RESIDENTIAL RATE COMPARISON PER 1000 KWH
Dr. Francis Cefalu President
Charles Hill General Manager
Washington-St. Tammany Electric Cooperative
P.O. Box 697 Franklinton LA 70438 (839-3562)
[email protected] • www.wste.coop
2013 Rate Comparison 1000KWH
$120.00
$121.25
$119.01
$116.16
$102.27
$116.77
$115.98
$107.06
$105.66
$119.87
$104.27
$118.29
$103.54
$97.76
$81.17
$80.92
$80.40
$119.97
$118.67
$99.50
$97.16
$80.84
$80.05
$120.31
$105.94
$104.69
$101.29
$100.00
$80.00
$117.65
$81.29
$80.99
$81.40
$81.33
$81.24
$81.17
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$40.00
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Keep these energy tips in mind
to save money this Christmas
We wish you and your
family the best of holidays as
the old year ends and the new
one begins.
We also offer the following
holiday energy tips to keep in
mind during this busy season:
• Lower the thermostat a
few degrees before guests
arrive; you’ll not only save
energy, but also avoid overheating your guests.
• Install an automatic
timer or photo cell control on
holiday lights for safety and
energy savings.
• Using a fireplace while
your home heating system is
operating is pleasant, but inefficient. Most of the fire's heat
goes right up the chimney and
unless you have tight-fitting
glass doors on the fireplace, lots of your costly, indoor heated air goes
with it. Don't forget to close the fireplace damper when it's not in use.
• Windows leak up to 25 percent of the cost of a home's heating and
cooling and should be insulated. Air leaks around doors, pipes, vents
and wall plugs also cheat you on energy costs.
• No matter what heating system you have, they all work better with
clean filters and regular maintenance.
Look for TWO lucky account numbers!
Washington-St. Tammany Electric is offering its members two opportunities to win the Co-op’s monthly Lucky Account Number contest by publishing two account numbers somewhere on pages 6-7 of Louisiana Country. Look for your account number hidden somewhere on these pages. To
win you must locate your account number (listed on your electric bill) on
these pages and then contact the Co-op within seven working days of that
issue. To claim your prize call 985-839-3562.
In the Board Room
Regular Board Meeting
Due to this month’s publication schedule, the regular board minutes were
unavailable at press time. The board minutes are available by contacting WSTE at
985-839-3562.
Page 6 • Louisiana Country • December 2013
Electric co-ops decry Administration’s
‘All-But-One’ Energy Policy
Jo Ann Emerson, CEO of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
(NRECA), released the following statement in response to the recent testimony of U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy before the U.S.
House Energy & Commerce Committee. McCarthy outlined the Administration’s proposed regulations governing carbon dioxide emissions from new power plants.
“NRECA and its member co-ops are disappointed to learn the Administration has
abandoned its “all-of- the-above” energy strategy and embraced an “all-but-one”
approach that restricts the future use of coal to generate affordable electricity. The
anticipated regulations are reported to require any new coal-burning facility to capture
and store carbon dioxide, a prohibitively expensive technology that is not commercially viable. (Acct. No. 14780302)
“The Administration is gambling with the economic well-being of future generations and our nation’s economy. As not-for-profit, consumer-owned utilities, electric
co-ops are concerned about maintaining affordable, reliable electricity. It’s worth noting that residents of rural communities already spend more per capita on energy than
anywhere else. But by working together, we can improve both the environment and the
quality of life for future generations.”
Electric cooperative members may comment on the EPA’s approach through the
Cooperative
Action Network,
www.action.coop.
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1.
2.
ABANDONS ALL-OF-THE ABOVE
TECHNOLOGY GAMBLE
The Administration is reversing course:
ditching our All-of-the-Above energy
strategy for an All-But-One approach
that bans new coal plants.
New regulations essentially require
technology that’s not commercially
viable and prohibitively expensive—
leading to higher bills down the line.
TOP4FACTS
ABOUT THE EPA’S NEW CLIMATE REGULATIONS
3.
LIMITS ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE,
DOMESTIC ENERGY
By banning new coal plants, Americans
forfeit a 236-year domestic source of
energy with a historically stable price.
4.
