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CREA Urges Passing of SB 15-046
This bill would help Colorado’s electric co-ops meet their renewable energy mandates
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BY KENT SINGER || CREA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR || KSINGER@COLORADOREA.ORG
When the Colorado legislature established the 20 percent renewable energy standard or RES for electric co-ops in 2013, the bill included one requirement that is virtually impossible for some co-ops to meet: the so-called “retail DG” provision. Here’s how it works: As a part of our requirement to have 20 percent Kent Singer renewable energy by the year 2020, each co-op must derive at least 1 percent of its retail sales from DG or distributed generation (power sources that are not from the regular power grid). Of this 1 percent, at least 0.5 percent must come from small renewable resources that are located on the customer’s side of the power meter. For electric co-ops with a large percentage of commercial or industrial loads (such as oil development and gas drilling) but a small number of total customers, this requirement is impossible to achieve. Why? In many cases, there are simply not enough co-op member-owners who want to install small renewable power generators (i.e., rooftop solar panels) on their premises to reach the amount of retail sales required in the law. Even when co-ops provide rebates or other subsidies for small renewable energy facilities, our member-owners must still pay the majority of the costs of those facilities. Until these facilities are more affordable (and the prices are definitely dropping), most co-op member-owners are not interested in owning their own renewable power resources behind the meter. Another problem with the retail DG requirement is that it is tied to total retail sales of electric co-ops, and not just to residential sales. So, for electric co-ops with those large commercial and industrial sales, they have to install much more behind-the-meter renewable energy compared to co-ops with mostly residential loads. Generally, these behind-the-meter sources of renewable energy are more costly than larger renewable installations. That is why the Colorado Rural Electric Association is asking the state legislature to pass a bill to change this requirement.
To address this problem, we are proposing Senate Bill 15046. We are not proposing a reduction of the 20 percent RES or a change in the 2020 deadline. We are seeking a change to the retail DG requirement that was included in SB 13-252. SB 15-046 has several components. First, SB 15-046 eliminates the distinction between wholesale and retail distributed generation. Again, this will not affect the overall 20 percent RES requirement nor will it affect the 1 percent DG requirement in current law. What it would do, however, is relieve electric co-ops of the obligation to subsidize some of the least cost-effective renewable energy facilities. If electric co-ops are required to incorporate a certain percentage of renewable power resources, we ought to be allowed to do so in the most cost-effective way possible. Second, the bill makes it clear that if the retail DG provision stays in the law, community solar gardens count toward that requirement. As of the writing of this column, we are continuing to meet with a broad group of stakeholders in an attempt to reach an agreement on our bill. There are a number of amendments being considered, and we will attempt to be responsive to the interests of other groups so long as we can still achieve our objective of the more cost-effective integration of renewable energy. Today, electric co-ops are working hard to meet the 20 percent requirement with prudent investments in a variety of renewable energy resources. We hope the legislature will recognize our unique circumstances with respect to retail DG and agree to make statutory revisions that will enable more cost-effective investments in renewable energy to continue. We are grateful to state Sen. Kevin Grantham (R-Dist. 2) for being the prime sponsor of the bill in the Colorado Senate, and to state Sen. Kerry Donovan (D-Dist. 5) for initiating the stakeholder meetings that we hope will lead to successful passage of SB 15-046.
Kent Singer, Executive Director
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[ letters] For the Love of Books “The Love of Books” (November ’14) provided a fine list of reading for fall and winter. However, I was disappointed that the article left out the works of a distinguished and award-winning author from Salida, Kent Haruf. His books, set in Colorado, have captured the hearts of readers far beyond Colorado and deserve a place in any list of recommended books.
Sig Jaastad, Buena Vista
EDITOR’S NOTE: Colorado Country Life was saddened to hear of Mr. Haruf’s passing November 30, 2014. I would like to compliment the co-ops on the article “The Love of Books” (November ’14). I enjoy learning about the works of other Colorado writers. Your magazine is a great way to inform your Colorado residents about books that are worthy of reading but perhaps not New York Times best-sellers. Did you know that Colorado has one of the largest and most active independent publishing associations in the country? The Colorado Independent Publishers Association serves to educate and assist Colorado authors in their independent publishing projects. Many authors, including myself, have found that Colorado is a perfect place to find inspiration and creativity for the writing process.
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[Y-W News] Reasons to Attend Our Annual Meeting BY TERRY HALL || GENERAL MANAGER
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Once again, it’s annual meeting time. On behalf of Y-W Electric Association, Inc., we want to personally invite you to join us on March 26, 2015, at the Idalia High School located in Idalia Colorado. We look forward to gathering with you, the members of our co-op community, to catch up, hear what you have to say and enjoy some good food. This event is not only a chance to visit with members of our co-op community, it’s also a great opportunity to learn about programs offered by Y-W Electric and get to know your co-op staff. Our annual meeting makes it possible for us to gather feedback from you by providing a forum where you can let us know how we can better serve you. (Daniel and Russchelle Underwood Acct. #5371003511) This is an occasion to discuss and learn more about the issues affecting our local communities. It’s also an opportunity for you to exercise one of the greatest benefits of being a member of an electric co-op: voting for the upcoming year’s board of directors. Y-W Electric Association, Inc., is not owned by far away investors and it is not run by an appointed board of directors. We are run by a democratically elected board of directors — a board that has the privilege of serving because of your vote. Our directors are members of your community. They are con-
cerned with the issues you face every day because they face them, too. And don’t forget that every member in good standing of the co-op that meets the requirements outlined in the bylaws is Terry Hall eligible to run for the board, including you. A democratic and open election is one of the many elements that make our electric cooperative stand out from other utilities. Having a voice in who makes the major decisions that directly affect your life and your family is a right we all share as Americans. We all vote for our state and federal congressional representatives, but not every American has the right to vote for those who will represent community interests within their electric utility. You have that right, so why not exercise it? Rest assured, no matter what happens, we remain dedicated to providing you with safe, reliable and affordable electric service, but we encourage you to take part in helping us improve how we deliver that service. So make it a point to join us the evening of March 26, 2015, at our annual meeting. Doors will open for registration at 5:30 p.m. and registration will continue until 6:30 p.m. You can enjoy a free meal, socialize and have a chance to win door prizes. We promise we will make it worth your while.
