Oklahoma Electric Co-op News September 2020

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Moreu, Grover, Usry reappointed to OEC's board of trustees

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EC's board of trustees voted to reappoint Percy Moreu, Ronnie Grover and Bob Usry to three-year terms in July following an uncontested election cycle. The three returning trustees — also OEC members — proudly serve their respective districts across OEC's service area. "[Moreu, Grover and Usry] have diligently represented the members in their districts throughout their service on the board," said Rusty Grissom, board of trustees vice president. "We know they will continue serving in the way our members expect and deserve." Per OEC's by-laws, trustees serve three-year terms, with a different group eligible for election each year. OEC notified all members in the June Co-op News of the upcoming filing period for a spot on OEC's board representing Districts 2 (Shawnee, Pink and Etowah), 4 (Newcastle) and 8 (Midwest City, Choctaw, NE Norman). Upon the incumbent members being the only to file for election, OEC made the decision to cancel District Meetings in light of the global pandemic. [4911232201] "While we enjoy seeing our members face-to-face at the District Meetings each year, local officials and CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) guidelines prevented us from organizing an event," said CEO Patrick Grace. "We are hopeful things will resume as normal in 2021." OEC's board trustees are tasked with becoming educated, knowledgeable experts in the electric industry. All nine trustees hold certifications and distinctions marking them as professionals in the field, making them qualified to make decisions in their constituents' best interests and ensure the co-op succeeds in its mission while remaining transparent to the members who own it.

WFEC GENERATION REPORT Western Farmers Electric Cooperative (WFEC), OEC's wholesale generation and transmission power provider, has an impressive renewable portfolio that includes wind, hydro and 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.

41% 41% Renewables Data collected from Western Farmers Electric Cooperative reflects generation during June 2020

Could OEC's new EV rate be right for you? Use our rate calculator at www.okcoop.org/rates to find out!

To view real-time generation output and environmental benefits of OEC's Solar Garden, visit www.okcoop.org/solar. Visit www.okcoop.org/solar-gardentours to tour OEC's Solar Garden, located at Interstate 35 and Highway 77 in Norman.

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