Energy Analysis
The Cooperative will provide a free energy use analysis of your home or business. An energy use analysis can help identify ways to make your home or business more energy efficient. Contact Andrea M. Chavez at 758-2258 for more information or to set up an audit.

Winterize Your Home
Performing an energy efficiency audit can determine where your home is losing heat. The style of windows - single pane vs. double pane, cracks around exterior doors, and maintenance of heating equipment should be taken into account when cutting costs on energy usage. If properly insulated and maintained, windows, doors and heating equipment can help obtain cost efficiency during winter months. Double paned wood-clad windows, or adding a storm window or an extra layer of plastic can protect against heat loss. Weather stripping and/or caulking around doors also helps stop cold drafts from filtering in. Remember that faulty appliances can cause the unit to run less efficiently therefore running your energy bill higher than it would if it were properly maintained.

If you feel your bill is averaging higher than normal, Kit Carson Electric can research your billing history to try and determine whether or not there is a potential problem. If a problem is apparent, Kit Carson Electric can perform an energy efficiency audit in your home. This is provided as a public service to all members. Be prepared for the cold months by winterizing your home. You will feel more comfortable while saving money. 

                                           Security Light Rental
Kit Carson Electric Co-op, Inc. rents and installs security lights on existing service poles. The monthly charge for the light starts at $11.30 and goes up to $19.90 depending on the wattage of the light. Any applicable taxes are additional, but the electricity is not registered on the meter.

                                         Tree Trimming and Clearing

Kit Carson Electric Co-op, Inc. conducts tree trimming maintenance along the right-of-way of distribution lines to provide safe and reliable electric service. This is a legal right and responsibility of the Cooperative. Tree trimming is an essential part of the Cooperative's services. The Cooperative tries to control trees growth on primary and secondary power lines at an early stage of development before they interfere with the electrical service. Keeping the trees trimmed will decrease outages due to natural growth interference. The cooperative regrets the need to cut trees, but it is hoped that members understand the need to cut or trim some of their trees or why objects in the right-of-way must be relocated. Please contact the Cooperative office before attempting to cut trees close to power lines. We will cut trees in the right-of-way of the primary and secondary lines.