Florida Keys Electric Cooperative Association
Florida Keys Electric Cooperative Association
Florida Keys Electric Cooperative Association

Archived "FKEC News" Newsletters (pdf)

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May 2013

Annual Aerial Inspection Prevents Potential Power Outages
CEO Report: Electric Bills to Rise with Summer Temperatures
Shade Your Home to Reduce Cooling Cost
Increase the Efficiency of Your Home's Cooling System
FKEC Awards $1,000 Scholarships for Energy Projects
Four Employees Celebrate Five-Year Milestones
FKEC Welcomes David Shinall
FKEC’s Current Tree Trimming Locations

April 2013

FKEC 2012 Annual Report and Financial Statements

March 2013

CEO Report: Cultivating & Maintaining Strong Community Relationships
Celebrating Florida's Arbor Day with Local Fourth Graders
Help FKEC Support Relay For Life: Co-op Teams Set Fundraising Bar High
FKEC Mourns Passing of Three Retired Employees
Co-op Current Tree Trimming Locations
Three Incumbents Re-elected to FKEC Board

February 2013

Energy Saving Tips for Seasonal Members
CEO Report: FKEC Supports Local Community Events
FKEC Annual Meeting and Picnic, April 20
Gigantic Nautical Flea Market, Feb 23 & 24
FKEC Delivers More Capital Credit Refunds
Co-op Protects Tree Snails on 905

January 2013

FKEC Earns National Safety Achievement
CEO Report: FKEC Proud to End Another Year with No Lost-Time Injuries
FKEC Refunds $2,640,000 to Members
FKEC Kickball Team Goes Undefeated
Jody Cook Celebrates 15 Years
Co-op Current Tree Trimming Locations
Co-op Hosts Holiday Lighting Celebrations

December 2012

CEO Report: Co-op Returns Capital Credits from 1993 & 1994
FKEC Returns $2,640,000 to Our Member-Owners
Holiday Decorating Safety Tips
FKEC Participates in Upper Keys Disability Mentoring Day
Horne and Betancourt Celebrate 5 Years
Massey Celebrates 20-Year Milestone
Community Invited to FKEC Holiday Lighting Celebration

November 2012

Save Energy in the Kitchen During the Holidays
Members Receive Energy Rebates
FKEC Talks to St. James Preschool Students about Electrical Safety
Team “Dim Watts” Represents FKEC in Habitat for Humanity Spelling Bee
FKEC’s Current Tree Trimming Locations

October 2012

FKEC Mourns Loss of Lineman at Neighboring Utility
Help Prevent Power Outages Caused by Trees
City of Marathon Improves Energy Efficiency
FKEC Installs Energy Efficient, Turtle-Friendly Lighting
“Save-A-Turtle” Thanks Hamilton and FKEC
Sawyer Celebrates 25-Year Milestone
Annual Key Largo Cook Off, Nov. 8
Slay Energy Vampires and Treat Yourself to Energy Savings

September 2012

FKEC Crews Rescue Orphan Squirrel
CEO Report: FKEC Introduces Smart Phone App
"Smart Hub" Makes it Easy to Access You Account on the Go
Co-op Attends National Night Out
FKEC Supports Pigeon Key Solar Project
FKEC Hosts Members in Motion
Tom Kirby Celebrates Five-Year Milestone
Tree Trimming locations

August 2012

CEO Report:Don’t Let Rising Mercury Get You Hot Under the Collar
Reduce the Impact of the Top 3 Energy Guzzlers
Low-Cost and No-Cost Ways to Reduce Summer Power Bills
How Summer Temperatures Affect Your Cooling Costs
Get a Return on Your A/C’s Hard Work: Use the Condensation!
FKEC Welcomes Lineman Jimmy Ash
Mike Anderson Celebrates 25 Years
Beware of Utility Scam Claiming Government will Pay Bill
Cooperative Outdoor Lighting FAQs

July 2012

FKEC Awards First Rebate to Co-op Member
CEO Report: Preparation = A Storm Strong Utility
FKEC Resources, Products and Information for Hurricane Season
FKEC Attends Local School Career Days
FKEC Congratulates Ray Rhash on Earning his Masters Degree
Current Tree Trimming Locations

