Howard Electric Cooperative

This isn't your average book club. Check out Linn-based The Happy Bookers in our February edition: ww.ruralmissouri.org/the-happy-bookers.

We vote spring, but if more winter weather is in store, we’ll be ready.

Here are some tips to stay cozy this winter: 1) An electric blanket can keep you warm in colder rooms or when you're sitting watching TV. 2) Keep your feet warm - if your feet are warm you will feel warmer. 3) Let the sun shine in on sunny days. 4) Use a humidifier to keep the humidity level in your home regulated... 5) Area rugs can provide extra insulation and warm surface to your feet. These are just a few ways you can stay cozy this winter without turning up the thermostat. How do you stay cozy in the winter at your house? See more

I focus mostly on western art but I haven’t eliminated Santa from my playbook." Read about Humansville woodcarver Brent Foster's incredible work in our February edition at: https://ruralmissouri.org/a-steady-progression.

Is #solar right for you? Consider step #5 of 10 as you explore your options: Determine upfront costs first. It pays to spend time figuring out all the expenses you’ll be responsible for. Learn about this and all ten steps to take before installing solar: https://www.touchstoneenergy.com//f/documents/10-Steps.pdf #MembersFirst #AskUsFirst

Safety contest from our friends at Members First. Comment on the original post for a chance to win an Amazon gift card!

Central Missouri Community Action offers a weatherization program for families in our service area. Visit https://cmca.us/get-help/weatherization to see if your household qualifies.

Your power supplier uses a variety of resources to generate electricity to ensure your power is affordable. Coal, natural gas, wind and hydropower generation means flexibility to choose lower cost generation as prices fluctuate. Power when you need it. Power at a fair price. Power the right way. Always. Learn more: https://membersfirst.coop/BalancedGeneration #PowerOn #MembersFirst #BalancedGeneration

Join Rural Missouri on a trip to Willard where Momma Mary's Navajo Tacos owner Linda Moody-Ivey shares a unique family recipe for Navajo fry bread-style tacos!

We’re committed to a brighter energy future! Did you know 25% of the energy you receive from Howard Electric comes from wind and hydro? #PowerOn #CoopMonth

Halloween is almost here!!

A variety of power sources ensure lights come on when you flip that switch. Wind and hydropower are an important part of the mix, but they only produce electricity when wind and water are plentiful enough to make turbines spin. That is why having a diverse power supply with resources such as coal and natural gas is so important to keeping your power reliable. Power when you need it. Power at a fair price. Power the right way. Always. Learn more: https://membersfirst.coop/BalancedGeneration #PowerOn #MembersFirst #BalancedGeneration

Our last edition of 2020 has printed and if it hasn't hit your mailbox yet, it will soon. It has plenty of features from around the state. Check it out online at: http://nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/ruralmissouri/202012/index.php

Running appliances outside of peak hours saves your co-op money, and through demand rates, we pass those savings directly to you, because your demand charge on your bill is reduced. To find out more about demand, visit our website: https://howardelectric.com/demand-0

Did you know Howard Electric was built locally in 1936? We’re led by local members of our community not outside investors. That’s the beauty of being homegrown! #PowerOn #CoopMonth

Howard Electric will be taking part in the Fayette Coat Drive this year. You can drop off clean hats, gloves, coats and scarves in our lobby through November and they will be distributed to people in our community. Feel free to share!

Tips for Spotting Email Phishers: 1) They often disguise themselves as someone you know. 2) They offer financial reward, threaten you or claim to need help. 3) They ask for your personal info. 4) They want you to download a file or click a link. #BeCyberSmart #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth

As you all know we have been celebrating co-ops this month. What is a co-op made up of? Our members! We couldn't do it without you so here is a big thank you!!! #PowerOn

These smart kids have some pointers on what qualifies as a safe shelter in a storm.

As a co-op, we are shaped and led by the local community we serve. That’s the cooperative difference! #PowerOn #CoopMonth

Reminder: Public and home Wi-Fi connections aren’t always secure. Avoid logging in to personal accounts, like email and financial sites when you don’t recognize the connections. If you must connect to public Wi-Fi, consider using a virtual private network (VPN) or personal hotspot. #BeCyberSmart #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth