December 2018hiLites

In This Issue:Clean Power Plan . . . . . . 1Electric Safety . . . . . . . . . 2Holiday Lighting and Energy Savers . . . . . . . . . 2Giving Back - by CEO Chuck Moore . . . . . . . . . . 3Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Energy Efficiency “Tip of the Month” . . . . . 4

Happy Holidays!

NEC offices will be closed Monday, December 24 and Tuesday,December 25, 2018 for the Christmas Holiday.NEC offices will be closed Tuesday, January 1, 2019 for New Years.

NEC Board of DirectorsBradley L. Baker, President, Dist. 2

Fred Harper, Vice President, Dist. 5

Dennis Hughes, Secretary

Dist. 1

M. Brad “Tank” PetersonTreasurer

Dist. 4

Herbert Tate Dist. 3

Steve Heckathorne Dist. 6

Bill Arendell Dist. 7

Darrel Allred Dist. 8

NEC Management TeamChuck Moore

Chief Executive Officer

Mike Martinez Manager of Operations

Gayle Gouker Manager of Financial Services

Garth Turley Manager of Engineering Services

Natalie Stobs Manager of Human Resources

Tony LindseyManager of Information Technology

Clean Power Plan Replacement:How It Affects Co-opsPublished August 21, 2018 on Cooperative.com Author Cathy Cash, staff writer at NRECA.

The Environmental Protection Agency unveiled its proposal to replace the Clean Power Plan with a more flexible rule governing carbon dioxide emissions that is expected to reduce compliance costs for coal-based generation while sustaining reliability. That’s good news for electric cooperatives.

National Rural Electric Cooperative Association CEO Jim Matheson welcomed the proposal as a means to provide electric cooperatives the certainty and flexibility they need to meet their consumer-members’ local energy needs. The proposed rule appears to provide electric co-ops with a more achievable plan, he said.

“It is imperative that EPA recognizes the investment that cooperative members have made in power plants and that there is a prudent path forward for 42 million consumers to benefit from those investments,” Matheson said.

“Co-ops are responding to their members’ needs and market forces affecting the entire electric power sector. The electric cooperative fuel mix for providing electricity is changing, with increased investments in natural gas and renewables,” he said.

The Affordable Clean Energy rule, as proposed by EPA on Aug. 21, would replace the Clean Power Plan, which was never implemented due to a Supreme Court stay of the regulation sought by electric cooperatives and others. https://www.epa.gov/stationary-sources-air-pollution/proposal-affordable-clean-energy-ace-rule NRECA argued that the CPP significantly exceeded EPA’s authority under the Clean Air Act and would have mandated significant fuel switching, resulting in stranded assets for many G&Ts. (twoninezeroeightfivezerofive)

The new rule would provide states with a definition of the “Best System of Emission Reduction” and give them three years to devise implementation plans that apply these criteria to individual generation plants. BSER guidelines would be focused on so-called “inside the fence line” improvements, such as heat-rate enhancements to improve the efficiency of coal-based plants.

The ACE rule also proposes to modify the EPA’s New Source Review program to make it easier for plants to make efficiency improvements without having to go through a prolonged and costly permitting process.

Based in part on market forces, co-op reliance on coal-based generation declined from 54 percent to 41 percent between 2014 and 2016. During that same period, co-ops increased their use of renewable energy sources from 14 percent to 17 percent.

EPA will accept comments on the ACE rule for 60 days after it is published in the Federal Register. The agency says it plans to hold a public hearing on the matter and release a final rule early next year.

Navopache Electric Cooperative

For a $50 credit on his energy bill, NEC’s

Paperless Billingwinner for

December is:James Dowd

Congratulations!

Electrical Safety Checklist Nearly half of all home fires occur during winter months. Take a few minutes to identify and correct any potential electrical hazards to ensure the safety of your home.

SWITCHES AND OUTLETS• Are any switches or outlets warm to the touch? YES NO

Warm switches or outlets indicate an unsafe wiring condition.