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Retiring After 42 Years
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[Y-W News] ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS
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The 69th Annual Meeting of the Members of Y-W Electric Association, Inc. was called to order by President Stuart Travis at 6:30 p.m. on March 20, 2014, at the Washington County Event Center, Akron, Colorado, pursuant to notice required by the Bylaws of the Association. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Manager Terry Hall led the members and guests in the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Pastor Scott Bieker gave the invocation. DRAWING — GRAND PRIZE Manager Hall announced that the name of one member of the Association was drawn by a member of the Credentials Committee from a drum containing the names of all members. The name of that member was put in an envelope to be announced at the end of the meeting. That member will be the winner of the $5,000 grand prize provided that member is present at the meeting. The names of two members attending the meeting were drawn from a different drum containing names of all members that registered at the meeting. They will be the winners of the $250 and $500 prizes and their names were also placed in envelopes to be opened at the end of the meeting. APPOINTMENT OF CREDENTIALS AND ELECTION COMMITTEE President Stuart Travis introduced the members who have been appointed to serve on the Credentials and Election Committee. Elva Masters (Chairman) ........... Anton Leo Pieper......................................... Akron Kenny Henry .................................. Yuma Barbara Chrismer.......................... Yuma Charlotte Ritchey......................... Wray Lila Tombaugh................................ Wray Tom Fuller......................................... Akron Jerry Patterson (Alternate)........ Otis
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INTRODUCTION OF BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF President Travis introduced the members of the Board of Directors, their wives who were present and members of the Y-W staff. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS, RETIRED DIRECTORS AND OTHERS Mike McInnes...................Tri-State G&T Keith Emerson..................Tri-State G&T David and Tracy Frick....Morgan County REA Mark and Sheryl Farnsworth ................................................Highline Electric Jim Lueck.............................Highline Electric Leo Brekel...........................Highline Electric Mike Prom..........................Western United Kent Singer.........................CREA PAST Y-W STAFF AND DIRECTORS AND SPOUSES Lucille Hardy Lucille Bledsoe Robert and Jeanie Goodman QUORUM AND VOTING RULES Attorney Levi Williamson reviewed the bylaw provisions relating to quorum and voting rules. (Karla Velder Acct. #223103701) REPORT OF ATTENDANCE Mindi Segelke, office manager, reported that there were 443 members registered for the meeting and this constitutes a quorum for the conducting of any business that might come before the meeting, including the election of directors. READING OF NOTICE OF MEETING Secretary Chet Gebauer read the Notice of Annual Meeting, which includes the time and place of the annual meeting and proof of publication and the names of nominees for each of the vacancies on the board of directors. (Harold and Doris Johnson Acct. # 2022002000)
APPROVE 2013 ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES It was properly moved, seconded and carried that the minutes of the Annual Meeting of Members held March 21, 2013, at Eckley, Colorado, be dispensed with and approved as published in the Colorado Country Life magazine. INTRODUCTION OF NOMINEES FOR DIRECTOR Manager Hall introduced the nominees for Director: Charles (Jim) Soehner District 3 — Yuma County Joneal Young District 6 — Washington County Craig Lambley District 7 — Town of Akron ELECTION OF DIRECTORS President Travis announced that because there is no competition for any of the director positions, a voice vote is appropriate. It was properly moved, seconded and carried to elect Soehner, Young and Lambley as directors for their respective districts. 2013 CREA CAMP DELEGATES Andy Molt introduced the students that Y-W sent to the 2013 CREA Camp. They were Gail Hall, Akron; Taylor Krause, Akron; Leigha Filla, Akron; Holden Ramey, Akron; Haley Patterson, Otis; Alex Buchanon, Wray; Andrew Perry, Otis (ambassador); Shelby Dunker, Akron (ambassador). (Gail, Alex, and Shelby were not able to attend the annual meeting.) They gave a slide show presentation of their time at the camp. 2014 CREA CAMP DELEGATES Andy Molt announced the delegates for the 2014 CREA camp. They are Sarah Meyers, Arickaree; Emilie Brent, Akron; Sydney Glosson, Otis; Reid Palser, Otis; Jason Allacher, Otis; Ted Holtman, Liberty; Emily Pieper, Akron (alternate); Scott Vance, Wray (alternate).
