4/29/10 • GARKANE ENERGY ANNOUNCES ANNUAL MEETING ELECTION RESULTS

Results of Garkane Energy’s Director elections were announced during each of the Cooperative’s Annual Meeting Sessions held in Colorado City, Arizona, April 27, 2010, Escalante, Utah, April 28, 2010, and Koosharem, Utah, April 29, 2010.

As mentioned in the Spring Issue of HIGHLIGHTS and in accordance with the Cooperative’s bylaws, “if only one Nomination is made in a particular district, and such candidate satisfies the Director Qualifications, such candidate shall automatically be appointed as a Director, without the need to hold a Director election in accordance with this Bylaw Section (Section 4.05, Paragraph 2). Incumbent Directors LaDon Torgersen - Koosharem (District 1), Reed Munson - Escalante (District 4), and Boudicca Joseph - Big Water (District 9), were the only candidates to file a Nomination Petition in their respective Districts. Therefore, they each were re-appointed as a Director of their respective District.

In Garkane’s newly formed District 11, Tyler Barlow - Hildale (District 11) ran unopposed and was announced as the winner of the District 11 election.

Featured speakers at the Meeting Sessions included Deseret Power’s CEO - Kimball Rasmussen and youth speakers from last summer’s Utah Rural Electric Association (UREA) Youth Leadership Conference. Mr. Rasmussen spoke at each of the business sessions held in Colorado City, Arizona, Escalante, Utah, and Koosharem, Utah. UREA Youth Representative, Vallerie Hammon - Colorado City Academy, spoke at the Colorado City business session, UREA Representative, Kelsey Torgersen - Escalante High School, spoke at the Escalante business session, and UREA Youth Representative, Olyvia Lindgren - Piute High School, spoke at the Koosharem business session. Garkane’s CEO, Carl Albrecht, also reported at each meeting.

In accordance with the Cooperative’s Bylaws, Directors Torgersen, Munson, Joseph, and Barlow will all serve three-year terms. Garkane Board Members also elected Board Officers and representatives to Deseret Power (Garkane’s wholesale power supplier) and the Utah Rural Electric Association (statewide organization) at the May Board Meeting.

Carl Boyd, Jr. was re-elected Board President of Garkane Energy Cooperative, Utah. Other Board Officers include Rod Ence – Duck Creek as Vice President, and Terry Griffiths – Orderville as Secretary/Treasurer.

The Board also selected trustees to two statewide organizations in which Garkane participates. Randy Brown – Kanab and Boudicca Joseph – Big Water will represent Garkane’s interests on the Board of Deseret Generation and Transmission Cooperative. Michael Blackburn – Bicknell will serve on the Utah Rural Electric Association Board of Directors.

Garkane Propane’s Board of Directors also met on Monday, May 17, 2010, and selected Officers for the Company for the coming year. Wayne Robinson – Kanab, was elected as President of the Board of Directors. Joining President Robinson as Officers are Trent Hunt – Loa as Vice President, and Boudicca Joseph – Big Water, as Secretary/Treasurer.

3/9/10 • PROTECTIVE RELAY NEAR GLEN CANYON DAM SUBSTATION CAUSES GARKANE POWER OUTAGE

Garkane Energy Customers in Kane County, all of Garfield County (except Antimony and Panguitch), and portions of Mojave and Coconino Counties in Arizona, experienced a minor power outage the morning of March 9, 2010.

Power was off for approximately 15 minutes to a half-hour for the bulk of customers. No problems were found on Garkane’s facilities by Garkane crews. A protective relay from the Glen Canyon Substation, operated by Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), was the cause of the outage.

Garkane reminds its customers to plan ahead for inevitable power outages. Choose an easily accessible closet or cupboard for an emergency supply of flashlights, batteries, candles, blankets, and other needed items.