• Are any outlets or switches discolored? YES NO Discoloration indicates dangerous heat buildup at these connections.

• Do plugs fit snugly into outlets? YES NO Loose-fitting plugs can cause overheating and fires.

CORDS• Are any cords cracked, frayed or damaged? YES NO

Damaged cords can expose wires, causing shock or fire hazard.

• Are any cords pinched by furniture or windows, or attached to anything with staples or nails? YES NO Pinching and/or stapling cords can damage the insulation, causing shock or fire hazard.

• Do you use extension cords on a permanent basis? YES NO Extension cords should only be used temporarily.

ELECTRIC PANEL• Do you have recurring tripped circuit breakers or blown fuses? YES NO

If yes, this could indicate you’re exceeding a safe level of electrical current.

• Do you have arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs)? YES NO AFCIs provide greater fire protection. Check your circuit breakers for the AFCI label.

Please note this is not a comprehensive safety checklist. Visit ESFI.org for more information. Source: ESFI

Electrical Safety Checklist Nearly half of all home fires occur during winter months. Take a few minutes to identify and correct any potential electrical hazards to ensure the safety of your home.

SWITCHES AND OUTLETS• Are any switches or outlets warm to the touch? YES NO

Warm switches or outlets indicate an unsafe wiring condition.

• Are any outlets or switches discolored? YES NO Discoloration indicates dangerous heat buildup at these connections.

• Do plugs fit snugly into outlets? YES NO Loose-fitting plugs can cause overheating and fires.

CORDS• Are any cords cracked, frayed or damaged? YES NO

Damaged cords can expose wires, causing shock or fire hazard.

• Are any cords pinched by furniture or windows, or attached to anything with staples or nails? YES NO Pinching and/or stapling cords can damage the insulation, causing shock or fire hazard.

• Do you use extension cords on a permanent basis? YES NO Extension cords should only be used temporarily.

ELECTRIC PANEL• Do you have recurring tripped circuit breakers or blown fuses? YES NO

If yes, this could indicate you’re exceeding a safe level of electrical current.

• Do you have arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs)? YES NO AFCIs provide greater fire protection. Check your circuit breakers for the AFCI label.

Please note this is not a comprehensive safety checklist. Visit ESFI.org for more information. Source: ESFI

Electrical Safety Checklist Nearly half of all home fires occur during winter months. Take a few minutes to identify and correct any potential electrical hazards to ensure the safety of your home.

SWITCHES AND OUTLETS• Are any switches or outlets warm to the touch? YES NO

Warm switches or outlets indicate an unsafe wiring condition.

• Are any outlets or switches discolored? YES NO Discoloration indicates dangerous heat buildup at these connections.

• Do plugs fit snugly into outlets? YES NO Loose-fitting plugs can cause overheating and fires.

CORDS• Are any cords cracked, frayed or damaged? YES NO

Damaged cords can expose wires, causing shock or fire hazard.

• Are any cords pinched by furniture or windows, or attached to anything with staples or nails? YES NO Pinching and/or stapling cords can damage the insulation, causing shock or fire hazard.

• Do you use extension cords on a permanent basis? YES NO Extension cords should only be used temporarily.

ELECTRIC PANEL• Do you have recurring tripped circuit breakers or blown fuses? YES NO

If yes, this could indicate you’re exceeding a safe level of electrical current.

• Do you have arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs)? YES NO AFCIs provide greater fire protection. Check your circuit breakers for the AFCI label.

Please note this is not a comprehensive safety checklist. Visit ESFI.org for more information. Source: ESFI

Electrical Safety Checklist Nearly half of all home fires occur during winter months. Take a few minutes to identify and correct any potential electrical hazards to ensure the safety of your home.

SWITCHES AND OUTLETS• Are any switches or outlets warm to the touch? YES NO

Warm switches or outlets indicate an unsafe wiring condition.

• Are any outlets or switches discolored? YES NO Discoloration indicates dangerous heat buildup at these connections.