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Y-W ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC. MARCH 20, 2014
2014 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Andy Molt announced the 2014 scholarship winners. They are: Y-W ELECTRIC 4-YEAR $1,000 Mallory Gruben — Yuma High School Veronica Sachtjen — Akron High School Y-W ELECTRIC $1,000 James Seedorf — Yuma High School Jolissa Wiggins — Yuma High School Gail Hall — Akron High School Kayla Weaver — Liberty High School Y-W ELECTRIC $500 Jaryn Dreher — Akron High School Haley Patterson — Otis High School Eklin Ehrman — Otis High School Layne McCaleb — Arickaree High School Lynde McCaleb — Arickaree High School Holden Ramey — Akron High School Taylor Krause — Akron High School BASIN ELECTRIC MEMBER DEPENDENT $1,000 Payton Liming — Liberty High School TRI-STATE G&T $500 Erin O’Donnell — Prairie Rose Academy Connor Blach — Yuma High School LINE TECH $1,000 Garrett Basler — Akron High School BASIN ELECTRIC EMPLOYEE POOL $1,000 Shelby Dunker — Akron MANAGER’S REPORT Manager Hall presented his report with the aid of screen projections. The financial reports were for the year 2013. He presented and discussed the balance sheet, statement of revenue, expenses and margins and financial ratios. Y-W had $94,763,733 in assets at the end of 2013. The 2013 operating margins were $1,176,651. Total margins for the year were $3,338,409. Y-W met its financial ratio requirements for 2013. Hall reviewed revenues for 2013. Irriga-
tion consumers paid over $20 million, 52.7 percent of total revenue received. Residential consumers paid over $6 million, 14.3 percent of total revenue. Commercial consumers paid over $11 million, 26.4 percent of total revenue. Y-W received $1,928,193 in allocated capital credits from Tri-State. For 2013, Tri-State increased its wholesale power rate by 4.9 percent and changed the wholesale rate format. As a result of the format change, there was very little change in the wholesale power cost to Y-W. Y-W increased retail rates for 2013 by .75 percent overall. Most rate classes did not see an increase. For 2014, Tri-State increased its wholesale power rate by 1.6 percent. Y-W increased its rates by 1.14 percent, a dollar for dollar increase of the Tri-State increase. In 2013, due to the change in Tri-State’s rate format, Y-W discontinued its load control program. Tri-State offered a load control program in 2013, but Y-W’s board decided not to offer the program because the discount was so small. Tri-State increased the discount for 2014, but the Y-W board decided it was still too small to offer to Y-W consumers. Hall reported on the status of the Republican River Compact and its potential impact on Y-W and its irrigators. Y-W made several system improvements in 2013. Y-W rebuilt 14.7 miles of three phase distribution line and 11.5 miles of single phase line. Y-W’s contractor inspected about 6,400 poles last year. Y-W replaced 202 poles. In 2013, Y-W installed 55 new services and retired 65 idle services. Hall reported on CREA and Senate Bill 13-252, which doubled the renewable energy mandate for Colorado cooperatives. Hall reviewed national legislation and regulation affecting Y-W. He reported that NRECA established a grassroots campaign to shape public opinion. He provided website information and asked the members to fill out registration cards left at the tables.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT President Travis reported that attendance at the annual meeting has increased since moving to an evening meeting, and he asked for feedback regarding the evening meeting. He reported that Y-W paid out nearly $1.7 million in capital credits in 2013, over $8.6 million in the last 10 years, and more than $20 million since Y-W was founded. Y-W now pays a discounted amount to estates, allowing most estates to be closed out in one payment. The board also revised the financial management policy to provide for a maximum rotation of 25 years for capital credits. Travis reported on Senate Bill 13-252. He detailed how the legislation will affect Tri-State and Y-W. Y-W estimates that it will have to spend approximately $3.8 million to comply with just one of the mandates imposed by 252. Travis used a comparison to a salt container to explain the amount of CO2 reduction expected as a result of SB-252. Travis reported that Y-W has made monetary or in-kind donations to many local organizations, including the National Radial Engine Exhibition, the Otis Music Festival, Old Threshers Day in Yuma, Grassroots Foundation in Joes, Old Tyme Saturday in Vernon, ARS Field Day in Akron and Christmas lights in Eckley. Each year Y-W donates to 15 fire departments and each FFA chapter in Y-W’s service territory. These are just some of the donations over the years. In recent years Y-W crews have assisted in the installation and maintenance of ball field lights in Akron, Idalia and Liberty. Travis asked members to sign up with the Cooperative Action Network. TRI-STATE REPORT Jim Soehner, Y-W’s representative on the Tri-State G&T Board of Directors, reported on Tri-State’s safety program. Tri-State’s power plants were available over 85 percent of the time in 2013. Tri-State secured the permit for the expansion of the New Horizon Mine in southwestern Colorado. Tri-State built 13 new substations and 32 miles of new or [continued on page 10]
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refurbished line in 2013. Tri-State executed purchase power agreements with three new renewable resources: a wind farm near Fleming, a wind farm near Burlington and the Boulder Canyon hydropower project. Tri-State’s 2013 margins were almost $73 million, despite lower sales of electricity than budgeted. Tri-State paid out $10 million of capital patronage. Tri-State maintained its “A” rating with the rating agencies, with a “stable” outlook. Soehner reported on Tri-State’s affordability program and Tri-State’s efforts to mitigate regulation and legislation. APPROVAL OF REPORTS It was properly moved, seconded and carried that the members accept and approve the reports presented at the meeting and approve the actions of the board of directors for the year 2013. (Cynthia M. Rosales Acct. # 1231910600) DISMISS COMMITTEES President Travis dismissed all the committees he appointed to serve this meeting with the thanks of all members. PRIZE DRAWINGS Throughout the meeting, drawings for prizes were conducted by Manager Hall. Dixie Essen was drawn for the $5,000 prize. She was not present so the prize was not awarded. ADJOURNMENT President Travis called for any other business that should come before the meeting, and, hearing none, ruled that the meeting be adjourned. Chester “Chet” Gebauer Secretary
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For convenience, Y-W Electric offers the ability to pay through the SmartHub app. This service allows you to pay your bill electronically with a credit or debit card or checking account. You can also access your electrical account and usage information on your mobile device and computer. This app is compatible with iPhones as well as Androids. On SmartHub you can check your monthly usage and payment history and view billing invoices. Check out our website at www.ywelectric.coop for more information. (Dave Miler Acct. #422601805)
ENERGY TIP
Your home works hard for you. Consider giving it an energy checkup. Hire a professional energy auditor to diagnose where your house could be losing energy and where you can start saving money. Auditors check for air leaks, inspect insulation, survey heating and cooling equipment and more. After making efficiency upgrades, you could save 5 to 30 percent on your energy bills. Source: EnergySavers.gov
THE SAFE PATH If you are on equipment that makes contact with a power line, stay put. Do not attempt to climb off the equipment. You could become the path to ground for the electricity. Yell for help and warn others in the area to stay back until help arrives and the line is de-energized.
