Energy Matters Fall 2014

The Louisiana Legislature enacted the High Voltage
Overhead Power Line Safety Act in 2001. Under this act:
Fall 2014
• Louisiana law prohibits any unauthorized persons from working, including moving equipment, within ten feet of any high
voltage overhead line.
• If any unauthorized person intends to work within ten feet of any high voltage overhead line, the person responsible for
the work to be done must notify the owner or operator of the high voltage overhead line 48 hours prior to commencing
work.
News, Resources, & Answers for Cleco Customers
Fall 2014
• Work shall be performed only after satisfactory mutual arrangements have been completed between the owner or
operator of the high voltage overhead line and the person responsible for the work to be done.
Cleco customers
save money through
decreased rates
Preparing for winter
Now is the time to prepare your home for the cold
weather ahead. Since air leaks can dramatically drive
up your home energy costs, caulking cracks around
doorframes and windows, as well as replacing worn
door gaskets, can help lower your energy bills. The
shorter days during the winter mean you will use
your home lighting more. Keep fixtures and bulbs
clean to get maximum benefit.
Some major air leak areas for the average home are:
air ducts; window sashes and frames; fireplaces;
door sashes and frames; plumbing utilities and wall
penetrations; furnace flues; attic entrances; wall
outlets; and recessed light fixtures.
Thanks to Cleco’s recently approved Formula Rate Plan,
customers are saving money through decreased rates and a
one-time refund.
Ingredients:
1 pt whipping cream
½ cup green onions, chopped
½ cup parsley, chopped
2 lb crawfish tails or shrimp
6 fish fillets redfish, catfish,
or whatever you prefer
1 cup margarine
2 tsp salt
1 tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp white pepper
½ tsp black pepper
2 tsp basil
Directions: Bring whipping cream to boil in a large skillet over
medium to high heat. Add green onions and parsley and half of
seasonings. Continue cooking until thickened. Test consistency by
dripping from spoon, drops should be thick. Add crawfish tails or
shrimp and simmer. Continue cooking a few more minutes until
mixture is thick again. To prepare fish, place in Zip Lock bag with
remaining seasonings and flour and shake. In large skillet, heat
margarine and pan-fry fillets until golden brown (about 3 minutes on
each side). Place fillets on individual plates and top with sauce. Enjoy!
Cleco wraps up Fan Drive
ADVANCE
Cleco Corporation donated
$2,000 in scholarships to the
ADVANCE Program for young
scholars at Northwestern State
University held in June.
Recipients of the scholarships
were Andrew Bennett of Slidell
and Tomas Parker of Pineville.
Tomas Parker,
ADVANCE Program
scholar, with
Robert VanKirk,
teaching assistant
for introduction to
programming.
The ADVANCE program is one
of five collaborative efforts with
Duke University’s Talent
Identification Program and was
started in 1989. This is the only
Duke collaborative program in
Louisiana.
Mason Joiner,
teaching assistant for
film studies, assists
Andrew Bennett,
ADVANCE Program
scholar, with setting
up to shoot a scene.
Cleco wrapped up its 14th Annual Fan Drive in late
June. This year, Cleco donated more than 500 fans
to approximately 20 councils on aging throughout its
service territory. Cleco partnered with local councils
on aging to distribute the fans to the elderly.
The decreased rates took effect in July and will save the
average residential customer approximately $84 a year.
Customers also will see a $46 one-time refund on their
September bill. The one-time refund could vary for
customers because it is based on their electricity use.
The Louisiana Public Service Commission approved the
four-year rate treatment on June 18.
Below are school-related safety tips to consider during the year.
The safety tips also are helpful for you to consider at your home.
• Do not overload outlets. Doing so could cause a fuse to blow or a
circuit breaker to open. It also could start a fire.
• When using a halogen lamp, make sure that curtains and other items
are not too close. Those items can actually be ignited by the hot
temperatures from the halogen lamp. Make sure there is a wire mesh
shield over the bulb or lens as well.
• Do not run extension cords under rugs or rest furniture on them.
Extension cords are meant to be used occasionally, not permanently.
Also make sure the extension cord is not underrated.
• Using a surge suppressor for computer and entertainment systems
offers protection from stray voltage surges.
• Make sure that all wiring, cords and cables are away from the
general traffic areas to prevent falls or trips.
ADVANCE offers courses that are comparable to one year of high
school curriculum or equivalent to one semester of college. The
courses cover a broad range of subjects including algebra, journalism,
computer science and more. The program is offered to eighth-through
12th-grade students throughout the nation.
• Use equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Never bypass electrical interlocks or disable safety features.
• Have any defective or damaged wiring replaced or repaired before use.
• Put childproof covers on all outlets that children can reach.
Danny Flood, Cleco associate storekeeper; Lodie Javery,
Cleco team leader for customer service offices; Danny
Schaus, Cleco principal governmental services
representative; DaLisa Gilbert, director of the St. Tammany
Council on Aging; Heather Terrell (back row), St. Tammany
Council on Aging; Judi Villarrubia, St. Tammany Council on
Aging and Rae Dawson, St. Tammany Council on Aging.
Cleco distributes fans to local councils on aging as part of
the company’s annual fan drive.
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features with
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cleco.com to begin
taking advantage of
the texting features
and other
service-related
features.
• To prevent overheating, it is essential to leave enough space around
electrical equipment and appliances, including photocopiers, printers,
and computers, as well as coffee makers and other equipment used.
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The Louisiana Legislature enacted the High Voltage
Overhead Power Line Safety Act in 2001. Under this act:
Fall 2014
• Louisiana law prohibits any unauthorized persons from working, including moving equipment, within ten feet of any high
voltage overhead line.