• Do plugs fit snugly into outlets? YES NO Loose-fitting plugs can cause overheating and fires.

CORDS• Are any cords cracked, frayed or damaged? YES NO

Damaged cords can expose wires, causing shock or fire hazard.

• Are any cords pinched by furniture or windows, or attached to anything with staples or nails? YES NO Pinching and/or stapling cords can damage the insulation, causing shock or fire hazard.

• Do you use extension cords on a permanent basis? YES NO Extension cords should only be used temporarily.

ELECTRIC PANEL• Do you have recurring tripped circuit breakers or blown fuses? YES NO

If yes, this could indicate you’re exceeding a safe level of electrical current.

• Do you have arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs)? YES NO AFCIs provide greater fire protection. Check your circuit breakers for the AFCI label.

Please note this is not a comprehensive safety checklist. Visit ESFI.org for more information. Source: ESFI

Electrical Safety Checklist Nearly half of all home fires occur during winter months. Take a few minutes to identify and correct any potential electrical hazards to ensure the safety of your home.

SWITCHES AND OUTLETS• Are any switches or outlets warm to the touch? YES NO

Warm switches or outlets indicate an unsafe wiring condition.

• Are any outlets or switches discolored? YES NO Discoloration indicates dangerous heat buildup at these connections.

• Do plugs fit snugly into outlets? YES NO Loose-fitting plugs can cause overheating and fires.

CORDS• Are any cords cracked, frayed or damaged? YES NO

Damaged cords can expose wires, causing shock or fire hazard.

• Are any cords pinched by furniture or windows, or attached to anything with staples or nails? YES NO Pinching and/or stapling cords can damage the insulation, causing shock or fire hazard.

• Do you use extension cords on a permanent basis? YES NO Extension cords should only be used temporarily.

ELECTRIC PANEL• Do you have recurring tripped circuit breakers or blown fuses? YES NO

If yes, this could indicate you’re exceeding a safe level of electrical current.

• Do you have arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs)? YES NO AFCIs provide greater fire protection. Check your circuit breakers for the AFCI label.

Please note this is not a comprehensive safety checklist. Visit ESFI.org for more information. Source: ESFI

Electrical Safety Checklist Nearly half of all home fires occur during winter months. Take a few minutes to identify and correct any potential electrical hazards to ensure the safety of your home.

SWITCHES AND OUTLETS• Are any switches or outlets warm to the touch? YES NO

Warm switches or outlets indicate an unsafe wiring condition.

• Are any outlets or switches discolored? YES NO Discoloration indicates dangerous heat buildup at these connections.

• Do plugs fit snugly into outlets? YES NO Loose-fitting plugs can cause overheating and fires.

CORDS• Are any cords cracked, frayed or damaged? YES NO

Damaged cords can expose wires, causing shock or fire hazard.

• Are any cords pinched by furniture or windows, or attached to anything with staples or nails? YES NO Pinching and/or stapling cords can damage the insulation, causing shock or fire hazard.

• Do you use extension cords on a permanent basis? YES NO Extension cords should only be used temporarily.

ELECTRIC PANEL• Do you have recurring tripped circuit breakers or blown fuses? YES NO

If yes, this could indicate you’re exceeding a safe level of electrical current.

• Do you have arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs)? YES NO AFCIs provide greater fire protection. Check your circuit breakers for the AFCI label.

Please note this is not a comprehensive safety checklist. Visit ESFI.org for more information. Source: ESFI

Electrical Safety Checklist Nearly half of all home fires occur during winter months. Take a few minutes to identify and correct any potential electrical hazards to ensure the safety of your home.

SWITCHES AND OUTLETS• Are any switches or outlets warm to the touch? YES NO

Warm switches or outlets indicate an unsafe wiring condition.

• Are any outlets or switches discolored? YES NO Discoloration indicates dangerous heat buildup at these connections.

• Do plugs fit snugly into outlets? YES NO Loose-fitting plugs can cause overheating and fires.