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CLAIM YOUR CREDIT
Each month, Y-W Electric offers members a chance to earn a $20 credit on their next electric bill. If you recognize your name and account number in this magazine, call 800-660-2291 and ask for your credit. It couldn’t be easier. Members claiming their $20 credit from the January 2015 issue were Sharon Blomstrom, Melvin and Peggy Henry, Dominick and Samantha Anderson and Relaxations Salon & Spa. Get acquainted with your account number, read your Colorado Country Life magazine and pick up the phone. That’s all the energy you’ll need to claim your energy bucks. You must claim your credit during the month in which your name appears in the magazine (check the date on the front cover).
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Total U.S. net imports of energy, as a share of energy consumption, fell to their lowest level in 29 years for the first six months of 2014, according to a report by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Even though total energy consumption in the first six months of 2014 was 3 percent above consumption during the first six months of 2013 there was a 17 percent reduction in net imports compared with the first six months of 2013. Total energy imports in the first six months of 2014 fell 6 percent compared with the first six months of 2013, almost entirely because of decreasing petroleum and natural gas imports, which fell 6 percent and 5 percent, respectively. Total energy exports increased 8 percent compared with the first six months of 2013. The increase was almost entirely the result of a 21 percent increase in petroleum product exports.
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If you get your electricity from an electric coop, you are more likely to be satisfied with the service provided than if you get your power from an investor-owned utility, such as Xcel Energy or a city-owned utility. That is according Touchstone Energy Cooperative to the results of the most recent survey through members are more satisfied the American Customer Satisfaction Index. with their utility than members Energy utilities overall scored a 76 on a 100-point of any other electric utility. scale, just above the overall national satisfaction level. Electric co-ops led with a score of 81. Investor-owned utilities received a score of 75 and municipal utilities scored 76. Electric co-ops that are also Touchstone Energy Cooperatives remained the topscoring utilities network, with a satisfaction score of 83. Overall, the national level of consumer satisfaction continued a gradual slide noted in 2014, falling 0.7 percent in the third quarter to 75.6. That drop indicates weak spending growth. Spending growth is usually predicated on the ability to spend and the expected satisfaction from that spending. The ability to spend has improved, but people are saying their expectation of satisfaction from that spending is deteriorating. A weak satisfaction index can lead to a sluggish rather than a healthy economy. More information on the survey and the index is available at www.theacsi.org.
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Good News on the Carbon Front Carbon intensity in the U.S. power sector is down. That means that it takes less carbon to generate a unit of energy used. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, more use of less carbonintensive natural gas and the growth of renewable energy resources helped lower carbon intensity. In total, over a billion metric tons of carbon dioxide have been averted since 2005 by these two factors.
