ALERT June 20, 2011, 10:38 p.m.: Wiildfires in the Maryneal/Nolan area have burned transmission line to our substation in the area. Oncor reports they cannot repair this line until the morning. We will continue to keep you informed as this situation progresses.

UPDATE: June 21, 2011, 6:30 a.m.: Oncor crews report they will enter the fire area to repair transmission lines when it is determined to be safe for crews. All Taylor EC crews are dispatched to the Maryneal/Nolan communities.

UPDATE: June 21, 2011, 12:30 p.m.: Power slowly is being restored to member homes as Taylor crews re-route power to compensate for Oncor's downed transmission lines. Taylor linemen also are in the area replacing burned distribution poles. Use caution if traveling in this area. More updates to come.

UPDATE: June 21, 2011, 4:10 p.m.: Taylor crews are setting new poles along the fire-damanged Hwy 70 area to Maryneal. The linemen will redirect power from other Taylor EC sources to compensate for Oncor's downed transmission lines. The crews hope to energize all residential lines by sundown. Please use caution in this area.

Taylor Electric Cooperative

226 CR. #287 - Wells Lane (Exit # 274)

Merkel, Texas 79536

Main Office: 1-325-793-8500

24 Hour Outage Response Number:

1-877-TEC(832) 1939

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Your voice counts. Earlier this year, consumers and electric cooperatives worked together to bring co-op concerns to the forefront of the U.S. House of Representatives’ climate change debate. As a result the House revised its climate change bill, H.R. 2454, resulting in significant rate relief for electric co-op consumers compared to the measure first introduced. Co-ops are still concerned with parts of the bill and it’s far from perfect, but it’s a step in the right direction. As climate change legislation works through the U.S. Senate, there are three keys things senators must keep in mind: Keeping the bill fair, affordable, and achievable.

FAIR: Legislation should recognize regional differences in how electricity is produced. It appears cap-and-trade—a system setting limits, or caps, on the amount of greenhouse gas emissions from power plants and other sources—will be part of legislation. Where you live and how your state produces power could impact how much money Congress adds to your utility bills. Congress needs to keep things fair; no one should be penalized and pay more for climate change because of where they live.

AFFORDABLE: Any climate change plan must keep electricity affordable for all Americans.Estimates vary on how much climate change legislation could add to your monthly electricity bills. Since electricity is used to make most products, prices in general will likely rise. Congress must keep costs to consumers in mind as they debate these proposals.

ACHIEVABLE: Climate change goals must be realistic and in sync with technology to ensure long-term success. Otherwise they’re doomed to fail.

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