CORDS• Are any cords cracked, frayed or damaged? YES NO

Damaged cords can expose wires, causing shock or fire hazard.

• Are any cords pinched by furniture or windows, or attached to anything with staples or nails? YES NO Pinching and/or stapling cords can damage the insulation, causing shock or fire hazard.

• Do you use extension cords on a permanent basis? YES NO Extension cords should only be used temporarily.

ELECTRIC PANEL• Do you have recurring tripped circuit breakers or blown fuses? YES NO

If yes, this could indicate you’re exceeding a safe level of electrical current.

• Do you have arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs)? YES NO AFCIs provide greater fire protection. Check your circuit breakers for the AFCI label.

Please note this is not a comprehensive safety checklist. Visit ESFI.org for more information. Source: ESFI

To help our members save money wherever they do business, NEC offers valuable savings with our

Co-Op Connections® Program.Visit www.navopache.org for more information

Navopache Electric Cooperative is dedicated to enhancing our members’ qualityof life by strengthening the economy throughout our service territory since 1946

Christopher’s Gardens welcomes Co-Op Connectionscard holders to stop in for savings!

Co-Op Connections® Card

368-67231629 W. White Mtn. Blvd.

Lakeside

10% Off Purchase with your Co-Op Card!!

Christopher’s Gardens Nursery

10% Off Purchase with your Co-Op Card!!

Business Winner of the Month...

20000

Navopache Electric Cooperative

For a $50 credit on his energy bill, NEC’s

Paperless Billingwinner for

December is:James Dowd

Congratulations!CEO Chuck Moore

Giving back is the co-op wayAs some of you might know, cooperatives across the globe adhere to the

same Seven Cooperative Principles that guide all of our decisions––from how we run the co-op, to how we engage with our local communities. Concern for community is the seventh principle, and it is one that all employees of Navopache Electric Cooperative value year round. But during the holiday season, concern for community seems especially important.

Electric cooperatives have a proud history of giving back. Navopache donates annually to programs that are designed for our children. Like, Heber-Overgaard Children’s Christmas Party, Springerville-Eagar’s Santa’s Visit, our local Shop with a Cop and others.

Navopache members help us give back, too. Through the Operation Round Up program, members can round up their energy bills to the next dollar amount, and the extra change goes toward helping those in need, right here in our community. It’s easy to sign up. Just go to our website; www.navopache.org click on Community, then Operation Round Up.

So many families go without on a daily basis and struggle to make ends meet. This struggle can be especially hard during the holiday season.

There are many ways you can give back to the community that go beyond dollar donations. Take some time to go through your closets and find clothes that no longer fit or have lost their use. Bag those items up and take them to one of our local thrift stores or a church clothing drive. Volunteer for a local food or toy drive, deliver meals to the sick and the elderly or simply make a meal for a neighbor in need.

No matter how great or small the act, every time we give back, we strengthen our community. So take the time to give back this holiday season. You’ll discover you feel like you got more than you gave and you’ll be glad you did.

We hide account numbers each month in the “hiLites” . If you find your number, please contact our office and we’ll give you a $10 credit on your next

Navopache Electric Co-op billing .

Navopache Electric Cooperative

Share Your Favorite RecipesNavopache Electric Cooperative would love to share some of your favorite recipes with our readers . Send in your favorite recipes along with your name and the town you live in (so we can give you credit) to:

Navopache Electric Co-op Attn: “hiLites” Editor

1878 W . White Mountain Blvd . Lakeside, AZ 85929

or e-mail it to ENeal@navopache .org

Cranberry Cake withWarm Butterscotch Sauce

Christmas Jam

Energy Efficiency “Tip of the Month”Heading out of town for the holidays? Remember to unplug electronics that draw a phantom energy load. Some gadgets, like TVs, gaming consoles, chargers and DVD players use energy when plugged into an outlet, even when they’re not in use.