June 2012

FKEC Hosts 71st Annual Meeting
FKEC Participates in Osprey Rescue
FKEC's Operation Round-Up Makes Your Change Count
Lovell Celebrates 15-Year Milestone

May 2012

CEO Report: FKEC Shares $43,000 State Rebate with Co-op Members
FKEC Introduces Five-Step Residential Rebate Program
FKEC Rebate Q & A
FKEC Stores and Inventory Department: Keeping the Company Stocked, Prepared & Ready to Respond
Roberts, Ehrenkaufer and Wojtaszek Celebrate Employee Milestones
FKEC Welcomes Charles Hughes
Incumbents Hawkins and Holland Re-elected to FKEC Board
Annual Helicopter Inspection Prevents Potential Equipment Failure

April 2012

FKEC 2011 Annual Report and Financial Statements

March 2012

CEO Report: Giving Back, Reaching Out to Our Community

FKEC Donates $27,171 to Two Local Organizations

FKEC Celebrates Florida’s Arbor Day by Donating Sabal Palms to Upper and Middle Keys Fourth Graders

FKEC Recognizes Five Employee Anniversaries

Co-op Tree Trimming Locations

February 2012

FKEC Annual Meeting: A Day to Thank You, Our Member-Owners
Practice & Training Keep FKEC?Employees Prepared to Serve
Tiedemann and Guinta Celebrate 10-Year Milestones
Mixon and Rhash Celebrate 25 Years
Be a Steward of Our Environment: Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

January 2012

CEO Report: Looking Back & Moving Forward
Cooperative Facilities Light Up for the Holidays
FKEC Refunds $2,500,000 to Members
Bulkiewicz and Miranda Celebrate Fire-Year Milestones
FKEC Welcomes Williams and Wagner
FKEC linemen Maintain One-of-a-Kind Power System

December 2011

CEO Report: Co-op Returns 1993 Margins
FKEC Returns Capital Credits to Our Member-Owners
Unwrap Ideas for a Greener Holiday Season
FKEC Attends PKS School Career Expo
FKEC Participates in United Way Softball Fundraiser
Heath and Blank Celebrate 5-Year Employee Milestones
FKEC Invites Community to Holiday Lighting Celebrations

November 2011

CEO Report: Staying Connected to Our Community
FKEC Employee Thomas Sawyer Helps Member in Distress
Co-op Employees Participate in Community Cleanup
Curry Hammock State Park Conserves Energy and Implements Green Practices
Patterson Celebrates 10 Years
FKEC Welcomes Veronica Capitos

October 2011

CEO Report: Improved Newsletter to Help Inform You
FKEC Achieves Safety Milestone
FKEC Offers Guide to Planting Smart
FKEC to Clear Key Largo Lines Starting mid-October
Quick Tips for Planting Near Power Lines
Avoid Real-Life Electrical Scares this Halloween
Household Electrical Safety Reminders
Co-op Community Involvement
Ian Laux Completes Apprenticeship
Jenkins and Lietaert Celebrate 10 Years
Jones and Jorgensen Mark Milestones

September 2011

CEO Report: Rate Restructure Ensures Fairness and Continued Reliability
Distribution Insulators Replaced Over Water Crossing
FKEC Substation Upgrades Increase Reliability
FKEC Turns Lights Off for Turtle Nesting
How to Report a Problem with Outdoor Lights
Co-op Outdoor Lighting FAQs
West Retires After Five Decades
Jason Richards Marks 20 Years
Beaty and Black Celebrate Five-Year Employment Milestones
FKEC Welcomes Dawn Guthre

July 2011

Standing Strong & Ready During Storm Season

FKEC Resources, Products and Information for Hurricane Season

Be Prepared: Electricity-Related Storm Safety

Safety First: Operate Your Portable Generator Properly

“GenSafe” Now Available to Accommodate Larger Generators

FKEC Earns 2 More Green Living Awards

Barbara Mungovan Retires from FKEC After 23 Years

Co-op Helps Boy Scouts Repair Flag Pole

O’Neil, Acton & Bohnstedt Celebrate Five Years

Does FKEC Owe Your Money?