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Renewable energy sources hit record levels, even though total electric generation in the United States dropped in recent years, according to a government laboratory. In its annual collection of data, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden said renewable generation, including hydropower, jumped by 40 percent from 2008 to 2013. During that same time period, total generation dropped by about 1.3 percent. At 171 gigawatts, renewable energy represented 14.8 percent of all installed capacity and 13.1 percent of annual generation. Electric co-ops are part of that growth with power purchase agreements, as well as co-op owned solar, wind and biomass projects that recently came online. To learn more about how Colorado’s electric co-ops are adding renewable energy to their resource mix, watch the video at http://y2u.be/N-kuE0DjG-0. Source: Electric Co-op Today
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CONNECTING TO $AVING$ Chances are, your home is among the majority of U.S. households subscribing to broadband Internet service connected through a WiFi network. Many homes are already high-speed Internet gateways, and many of those who haven’t added highspeed connectivity yet are anxious to do so. Once Coloradans get connected, they are increasingly filling their homes with more and more connected devices, expanding the universe of products that can communicate with each other and the Internet. These growing home networks can serve a variety of uses: security, convenience, comfort, entertainment and, yes, even energy management. What exactly is a home energy network? Home networks go by a number of different names, the most familiar being LANs or local area networks. As network connections and control expand to large home product uses like appliances, heating and cooling systems, lighting and electronics, these networks can be used by the homeowner for energy monitoring, efficiency, and demand response purposes. Home energy networks connect energyusing devices to provide services related to the consumption of energy. At their most basic level, home energy networks provide information on energy use and control over connected devices. Forget to turn off the lights or turn down the thermostat before going on vacation? Need to see how much you’re spending to run the washing machine? With home energy networks, there is an app for that. Advanced home energy networks can analyze usage trends, suggest behavior changes, automate and optimize the setup of certain devices and provide mobile apps to centralize settings and controls. Co-ops are in on the action As co-ops get involved in home energy networking, members may also optimize their power usage around time-of-use pricing or join in automated demand response programs. Of course, home energy networks require a lot more than a smartphone and some software wizardry. Significant hardware investments can be required to take full advantage of home automation. Home networks are becoming bigger and more complex, as network connectivity finds its way into our everyday devices and appliances. Big box retailers are offering a variety of “connected” or “smart home” solutions in co-op territories, and co-op members are purchasing an array of networked products for their homes. Electronics giants are also developing their own proprietary “ecosystems” of communicating products, and even telecommunications companies like Verizon and Comcast are entering the arena, offering home energy management products that can be bundled with their customers’ existing services. Electric utilities are beginning to look to home energy net14
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New home energy networks give homeowners control of power use
National Renewable Energy Laboratory engineers Bethany Sparn and Jiucai Zhang study how smart appliances can be integrated into the grid in the Smart Power Lab at NREL in Golden.
works to help manage peaks and avoid the risk and expense of building costly new generation facilities. Challenges As home energy network devices and services become more common, two potential obstacles are worth noting: interoperability and cyber security. Home energy networks are currently a fragmented landscape with dozens of different “islands” or “ecosystems” of interoperability that are usually dominated by a single manufacturer or service provider. Until a level of standardization is developed, wireless technologies may be able to “hear” each other, but not necessarily communicate in the same “language.” A growing crop of technology startups are beginning to address the challenge by providing free or low-cost software-only services that coordinate many connected devices through a cloud-based software platform. While the solution is promising, it will take time to establish trust and market adoption. And, as with any information transmitted wirelessly and ultimately over the Internet, data from home energy networks can fall into the hands of unintended parties. Consumers who use home energy networks should be aware of the risks and take precautions to secure their information. Moving forward Big box stores are devoting prominent shelf space to a number of home energy network systems and devices, and with phone and security companies actively marketing these services, it’s becoming easier to jump on the bandwagon. The potential of home energy networks is still being discovered and their benefits are exciting. As savvy consumers research, compare and consider possible risks, it’s good to know that co-ops can be a valuable resource in helping members to navigate the quickly evolving landscape.
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First place Colorado landscape: Susan Ulrich, Boulder — MORNING FOG
PICTURE PERFECT STATE BY MONA NEELEY, PUBLISHER/EDITOR
Photographers from throughout Colorado captured amazing shots of the state’s beautiful contrasts during Colorado Country Life’s recent photo contest that ended December 1. There were more than 430 entries in the landscape and animal categories.
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First place, Colorado animals: Dan Taber, Longmont — SAINTS JOHN ROCKY MOUNTAIN GOATS
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First place and $150 in the Colorado animals
gold aspens and others covered in snow. There
category goes to Dan Taber of Longmont
were high, dry desert landscapes and photos
for his photo of Saints John Rocky Mountain
of rollicking streams tumbling through lush
Goats. In second place, winning $75, is Stepha-
mountain meadows. Every landscape entry was
nie Stuckman of Mancos for her photo of a
spectacularly beautiful.
red fox featured on this month’s cover. In third place, winning $50, is MaryAnne Nelson of
Wild and domestic animals were all pictured
Durango for her photo of a marmot “singing in
in native surroundings, caught in mid-flight,
the rain.”
stalking prey, playing in open fields and resting
In the Colorado landscape category, the
unaware of the nearby photographer. There
first place prize of $150 goes to Susan Ulrich
were moose, deer, elk, mountain goats, bighorn
of Boulder for her photo of morning fog. In
sheep, burros, rabbits, hummingbirds, eagles
second place, winning $75, is Ron Ruhoff of
and so many more.
Limon for his photo of the Hugo Wildlife Area.
Winners, selected by the Colorado Rural
Third place and $50 goes to George Turner of
Electric Association staff members, were dif-
Boulder for aspens below the Dallas Divide.
ficult to choose. We included the oh-so-close
Photo entries included endless plains, some
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It was no different in the animal category.