1/27/10 • Notice of Public Meeting

Tropic to Hatch 138kV Transmission Line Project and Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

(See Attached PDF Announcement below for further details)

The Forest Service is seeking public comments on a proposed 138 kilovolt (kV) electric transmission line from Tropic to Hatch in Garfield County, Utah. Two open houses to provide information, answer questions, and receive comments will be held at the following times and locations:

January 27, 2010 – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Cannonville Visitor Center, 10 Center Street, Cannonville, Utah

January 28, 2010 – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Panguitch Library, 25 South 200 East, Panguitch

1/26/10 • WINTER STORM CAUSE OUTAGES TO GARKANE’S SYSTEM

WINTER STORM CAUSE OUTAGES TO GARKANE’S SYSTEM

Garkane Energy Customers in the Kane, Wayne, and Garfield County areas experienced power outages during the past week due to heavy wet snow and ice, which blanketed the area.

Outages were caused from snow and ice on the power lines. As snow and ice builds up and sheds from power lines, phases sometimes come in contact with each other, which in turn causes a power outage.

“We received some much needed moisture from the storm, which we are very thankful for. However, anytime we receive a warmer southern storm, snow and ice tends to build-up on our lines and conductors, resulting in power outages,” stated Marcus Lewis, Garkane’s Staff Assistant.

Battling miserable conditions at times, Garkane’s crews worked throughout the nights to locate and fix the various problems. “We commend our crews for enduring difficult conditions in order to restore power to our customers”, stated Lewis. “We appreciate their efforts, and we’re sorry for the inconvenience power outages cause.”

Power has been restored to all areas each day. We did weather the storms better than most utilities in California, Nevada, and Arizona.

“It is Garkane’s goal to provide reliable power to all our customers. We are in the business of providing low cost, reliable power. We take this responsibility very seriously. Unfortunately, unforeseen circumstances, such as the extreme weather conditions witnessed this week, make it difficult to guarantee uninterrupted power. We are subject to Mother Nature’s forces. This is one factor we simply cannot control. We appreciate your patience and support and we will do everything we can to keep power flowing.”

With the winter season heavily upon us, Garkane reminds its customers to plan ahead for weather-related power outages. Choose an easily accessible closet or cupboard for an emergency supply of flashlights, batteries, blankets, and other needed items.

1/7/10 • January & February Calendar Items

January 2010

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25th Board Strategic Planning Meeting

26th Board Meeting

February 2010

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15th President’s Day - Offices Closed

22nd Deadline for Board of Director

Nominations

22nd Board Meeting

12/8/09 • MAJOR WINTER STORM CAUSES OUTAGES TO SOUTHERN SYSTEM

Garkane Energy Customers in Northern Arizona, and in Kane and Garfield Counties experienced power outages Monday night and early Tuesday morning, December 7 and 8, 2009 due to heavy wet snow in the south, which blanketed the area.

Power was off from Buckskin to Paria, included everything East of Paria (Big Water and Church Wells) during parts of the night. The Buckskin area received almost 20 inches of snow. Power was also off multiple times during the night from Henrieville to Escalante due to snow load on the lines.

Other areas in Kane county experienced outages during the night due to a pole fire in Kanab and a toppled tree in Orderville.

The snow also created problems with the communication systems and therefore made it difficult for us to communicate with substations.

“We received some much needed moisture from a very strong, wet storm, which we are very thankful for. However, anytime we receive a southern storm, snow tends to build-up on our lines and conductors, resulting in power outages,” stated Carl Albrecht, Garkane’s General Manager.

There are small isolated outages this morning, but crews are working on them currently and expect to have them back on soon. As mentioned above, heavy wet snows in the Kane County area affected our transmission system out of Glen Canyon Dam and into Garfield County, up to Cottonwood Wash and from Henrieville to Escalante. These outages were compounded by communications problems as well.

Battling miserable conditions at times, Garkane’s crews worked throughout the night and into the morning to locate and fix the various problems. “We commend our crews for enduring difficult conditions in order to restore power to our customers”, stated Albrecht. “We appreciate their efforts, and we’re sorry for the inconvenience power outages cause.”

“It is Garkane’s goal to provide reliable power to all our customers. We are in the business of providing low cost, reliable power. We take this responsibility very seriously. Unfortunately, unforeseen circumstances, such as the extreme weather conditions witnessed last night and this morning, make it difficult to guarantee uninterrupted power. We are subject to Mother Nature’s forces. This is one factor we simply cannot control. We appreciate your patience and support and we will do everything we can to keep power flowing.”

With the winter season heavily upon us and more snow in the forecast, Garkane reminds its customers to plan ahead for weather-related power outages. Choose an easily accessible closet or cupboard for an emergency supply of flashlights, batteries, blankets, and other needed items.

10/14/09 • Line Item Explanations For Twin Cities Power Bill

Please click on the following link for Line Item Explanations

7/1/09 • TWIN CITIES POWER TO JOIN GARKANE ENERGY COOPERATIVE

Loa, Utah - The residents of Twin Cities (Colorado City, AZ and Hildale, UT) recently became the newest member/owners of Garkane Energy Cooperative. The purchase of the Twin- Cities Power System was completed June 30, 2009.

"Garkane Energy already serves the area adjacent to Twin Cities (Centennial Park, AZ and Canebeds, AZ)," said Carl Albrecht, Garkane General Manager. "Weve also entered into a partnership with South Central Communications to share a small Business Office in Hildale, UT.

Garkane has, on average, about 4.5 customers per mile of power line. Adding the concentrated customer base of Twin-Cities will provide for greater economies of scale. The acquisition will bring approximately 1,100 new accounts. Albrecht also explained that Garkane crews are already familiar with the system, having served it previously in the early 90s.

Twin-Cities Power customers will become member/owners of Garkane Energy cooperative with all the benefits of co-op membership. Consumers will see rate decreases from present rates.

Transfer of ownership took place July 1, 2009.

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Twin Cities (Colorado City, AZ, and Hildale, UT) are located southwest of Kanab near the center of Utah's scenic southwest and is located on the north portion of the Arizona border, approximately, 35 miles east of St. George, Utah.

This acquisition is the second municipal power system purchased by Garkane. Kanab Citys power system was acquired in 2004.

Garkane Energy will now serve more than 12,600 consumer/members in a wide service area that covers five national parks, several state parks, two national monuments, and several national forests.

6/29/09 • GARKANE ENERGY RECEIVES SAFETY AWARD

Workers Compensation Fund (WCF) recently recognized 13 Utah companies for their outstanding safety practices during a Safety Traditions luncheon Thursday, June 4, at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City, UT. ((Each year, WCF recognizes those companies who have made a significant commitment to making workplace safety a priority.

Garkane Energy received the Charles A. Cain Workplace Safety Award. The award was named after WCFs first manager who worked for WCFs predecessor, the State Insurance Fund.

With more than 23,000 workplace injuries reported in 2008 (by Utah Companies), workplace safety must become a primary goal for every company, said Ray Pickup, CEO and President of WCF. Todays award-winners are leading the way in investing the time, resources and energy necessary to protect workers. We applaud their efforts and urge other Utah companies to similarly focus on workplace safety.

Salt Lake City-based Workers Compensation Fund is Utah's premier workers compensation insurance provider, promoting workplace safety to more than 24,000 Utah companies. Established in 1917, WCF is owned by its policyholders and governed by a board of directors. WCF offers its customers a variety of services including safety and loss control, claims administration, medical case management, vocational rehabilitation, and fraud investigations. WCF is rated A (Excellent) by the A.M. Best Company.

6/8/09 • Notice of Public Rate Hearing

Monday, June 22, 2009 - In The Hatch Business Office At 1:00 p.m.

As mentioned in the 2009 Spring issue of HIGHLIGHTS, notice of a Public Rate Hearing is scheduled for Monday, June 22, 2009, in Garkanes Hatch Business Office at 1:00 p.m. Reminder notices have also been posted on Garkanes website and on member-owners bills.

As we closed the books for 2008, Garkane was fortunate to break-even financially. This is why there was not a capital credit refund in December. This is the result of investment in new facilities, which required new borrowing from our banker and increased our interest costs substantially.

