Author: Admin

Roosevelt Public Power
District
www.rooseveltppd.com

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ISSUE 3

SEPTEMBER 2019

Dennis Duffield—Manager
Sandra Hendren—Manager
Jennifer Heimbouch—Office Supervisor
Dael Cron—Billing Clerk
A. J. Kuxhausen—Operations Manager
Jake Gonzales—Line Superintendent
Jordan Stull—Line Foreman
John Walker—Lineman
Ralph Paez—Lineman
Doug Beebe—Lineman
Dillon Wademan—Lineman
Colt Whitaker-Lineman
Ralph Hilyard—President
Andrew Stratman—Vice President
Wes Ullrich—Secretary/Treasurer
Dave Howell—Director
Ken Strey—Director
Brenda Darnell—Director
Scott Long—Director

CHECK YOUR HOME TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL FIRES

Safe Electricity offers the following checklist to help you prevent electrical fires in your home:
Electrical outlets – Check for loose-fitting plugs. Replace missing or broken wall plates so wiring and components are not exposed. If you have young children, cover unused outlets with safety caps or install tamper resistant outlets (TROs). TROs have a built in safety feature that won’t allow any object in the outlet except for electrical plugs. If an outlet is not working, it may be an indicator of unsafe wiring. Have an electrician check it out.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) – Make sure GFCIs are installed in your kitchen, bathrooms, laundry, workshop, basement, garage, and outdoor outlets. GFCIs help protect against electrical shock. Use the test and reset button monthly to ensure they are working properly.
Plugs – Never force plugs into outlets. Do not remove the grounding pin to make a three-prong plug fit a two-conductor outlet. Avoid overloading outlets with adapters and too many appliance plugs.
Cords – Make sure cords are not frayed or cracked, placed under carpets or rugs, tightly wrapped around any object, or located in high traffic areas. Do not nail or staple them to walls, floors, or other objects.
Extension cords – These are not intended as permanent household wiring, so use them on a temporary basis only. If you find you need more electrical outlets, talk to an electrician about installing more so you will not need to use extension cords.
Light bulbs – Check the wattage to make sure light bulbs match the fixture requirements. Replace bulbs that have higher wattage ratings than recommended on the fixture. Make sure they are screwed in securely so they do not overheat.
Appliances/Electronics – If an appliance repeatedly blows a fuse, trips a circuit breaker, or has given you an electrical shock, immediately unplug it and have it repaired or replaced. Look for cracks or damage in wiring and connectors. Use surge protectors to protect expensive electronics. Make sure your appliances and electronics are placed in dry locations. If an appliance has been water damaged, be sure to replace it.
Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs) – Consider having AFCIs installed in your home. An AFCI is installed in a circuit breaker and monitors the flow of electricity throughout your home. If the AFCI detects any abnormality, it will shut the system off, preventing a fire.
Electrical wiring – Check for loose wall receptacles, loose wires, or loose lighting fixtures. Listen for popping or sizzling sounds behind walls. If light switches are hot to the touch or lights spark and flicker, immediately shut them off at the circuit breaker and then contact a qualified electrician to make repairs.
Circuit breakers/fuses – Check that circuit breakers are working properly. Fuses should be properly rated for the circuit they are protecting.
Service capacity – As you continue to upgrade your home with more lighting, appliances, and electronics, your home’s electrical service capacity may become overburdened. If fuses blow or trip frequently, you may need to increase the capacity of your electrical service or add new branch circuits. A qualified electrician can determine the appropriate service requirements for your home.
For more information on electrical safety in your home, visit SafeElectricity.org.

ISSUE 3

UNDERSTANDING LIGHTING LABELING

Labels on light bulb packages provide detail on how much you can expect to pay annually for light bulbs and have information on the brightness and color of the light bulbs.
Lumens, not watts, are key to picking a bulb that is the right brightness. Although watts are listed on incandescent bulbs, watts are not an effective measure of brightness. Watts represent the units of power that it takes to light a bulb, whereas lumens measure the amount of light produced. The more lumens a bulb has, the brighter the bulb will be. The following comparisons outline the lumen measurement to look for that will produce the brightness previously gauged by the wattage use of older style incandescent bulbs:
100 watt bulb = 1600 lumens.
75 watt bulb = 1100 lumens.
60 watt bulb = 800 lumens.
40 watt bulb = 450 lumens.
Lighting labels also have information about the color of a light, ranging from cool to warm. Cool lights, which correspond with higher Kelvin temperatures, are better for visual tasks because they increase contrast. Warm lights, which correspond to lower Kelvin temperatures, are preferable for living spaces because they are more flattering. When you are shopping for light bulbs, find the spectrum on the package that shows how warm or cool the bulbs are. Visit EnergyEdCouncil.org for more information.

CLASSIC STUFFED PEPPERS
1/2 c. uncooked rice 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra 1 medium onion, chopped
1 tbsp. tomato paste 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 lbb. ground beef
1 can diced tomatoes 1 tsp dried oregano kosher salt
Ground pepper 6 bell peppers, tops & cores removed
1 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Preheat oven to 400°. In a small saucepan, prepare rice according to package instructions. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Cook onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 6 minutes. Drain fat.
Return beef mixture to skillet, then stir in cooked rice and diced tomatoes. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Let simmer until liquid has reduced slightly, about 5 minutes.
Place peppers cut side-up in a 9"-x-13" baking dish and drizzle with oil. Spoon beef mixture into each pepper and top with Monterey jack, then cover baking dish with foil.
Bake until peppers are tender, about 35 minutes. Uncover and bake until cheese is bubbly, 10 minutes more.
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