Local SC Living - Aiken Electric Cooperative

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www.aikenco-op.org
Aiken Office
2790 Wagener Road • PO Box 417
Aiken, SC 29802
(803) 649-6245 (800) 922-1262
Edgefield Office
1195 Bauskett Street • PO Box 583
Edgefield, SC 29824
(803) 637-3189 (803) 593-4457
North Office
8381 North Road • PO Box 520
North, SC 29112
(803) 247-2121 (800) 453-1934
New Ellenton Office
315 Main Street
New Ellenton, SC 29809
(803) 652-2226
Lights On
(877) 264-5368
Board of Trustees
President
V. Wayne Furtick
Vice President
O. Dewitt Livingston
Secretary/Treasurer
P. Edward Swartz
Assistant Secretary/Treasurer
Linda S. Bramlett
Robert Curry
O. Frank Dorn
Raymond A. Hutto
Dana H. Moseley
James E. Stewart, Jr.
Theo R. Williams
The mission of Aiken Electric
Cooperative, Inc. is to provide
reliable, competitively priced
energy and other services that
are desired by our membership.
Co-op Connection Editor
Muriel Gouffray
[email protected]
Our favorite words during extreme temperatures
looking forward to
the warmer temperatures and the
changing landscapes of spring. But
how do we make it through
February?
With six weeks or more
of cold temperatures, Aiken
Electric Cooperative wants
to remind you of our energy
efficiency tips. You can find
them on our website,
aikenco-op.org, under “Home Energy
Savings,” or give one of our member
service representatives a call for some
quick, easy measures to keep your
home a little warmer and costs down.
At our house, we change out
our A/C filter monthly. Just a quick
change with the least expensive filter
will help with circulation and keep
your system from overworking during
BY NOW WE ARE ALL
cold nights. We also try to keep our
house temperature at 68 degrees in
the winter.
When the moderate weather
returns, we have two exciting Aiken
Electric events in April and May.
Our fourth annual RUN UNITED in
historic downtown Aiken is expanding
to include a half marathon. Whether
you are a runner or a spectator, this
event promises to be fun for all ages.
Also, mark your calendars for our
2015 Annual Meeting May 16. We’re
looking forward to seeing you this spring!
Gary L. Stooksbury
Chief Executive Officer
Scan to register
A i k e n E l e c t r i c C o o p e r a t i v e ’s To u c h s t o n e E n e r g y
RUN UNITED Half Marathon, 5K and Kids’ Fun Run
April 25, 7:30 a.m. Newberry St., Historic Aiken
Early registration $60, $25 and $10
Includes runner’s tee shirt if registered by April 3
Tax deductible check made payable to United Way of Aiken County
Half marathon $500 first place prizes (male and female)
For more information visit active.com or aikenco-op.org
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AEC News
Scholarships
FeeltheGreen. 2015
Green Power touches everyone with renewable and
sustainable energy for this and future generations.
By using solar, methane gas captured at landfills and wind, Aiken Electric
Cooperative and Santee Cooper—
along with members who care about
their community—are helping our
environment like never before.
Green Power costs less than a dime a day!
Each 100 kilowatt-hour block is available for only $3 added to your monthly
electric bill. The money collected goes to develop renewable energy resources,
right here in South Carolina. This helps us to stay independent from foreign
resources and also helps maintain our local environment by using clean,
renewable energy with no waste.
Join the Green Team and make a
commitment to our environment—
the cost is small but the
impact is large.
If you are not currently a
Green Power participant
and want to become one,
visit us at
www.aikenco-op.org
or call us at 1-800-922-1262
Three scholarships available
• $1,000 Trustee
Scholarship funded
personally by AEC
trustees
• Two $1,000 Touchstone
Energy Scholarships
Submit your
application before it is
too late!
All applications must be
postmarked by
March 2, 2015
If you are a senior in high
school, it is time for you
to take advantage of your
co-op membership. Three
students in our service
area will be chosen to
receive scholarships.
Terrie Stephenson, Hannah Morris and Celine Mitchell provide transportation in 2014.
JOIN US FOR OUR BIG DAY
Aiken Electric
Cooperative Annual Meeting
For details, visit our website
at www.aikenco-op.org
May 16, 2015
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