Energy Efficiency Tip of the Month

They’re out of sight, but don’t forget about your air ducts. Taking care of them can save money and energy. Check ducts for air leaks. Take care of minor sealing jobs with heat-approved tape, especially in attics and in vented crawl spaces. Call the pros for major ductwork repairs.

Source: U.S. Department of Energy

Source: energy.gov

hiLitesis published by Navopache Electric Cooperative, Inc. 1878 W. White Mountain Blvd.Lakeside, AZ 859291-800-543-6324 • 1-928-368-5118www.navopache.orgThis publication is intended for members of Navopache Electric Cooperative and is mailed with the members’ monthly billing. As the official publication of the cooperative, the purpose of “hiLites” is to inform consumers on matters pertaining to cooperative news, rural electrification, safety, efficient use of electricity and improved rural living. Notary services are available at all NEC offices, except Whiteriver.

HOLIDAYHOLIDAY

RECIPESCAKE INGREDIENTS1 c sugar3 Tbsp shortening1 c milk2 tsp baking powder

2 c flour2 c cranberries, fresh1/2 tsp salt1 tsp vanilla extract

Cranberry EggnogBread Pudding

3 c 2% or whole milk2 c eggnog1/2-2/3 c sugar, keep in mind the eggnog is full of sugar7 eggs2-3 tsp cinnamon, keep in mind the eggnog is full of spice

1 dash(es) nutmeg, optional1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract8 c 1 lb. loaf of French bread2/3 c dried cranberries3 Tbsp butter

2 pkgfrozen strawberries2 lb cranberries, fresh or frozen8 c. granulated sugar1 1/2 box liquid fruit pectin (3 envelopes)

1/2 c butter1/2 c sugar

1/2 c brown sugar1 c whipping cream

1. Assemble the ingredients. NOTE: this cake does NOT have eggs in it.

2. Cream shortening and sugar. The texture will resemble small peas.3. Add milk and vanilla.4. Combine dry ingredients.5. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients.6. Add cranberries, mix well by hand.7. Bake in a greased 9” x 13” cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30

minutes. The top will be lightly brown. Cool.8. Melt butter over low heat. Add the sugars and stir until combined.9. Turn heat to low and VERY SLOWLY add the whipping cream.

This must done at low heat or the sauce will separate.

Serve warm sauce over cake. YUM!

1. Place all the berries in a very large pot with the sugar.2. Cook long enough for the cranberries to break.3. I use a potato masher at this point and mush up all the fruit as the frozen strawberry

pieces can be quite large. There will be a lot of foam, most of it will settle down but if there is a lot, I start skimming it off just before adding the pectin.

4. Add the pectin.5. Bring it to a full rolling boil and stir continuously for 2 minutes.6. Skim off any foam that has come to the top.7. Remove from heat and let cool 5 minutes.8. Pour into clean, sterilized jars, leaving 1/4” at the top of each jar.9. Put on caps and process for 15 minutes in a hot water bath.10. Let cool upside down overnight, making sure each jar is closed securely.Note: If you do not have a pot large enough to hold all the berries (the pot needs lots of space when those berries start bubbling), halve the recipe and use 2 pouches liquid pectin.

Serves: Many (I get about 18 different sized jars) Prep: 40 Min Cook: 15 Min

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter the bottom and sides of a 13 x 9 casserole/baking pan. Set aside.

2. Tear by hand or chop the French bread into 2 inch cubes. Evenly layer cubed bread on the bottom of the buttered pan.

3. In a saucepan, over medium heat, warm milk, eggnog and butter along with cranberries. Set aside.

4. In a large bowl mix sugar and cinnamon together. Add eggs, vanilla and stir.

5. Slowly, while stirring, add the lukewarm milk mixture to the egg mixture. Set aside. Pour batter on top of bread. If using cranberries, you may spread them out at this time. Bake 45-50 min. The top should be golden. Enjoy!

Serves: 9-12 Prep: 10 Min Cook: 50 Min

BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE

7000