June 2011

CEO Report: Principles of a Successful Cooperative
(Abridged version of CEO speech from FKEC Annual Meeting)
FKEC Attends Switlik Elementary Career Day
Black Earns Journeyman Lineman Designation
Does FKEC Owe You Money

May 2011

CEO Report: Electric Bills to Increase with Rise in Mercury
Four Incumbents Re-elected to FKEC Board
A Guide to Understanding Home Energy Consumption and Cooling Costs
Always Call 811 Before You Dig
FKEC Attends Florida Legislative Cookout
Kornetti and Holmbraker Celebrate Employee Milestone
Three Employees Celebrate Five Years
Christensen & Betancourt Enter Pre-apprentice Program

April 2011

Annual Report

March 2011

CEO Report: FKEC Protects Tree Snails While Pruning on Card Sound
FKEC Annual Meeting & Picnic, April 16
FKEC Celebrates Arbor Day by Donating 300 Trees to Fourth Graders
Plant Smart: Shade Your Home to Reduce Energy Consumption
Plant Natives
Kohlhofer and Stuart Celebrate Employee Anniversaries

February 2011

CEO Report: Hometown Co-op Supports & Thanks Local Community
Annual Meeting & Picnic April 16
Nautical Flea Market February 26 & 27
Buzz on the Electric Circuit: Smart Grid
FKEC Upgrades Capacity of Key Largo Substation
The "Greenest" Watt is the one Never Purchased
Understanding Your Efficient Lighting Options
Craig Rabito Celebrates 30-Year Milestone

January 2011

CEO Report: Long-Term Upgrade Projects Improve Service
Inspection of 15,730 FKEC Poles Complete
Florida Keys Wild Bird Center Soars Toward a Brighter Future
FKEC Voted "Greenest Business"
Resolve to Reduce your Carbon Footprint in 2011
FKEC Donates Tree to Dolphin Montessori
Raber & Vlach Celebrate Milestones
Sanders & Crawford Earn Promotions

December 2010

CEO Report: Always Striving to Better Serve You, Our Members
Check Out Our New Online Services!
Energy-Wise Gift Ideas
Holiday Decorating Safety Tips
FKEC Teaches Students about Power Generation & Safety
Co-op Kid, Anna Holmbraker, Performs at Gator Growl
FKEC Says Goodbye to Orville Garvey

November 2010

CEO Report: Upgrade Projects Increase Reliability
Transmission Poles Replaced While System Stays Energized
FKEC Delivers More Capital Credits to Members
Member Profile: Dolphin Research Center Brings Education & Fun to Keys Community
FKEC Helps Member Relocate Problem Tree

October 2010

CEO Report: Solving Problems Before They Occur
FKEC Makes Repairs to Static Bonds via Helicopter
FKEC Refunds $1,384,062 in Capital Credits
Solar Made Easy
Electricity Safety "Tricks" for a Safe Halloween
Celebrate the Florida Keys Environment during EcoWeek
Baxter Celebrates 25 Years
28th Annual Key Largo Cook Off

September 2010

CEO Report: FKEC Refunds 1992 Margins
FKEC Returns $1,384,062 Capital Credits to You, Our Members
Home Solar Arrays: Number of FKEC Interconnected Members Doubles in One Year
Want Solar? Lease the Panels in FKEC's Array and Get Solar Energy Today!
West Celebrates 53 Years with FKEC
Castano Completes Apprenticeship
Member Thanks FKEC Employee for Outstanding Service
FKEC Welcomes Tim Ebert
Sharon Claude Celebrates Milestone

August 2010

CEO Report: Why Did FKEC Ask Members to Conserve Energy in mid-June?
Help Avoid New Highs in Power Consumption
Park Your Home in the SHADE: Easy Ways to Lower Your Cooling Cost
Put Condensation from Your A/C to Good Use
Keysreuse.com Allows Residents to Donate & Conserve
Make Sure FKEC Has Your Current Phone Numbers
Prevent Future Outages, Plant Smart Today!
Safety First: Always Contact FKEC Before Planting or Digging
Darrell Davis Celebrates 25 Years
Luis Chavala Marks 15 Years
Jones & McNamara Celebrate Milestones

