Dixie Electric August 2026 Bill Insert

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

TIP OF THE MONTH

August heat puts your AC to the test, so it’s a good time to check your air filter. A dirty filter restricts airflow and makes your system work harder, reducing efficiency and increasing energy use. Check your filter monthly and replace it if it’s dirty—a clean filter helps your AC run efficiently and keeps your home more comfortable.

Ingredients:

5-Ingredient Corn Soup

2 ears of corn, shucked

¼ tsp. cayenne pepper

3 tbsp. unsalted butter, divided 2 tbsp. sesame seeds

2 cups new potatoes

Directions:

Cut kernels off the cobs and halve the cobs. Sauté kernels in 2 tbsp. butter for 2 minutes in a saucepan. Add 2½ cups water, cobs, and potatoes; bring to a boil, cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender (12–15 minutes). Remove cobs. Puree three-quarters of the soup and return it to the pot; season with cayenne, salt, and pepper. In a skillet, brown the remaining butter, add sesame seeds, and cook until golden. Drizzle soup with sesame seed brown butter to serve.

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For Dixie Electric Cooperative Member-Owners August 2026

MOVE OVER LAW

At Dixie, safety is one of our highest priorities. While our crews do everything they can to stay safe, busy roadsides are one of the most dangerous places they can work. If you see utility or emergency vehicles on the side of the road, remember the Move Over Law and:

DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY - always look out and ahead for vehicles on the side of the road

SAFELY CHANGE LANES - use your signal to move over when it is clear to change lanes

SLOW DOWN - decrease speed and remember to stay at a reasonable pace for traffic flow

At the end of July 2026, we mailed packets to our member-owners that included information regarding trustee elections, a ballot, and a business reply envelope. Samples of the packet contents are shown below, and details can be found in your August issue of Alabama Living. We encourage everyone to take the time to review the packet when it is received, and, most importantly, take the time to vote. Ballots must be received at the office of the independent auditor by close of business on Aug. 31, 2026 in order to be counted.

By completing your ballot and returning it to our independent auditor, you can earn a $5 credit on your October power bill. Just mark your ballot to cast your vote on the trustee elections. Then mail it to our independent auditor in the self-addressed postage paid envelope provided. It is that simple.

SAMPLE BALLOT PACKET CONTENTS