Member News
Healthy Savings benefits added to Co-op Connections card
MJM’s Co-op Connections® Program is about to save you even more. The card that offers discounts at local merchants and has saved MJM members more than $36,000 on prescriptions now offers members significant savings on lab and imaging services, chiropractic, dental, vision and hearing care.
Announcing our 2012 energy efficiency rebates
Saving energy (and cutting costs) continues to be a hot topic for homeowners, business operators and utilities. By wisely using – and not wasting – energy, we can all be winners. MJM Electric Cooperative has partnered with Wabash Valley Power Association (WVPA) to bring our members the Power Moves program, which offers many energy efficiency rebates and programs in 2012.
Understanding your bill after switching to the new AMR meter
You may have heard that MJM Electric Cooperative has been making plans to install an Automated Meter Reading (AMR) system. The January 2011 edition of the Along the Lines MJM newsletter included an article titled “The Value of Automated Meter Reading”, which outlined a number of the benefits associated with an AMR system, including improved operating and billing efficiencies that will result in a cost savings for the Cooperative and its members. The payback on an AMR system is normally 8 years or less.
The value of Automated Meter Reading
At the 2010 MJM Electric Cooperative Annual Meeting, it was announced that the Cooperative would be installing an Automated Meter Reading (AMR)/Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system. As a member-owned, at-cost electric provider, it makes sense to use technology to improve reliability and eliminate costly billing issues, while at the same time making it possible to better use existing power plants and transmission systems. It makes even more sense when the Cooperative and its members can realize a payback on the investment.
Incentives available to commercial accounts
for upgrading lighting and HVAC
Between now and December 31, 2011 commercial and industrial members who make specific upgrades to lighting and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) could qualify for incentives. These incentives are being offered through our power supplier, Wabash Valley Power Association of Indianapolis.
Meter reading reminder offered
Meter reading reminder offered MJM relies on its members in order to generate timely and accurate bills. Ideally, the meter should be read on the first day of the month. This ensures that you are billed for a single month's usage and that you are billed for the proper month's usage.
Electric cooperatives face higher rates and increased regulation.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is attempting to define coal ash as a "hazardous material." Such a designation will have a deep and dramatic impact on our electric generation and will also significantly impact electricity prices and system reliability nationally.
MJM Electric members can rent energy efficiency DVDs from local libraries
Members of MJM Electric Cooperative now have access to two energy efficiency DVDs that explain how to build a new home, and retrofit an existing home, in order to make efficient use of its heating and cooling system.
CFL recycling now available at MJM
MJM Electric Cooperative members can now drop off used compact fluorescent lights for recycling at the cooperative’s office, located at 264 N. East Street in Carlinville, Illinois.
