from Nolin RECC

Stormy WeatherEarth DayCelebrating Line Techs

April 2018

Nolin believes strongly in assisting people when they face disasters. That’s why Nolin and Kentucky’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives are proud to sponsor this American Red Cross Touchstone Energy emergency vehicle and trailer.

This vehicle can be loaded with cots, blankets and other emergency equipment to help families affected by disasters.

This spring, you can be prepared if disaster should strike by taking the following simple steps:

• Monitor weather news so you can take shelter if there is a tornado watch or warning

• Keep a battery operated radio and/or a weather radio available

• Have plenty of bottled water: enough for three days for each person in the house

• Check that you have a well-stocked fi rst-aid kit in case there are cuts, scrapes and injuries

• Keep fl ashlights with extra batteries handy

• Have an alternate power source available (such as a generator)

Nolin is concerned for your safety during storms. This spring, be prepared and be safe.

Be prepared for stormy weather

Rural Electric Cooperative

Rural Electric Cooperative

Off ice number : (270) 765-6153 emai l : se rv ice@nol inrecc .com www.nol inrecc .com

Celebrating Earth Day with Renewable EnergyThough it is offi cially celebrated on April 22, every day is Earth Day here at Nolin RECC because of our constant commitment to the environment.

When it comes to energy conservation and renewable power, Nolin and Kentucky’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives have long been leaders. In 2003, we constructed the state’s fi rst renewable power projects, plants that convert decaying landfi ll trash into electricity. Today, there are six of these plants, which are recognized for being both environmentally responsible and cost effi cient.

And now Nolin members have the opportunity to invest in solar energy. Our power provider, East Kentucky Power

Cooperative, has built a community solar farm and installed thousands of solar panels on about 60 acres at a site in Central Kentucky. You now have the opportunity to purchase a license for a portion of this solar project’s capacity. You can go to www.cooperativesolar.com to fi nd out more.

For now, let’s celebrate the earth and the power it provides to all of us!

National Lineman Appreciation Day is April 9th.

If you see some of the Nolin line techs out in your community, be sure to tell them how much you appreciate what they do! Remember, your power works because they do! Use #ThankALineman on social media to show your support to these hard-working men and women.

Ceiling Fans: Which way should they turn?Ceiling fans are economical to operate and can help keep you comfortable year ‘round. During the winter, they circulate the heated air that rises to the ceiling and redirect it back down toward the fl oor. In winter, operate fans at low speeds.

Most ceiling fans are designed to be reversible for winter operation. Make sure that the direction of airfl ow on your ceiling fan is upward in the winter for maximum effectiveness. This will force heat back down around the walls. Don’t forget to reverse the switch when the weather warms up so that the air will help cool your room!

Reserve the date…

Mark your calendars now for the Nolin RECC Annual Meeting, Friday, June 22nd at John HardinHigh School!