HISTORY REPEATS:
ALL-BUT-ONE DOESN’T WORK
A 1978 mandate prevented use of natural
gas & forced utilities into coal or nuclear—
before common sense prevailed and it
was repealed 9 years later.
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WSTE offers chance to win free trip to Washington
WSTE Mini-Grant Program
open to classroom teachers
WSTE is proud to offer once again, the WSTE Mini-Grant Program. A maximum of nine grants of $500.00 each will be awarded
to eligible K-12 classroom teachers in the Washington, St Tammany,
and Tangipahoa parishes.
Coylean Schloegel, Manager of Marketing and Governmental
Relations, said, “WSTE recognizes that education goes beyond text
books and classrooms. We are proud to partner with the educational
systems in an effort to further student knowledge. This program
along with our other educational programs, such as the WSTE scholarship program, and ‘Newspapers in Education’, impact the lives of
our youth today, which will be the future of tomorrow. WST feels this
is extremely important to the cooperative and the community.”
To be eligible for a WST Electric grant, your school or your student’s residence must be served by WST Electric. Interested K-12
teachers must submit a 1-2 page proposal describing what you and
your students will investigate/purchase. Proposals should include
the following:
• A brief description of your parish and school
• Name, school address, school phone number and home address of participating teacher(s)
• Grade level(s) and size of participating class(es)
• A brief description of your project
• An estimated timeline for your project during the school year
• A brief estimate of expenditures totaling $500
Those interested in applying for one of WST Electric’s grants
should submit a proposal by January 11, 2014 to Robin Drago, WST
Mini Grants, P.O. Box 697, Franklinton, LA 70438.
Mini-grant winners must submit final report including a written
account of their projects, with excerpts from student writing. These
reports may be printed in WST Electric’s “Louisiana Country” publication.
The proposals will be judged by the Association of Louisiana
Electric Cooperatives in Baton Rouge and will be based on project
feasibility, financial need, budget, plan outline, need of the students
and appropriateness for age and grade level.
Merry Christmas from WSTE
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is a great opportunity for two of our students to visit
Two local students will have the opportunity to
E-MAIL ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________________________
our nation’s capitol. WST Electric is dedicated to the
participate in a week-long all expense-paid trip to
MOBILE PHONED.C.,
( ________
) ________________________________________________________________________________
Washington,
sponsored
by
WSTE.
They
will
also
education of our children through programs such as the
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Youth Tour, our annual scholarship
program,
attend
the
National
Rural
Electric
Cooperative
AssociaA WEEK-LONG
TRIP NewspaSTATE____________________________________________________________________________________________________
tion’s (NRECA) “Government-In Action” Youth Tour
pers in Education (NIE) and teacher mini-grants.” TO WASHINGTON DC
I AM A MEMBER OF ______________________________________________________________________________CO-OP/PPD
Hill also pointed out that the winners will receive
Conference
in Baton Rouge.
an all expense-paid trip to the Co-op Youth Leadership
IApproximately
28 young people from Louisiana
authorize America’s Electric Cooperatives to communicate on my behalf regarding America’s electricity challenges.
will join more than 1,300 students from 40 states on Conference in Baton Rouge April 14-16, 2014.
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JuneSIGNATURE
13-20, 2014,
for a week of sightseeing and a first- The contest is open to children ages 16-18 of WST
hand look at our how government functions.
members. Students interested in applying will need
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to complete an application form and prepare a type
Before reaching Washington the students will tour
ACTION.COOP
written essay of 800 words or less. The topic this year
one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, the
Natural Bridge in Shenandoah Valley, Va.
is, “Are electric cars the answer to our environmental
concerns? How will they impact electric cooperatives?”
In Washington the students will tour the Lincoln
and Jefferson Memorials, Washington Monument, Viet- Please submit your essay along with an application
to: WST Electric, Attn: Robin Drago, P.O. Box 697,
nam and Korean War Memorials, Arlington National
Franklinton, LA 70438 by Feb. 13, 2014. An indepenCemetery, the Holocaust Museum, the Smithsonian
Institution, Ford’s Theatre, the White House and will
dent board selected by the Association of Louisiana
Electric Cooperatives will judge the essays. also take a boat cruise on the Potomac River. One day
For more information or to receive an application
will be spent on Capitol Hill touring the U.S. Capitol
and visiting the offices of the Louisiana Delegation.
contact your school principal or visit WST’s website at
www.wste.coop. (Acct. No. 171050000)
WST General Manager Charles Hill said, “This
YOU CAN WIN
Join hundreds of young people from across the country.