runners-up in this month’s magazine. Many of
with Colorado’s clear blue skies and others
these photos and more will be featured on our
under ominous clouds. There were also photos
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hird place Colorado animals : T MaryAnne Nelson, Durango — SINGING IN THE RAIN
S econd place Colorado animals: Stephanie Stuckman, Mancos — RED FOX
Runner-up Colorado animals: Judy Leiweber, Johnstown — GREAT HORNED OWL
Runner-up Colorado animals: Sonya Hutchison, Merino — EL BURRO
unner-up Colorado animals: MaryAnne Nelson, Durango — R MOUNTAIN LION 18
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unner-up Colorado animals: Kathy Kunce, Pueblo West — R MOUNTAIN GOAT YOUNSTERS PLAYING, MOUNT EVANS coloradocountrylife.coop
unner-up Colorado landscapes: Rod Gardner, R Bayfield — PARRY PRIMROSE AND SAN JUANS
S econd place Colorado landscapes: Ron Ruhoff, Limon — HUGO WILDLIFE AREA
Runner-up Colorado landscapes: Sonya Hutchison, Merino — MINER’S CHAPEL
Watch a video of the winning photos and more at http://youtube.be/MFbjSdzyqPo
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Third place Colorado landscapes: George Turner, Boulder — ASPENS, FENCE, DALLAS DIVIDE
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Enticed by Delicious Rice Dishes The popular grain adds oomph to recipes BY AMY HIGGINS || AHIGGINS@COLORADOCOUNTRYLIFE.ORG
More than 124,000
types of rice are held at the International Rice Genebank, maintained
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Rice has multifaceted uses in recipes, which is why it’s found in kitchen pantries all over the globe. According to the U.S. Rice Producers Association, the average American consumes 25 pounds of rice per year, 4 pounds in beer consumption alone. In addition, it’s a component in merchandise most Americans use every day: paper, toothpaste, packing materials and more. But when it comes down to it, rice is delicious especially when blended with spices and other fixings. So, grab the rice out of the cupboard and get to cooking one of these satisfying and savory dishes.
by the International Rice Research Institute, headquartered in the
Brown Rice Frittata with Bacon and Edamame
Philippines. It has the largest collection of modern and traditional rice varieties in the world. Photograph courtesy of Minute Rice
A Sign of Affection Rice is said to be a sign of fertility, which is why guests traditionally throw rice at the bride and groom after their wedding ceremony. They’re wishing the newlyweds a marriage full of richness
1 cup brown rice 4 thick-cut bacon slices, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 4 scallions, thinly sliced (whites and greens divided) 1 cup frozen shelled edamame 6 eggs 3/4 cup sour cream, divided 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare rice according to package directions. While rice cooks, sauté bacon pieces in a 10-inch ovenproof skillet over medium heat until they start to crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain off all but 1 tablespoon bacon fat, then add scallion whites and edamame to the bacon in the pan and sauté 1 minute. Add cooked rice and sauté 1 minute. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, 1/2 cup sour cream and salt. Add egg mixture to pan, swirling gently to distribute mixture evenly throughout other ingredients. Cook undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes, until edges look set. Place pan in preheated oven until set in center, about 10 minutes. Mix together scallion greens with remaining 1/4 cup sour cream. Serve frittata in wedges topped with a dollop of scallion cream.
Photograph courtesy of Minute Rice
A Slew of Rice
Sweet Potato Rice Casserole 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple in natural juice, drained (reserve juice) 1 cup white or brown rice, uncooked 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated skim milk 1 can (15 ounces) sweet potatoes, drained 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cups miniature marshmallows Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Measure reserved pineapple juice and add enough water to make 1 cup. Prepare rice according to package directions using juice-water mixture. In large bowl combine pineapple, rice, egg, milk, sweet potatoes and cinnamon. Mix well. Spread in 2-quart casserole dish. Top with marshmallows. Bake 20 minutes or until marshmallows begin to brown.
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The To-Do (and Don’t-Do) Gardening Calendar
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BY KRISTEN HANNUM
Month by month, as the seasons turn, we either tend or neglect our garden, our place in the world. That mighty, inescapable fact is part of why I love marking the little chores that shape that work in a down-to-earth gardening calendar. It’s a tool that gives me doable chores for the day, week or month. In my calendar, there are easy chores (January and February: pick warm days to water if it’s been dry); hopeful tasks (March: start my pepper plants); long-awaited tasks (April: plant my Louis Odier rose); endless chores (May: weeding); tasks that seem like I could put them off but I’ll regret it if I do (June: mulching); and pleasant yet easyto-forget tasks (July: getting into the habit of obsessively snipping herbs in the morning to keep them from going to seed too soon — this means you, cilantro). Following on, there are also tasks to avoid during certain times of the year. For some reason I’m always perversely tempted to prune roses in August. There’s no reasoning with
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Inspired by Gramma Kate
Plan now to produce the juiciest tomatoes with a little nurturing BY KRISTEN HANNUM || GARDENING@COLORADOCOUNTRYLIFE.ORG
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I remember trying my Gramma Kate’s tomatoes for the first time. They were fruity and juicy and served Southern style: sliced and sprinkled with salt, pepper and sugar. She lived in the South, burying her daily coffee grounds and eggshells every morning, a composting technique that does not work in Colorado. But she also planted tomatoes with marigolds and garlic to keep the bugs away, a technique that does work in Colorado. Beyond garlic and marigolds, here are a variety of other tomato-growing tips for Colorado gardeners. t First, many gardeners swear by growing basil and tomatoes
near one another, because each improves the flavor of the other. t Tomatoes work well in containers, which is beneficial for those
with physical restraints or a lack of yard space. Laurie Reiser of Grand Junction grows tomatoes despite disabilities that confine her to a wheelchair. She puts them in accessible containers. “You just need to know what the fully mature size of the plant will be and put it in something big enough,” she says. t If you never grew an heirloom tomato before, give them a try
this year. Reiser’s tomatoes come from all over the world. t Keep track of your tomatoes. Create a visual gardening journal
that serves as a reminder of what you grew in the past, what works and what doesn’t. t Jodi Westcott, a master gardener who volunteers at Denver
Botanic Gardens, agrees that a gardening journal is a good idea, but warns that if you just write down what and where you planted without clear notes on what went right and wrong, it’s not going to help much. t Even if you have a “black thumb,” Westcott suggests growing
Super Sweet 100, a hybrid cherry tomato. They’re delicious, hardy and disease-resistant. t Wescott also urges gardeners to try red mulch film. Developed
by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Clemson University, this stuff comes in rolls, like black plastic ground cover, but it’s red and shot through with micro perforations to allow water and air to reach the soil. The red color reflects infrared light back up at the tomato plant, which then grows faster and produces more tomatoes.
