As a member of FCEC, you are eligible for enrollment for Internet service through
Internet Texoma at the price of $16.50 a month for unlimited access to the
internet. As a member, all that you need to do is contact George or Tony at
FCEC for any inquiries regarding set-up and activation of an Internet Texoma service
account. This is offered as a benefit of being an FCEC member.
This service is available only to our electric customers.
For information, call us at FCEC at (903)583-2117.
To print out a copy of the internet subscription application click HERE, fill out, print, and hand
deliver, mail, or fax to FCEC for account activation. IF
YOU MAIL OR FAX YOUR INTERNET ACCOUNT APPLICATION INTO FCEC YOU WILL
NEED TO COME INTO OR TELEPHONE THE FCEC OFFICE TO RECEIVE YOUR INTERNET
ACCOUNT INFORMATION, IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE SET-UP PROCESS.
Free Bank Draft Service
For your convenience, FCEC can draw a draft on your bank account each month for your
electric bill. If you want this service, contact our office. Two authorization cards will
be provided for you, one to fill out and return to us and one for your bank. After we
receive this card, we will begin the draft with the next bill. Each month you will receive
the bill as usual, but it will show "Bank Drafted" on the bill. Please call the
Cooperative office if you would like this convenient service.
FCEC Now Accepts MasterCard and Visa Credit Cards For Payment
Effective 01/10/98, FCEC will now accept MasterCard or Visa Credit Cards as payment
from the members of FCEC for their accounts. For further details contact our Main
Office, Monday-Friday 8-5, at 1530 Silo Rd. or by calling (903)583-2117/(800)695-9020, or
by E-Mail.
Surge Protectors
FCEC now has Sycom Surge Protectors available for purchase by co-op members.
In stock at the co-op office.
Electric Water Heater Rebate Program
FCEC is now offering an electric water heater rebate program to its members.
To qualify for Rebate, water heater must be 40 gal minumum and 4500 watt duel elements.
$50 dollar rebate if new water heater replaces an existing electric water heater.
$100 dollar rebate if new water heater replaces a gas water heater.
FLASHING CLOCKS mean you have a Safe, Efficient Power System
If you come home and find your ckock-radio flashing "12:00," its not necessarily a signal that your
power has been out.
Most electrical disturbances last just a moment. A tree branch may have brushed against a power
line or an animal may have scampered across it. When these things happen, your electric system is
designed to prevent serious damage by operating special protective devices or systems. If these
devices didn't exist, or failed to operate, then the power lines would be damaged resulting in a
prolonged power outage while repairs are made.
When something lands on a power line, an oil circuit recloser(OCR) opens to interrupt the flow
of electricity, much as circuit breakers protect your home's electircal system. Once the equipment
senses that the problem has passed or no longer exists, the OCR closes and electric power is restored.
On a rainy or windy day, this can happen repeatedly.
Still, it's better to have the protection of this system than run the risk of a damaged line
that will put far more homes out of service for a much longer period of time while repairs have to be made.
These devices also help protect the system from power surges caused by lightning, Its a good idea to protect
expensive electronic gear, such as computers and major appliances, with surge suppressors and to consider
buying uninterruptible power supply systems for computers to avoid lost power, even for a second.
So, if you find your clock-radio flashing "12:00" it means your electric distribution system operated as it
should and the interruption might have only been for an instant.
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