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This is to acquaint new members — and to remind existing members — of Kotzebue Electric Association with their rights, privileges and responsibilities as members of an electric cooperative. You should know: You are a member of the cooperative. You are legally a part-owner of the cooperative. You have the right to attend your annual […]
As you sit reading this on your computer screen, take a moment to think about how much of your day-to-day life is powered by electricity. At home, a host of appliances are probably hooked into electrical outlets around your house, including the computer you are using right now; at work, you might use a computer or […]
Consumers As a rural electric cooperative, Kotzebue Electric Association starts and ends with you, the consumer. You and your neighbors are the only reason this utility even exists. Board of Directors You and your neighbors form the pool of candidates from with the board of directors is elected. The directors meet regularly to make decisions […]
By Brad Reeve KEA General Manager Every year, KEA receives calls from our members with concerns about their bills and/or meters. We get most of these calls during the winter months, and they come from folks who feel their electric bills are incorrect because they are higher than usual. During the winter, heaters are running, […]
With a variety of manufacturers now producing windows, doors and skylights with the Energy Star label, consumers have a big opening to save money on their home and business energy bills. According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the average household spends 40 percent of its annual energy budget on heating and cooling costs. […]
The National Consumers League offers these tips for doing business with companies over the Internet. Don’t be a victim of fraud. Be sure to: Do business with those you know and trust. Be sure you know who the company or person is and where it is physically located. Understand the offer. Look carefully at the […]
