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2017

• Developed an EV rate for members charging on CCEC’s off-peak program.

• Instituted a program providing incentives for Level 2 chargers installed on CCEC’s offpeak program.

2018

• Acquired an all-electric Chevy Bolt.

• Acquired an Outlander PHEV.

• Installed Level 2 charger at the CCEC Corporate Services Center.

• Hosted Fargo’s first community Drive EV event.

2020

• Installed DC fast charger at the FM Convention & Visitors Bureau.

• Installed DC fast charger at West Acres Shopping Center.

• Installed DC fast charger at Hornbacher’s Gateway West.

2022

• Instituted a pilot project for time-of-day rate.

• Acquired an all-electric Ford Lightning.

• Installed two Level 2 chargers in the Fargo warehouse.

• Installed Level 2 charger in CCEC’s Kindred warehouse.

• Installed a Level 2 charger at West Acres Shopping Center.

• Installed a Level 2 charger at Sanford Medical Center.

2019

• Made a donation to West Fargo Public Schools for North Dakota’s first all-electric school bus.

• Donated to Fargo Police Department & Fargo Parks for an all-electric motorcycle to patrol parks and recreational areas.

2021

• Installed a Level 2 charger at the Cass County Electric Member Services Center.

2023

• Installed Level 2 charging stations at CCEC’s Valley City, Arthur, and Lisbon service centers.

• Ordered a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV for a fleet vehicle replacement.

• Save the date for our community EV event on Aug. 24, 2023. More details to come.

EVs are an economical way to power your ride - saving you up to five times the amount of traditional cars, depending on local fuel costs. Take advantage of off-peak charging rates offered by CCEC to pocket even more savings! Scan the code to learn more about our EV program!

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Red sauce

Ingredients:

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

6 large or 8 small garlic cloves, minced

1 - 28 ounce can tomato purée

1 - 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes

2-3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1-2 Tablespoons sugar (to start with)

Salt and pepper

2 Tablespoons cornstarch (optional)

Preparation:

Combine olive oil, pepper flakes, and garlic in a large pot or Dutch oven on low heat for five minutes. This infuses the flavors to the oil and is key to this sauce’s bold flavor. Add the tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper to the pot. Whisk until the oil is completely incorporated (this takes some muscle and a bit of time) making sure that it doesn’t separate.

Pasta bake with creamy red sauce

Ingredients:

1 package fettuccine

1 small onion, diced

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 pound ground Italian sausage (sweet, hot or whatever)

Salt and pepper

6 cups red sauce

1 cup heavy cream

1 container ricotta cheese

1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese (in a log or ball)

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

3 Tablespoons Italian seasoning

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 400° F and spray a 9x13” baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

2. Cook fettuccine according to package instructions.

3. While noodles are boiling, combine onion, garlic, and sausage in a skillet. Cook over medium heat until sausage is browned. Salt and pepper to taste.

Submitted by: JoDee Devaney

Turn the heat up and bring the sauce to a boil. Then drop it back down to low, cover, and simmer for one hour. Let the flavors develop, and then taste, taste, taste! Adjust the vinegar, red pepper, sugar, and salt and pepper to your liking.

This is my go-to red sauce for pasta, pizza, meatball subs, or anything you like a good red sauce with. If you like your sauce a little thicker like a marinara or pizza sauce, you can make a slurry with the cornstarch and a little water and add it to the sauce at the end. This will thicken it like magic.

Remove from heat and let cool. Store in mason jars or freezer bags for later use. If you double this recipe, it will yield 3-quart jars. You should probably just go ahead and plan to do a double batch and do your future self a favor.

4. Warm your red sauce and add cream (OMG so so yum).

5. Drain pasta and grab your baking dish.

6. It’s time to start layering your lazy man’s lasagna:

- 1/3 of the red (cream) sauce

- 1/3 of the cooked fettuccine

- 1/3 of the sausage mixture

- 1/3 of the ricotta (just plop on with a spoon)

- 1/3 of the mozzarella (if pre-sliced - if not, slice and layer)

- Sprinkle on Parmesan

- 1 Tablespoons Italian seasoning

7. Repeat two more times.

8. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Take off the foil and bake for 5-10 more minutes until the cheese is browning and the pan is bubbling.

9. Now for the hard part. Let it rest and cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving with chunks of garlic bread to soak up all that saucy goodness.

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