In 2010, Lyon Rural Electric Cooperative began collecting an EEAC to implement its Energy Efficiency Program as filed with Iowa Utility Board. This plan was required by legislation passed by the Iowa Legislature. Each year the EEAC will be recalculated by first looking at the amount collected in the previous year (2016) compared with amount paid out for program expenses for that year (2016). The under collection or over collection will be added to or deducted respectively from the estimated expenditures needed to meet the program goals for 2017. Based on these calculations, the 2017 EEAC will be as follows:

Farm and Residential 1.36%Small Commercial 0.72%Large Commercial 0.72%Novartis Animal Health 0.00%Public Buildings 0.00%Casino Resort 0.00%Electric Heat / Dual Fuel 1.36%

Lyon REC News

February 2017

Phone : 712-472-2506 or 1-800-658-3976 ~ Website : www.lyonrec.coop Office Hours : Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

2017 Power Cost Adjustment (PCA)Lyon Rural Electric Cooperative has used a PCA to adjust its rates to reflect the changes in the cost of the power it purchases from L & O Power Cooperative (L & O). L & O purchases bulk power from the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) and Basin Electric Power Cooperative (Basin Electric). Basin Electric rates will remain the same rate after a mid-year rate increase and WAPA rates will decrease for 2017.In the December 2016 newsletter, I provided estimated PCA rates for 2017. The PCA rates for 2017 have been calculated. The 2017 PCA rate for regular energy will be $0.03711 per kWh compared to the current 2016 PCA of $0.03899 per kWh. The Farm and Residential Rate cost for 1,000 kWh will be $1.88 less in 2017 over 2016 costs after the mid-year rate increase. The Base Year or year this calculation is based on was 2006.There will be no change in the PCA rate for the dual fuel and electric heat rate in 2017. The 2017 PCA for dual fuel and electric heat will be $0.01450 per kWh. The Base Year is 2006.The 2017 PCA rate for energy used in the Casino Resort rate will be $0.02574 compared to the current 2016 PCA of $0.02648. The cost for 1,000 kWh will be $0.74 less in 2017 over current 2016 costs. The Base Year is 2010.

2017 Energy Efficiency Adjustment Clause (EEAC)

Mark your calendar for the

Lyon Rural Electric Cooperative

Annual Meeting on March 13, 2017

Plan to Attend!!!

Dale Slack will retire from Lyon Rural Electric Cooperative on February 28, after nearly 39 years of service with the Cooperative. The public is invited to an open house on Friday, March 10, from 1:00 to 3:00 at the Cooperative, where Dale will be honored for his years of dedicated service. Lyon Rural Electric Cooperative wishes Dale many years of enjoyment in his retirement. Thank you, Dale, for your commitment to the Cooperative.

Retirement Open House

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David DeBoer - Grant Township

David and his wife Heather have two children. He has lived in Lyon County all his life. David has served as a deacon for the Bethel Reformed Church. He is a current director of the Lyon REC board and a Township Trustee. David is involved in livestock farming.

Chad Hoogendoorn - Liberal Township

Chad and his wife Teresa have two daughters. Chad has lived in Lyon County his whole life. Chad currently farms and raises hogs and has been a mechanic at Mulder Implement for 15 years. Chad previously served on the Rock Rapids Gun Club Board.

Jesse Roemen- Logan Township

Jessie and his wife Becky have three children. They have lived in Logan Township since 2010. Jesse raises cattle and hogs as well as crop farming. Jesse has previously served on the Bethlehem Lutheran Church Board of Properties.

Rodney Mogler-Logan Township

Rodney and his wife Lois have four sons and one daughter. Rodney has lived south of Lester for 59 years. He is involved in a family farming operation with his main responsibilities in the agronomy department. Some of his previous board experiences have been with local co-ops, Lyon County Extension Council, Logan Township Trustee, 4-H Leader, and various church committees. He is a current director of the Lyon REC board.

“This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.” If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.”

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Invocation .............................................. Bruce BonanderWelcome ............................................. Randy McKenneyRecognition of Guests ............................ Ross LoomansReading of 2016 Annual Meeting Minutes ..................... Jennifer WippertReport of Nominating Committees: District Six ................................. Dennis Schrick District at Large .......................... Doug LeutholdBalloting For Directors .................... Randy McKenneyPresident’s Comments ...................... Randy McKenneyIntroduction of 2016 Youth Tour Winners .................. Ross LoomansTreasurer’s Report ............................... Bruce BonanderManager’s Report .................................. Ross LoomansRecognition of Employees .................... Ross LoomansDrawing for Door Prizes ................ Board of DirectorsAwarding of Prizes For Mail in Ballots ..................... Randy McKenneyReport of Election ................................. Jennifer WippertOld Business ...................................... Randy McKenneyNew Business ..................................... Randy McKenneyAdjournment

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ANNUAL MEETINGCENTRAL LYON COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Auditorium ~ Rock Rapids, IowaMonday, March 13, 2017, 7:15 P.M.

