Co-op Board Holds Public Meeting Regarding Proposed Rate Change

This month, Cherryland’s board of directors will hold a member input session at the cooperative office in Grawn regarding a proposed rate change and the addition of rate tariffs for some optional member programs.

For residential members, the proposal includes no change to the availability charge and an increase in the energy charge from $0.1310/kWh to $0.1375/kWh. If approved, the proposed rate change would go into effect for your January bill.

The official public meeting will be held on Monday, September 28, at 9 a.m., ahead of the monthly board meeting. Members are welcome to provide public comments to the board during that time.

Members Earn Rebates With Energy Efficiency Upgrades

Cherryland members are eligible to receive rebates for energy-efficient upgrades in their homes or businesses. For a guide to our residential and commercial rebate programs and a complete listing of rebates available on Energy-Star qualified appliances, visit our website at cherrylandelectric.coop/rebates.

Cherryland Cares Awards $15,000 To Five Local Nonprofits

At its second-quarter board meeting, the Cherryland Cares board awarded grants to five local nonprofit organizations: Remain In Touch, Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center, Women’s Resource Center for the Grand Traverse Area, Child & Family Services of Northwestern Michigan, and Benzie Area Christian Neighbors.

So far this year, Cherryland Cares has awarded a total of $30,000 in grants to area nonprofits. The Cherryland Cares board is comprised of five volunteer Cherryland members. The funds distributed by Cherryland Cares are a result of members electing to round up their monthly bills to the nearest dollar. Members can contribute to the Cherryland Cares fund by calling 231-486-9200, signing up through SmartHub, or emailing us at
[email protected].

If you are an area nonprofit agency looking to apply for our next grant cycle, please call Shannon Beery at 231-486-9218 or email her at [email protected].

Cherryland Office Hours

Beginning Tuesday, September 8, the Cherryland office will resume traditional office hours of Monday–Friday from 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.