July 2010

CEO Report: FKEC Ready to Restore Power After a Storm
FKEC is Prepared: Pre- and Post-Storm Plan
Storm Season Safety Tips: Before, During & After
"GenSafe" Makes Portable Generator Use Safe & Easy
How to Read Your Residential Electric Bill
Bill Lee Celebrates 30-Year Employment Milestone
CEO Scott Newberry Celebrates 20-Year Anniversary
FKEC Welcomes Ellsworth & Bridges
George Backhus Celebrates 10 Years

June 2010

CEO Annual Meeting Report (with meeting photos - 5 pages)
FKEC Congratulates Navarrete and Bulkiewicz on their College Graduations
Co-op Member and Take Stock Thank FKEC
Vidal, Anderson, Zischka and Alana Celebrate Milestones
Setchell Marks 25 Years; Joyce Achieves 2

May 2010

CEO Report: Electric Bills Rise with Summer Temperatures
Three Incumbents Re-elected to FKEC Board
Cooperative Honored with Two Green Living Awards
Go Green and Conserve Energy This Summer
FKEC Installs New Iron Poles
Meet the Members of the Charitable Trust
Trust Board Thanks Retired Member Lloyd Borguss
Lovell, Burdick & Kitchen Mark Milestone Anniversaries
Bailey and Sanders Celebrate Five Years; Nicols Celebrates 10

April 2010

2009 Annual Report

March 2010

CEO Report: Members Participate in Board Elections and Annual Meeting
Annual Meeting & Picnic April 17, 2010
FKEC Supports Veterans Cycling in Keys
FKEC Earns Green Business Certification
Mark Weeks Celebrates 30-Year Milestone
FKEC Protects Tree Snails While Pruning on 905
Renee Theodosiou Earns Promotion
Bennett Earns 10-Year Service Award

February 2010

CEO Report: FKEC Offers Hassle-Free Solar Energy Simple Solar Program
Local Businesses Take "Green" Steps Toward Energy Efficiency: Leigh Ann's Coffee House & Marathon UPS Store
Annual Meeting & Picnic April 17, 2010
Aerial Inspections Search for Cause of Power Outage
Cushman Celebrates 25-Year Milestone
FKEC Welcomes Ratza and Collazo

January 2010

CEO Report: Greenest Power is Energy Never Used
Hometown Co-op Shares Holiday Spirit
Energy Saving Resolutions for the New Year
16th Annual Pigeon Key Art Festival
Snake Wranglers? No, Cooperative Employees!
FKEC Employees Certified in CPR & First Aid
Cooperative Visited by Keys Kids Playgroup
Valles and Dudley Celebrate Employment Anniversaries
Employees Participate in Bridge Run

December 2009

CEO Report: Solar Arrays Exceed Expectations
FKEC Installs Service at Cheeca Lodge
Generation Facility Practices Prevention
Co-op Celebrates First Anniversary of "Green" Power & Marathon Solar Array
FKEC Consumer Adds Final Solar Panels to Home
Hometown Holiday Light Displays
FKEC Teaches Safe Planting at Key Largo School
Look Up Before You Plant
Chaney Children Achievements
Ken Elgersma Celebrates 10 Years

November 2009

CEO Report: Climate Change Bill Passes House; Faces Senate
FKEC's Quick Response Time Appreciated
FKEC Returns More Capital Credits to Community
Co-op Replaces Osprey Nesting Poles & Rescues Chicks
Don't Miss the GLEE R4 Fairs
Cooperative Reaches Out to Local Residents
Hamilton Joins GLEE Board as Founding Member Patterson Retires
Alice Bassano Celebrates 10 Years

October 2009

FKEC Board of Directors Honors Team for New Tavernier Operations Center
FKEC Refunds $1,252,000 in Capital Credits
FKEC Installs Service for New Fire Station
27th Annual Key Largo Cook-off
GenSafe: Plug a Portable Generator into Your Home Meter
Mungovan’s Grandson Graduates from Boot Camp

September 2009

CEO Report: Capital Credits: Why Does FKEC Pay You Back?
FKEC Refunds $1,252,000 in Capital Credits
Tavernier Operations Center Offers More Efficient Fleet Maintenance
FKEC Increases Value of Solar PowerGenerated by Interconnected Members
FKEC Offers Safe Interconnection of Solar Homes
Eddie Dudley Honored with Illumination Award
Willie West Celebrates 52 Years With FKEC
Mulholland Celebrates 25-Year Anniversary

