy efficiency? (all that apply) Emails
Text messages
Radio
Facebook or Twitter
12. List cell number to give NAEC permission to send text message alerts:
13. Which services would you be interested in receiving from NAEC's fiber-to -the-home subsidiary NEXT? (all that apply) Internet
No
19. Which bill payment options do you use? (all that apply)
Approximately when was your heating and cooling system installed? Before 1990
9.
2
Geothermal heat pump
Central air 8.
15. How important is each of the following when deciding whether to switch internet providers? 1=least important, 5=most important Price..................................
Approximately what year was your water heater installed? Before 1990
6.
Natural Gas
Basic (up to 100 Mbps up and down) - $49.95 per month Advanced (up to 1 Gbps up and down) - $79.95 per month
1
No
What fuel does your water heater use? Electricity
5.
14. If interested in receiving internet from NEXT, which level would you be most interested in? (Please note prices are for residential subscribers.)
Rent
Less than 1,000
Yes 4.
Own
TV
Phone
None
Office
Mobile app
Website
Phone
Automated phone system Bank draft
20. What is the age of the primary NAEC account holder? Under 25
35 - 44
55 - 64
25 - 34
45 - 54
65 - 74
75+
21. Considering all your experiences, how satisfied overall are you with North Arkansas Electric Cooperative? 1=not at all satisfied, 10=very satisfied 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
22. To what extent has North Arkansas Electric Cooperative fallen short of or exceeded your expectations? 1=falls short of your expectations, 10=exceeds your expectations 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
23. Imagine an ideal utility company. How well do you think North Arkansas Electric Cooperative compares with that ideal utility company? 1=not very close to ideal, 10=very close to ideal 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
24. Assume you can choose your electric company. If you could choose today, how likely is it that you would choose North Arkansas Electric Cooperative again? 1=not at all likely, 10=very likely 1
2
3
4
5
6
25. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements about NAEC. 1=strongly disagree, 10=strongly agree. North Arkansas Electric Cooperative... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
7
8
8
9
9
10
10
Is a trustworthy organization .......................................... Is a well-managed organization...................................... Truly cares about the members it serves ....................... 26. Any additional comments:
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October marks Co-op Month October is National Cooperative Month! NAEC – and all co-ops across the United States – are celebrating the benefits and values that cooperatives bring to our members and our communities. Co-ops operate in many industries. Seven cooperative principles set us apart from other businesses: voluntary and open membership; democratic member control; member’s economic participation; autonomy and independence; education, training and information; cooperation among cooperatives; and concern for community. NAEC is proud to be part of America’s cooperative network, which includes more than 47,000 cooperative businesses. Electric co-ops provide power for many Natural State residents, with 17 electric distribution co-ops serving more than 500,000 members. To learn more about NAEC, visit the “About Us” section of www.naeci.com.
Help after the hurricane
NAEC linemen traveled to Virginia on Sept. 12 to help Southside Electric Cooperative restore power to its members affected by Hurricane Florence. They included, from left: Clint Ray, Shane Goodson, Andy Ward, Gary Tanner, Dennis Reynolds, Ben Leslie, Paul Garrison and Chris Tomlinson. Offering assistance during major outages is known as mutual aid. It is one way electric cooperatives demonstrate the sixth cooperative principle, “Cooperation Among Cooperatives.”
ENERGY EFFICIENCY TIP OF THE MONTH Cooler temps are coming! Is your home’s heating system ready? Remember to replace furnace filters once a month or as recommended to increase efficiency and to keep your unit in good condition. — energystar.gov
DAILY HIGHS & LOWS — AUGUST 2018 Average Daily High: 90.98° compared to 86.01° in 2017
TEMPERATURE
Average Daily Low: 67.1° compared to 64.98° in 2017 Total Rainfall Amount: 3.05” compared to 2.48” in 2017 Warmest Day: Aug. 6, 98.5° at 1:30 p.m. Coolest Day: Aug. 23, 57.7° at 5 a.m.
DAYS
CONTACT NAEC 870-895-3221 info@naeci.com naeci.com
IMAGES: TORI MOSS; NRECA
RIGHT-OF-WAY Crews will be in the Cherokee Village, Moko, Oakland, Salem, Sycamore Springs and Three Brothers areas.
ON THE FRONT Clint Ray, left, and Andy Ward load supplies Sept. 12. Eight NAEC linemen helped restore power after Hurricane Florence.