Garkane has a very difficult and complex system to operate and maintain. With all elements of the industry, generation, transmission, and distribution, we are unlike most rural electric cooperatives. Most electric cooperatives are distribution only, without any generation or transmission facilities. We serve about 12,000 consumer-members, over 2,130 miles of line. So there is only a small customer base over which to spread costs. Garkanes power-lines traverse many public lands (ie. Parks, Monuments, National Forests, BLM lands, etc.). Rights-of-Way are very difficult and extremely costly to obtain. Many environmental studies have to be completed and maintenance work in these pristine areas is often completed by helicopter rather than by normal access and procedures.

The board increased rates modestly in 2008, including minimum billings. Garkane continues to send out many zero usage billings. The infrastructure costs to serve these low-usage accounts are the same for an account using normal usage (approximately 750 KWH).

As the board looked towards 2009, and our budget projections, we cut expenses in many areas. As we all experience the effects of this economic downturn, the loss of jobs, and tighter credit for economic expansion, we are all affected. As a result, for 2009 we have cut our Member Appreciation Barbecues, our 70th Anniversary Celebration activities, as well as many other costs, and will combine other meetings throughout the year. We plan to do all of the upcoming construction of new facilities with existing personnel rather than hire outside contractors.

Even by eliminating all of these activities, Garkane will still have to increase rates this year to cover new borrowing and increased costs for new infrastructure, as well as other cost increases in our business.

The amount of electricity Garkane members are using has grown tremendously. New homes have central air-conditioning, electric furnaces, multiple T.V.s, computers, and other electrical products. Coupled with unprecedented growth in recent years in new members, our demand for electricity has increased dramatically and Garkane must invest millions in new facilities to ensure sufficient electricity to satisfy this growth.

While the price will increase this year, we are still committed to deliver this electricity as efficiently and safely as possible. Our rates will still be very competitive when compared to other electric utilities and other energy sources. In fact, the price you are paying now, is less than in the early 1990s.

We believe that reliable electric service at a reasonable price is something that our member-owners can count on and that we have delivered on a daily basis.

To accomplish this goal, we must also protect the financial stability of our organization by asking our member-owners to share in these costs.

Garkane strives to give member-owners as much notice as possible through a variety of methods.

Maintaining dependable service at an affordable price remains the cornerstone of the cooperatives business.

Garkane is committed to delivering power at the lowest possible cost.

Garkane works hard to minimize the impact of necessary price increases.

Garkane is accountable to our member-owners, not outside investors.

Garkane is a not-for-profit business and our member-owners have a voice in decision making.

The purpose of the public hearing, scheduled for June 22, 2009, in the Garkane Hatch Office at 1;00 p.m (Located at 468 North Highway 89, Hatch Utah), is to receive comments and to review with the membership, Garkane Energy Cooperatives proposed general rate increase to all Utah member-owners.

The proposed increase will raise Garkanes Utah Residential kWh rate to $0.070 for the first 1,000 kWh used and $0.055 for any kWh used after 1,000 kWh, which will increase the typical residential bill (using 750 kwh) by approximately, $4.00 per month.

Written comments can be directed to Garkane Energy, Attention: Marcus Lewis, at P.O. Box 465, Loa, UT 84747.

Questions and comments can also be made on the Cooperatives website at:

http://www.GarkaneEnergy.com/contact.cfm. Select the option, Rate Hearing Comments. All written and e-mailed comments and questions submitted prior to June 18, 2009 will be distributed to the Board of Directors for review.

5/29/09 • PLANE CRASH CAUSES POWER OUTAGE IN ESCALANTE AND BOULDER TOWN

Garkane Energy members in Escalante and Boulder experienced a power outage Friday morning, May 29, 2009, due to an airplane crash, near the Calf Creek Recreation Area between the Boulder and Escalante townships.

