As A Meter Of Fact

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We may have thawed out a little since the winter storm, but we've still got 53 days of winter left to go!

In this episode of As A Meter of Fact, Darreck sits down with Josh Sterling, CoServ's Manager of Energy Solutions, to discuss the best ways for Members and Customers to save energy AND money this winter.

As a bonus, Darreck also explains how CoServ manages its power supply in anticipation of weather events and the considerations when making pre-emptive power purchases.

With Lineman Appreciation Day fast approaching, it seemed as good a time as any to welcome CoServ Crew Supervisor Chris Hammonds to the studio to discuss what a typical day looks like for CoServ linemen. 

As a bonus, this episode will tie in with the January edition of Texas Co-op Power magazine for the Thank a Lineman essay contest. To win, listen for the code word and include it, along with how many times it was spoken throughout the episode, in your essay thanking a lineman!

As we wind down the last few weeks of 2023, As A Meter of Fact looks at CoServ's many milestones, developments, and spotlights that marked the year.  

Winters in North Texas can be unpredictable. As such, it’s important to understand not only how to help make your home energy efficient but also the factors that impact your bill.  
 

In this episode of As A Meter of Fact, Darreck discusses basic energy efficiency tips, budget billing, payment assistance options, what Heating Degree Days are, and how to calculate them. 

CoServ takes a great deal of pride in the way it serves its Members and Customers, and the Customer Care Department is a perfect example of that, maintaining a 94% satisfaction score.

In this episode of As A Meter of Fact, Darreck looks at the various teams that make that satisfaction score possible. 

Capital Credits are one of the biggest differences between electric cooperatives and other utilities. Instead of returning our annual margins (profits) to shareholders, as the for-profit utilities do, CoServ and other electric cooperatives allocate this money back to our Members in the form of Capital Credits. 

In this episode of As A Meter of Fact, Darreck explains how Capital Credits work and provides an update on this year's retirement.

Today is National 811 Day, a friendly reminder to dial 811 before digging. It's also Mr. Diggs' birthday! Let the celebration of awareness begin!

Did you know that over the course of the year, CoServ's Energy Education Team will visit more than 100 campuses across our service districts to give safety presentations and demos? 

With the school year just around the corner –and we do apologize to any children whose days we've just ruined with that revelation– it feels like the perfect opportunity to shine the spotlight on this incredible team. In this episode, Darreck sits down with Justin Porterfield, CoServ's Energy Education Specialist.

CoServ’s linemen are among the very best in the state, boasting exemplary skills and technical know-how to get the job done quickly and safely, no matter the condition, no matter the time of day.  

With the 27th Texas Lineman’s Rodeo mere weeks away, As A Meter of Fact looks at the annual competition held in Seguin, TX, and lets you hear from members of the CoServ Rodeo team.