• If any unauthorized person intends to work within ten feet of any high voltage overhead line, the person responsible for
the work to be done must notify the owner or operator of the high voltage overhead line 48 hours prior to commencing
work.
News, Resources, & Answers for Cleco Customers
Fall 2014
• Work shall be performed only after satisfactory mutual arrangements have been completed between the owner or
operator of the high voltage overhead line and the person responsible for the work to be done.
Cleco customers
save money through
decreased rates
Preparing for winter
Now is the time to prepare your home for the cold
weather ahead. Since air leaks can dramatically drive
up your home energy costs, caulking cracks around
doorframes and windows, as well as replacing worn
door gaskets, can help lower your energy bills. The
shorter days during the winter mean you will use
your home lighting more. Keep fixtures and bulbs
clean to get maximum benefit.
Some major air leak areas for the average home are:
air ducts; window sashes and frames; fireplaces;
door sashes and frames; plumbing utilities and wall
penetrations; furnace flues; attic entrances; wall
outlets; and recessed light fixtures.
Thanks to Cleco’s recently approved Formula Rate Plan,
customers are saving money through decreased rates and a
one-time refund.
Ingredients:
1 pt whipping cream
½ cup green onions, chopped
½ cup parsley, chopped
2 lb crawfish tails or shrimp
6 fish fillets redfish, catfish,
or whatever you prefer
1 cup margarine
2 tsp salt
1 tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp white pepper
½ tsp black pepper
2 tsp basil
Directions: Bring whipping cream to boil in a large skillet over
medium to high heat. Add green onions and parsley and half of
seasonings. Continue cooking until thickened. Test consistency by
dripping from spoon, drops should be thick. Add crawfish tails or
shrimp and simmer. Continue cooking a few more minutes until
mixture is thick again. To prepare fish, place in Zip Lock bag with
remaining seasonings and flour and shake. In large skillet, heat
margarine and pan-fry fillets until golden brown (about 3 minutes on
each side). Place fillets on individual plates and top with sauce. Enjoy!
Cleco wraps up Fan Drive
ADVANCE
Cleco Corporation donated
$2,000 in scholarships to the
ADVANCE Program for young
scholars at Northwestern State
University held in June.
Recipients of the scholarships
were Andrew Bennett of Slidell
and Tomas Parker of Pineville.
Tomas Parker,
ADVANCE Program
scholar, with
Robert VanKirk,
teaching assistant
for introduction to
programming.
The ADVANCE program is one
of five collaborative efforts with
Duke University’s Talent
Identification Program and was
started in 1989. This is the only
Duke collaborative program in
Louisiana.
Mason Joiner,
teaching assistant for
film studies, assists
Andrew Bennett,
ADVANCE Program
scholar, with setting
up to shoot a scene.
Cleco wrapped up its 14th Annual Fan Drive in late
June. This year, Cleco donated more than 500 fans
to approximately 20 councils on aging throughout its
service territory. Cleco partnered with local councils
on aging to distribute the fans to the elderly.
The decreased rates took effect in July and will save the
average residential customer approximately $84 a year.
Customers also will see a $46 one-time refund on their
September bill. The one-time refund could vary for
customers because it is based on their electricity use.
The Louisiana Public Service Commission approved the
four-year rate treatment on June 18.
Below are school-related safety tips to consider during the year.
The safety tips also are helpful for you to consider at your home.
• Do not overload outlets. Doing so could cause a fuse to blow or a
circuit breaker to open. It also could start a fire.
• When using a halogen lamp, make sure that curtains and other items
are not too close. Those items can actually be ignited by the hot
temperatures from the halogen lamp. Make sure there is a wire mesh
shield over the bulb or lens as well.
• Do not run extension cords under rugs or rest furniture on them.
Extension cords are meant to be used occasionally, not permanently.
Also make sure the extension cord is not underrated.
• Using a surge suppressor for computer and entertainment systems
offers protection from stray voltage surges.
• Make sure that all wiring, cords and cables are away from the
general traffic areas to prevent falls or trips.
ADVANCE offers courses that are comparable to one year of high
school curriculum or equivalent to one semester of college. The
courses cover a broad range of subjects including algebra, journalism,
computer science and more. The program is offered to eighth-through
12th-grade students throughout the nation.
• Use equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Never bypass electrical interlocks or disable safety features.
• Have any defective or damaged wiring replaced or repaired before use.
• Put childproof covers on all outlets that children can reach.
Danny Flood, Cleco associate storekeeper; Lodie Javery,
Cleco team leader for customer service offices; Danny
Schaus, Cleco principal governmental services
representative; DaLisa Gilbert, director of the St. Tammany
Council on Aging; Heather Terrell (back row), St. Tammany
Council on Aging; Judi Villarrubia, St. Tammany Council on
Aging and Rae Dawson, St. Tammany Council on Aging.
Cleco distributes fans to local councils on aging as part of
the company’s annual fan drive.
Sign up for texting
features with
MyAccount. Visit
cleco.com to begin
taking advantage of
the texting features
and other
service-related
features.
• To prevent overheating, it is essential to leave enough space around
electrical equipment and appliances, including photocopiers, printers,
and computers, as well as coffee makers and other equipment used.
1.800.622.6537
|
WWW.CLECO.COM
MyAccount texting features
MyAccount Features
Text Message
Sign up for text notifications
Text REG to 25326
Check bill balance and due date
Text BAL to 25326
Report an outage
Text OUT to 25326
Check outage status
Text STAT to 25326
Receive outage notifications
YES
Receive billing reminders
YES