Visit historic monuments and museums.
Meet with your U.S. Representatives and Senators.
Meet and mingle with students from
many states on Rural Electric Youth Day.
YOUTH
Visit out website:
www.nreca.coop/youthtour
Follow us on Twitter:
@YouthTourDC
Follow us on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/NRECAYouthTour
TOUR
Season’s Greetings from our family to yours! Everyone
at WSTE wishes you and your family the best of holidays
and the richest blessings as the old year draws to a close
and the new one begins.
HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSING
WSTE’s offices will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 24 and
Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013, for Christmas, and on Wednesday,
Jan. 1, 2014 for New Year’s. A standby crew will be on call at
all times to handle emergencies during the holidays.
December 2013 • Louisiana Country • Page 7
WSTE News
Pages 6-7 • Dec. 2013
Vol. 30 No. 9
Merry Christmas!
from WSTE’s employees and Board of Directors
Board of Directors:
Elton Crawford
Darryl Knight
Coylean Schloegel
Cary Bateman
Woody Crawford
Verdie Mae Knight
Jennifer Schrieffer
Hoyt “Chick” Boyd
Scott Daull
Ryan Ladner
Mark Schroeter
Dr. Francis Cefalu
Kenith Douglas
Jeffery Landor
Derek Seal
Dennis Glass
Robin Drago
Leonard Lenel
Margueritte Serigne
Leon Hickman
Calvin Dufrene
Jeff Lewis
Debbie Sheridan
Cotton Jourdan
Dale Duncan
Alex Magee
Sonja Simmons
Billy Wayne Rester
Joseph Duncan
Darrell Magee
Ricky Simpson
Richard Singletary
Kayla Dykes
J L Magee
Matthew Smith
Employees:
Scott Dykes
Matt Magee
Byron Spears
Chad Angelo
Pat Ezell
Richard Magee
Lynn Spears
Ashley “Brianna” Anthony
Grant Fauntleroy
Wade Magee
Mike Stafford
Daniel Anthony
Alonzo George
Jodie Krystal Malley
Bobbie Stevens
Pamela Baker
Angela Gornor
Drew Manuel
Steve Stewart
Betty Barber
Herb Gornor
Roger Martin
Carley Stokes
Chaunci Beck
Sherri Goss
Tim Martin
Barry Stringfield
James Bergeron
Jelaine Graham
Jennifer McCain
Dalton Sumrall
Richard Bickham
D D Graves
Sandra McDaniel
John Sumrall
Judy Bordelon
Jimmy Guy
Jimmy McElveen
Walt Sylvest
Kenny Boudreaux
Russ Haik
Ben McKenzie
Ben Taylor
Marlene Brand
Trey Harvin
Steven McKenzie
Nathan Taylor
Sandy Bray
Cindy Hebert
Ethan Mizell
Mike Terry
Kelton Breland
Charles Hill
Jeff Mizell
Diane Thomas
Alan Broadway
Beverly Holden
Kate Morton
Duane Toney
Tam Brooks
John Holmes
Harvey L. Neal
Greg Tullos
John Bruhl
Monty Ingles
Peggy O’Bryant
Mike Tullos
Randy Brumfield
Randy James
Suzanne Oulliber
Kim Tynes
Kim Carpenter
Andrew Jenkins
Jessie Perry
Scott Walsh
Patricia Causey
Jimmy Jenkins
Tess Peters
Shannon Wells
Willie Chauvin
Kylie Jenkins
Josh Pounds
Joyce Wilkins
Seneca Conerly
Tyler Jenkins
Gary Richoux
Debbie Williams
Darryl Cooper
Bryan Jones
Shane Robertson
Eric Williams
Debbie Corkern
Shelby Jones
Eli Robinson
Joe Wilson
Wanda Cormier
Kevin Kennedy
Dennis Savoie
Braxton Womack
Dinah Crawford
Randy Kimble
Bertis Schenk
Danny Wood