WFEC GENERATION REPORT
OEC offers members countless ways to save
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embers looking for ways to save energy and money in their homes can now explore the new Home Energy Advisor tools available on OEC’s website, www.okcoop.org. These interactive tools help homeowners zero in on where they can save the most — and fast! Here’s what is available as part of the Home Energy Advisor:
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.
• The Home Energy Advisor | This quick calculator provides an
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estimated breakdown of energy use and costs by heating, cooling, water heating, refrigeration, lighting and appliances. Learn how much can be saved in each area. Billing Analysis | Here the Home Energy Advisor goes one step further and incorporates actual OEC bills in its calculations. Upon creating a home profile, members can access their personal bill analysis. Energy Forecast | Members can also see the current weather’s direct impact on their home’s energy use and costs. Based on their area’s seven-day weather, they can adjust a “virtual thermostat” for heating and cooling and see the daily dollar impact. Lighting Calculator | This tool quickly calculates and compares the operating costs of standard incandescent, halogen, compact fluorescent and LED lamps.
• Mid-Cycle Billing Alerts
In addition, members will find a complete Home Energy Library and an Interactive Energy Home packed with more information and helpful tips. Plus, the Rate Calculator allows members to see our current rates. “We are happy to provide this in-depth tool to members who are serious about making an impact on their electricity use and costs. Anyone can access it on our website," said Manager of Marketing and Member Relations Autumn McMahon. The Home Energy Advisor tool is a supplement to the mid-cycle alert emails members receive who have email addresses on file. Each month, between billing cycles, they receive an email notifying them of their current electricity use and what the estimated bill will be. If you are not currently receiving these mid-cycle alerts, simply download our SmartHub mobile app from your smartphone's app store and log in to your account with an email address and password. That email address is automatically saved and you will begin receiving alerts about halfway through your billing cycle. To view the Home Energy Advisor tool, visit www.okcoop.org and click Home Energy Audit Calculator under the Energy Solutions tab. Complete a home profile to maximize the tools' benefits and find practical ways to save money.
Data collected from Western Farmers Electric Cooperative reflects generation and Southwest Power Pool purchases during June 2019.
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.
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