Power was off in the Escalante area for approximately one hour. The Boulder area was off for much longer as crews repaired lines and worked to isolate and black-start the hydro plant near Boulder to carry Boulder Town and are still working on this at the time of this release at 2:30 p.m. Power to Escalante was restored at approximately 10:00 a.m. from Glen Canyon.

The outage occurred when a small plane crashed in the area at approximately, 8:45 a.m. We appreciate our crews efforts to restore power and our thoughts and prayers are with the family involved. Stated Carl Albrecht, Garkanes General Manager.

Garkane reminds its member/consumers in an event such as this to be very careful around downed power lines. Garkane further suggests for members to be prepared for power outages by choosing an easily accessible closet or cupboard for an emergency supply of flashlights, batteries, and other needed items.

5/18/09 • PLANNED POWER OUTAGE On Cedar Mountain Line

Garkane Energy customers on Cedar Mountain will be without electricity the morning of May 28, 2009. The pre-arranged outage is necessary to perform line re-routing for the New Transmission Line. Unfortunately, this work can only be performed while the power is off.

The scheduled power outage on May 28, 2009 will begin at approximately 8:00 a.m. until approximately 12:00 pm.

Please make any personal arrangements necessary in preparation for this outage.

The Sheriff Departments and hospitals should be especially aware. Garkane expresses its apologies for the outage, but it is necessary to upgrade this line to allow more capacity in the area which will also prevent unscheduled interruptions in the future.

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

2/19/09 • 2009 NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

In an effort to help someone retool or retrain themselves in an economic downturn, Garkane Energy is pleased to announce a new scholarship program to benefit the non-traditional student in pursuing their higher education goals. The program will provide a $1,000 scholarship, which can be used at any institution of higher education. Applicants must be a member of Garkane Energy at the time of application and award, and must be over the age of 25 at the time of application. Dependents or spouses of Garkane Energy employees, directors, and management are not eligible for the scholarship award. The scholarship recipient will be selected on an "At-Large" basis among all director districts.

If there are no qualified non-traditional applicants, a recipient will be chosen on an "At-Large" basis from the 2009 High School Scholarship Program applicants.

Applications are available at each of Garkane's area business offices (Loa, Hatch, and Kanab), and at area high schools, or by calling Garkane at 1-800-747-5403. You may also go the following link, and download an application from the web at: www.GarkaneEnergy.com/education-schoarships.cfm.

Judging criteria includes academic achievement, financial need, extracurricular and service activities, and a required essay. "We hope this scholarship allows the non-traditional student the opportunity to further their educational and career goals," Stated Carl Albrecht, Garkane's General Manager. "This is one more way Garkane is showing our commitment to our members and to the communities we serve."

Deadline for Scholarship applications is April 15, 2009

10/8/08 • GARKANE ENERGY ANNOUNCES PRE-ARRANGED OUTAGE

GARKANE ENERGY ANNOUNCES PRE-ARRANGED OUTAGE

- 11:30 p.m. Saturday, October 25, 2008 to 6:00 a.m. Sunday Morning, October 26, 2008 -

Loa, Utah - Garkane Energy customers in parts of Garfield and Kane Counties will be without electricity in the late evening of Saturday, October 25, 2008 and early morning of October 26, 2008. The pre-arranged outage is necessary to complete the conversion of the transmission line from Buckskin to Henrieville from 69 kV to 138 kV. Unfortunately, this work can only be performed while the power is off.

Garfield County customers east of the Henrieville Substation (Escalante and Boulder) will be out of power for approximately 4 hours. Garkane customers west of the Henrieville Substation (Tropic, Cannonville, Henrieville, Bryce Canyon City, Hatch, Spry, and Cedar Mountain) will be out approximately 6 hours. The outage will begin at 11:30 p.m. Saturday night (October 25, 2008) and will go until approximately 6:00 a.m. Sunday Morning, October 26.

Kane County Customers in Big Water, Church Wells, and the Paria area will be off for approximately one hour only, while work is completed in the Paria Substation.

Please make any personal arrangements necessary in preparation for this outage.