August 2009

CEO Report: FKEC's New Facility Done & Ready for Storm
FKEC Hosts Open House at Tavernier Operations Center
Be Prepared: FKEC Hurricane Safety Tips, Precautions and Information
Save Energy During the Hot Summer Months
FKEC Mourns Passing of Jean Knoll DeCoste
Notice Regarding Consideration of Four New PURPA Standards
Garcia Celebrates 25-Year Milestone
Magdalena, Castano, Zuccaro and Bell Celebrate Service Anniversaries

July 2009

CEO Report: Solar Arrays Perform Well in First Six Months
FKEC Marathon Solar Array Performance Data & Charts
Co-op Consumers Harness the Sun's Power
FKEC Speaks to Students at Local School Career Days
FKEC Visits Students at the Academy at Ocean Reef
FKEC Congratulates Ray Rhash on his College Graduation

June 2009

CEO Report: Storm Hardened Tavernier Center, Solar Arrays & 99.99% Reliability Topics at Annual Meeting
Annual Meeting & Picnic 2009 Report & Photos
Summerfest June 13 at Rowell's Marina
FKEC's Mungovan Celebrates 80th Birthday
Chris Pankow Marks 15 Years

May 2009

CEO Report: Rising Mercury = Rising Electricity Costs as Summer Heats Up Holland and Hawkins Re-elected to FKEC Board New Tavernier Operations Center Open for Business FKEC Participates in Green Living & Energy Expo FKEC Earns Recognition as Tree Line USA Utility Help FKEC Manage Tree Trimming: Plant Correctly Minton and May Celebrate 25-Year Employment Milestones FKEC Welcomes Goodwin and Hamilton Kropf Earns Professional Engineering License

April 2009

2008 Annual Report

March 2009

CEO Report: Members Participate in Board Elections & Annual Meeting
FKEC Shares Solar Array Info with Keys Energy Services
Annual Meeting & Picnic - April 18, 2009
Cooperative People: Meet Marcus Martin
Public Tours of New Tavernier Facility Planned
Electric Utility Engineers from Japan Visit Co-op
Free Event: GLEE Green Living & Energy Expo
FKEC Rescues Cats in Two Incidents
Parker Celebrates 25-Year Anniversary
FKEC Welcomes Gary Crawford

February 2009

CEO Report: Solar Array Performance Information Now Online
Opening Day Nears for New Operations Center
Annual Meeting & Picnic - April 18, 2009
Watt's Now...Compact Fluorescent Lights Save Energy & Money
Watt's Next...LED Bulbs Offer Future Promise
FKEC Arranges Home Depot Donation of CFLs to Supported Living Facility
Quick Clicks...Information at Your Fingertips at www.FKEC.com
Co-op Appoints Patterson to Green Building Task Force
4th Annual Green Living & Energy Expo 2009
FKEC's Green Initiatives
Martin Earns Promotion; Sheffield Welcomed
Owens & Kurutz Celebrate Five Years

January 2009

CEO Report: A Year of Progress
FKEC Installs it First Grid-Tied Solar Array
Putting Safety First: Special Guests Speak at FKEC Safety Meeting
Keys Kids Playgroup Visits Cooperative
Pigeon Key Art Festival
FKEC Employees Compete & Eat for Fundraiser
Co-op Welcomes Amendola as System Engineer
Caba Celebrates 10 Years at FKEC

December 2008

CEO Report: 2008 Construction Progress
FKEC Donates Trees and Teaches Safe Planting
Second Grader Interviews Co-op Lineman for School Project
Co-op Helps Employees Quit Smoking
FKEC Goes Smoke-Free January 1
Holiday Electrical Safety Tips
FKEC Shares Hometown Holiday Cheer
Moe Leslie Celebrates 30-Year Employment Anniversary
Adam Pierce Celebrates 15 Years

November 2008

CEO Report: Construction Almost Finished!
Tornadoes Cause Outages During Hurricane Ike
Thank you FKEC...
FKEC Delivers More Capital Credit Refunds
Guidelines for Planting Near Power Equipment
FKEC Continues Inspection of Wooden Poles
Robert Blank Named Substation Supervisor
Marathon Office Make Over

