WFEC GENERATION REPORT
OEC giving away over 100 'Energy-Saving Trees'
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Oklahoma Electric Cooperative, in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation's Energy-Saving Trees program, is offering a limited number of FREE trees to customers beginning April 09, 2018.
Renewables: 34% WFEC Gen: Coal: 5% WFEC Gen, Nat. Gas: 4% SPP purchases, blend of fuels: 57%
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or the second year in a row, OEC is partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation to give free trees to member-consumers. "Members who take advantage of energy efficiency measures in the months leading up to summer can maximize their savings," said Daniel Lofland, energy efficiency solutions specialist. "We are proud to offer the Energy-Saving Trees program free of charge to our members." Energy-Saving Trees is a research-based, easy-to-use online mapping tool that takes the guesswork out of tree planting. By entering simple information about your home and yard, the tool calculates where to specifically and strategically plant trees for the greatest energy- and money-saving benefits. Planting the right tree in the right place is key to maximizing the energy-saving benefits that trees provide. When planted properly, a single tree can save a homeowner up to 20 percent on energy costs. Members who are interested may begin claiming their one free tree on April 1 and must be able to pick it up at OEC's headquarters in Norman on April 20 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Western Farmers Electric Cooperative (WFEC), OEC's wholesale generation and transmission power provider, has an impressive renewable portfolio that includes wind, hydro and — recently added — solar. OEC's Solar Garden, located at Interstate 35 and Highway 77 in Norman, began producing power in February 2017, and Tuttle's 40-acre Solar Farm began operation in March 2017. As more solar facilities come online, expect to see it added to WFEC's generation report, increasing the already robust mix of renewable energy sources.
Data collected from Western Farmers Electric Cooperative reflects generation and Southwest Power Pool purchases during January 2019.
By planting the right tree in the right place, you can reduce energy consumption by up to 20% each year. But the benefits don’t stop there, trees improve air and water quality, help relieve stress, and make yards more enjoyable. • Trees help clean our water by reducing stormwater runoff and keeping chemicals, oil, and pollutants out of water supplies.
CLAIM YOUR FREE TREE BEGINNING APRIL 1
• Studies have shown that children and youth living in greener neighborhoods are calmer and healthier.
WWW.ARBORDAY.ORG/OEC • Trees absorb carbon dioxide and filter airborne pollution – reducing the conditions that cause asthma.
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*A limitedtonumber trees willtoday. be available. reserve of your trees Limit one per membership. Must be able to
pick up your tree at OEC's headquarters at 242 24th Avenue NW in Norman on April 20.
To view real-time generation output and environmental benefits of OEC's Solar Garden, visit www.okcoop.org/solar. Visit www.okcoop.org/solar-garden-tours to tour OEC's Solar Garden, located at Interstate 35 and Highway 77 in Norman. www.okcoop.org
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