CEO’s Message: Sunny Skies
December 2023Sunny Skies
One of the best things about the holiday season is that it gives us so many chances to appreciate being part of a community. Maybe your town has a tradition that everyone looks forward to each year, or you meet up with old friends to celebrate and catch up. Many people will gather with family, which can be a community of its own.
If you’re reading this, you’re also part of a cooperative community. It’s one that began 86 years ago this month with the mission of bringing electricity to this area, and we continue to find new ways of improving life for our consumer-members every day. I know I’m proud to be part of this community. I hope you are, too.
That’s one of the reasons we work so hard to make it possible for you to take control of your electricity use and the ways you do business with SVEC. The SmartHub app makes it easy to manage your account on the go and track your energy usage over time. Our simple payment options allow consumers to pay their bill each month or pay for electricity as they use it.
We also realize that some consumer-members may be interested in taking advantage of solar power to reduce their electric bills. If you are considering making an investment in solar for your home, SVEC offers some tools that can help you make an informed decision. After all, solar energy may not be the best option for every home.
The new solar calculator on our website can provide an estimate of how much energy your home might generate from solar and give you an idea of how long it would take for your solar energy system to save enough money to pay back your investment. You can read more about that tool and others in this newsletter.
You can also read about our Operation Round Up program, which recently passed the $500,000 mark for grants awarded. When we started this program almost five years ago, I don’t think any of us could have imagined all the creative ways our local teachers are using the funds to bring education to life for our students. It has been our privilege to award these grants, and we look forward to providing many more with your support.
As this year comes to a close, I hope we can all look ahead to the exciting possibilities of a new start, while also taking time to reflect on everyone who helped us reach this point. I know that all of us at SVEC will continue to be grateful for the support we get from this wonderful community. I hope all of our consumer-members have a merry Christmas and a blessed New Year.