tT ry using red toma-
to trays. The reusable slotted platters close around a hole in the center for the tomato’s stem. Tomato Crater, a tomato tray dealer, claims its reusable two-piece design will “protect and greatly enhance tomatoes.” Regardless of what tips or tricks you use to grow your tomatoes, come August, September and October, I suggest you stack those slices of tomato with fresh mozzarella and drizzle them with olive oil mixed with balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt and pepper. Slip in a touch of sugar, too, as a nostalgic salute to my Gramma Kate.
Helpful Websites heirloomtomatofarms.com — Sells tomatoes from Russia and the Ukraine, including Caspian Pink, in Denver burpee.com — Sells Black Krim (as in Crimea) heirloom tomatoes reimerseeds.com — Sells Siberian tomatoes gardeners.com — Sells red mulch film tomatocrater.com — Sells red tomato trays
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previous gardening columns at coloradocountrylife.coop. Search for Gardening. Kristen Hannum is a native Colorado gardener. Email or write her with wisdom or comments at gardening@coloradocountrylife.org.
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There’s plenty to do in August other than attacking an innocent rose bush. September brings a flurry of autumnal chores, namely harvesting, which in good years are some of the most satisfying days of the year in a Colorado garden. The weather is usually fine despite the first frost usually arriving mid-month on the eastern plains. It’s time to save those tender bulbs and plant winter-hardy ones, including garlic. Good calendars also give us some leeway. For instance, my calendar tells me to harvest my green tomatoes in early to mid-September. That makes late September to mid-October gambling months for tomatoes. Last year I visited a friend a couple days after she harvested all her tomatoes in September. She’s gardened in Colorado longer than I have, and so the sight of her mountain of red, orange and green fruits made me reconsider leaving mine at the mercy of our high plains nights. But, my bet paid off in 2014, and I didn’t lose a single fruit to frost despite my tardy harvesting. By the time I got to October my most productive task is garden cleanup. November is the time to winterize the roses; and November and December weeks should begin the routine of watering every four to six weeks. All of these tasks plus many more are at the Colorado State Cooperative Extension’s Down to Earth in Denver website, at www.colostate.edu. (Put Down to Earth in Denver in the little search box and the calendar pages will open.) You’ll need to adjust the tasks according to your Colorado zone, but whatever the zone and however extensive your garden, know that your calendar is your friend. It’s the closest many of us will ever come to having an assistant.
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[energy tips]
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MAKING THE SWITCH
Look closely at the Big Thompson rainbow that didn’t get away. You can see the tiny midge in its upper lip.
Moving away from incandescents BY JAMES DULLEY
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Incandescent lightbulbs are no longer being manufactured but some people continue using the incandescents they have on hand. But as stockpiles diminish, people will be forced to switch to more efficient bulbs and there are some things to consider. Incandescent bulbs emit a yellowish light quality. This is called the “color temperature” of a bulb. Incandescent bulbs are in the 2,700 Kelvin range. The whiter “daylight” LEDs and compact fluorescent bulbs are in the 4,000 to 5,000 K range. Most people grow accustomed to the whiter light and prefer it. The color temperature is listed on the packaging. Color rendering index is another quality of the lightbulb to consider. A higher CRI makes objects in a room look more like they would look under natural sunlight. A CRI above 80 is considered adequate for homes, but 90 or above makes everything All types and styles of look better and LED bulbs are now available to replace almost doesn’t cost any incandescent bulb. much more. For effective lighting in new rooms, install several grouped circuits with dimmers to control and vary the lighting schemes. For example, choose high-CRI bulbs over a dining table to enhance the appearance of food. An overhead high color-temperature bulb above a chair would be good for reading. For existing rooms where it may not be easy to rewire or add circuits, switch to LEDs in fixtures and install dimmer wall switches. There are many new types of LEDs available to replace almost any incandescent bulb. Unlike incandescent bulbs, LEDs do not lose efficiency as they are dimmed. Learn more about converting lighting at coloradocountrylife.coop. Look under the Energy tab for Energy Tips.