Beware of cheapphone chargers

When inspectors from UL-Underwriters Laboratories-tested iPhone chargers for safety, the results, they said, were “literally shocking.”

UL calls power adapters sold for iPhones but not made by Apple “counterfeit” and warns that they might not have undergone electrical safety tests and can shock or even kill the user.

In a 2016 UL test of 400 counterfeit adapters, 99 percent of them failed. That means they either became damaged themselves or harmed the phones during charging, or leaked current that shocked or could have shocked the user.

The counterfeit chargers came with the UL safety inspection mark printed on them, but they had not been UL tested, the report noted. Some of the chargers cost as little as $1, while Apple prices on its “official” adapters start at $19.

While counterfeit adapters can look just like legitimate Apple chargers, they usually have a few “tells,” UL reported. For example:

• All UL-certified Apple chargers are white.

• Certification labels on genuine Apple labels do not misspell words or names-like “Abble,” for example, and say the product was designed by Apple and not by any other organization.

• Expect to pay at least $19 for a properly tested Apple adapter.

• If you find a charger loose in a bin of discounted electronics, it’s counterfeit. Apple products come in white Apple packaging.

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DecemberOPerATING STATISTIcS

10,233,3169,772,938

3.48%

18,710 KW2,820 KWH

$252.06 $952.77 $942.02

872.865.35¢

11,649,82111,176,605

3.38%

20,578 KW3,227 KWH

$310.44 $1,181.51$1,094.03

872.866.15¢

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Des Moines, IA - The Iowa Area Development Group (IADG), on behalf of Iowa’s rural electric cooperatives, municipal utilities and independent telecommunication companies, honored seven distinguished Iowa companies with the Iowa Venture Award at a luncheon held in conjunction with the Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives’ annual meeting at the Sheraton West Des Moines.

Mogler Farms/Pig Hill West of Alvord

Mogler Farms is being recognized for their over $12 million state-of-the-art sow facility that incorporates the latest advances in pathogen filter technology. Bio-security, disease control, and herd health are equal priorities for the Mogler’s. They have a 4,400 sow herd that produces 11,000 baby pigs per month. Mogler Farms has incorporated advances for sow farrowing and lactation and they also have constructed on-site nurseries that keep the piglets for 18 days or up to 25 pounds before they are sent to wean and finishing facilities. Mogler Farms/Pig Hill West was nominated for the Iowa Venture Award by Lyon Rural Electric Cooperative.

“The Iowa Venture Awards Luncheon provides a forum to celebrate the courage, contribution, innovation responsibility and vision of Iowa entrepreneurs,” said IADG President Rand Fisher. “IADG, on behalf of our sponsors, is proud to recognize these seven outstanding companies for their contribution to their community, region and state.”

Five additional businesses were recognized with an Iowa Venture Award for their significant contributions in diversifying and strengthening Iowa’s economy. These 2016 Iowa Venture Award recipients include: Bratney Companies of Marshalltown; Christensen Farms & Feedlots, Inc. of Garner; Concrete Machinery Inc. of Iowa in Paton; Great Lakes Communication Corp. of Spencer; and Maassen Dairy Farms of Maurice. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Bill Northey, assisted in presenting the Iowa Venture Awards and honoring the Iowa companies and their leaders.

The 2016 “Outstanding Business of the Year” Iowa Venture Award was presented to Iowa Fertilizer, located in rural Lee County, near Wever, Iowa. Iowa Fertilizer is historic in many ways, including being the state’s largest single-site construction project spanning 500 acres with capital investment of $2 billion.

For 29 years, IADG has presented Iowa Venture Awards to individuals and organizations, both large and small, in recognition of their significant contributions to Iowa’s economy through entrepreneurial leadership, innovation and the creation of job opportunities. History has demonstrated that these are among the most accomplished and successful companies in the state. Together they are helping to sustain and grow Iowa’s economy. The Iowa Venture Award Hall of Fame showcasing these 248 companies can be found at www.IADG.com/HallOfFame .

IADG is the business and community development leader for Iowa’s rural electric cooperatives, municipal utilities and independent telecommunication companies. Since 1985, the Powerful Partnerships and economic development efforts of IADG and their sponsors have assisted with more than 2,000 projects, generating in excess of $10.15 billion of capital investment and over 51,500 new or retained jobs for Iowa.

Mogler Farms/Pig Hill West Honored with Iowa Venture Award