2025 September Dixie Electric Co-op Currents Bill Stuffer

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TIP OF THE MONTH

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF “SHOULDER MONTHS”

Shoulder months refer to the transitional periods between peak heating and cooling seasons. They offer a great opportunity to reduce home energy consumption as the need for extensive heating or cooling is reduced. Look for simple ways to boost indoor comfort without running your heating and cooling system. Use ceiling fans and open windows on breezy days to ventilate your home. On cooler days, add a layer of clothing and avoid running the heat.

Easy Apple Pancakes

Ingredients:

¾ cup unsweetened applesauce

2 eggs

¼ cup unsweetened milk

1 tbsp. pure maple syrup

Directions:

1 ½ cups rolled oats

2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. ground cinnamon, vanilla extract

¼ tsp. allspice, nutmeg, salt

Add all ingredients to a blender and blend on high until completely smooth. If batter is too thick add a few extra tablespoons of milk. Lightly coat a griddle with oil and place over a medium heat. Once the pan is hot, add about 1/3 cup of the batter to the griddle for each pancake and cook for 2-4 minutes until pancakes slightly puff up and you see a few bubbles along the edges. Flip cakes and cook until golden brown on underside. Wipe skillet clean and repeat with more oil and remaining batter. Serve and enjoy!

For Dixie Electric Cooperative Member-Owners

September 2025

LEVELIZED BILLING

Want to make your electric bill fit your monthly budget? Dixie's levelized billing program prevents drastic changes in your bill, even in the coldest or warmest months. There are no surprises with levelized billing since your bill is based on a rolling 12-month average usage so only slight changes occur in your monthly payment amount. If you have been a member-owner with Dixie in your current residence for one year, you may be eligible for levelized billing. You can find out more or sign up for levelized billing by contacting our office at 1-888-349-4332.

WHAT’S ON THAT POLE?

This illustration shows the basic equipment found on electric utility poles. The equipment varies according to the location and the service they provide.

PRIMARY WIRES

Primary wires carry 7,200 volts of electricity from a substation. That voltage is 60 times higher than the voltage that runs through your home’s electrical outlets!

SURGE ARRESTORS

These protect the transformer from lightning strikes.

NEUTRAL WIRE

The neutral wire acts as a line back to the substation and is tied to the ground, balancing the electricity on the system.

SECONDARY SERVICE DROP

Carries 120/240-volts of electricity to consumers’ homes. It has two “hot” wires from the transformer and a bare “neutral” wire that’s connected to the ground wire on the pole.

GROUND WIRE

The ground wire connects to the neutral wire to complete the circuit inside the transformer. It also directs electricity from lightning safely into the earth.

TELEPHONE, CABLE TV, AND FIBER WIRES

These are typically the lowest wires on the pole. INSULATORS

Original illustration by Erin

Insulators prevent energized wires from contacting each other or the pole.

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