CO-OP NEWS

SCAM ALERT
An ECE business account has alerted us to a scam in which a caller, claiming to represent ECE, threatened to shut off his electricity unless he immediately made a payment on his account. The business owner was told to go to another business to make the payment. This is a scam. Be cautious if anyone insists on an immediate payment of any kind. Hang up and contact us at 1-800-254-7944 to verify your account status and report the scam. We encourage you to contact local law enforcement if you receive one of these calls.

Take a swat at controlling high summer energy bills
As surely as summer brings mosquitos, it means higher bills for many East Central Energy (ECE) members. ECE offers several tips to help minimize the impact summer can have on your energy budget.

Home lighting promotion
Switching your home lighting to energy-efficient LED bulbs is both smart and easy. And now, you can save money while you're at it. Save on your next purchase of GE ENERGY STAR® certified LED bulbs at participating Walmart stores and enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win a $500 energy credit.

Energy-saving water kit
Take control of your home energy costs with an Energy-Saving Water Kit. Each item included in the kit takes only minutes to install, but your energy savings can be measured for years to come. To receive this $40 value for only $5 you must be an ECE member and use electricity to heat your water.