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Fishing in March is Madness
Blustery weather wreaks havoc along the stream BY DENNIS SMITH
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March is often a blustery month along the Front Range, and the inherent wind can make casting a fly distinctly challenging if not downright annoying. Still, it’s difficult to ignore the pull of a river on a warm spring day, and if you twist my arm a bit I’ll usually give in to the urge, load up my gear and head for a creek somewhere. A few years ago, right around this time, my friend Dustin twisted my arm. “C’mon,” he said, “It’s almost 70 degrees out for cryin’ out loud. The wind’s blowing a little, but it’s not like we’re going to blow away. And besides, we might actually catch some fish.” I went. We started at the lower end of the Big Thompson about two miles west of Loveland. The river was disturbingly clear like you naturally expect this time of year, the shelf ice had receded in all but the darkest reaches of the canyon and there was a good head of open, running water coming downstream, which I didn’t expect. That was encouraging. We hiked along a faint path and found fish rising in a long, deep pool about 100 yards upstream from the truck. There were at least a half dozen trout feeding and they were coming to the surface pretty regularly. That was encouraging, too. But it also became clear quickly they were rising to midges. Not so encouraging.
Threading a wisp of leader material finer than frog hair through the eye of a hook no bigger than a bent eyelash is a pain, but it’s even more frustrating with the irksome wind. It takes patience, good eyes and a steady hand. I learned to deal with half of that problem by carrying a pair of 3.00 magnifying glasses in my vest, and the other half by using one of those little ballpoint pen-looking doodads that holds the fly while you knot it to your leader. With that done, the bigger problem now was that, although the surface of the pool appeared to be as still as death, it was actually moving downstream at a deceptively fast clip. Trying to get a tiny fly in front of those fish in the wind was one thing. Trying to mend your line without freaking them out before the current swept your fly away was another. I’m not sure how, but eventually a fish swirled under my little midge emerger. I lifted the rod and hooked the first trout of the day. It was also the last. It charged up and down the river, jumped twice and spooked the hell out of every other fish in the pool. We hiked upstream in search of more rising fish, but found none. On the way back to the truck, Dustin politely thanked me for screwing things up, and I politely reminded him he was the one who invited me.
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[classifieds] TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD Please type or print your ad on a separate paper. Indicate how many months you would like your ad to run and which month to start. There is a minimum of 12 words at $1.63 per word/ month. Be sure to include your full name and address for our records. Check MUST accompany this order or call to pay by credit card. Send your ad before the 10th of the month to: mail: Colorado Country Life 5400 Washington St., Denver, CO 80216 phone: 303.902.7276 fax: 303.455.2807 email: classifieds@coloradocountrylife.org
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Our friends were in Kissimmee, Florida, wondering how to pronounce the city name: KISS-i-mee, Kiss-I-mee or Kiss-i-MEE. They walked into a fast food joint to have lunch and asked the young man behind the counter, “How do you pronounce the name of this place?” He gave them an odd look and said slowly, “Bur-ger King.”
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An elderly woman had a milk bath in her old claw foot tub on her bucket list. She called the local dairy and requested 125 gallons of milk be delivered to her home. When the dairy worker asked her if she wanted it pasteurized, the elderly woman paused for a moment and said, “No, just up to my neck will be fine.” (Past-Your-Eyes) Bill Booren, Berthoud
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Watching her father working on his tractor, the little farm girl said to her mother, “What happens to old tractors when they finally stop running?” Sighing, her mother answered, “They’re sold to your father.” Lila Taylor, Stratton
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I was at my great granddaughter’s 8th birthday party and a young boy I had never met before kept staring at me. Finally, he walked over and said, “Can I ask you a question?” “Go for it,” I said. He responded, “How old do you have to be to look like you?” This young fellow just made my day. I still get a smile on my face every time I think about it. Bill Rogers, Grand Junction
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Add one more item to your shopping list when gearing up children for youth baseball and softball: the isoBLOX® Skull Cap With Impact Protection™. The isoBLOX® was designed with specialized high-impact padding to diffuse the impact of highvelocity objects and reduce head injuries. The skullcap comes in small, intermediate and young adult sizes and fits young athletes ages 6 to 17. It fits best when worn under a stretch-to-fit cap. The isoBLOX® Skull Cap costs $59.99 and is sold exclusively at Dick’s Sporting Goods retail stores. For more information, visit isoblox.com.
Action cameras became all the rage for adventurous athletes in recent years, and as new models come on the market new accessories are introduced and prices become more competitive. Recently introduced on thegrommet.com is ViDi, a cool, affordable action camera option. When you order a ViDi, you don’t just get a camera. Sure, it takes high-definition video and still shots as expected, but for $99, you also get a helmet attachment, bike attachment, underwater casing, “selfie” pole, car charger and more. On top of that, it is charged and ready to use right out of the box. For more information, visit thegrommet.com/vidi-action-camera or vidiactiongear.com.
SNAP … Picture This It’s wonderful to get a snapshot of your MVP as a memento of a great game. But do you ever feel left out of the picture? The Shutter Camera Phone Remote Control gets you in there. Just position your smartphone camera to your liking, wrap your arm around your athlete and click the remote control button. The Shutter Camera Phone Remote comes with a removable phone stand and works up to 10 feet away. Get yours for $20 at urbanoutfitters.com.
A Sports Fan Is Born Photo courtesy of This Little Light of Mine Photography
We want our children to support our favorite sports teams, so get a jump start and dress them in something that is as one of a kind as they are. You and your baby will coo for the darling sports apparel custom made by Connie Pfost of Limon. Her little outfits are beautifully crocheted and fit ever so sweetly on babies. To order and view Pfost’s little works of art, visit conniemariepfost.etsy.com or facebook.com/Connies Crochet. Outfits start at $25 and take four to six weeks to complete.
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