Rural Energy Contract Reminder - Battle River Power Coop
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December 2020 - Issue 238
Battle River Power Coop
Rural Energy Contract Reminder
We want to remind members that may have missed the initial December 20th deadline to sign existing
contract amendments or new contracts, that it is not too late.
Members continue to have the opportunity to take advantage of the Rural Energy Contract rate of $0.0635
per kilowatt hour (kWh). This is a three-year contract starting January 1, 2021 and ending December 31,
2023.
Members may take advantage of the rate any time during that three-year period by signing a contract and
submitting it prior to the 20th of any month to be eligible for the rate the following month.
If you would like to sign up to obtain the Rural Energy Contract rate for
February 2021, it is quite easy.
Call Utility Billing (1-877-428-3972) and request a Rural Energy Contract
information package.
Complete the contract and ensure the appropriate account holder signs it.
For February 2021 eligibility, return the signed, completed contract by
January 20, 2021.If you have any questions, you may contact Utility Billing for
assistance.
As always, we encourage members to carefully review any electricity contracts
and be sure you understand the terms and conditions.
Last Call for Scholarship Applications
Please note that Friday, February 12, 2021 is the final day for scholarship
application submissions. For information on the scholarship program, visit www.
brpower.coop/community/scholarships and download the application. Please
ensure that you include all of the documentation requirements as outlined.
Battle River Power Coop is extremely proud of our sponsorship program that
annually offers 5 scholarships of $1000.00 each and we are gratified that the
program has assisted so many deserving winners.
Box 1420 Camrose, AB T4V 1X3 North of Junction, Highways 13 & 21
www.brpower.coop | brpc@brpower.coop
24 Hour Toll-free: 1.877.428.3972 | Local: 780.672.7738 | Fax: 780.672.7969
MEAL TO THE FIELD 2020
The year 2020 made deliveries somewhat challenging for the Meal to the Field winners as we were very
cognisant of the need to follow COVID-19 protocols for employee and member safety. Normally this is
an opportunity for Battle River Power Coop employees to meet and mingle with our members and hear
great personal stories. However with careful planning by the Meal to the Field Organizer, deliveries
were facilitated by Bill (General Manager), Breanna (Field Design Technologist), Debbie (Finance
Manager), Larry (Quality Control and Maintenance Manager) and Nansee (Communications/Meal to the
Field Organizer) and we were able to ensure our winners had a great meal and we all made wonderful
memories of coming together “at a distance.” Thanks to everyone who participated and we hope that
2021 will allow us to get back to normal.
The Almberg’s, who farm in the Czar area, David and Christy Lidberg were winners from the
were 2020 winners. Pictured: Craig and Jackie Bashaw area. They are pictured left with their
Almberg (standing behind table to the left) and children and Arlene and Lloyd Lidberg (parents)
family. to the right.
Derek and Jill Price (pictured left) were The Cleland family were winners from the Wetaskiwin
2020 winners and they farm in the area. Pictured from left to right: Clement Cote, Robert
Sedgewick area. and Phyllis Cleland, Dale and Pat Cleland and other
family members.
Ronald and Karoline Kiddine are from the
Sherwood Park area, but were harvesting in
Melvin Marinoski from the Calmar area was a lucky
Bawlf when the meal was delivered. Pictured:
winner. Pictured are members of the Marinoski family,
Ronald Kiddine (far right) and members of the
including Melvin sitting at the table on the far right across
Pedersen family, who are close friends.
from his wife, Darlene.
Don and Marlene Sproule
were winners from the
Bashaw area and are
pictured center.
Inset photo: Enjoying a meal
in a beautiful Alberta field at
the Sproule family farm.
Grant and Joyce Thompson were winners from the Winners from the Hardisty area were Loren
Leduc area. They are pictured center and right getting and Kathy Whidden (pictured right). When
ready to enjoy their meal. their meal was delivered they were helping
fellow member, Brenda De Kock (center) and
family with their harvest.
Message from the Board Of Directors
The year 2020 brought both challenges and One such opportunity occurred when Tomahawk REA
opportunities to the Coop. approached us this summer regarding managing
their distribution system. They were seeking a more
We began the year with rumors of a possible pandemic; cooperative approach to their operations and felt, for
rumors that were quickly confirmed and identified as many reasons, we could fill that need. While we have
COVID-19. successfully provided administrative type services to
Like many organizations, Battle River Power Coop other REAs, this was a unique concept for us. After
immediately put pandemic protocols in place to ensure careful consideration, we entered into a Distribution
the safety of our employees and our ability to maintain System Operations Agreement. This will allow us to
safe, reliable electricity distribution services. leverage many facets of our effective operations and will
create economies of scale to the benefit our members
Our internal protocols were designed to respond to and Tomahawk REA members.
working conditions both in the office and in the field. We
worked with employees who were parents to find ways We are looking forward to a brighter 2021 and wish all
to mitigate their child care obligations and we separated our members the very best in the coming year.
departments and employees to maintain appropriate,
safe distancing. Battle River Power Coop’s employees
have always had a strong camaraderie and the inability
to mix and mingle was tough. However, it provided
an opportunity for our extraordinary staff to realize
their potential when doing their jobs under difficult
circumstances and we are extremely proud of their
continued effectiveness despite the challenging
environment.
Despite concerns with COVID-19 and the
economy, Battle River Power Coop has weathered
the storm and came out on top for the membership.
From an operational standpoint, we were able to
maintain our service levels and respond to new
construction and emergency outages.We are fiscally
stronger going into 2021 and our reputation has
brought on business opportunities in performing
additional services.
REGULATED RATE OPTION
The RRO may increase or decrease from month to month as it is priced on the open market and
subject to many factors relating to supply and demand. It is not a ‘regulated’ rate, rather it is a
default rate. If you do not have an energy contract, then you are on the RRO.
For December 2020, the RRO is priced at $0.06691 per kWh, reflected on your enclosed
blue bill. For January 2021, the REA monthly rate as calculated under the RRO regulation is
$0.06464. Detailed information on the monthly RRO is available on: www.brpower.coop.
Members are free to purchase electricity services from a retailer of their choice. For a list of retailers,
visit ucahelps.alberta.ca or call 310-4822 (toll free in Alberta).
BATTLE RIVER POWER COOP IS AVAILABLE FOR POWER
TROUBLE CALLS 24/7/365 CALL TOLL-FREE: 1.877.428.3972
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