October 2008

CEO Report: 85% of Outages Caused by Trees Planted Too Close to Lines
FKEC Seeks 6,473 Former Members Owed Money
New Automated Outage Reporting System Requires Phone Numbers
FKEC Refunds $1,185,000 in Capital Credits
How to Read Your Residential Electric Bill
FKEC Works Over Water in Whale Harbor Channel
FKEC Welcomes Lederer, Moncrief and Ragland
Anthony Celebrates Five Year Anniversary

September 2008

CEO Report: Capital Credits: Only Co-ops Pay You Back
FKEC Refunds $1,185,000 from 1990
FKEC Shows Patriotism in July Fourth Parades
Concrete Roof Complete on Tavernier Operations Center
FKEC Employees Send Care Packages to Soldiers
Cooperative People: Meet Amber Navarrete & Ashley Arrabal
Willie West Celebrates 51 Years with FKEC
Dr. Deb Shaw Retires After 14 Years with FKEC
Co-op Wishes Maxham Well
Five Years: Barnett & Arrabal

August 2008

CEO Report: Hurricane Plan Q&A
Tavernier Ops Center Reinforced Concrete Shell Construction Complete
Annual Helicopter Inspection Leads to Quick Repairs
Co-op Crews Conduct Oil Spill Practice Drill
Green Living & Energy Education Offers Free Online Carpooling
Go Paperless: FKEC Makes Online Bill Paying Easy
Cooperative Hosts Annual ACRE Picnic
FKEC Welcomes Baxter and Walsh
Randy Chaney Celebrates 15-Year Milestone Anniversary

July 2008

CEO Report: Storm-Hardened Operations Center on Schedule
Reinforced Concrete Facility to Serve Community After a Storm
FKEC Supports Third Annual Green Living & Education Expo
FKEC Earns Two Green Living Awards
Parakeet Nests Create Fire Hazards on Poles
Facts about Mercury in Compact Fluorescent Lamps
Meet Co-op People: Meet Mike Jenkins & T.J. Patterson
FKEC Welcomes Ellis, Christensen & White
Mungovan and Heller Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries

June 2008

CEO Report: New Facilities, Reliability and Green Initiatives Discussed at 67th Annual Meeting
2008 Annual Meeting & Picnic Report & Photos
Meet Your Charitable Trust Board
FKEC Mourns Passing of Pat Stiger

May 2008

CEO Report: Co-op Participates in Green Living & Energy Expo and Biodiesel Rally
Boilini, Belcher, Barrett & Puto Re-elected to FKEC Board of Directors
FKEC Initiates "GenSafe" Pilot Program to Safely Connect Your Home & Portable Generator
Ty Cash Returns at Marathon Operations Manager
Meet Cooperative People: Meet Brian Tiedemann
FKEC Rolls in Biodiesel Rally
FKEC Mourns Loss of Ray Mayer

April 2008

2007 Annual Report

March 2008

CEO Report: Members Particicpate in Board Elections & Annual Meeting
2008 Annual Meeting & Picnic
Florida Keys Green Living & Energy Education Expo 2008
Meet Cooperative People: Paulette McNamara
Notice of PURPA Implementation
FKEC Says Goodbye to Carl Paul in Style
Vega Completes Apprenticeship
Corely Returns to Cooperative
Kurutz & Williams Earn Promotions

February 2008

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Tavernier Operations Center
Cooperative Employees Support Our Community
Cooperative People: Meet Brooke Alana & Lucy Miranda
Holland & Barrett Earn Leadership Certification
Generation Facility Employees Recognized for Safety Record
Kropf Celebrates Five-Year Milestone
FKEC Welcomes Betancourt & Horne

January 2008

CEO Report: FKEC Marks 68 Years Serving Our Community
Carl Paul Retires After 46 Years
FKEC Certifies Employees in CPR & First Aid
Generation Facility Works 200,000 Safe Hours
Pigeon Key: A Local Treasure
Cooperative People: Meet Kim Jones
Cooperative People: Meet Dave Wojtaszek
Navarrete, Arrabal Earn Promotions
Gannaway Marks Five Years
Islamorada Director Presents Capital Credits to 40-Year Member

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