Manager's Message |
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Climate Change And Increasing Regulation |
Dee Reynolds, General Manager |
We hear a lot about climate change, global warming, renewable portfolio standards and greenhouse gases these days. Some think that the electric power industry worldwide is a major contributor to greenhouse gas production because of fossil fuel-burning electricity generation plants, including coal plants.
Most of our power in the Northwest comes from clean, renewable hydroelectric generation. Fall River buys wholesale power from the federal hydroelectric system marketed by the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). However electricity demands in the Northwest soon will exceed capacity, forcing us to find other generation resources.
Coal-fired power may be the most cost-effective resource to make up the difference between electric loads and capacity. But we’re unsure about the future of coal generation, given the climate change debate and uncertainty about future regulations.
If coal plants are not built, natural gas-fired generation, and to some degree wind power, will probably fill the gap. However, wind power is intermittent and needs to be backed up with other generation probably natural gas, and nuclear power has its own set of challenges.
The climate change debate and future regulation of greenhouse gas emissions makes future electric generation sources and costs uncertain. One thing is certain: to meet future growth, the Northwest will need to develop other sources of generation.
Fall River is a member of PNGC Power, who has developed a climate change policy intended to guide us as we strive to meet current and future load growth. The policy encourages future energy resources to be evaluated regarding diversity, reliability, efficiency and economic and environmental sustainability. The goal is to retain the benefits of the Federal Base System while exploring other sustainable resources for the future. We are working with PNGC Power to ensure that we have more choices and more control over resource acquisition.
Dee Reynolds
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Welcome to Fall River Rural Electric Co-op
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Fall River
Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. based in Ashton, Idaho,
is a member owned cooperative serving three states: Idaho,
Montana, and Wyoming. It's our job to make electric energy
and other services available to our members at the lowest
cost consistent with a sound economy and good management.
Fall River's service territory is one of the most beautiful
and rugged areas in the country with more than 1,800 miles
of distribution line and over 13,000 members. More than
43% of our residential consumers are "seasonal"
in their use. Fall River must cross a river or a stream
at least 300 times and crosses the Continental Divide
in three places moving through hundreds of miles of forest
with only a 20 foot right-of-way. Formed in 1938, we're
one of the oldest rural electric cooperatives in the
west.
Whether you are a member, are
moving
into our area of coverage, or are merely visiting, we
hope you will find our web site informative. Take advantage
of learning more about the many services available to
our members by browsing through our web site. Please contact
us if you have any questions. We're dedicated to our members
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What's new at Fall River |
Capital Credits |
Do you have a family member, friend, or neighbor who left the Fall River Rural Electric service area? We could owe them money! Capital Credits are retired yearly; if we have the wrong address, these members will not be receiving theirs. Please take a look at our list of members whose last known address has been designated undeliverable in our records. Your family member, friend, or neighbor will thank you for it.
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Buy any phone, get the second half off! |
Buy any phone with a two year contract and get any second phone, also with a 2 year contract, for 50% off! Brands available are Motorola, Nokia, Sony Ericsson, BlackBerry, HTC, and HP. Plus, get your first full month's access FREE with any new voice rate plan activation, also on a two year contract!
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Safety Message |
Dig Safely! |
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Planting a tree? Installing underground sprinklers?
Whenever you dig, there’s a danger of striking an underground electrical cable. It’s a mistake that can be fatal! So please, before you dig, call your underground utility locating service and arrange for a utility-line locate utility where you’ll be working. This service is FREE. (Call for a locate at least two but not more than 10 business days in advance.)
If you fail to get a locate and cause damages, you’re liable for all repair costs. So please, DIG CAREFULLY AND SAFELY!
For line locates in Idaho, call (800)342-1585. In Montana call (800)424-5555.
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Current Highlights |
NEW! Online Bill Pay!
View bills and pay online with our bill pay
service! You can also sign up to have your payment automatically withdrawn from
your checking account each month by e-check, or automatically charged to
your credit card. It's quick, easy, and secure!
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Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Outage Call-In
Number for Ashton, Driggs, and West Yellowstone:
866-887-8442
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Monthly Specials |
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Flashlights that work without batteries or bulbs! Light…anytime, anywhere. Ideal for emergency, for
your home, auto, camping, fishing and more! Wind the handle 30 to 60 seconds and get up to an hour’s continuous
bright light. There are two different kinds to purchase. The sale price for a standard flashlight is $8.00 or $20.00
for a radio flashlight. Call (208) 652-7431.
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