Okanogan County Electric Co-Op has started up a Conservation Committee.  The committee is comprised of conservation minded members, employees, and OCEC's General Manager Ray Ellis.  Since April the Committee has been meeting on a regular basis to discuss such things as Water heaters, home insulation, smart building, demand controllers, solar, and many other related topics.  The first meetings were geared more for educating the members about the grid, and forming their mission.  Expect regular updates via our website, and other media outlets in the near future to discuss the Conservation Committees programs and research.  

Water heaters are typically the second largest KWH user in ones home, behind heating.  The committee has made an online spreadsheet to help members understand the complexities of choosing a new water heater.  By clicking the Water Heater Link above you can read about choosing the smartest type for your home.  Ranging from the standard resistive, tank type that most of us have up to heat pumps, and on-demand water heaters.  Also, by following the link above you can view, or evaluate your own water heater by filling out our evaluation form.