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ADDED VALUE SERVICES
At Big Country Electric Cooperative, we strive to provide services that are beneficial to and affordable for our members. In addition to electric utility service, here is a list of the other services we offer:
• Co-op Connections Card – this card, free with your co-op membership, will save you money at pharmacies, retail merchants, and other businesses. Click here for a comprehensive list of participating merchants.
• Cooperative Healthy Savings – Co-op Connections cardholders are eligible to participate in the Cooperative Healthy Savings program. This is not health insurance, but a discount plan that provides significant savings on health-related items. For $4.25 per month ($50 per year), you can enjoy 10-60% savings on prescription eyeglasses and contacts, 10-40% on mail order contacts, 10-30% off LASIK surgery, 10-50% off general dentistry and cleanings, 15% on Beltone hearing aids and 37-58% on hearing aids at participating retailers. Visit www.cooperativehealthysavings.com for a complete list of benefits and providers.
• Co-op Power Plus Platinum Edition Visa - Membership has its privileges! Earn 3 points for each $1 spent at your electric cooperative -- you could earn lots of points by using this card as automatic credit card payment for your monthly electric bill! Other benefits include: Earn 1 point for each $1 spent on all non-cooperative purchases; points are redeemable for cash back, travel, gift cards, merchandise, and more; customer service representatives available 24/7; no annual point earnings cap; up to 5 years to redeem points; free online account access; no annual fee; competitive interest rates; and platinum benefits. Visit our website at www.bigcountry.coop and click on the Co-op Power Plus Visa link to learn more or to apply online.
• NOAA Weather Radios – We all know that in West Texas, the weather can change in an instant. Stay informed and be prepared with a NOAA All-Hazards Weather Radio, available for purchase at any Big Country Electric Cooperative office for $29.99 + tax.
• Texas Co-op Power Cookbooks – A vast collection of some of the best recipes around, submitted by home cookin’ cooperative members from all over Texas. Hardback; available at any BCEC office for $24.95 + tax.
• Residential Energy Audits – Think your electric bill is unusually high? Give us a call. We will review your 12-month account history and, if necessary, our Member Services Representative will be glad to provide you with a Residential Energy Audit at no charge to try to target any possible problems. Keep in mind that many variables affect energy consumption and while we may not be able to pinpoint an exact cause, we will certainly provide you with sound advice and helpful tips to help you reduce your energy usage.
COMMUNICATIONS
Here at Big Country Electric Cooperative, we value communication. Below are the communication media that represent more added value services of Big Country Electric Cooperative – be sure to utilize these resources for frequent updates on what’s happening at BCEC and news that affects you:
• Membergram – The Membergram is our monthly newsletter that you will receive in your bill. In this newsletter, we include important and helpful information for our member-owners.
• Texas Co-op Power magazine – Published monthly, this magazine features everything that is great about living in Texas!
• www.bigcountry.coop – Visit this website for current information about us, our services, and links to many great resources.