The Sheriff Departments and hospitals should be especially aware. Garkane expresses its apologies for the outage, but it is necessary to upgrade this line to allow more capacity in the area which will also prevent unscheduled interruptions in the future.

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

9/26/08 • Our Energy - Our Future - A Dialogue with America

Productive Dialogue begins by asking tough questions and requiring straight answers.

Join the thousands of American consumers who have already sent 469,000 letters and emails to elected officials asking about our nation's energy and climate policy.

Start by asking your elected officials these questions to get the dialogue headed in the right direction:

Capacity:

Experts say that our nation's growing electricity needs will soon go well beyond what renewables, conservation and efficiency can provide. What is your plan to make sure we have the electricity we'll need in the future?

Technology:

Our country faces a crisis as electricity use increases faster than available supply. I believe that by unleashing American ingenuity we can solve this problem. What are you doing to speed the development of new technology which will allow me to have the electric power I need while meeting our national climate policy goals?

Affordability:

Balancing electricity needs and environmental goals will be difficult. How much is all this going to increase my electric bill and what will you do to make it affordable?

Please go to www.OurEnergy.coop to contact your elected officials and begin the dialogue now.

9/16/08 • PREARANGED OUTAGE FROM GLEN CANYON DAM GOES WELL

Officials of the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) announced a pre-arranged outage at Midnight on Saturday, September 13th from 12:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m Sunday Morning (Utah Time). The outage actually lasted until 5:00 a.m. due to problems WAPA encountered when attempting to re-energize the lines.

The outage was necessary to replace damaged equipment (insulators) in the Glen Canyon Switchyard at the Glen Canyon Dam. Unfortunately, this work had to be performed while the power was off. Garkane employees were also able to complete a few projects on their lines during the pre-arranged outage.

The pre-arranged outage affected all of Garkane Energy's customers in Kane County, Garfield County (except Panguitch and Antimony), and all of the Northern Arizona customers in Mohave and Coconino Counties served by Garkane.

Garkane appreciates the efforts made by WAPA and by Garkane employees in completing the projects. Garkane received appreciation from many members that had joined Garkane's E-mailing list, which notified them of the outage via e-mail. If you would like to join Garkane's E-mailing list, please go to http://www.GarkaneEnergy.com/mailingList.cfm. Garkane uses this e-mail list to inform its members of planned outages, to provide safety tips, and to keep its members up to date with Garkane's happenings by providing a link to its newsletter HIGHLIGHTS each quarter.

Garkane would also like to thank its member-consumers for their understanding and patience with the pre-arranged outage. And as with any power outage, weather related or not, Garkane reminds its customers to plan ahead and choose an easily accessible closet or cupboard for an emergency supply of flashlights, batteries, and other needed items.

9/8/08 • GARKANE ENERGY ANNOUNCES PRE-ARRANGED OUTAGE

GARKANE ENERGY ANNOUNCES PRE-ARRANGED OUTAGE

FROM GLEN CANYON DAM

- Midnight Saturday, September 13, 2008  12:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. Sunday Morning-

Officials of the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) will take a pre-arranged outage at Midnight on Saturday, September 13th from 12:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m Sunday Morning (Utah Time).

The outage is necessary to replace damaged equipment in the Glen Canyon Switchyard at the Glen Canyon Dam. A similar problem occurred May of 2006. Unfortunately, this work can only be performed while the power is off.

This outage will affect all of Garkane Energy's customers in Kane County, Garfield County (except Panguitch and Antimony), and all of the Northern Arizona customers in Mohave and Coconino Counties served by Garkane.

Please make any personal arrangements necessary in preparation for this outage.

The Sheriff Departments and hospitals should be especially aware. Garkane expresses its apologies for the outage, but it is beyond our control, and the work is necessary at the Glen Canyon Switchyard to prevent unscheduled interruptions in the future.

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

6/9/08 • STORM CAUSES OUTATGE IN EASTERN WAYNE COUNTY

STORM CAUSES OUTATGE IN EASTERN WAYNE COUNTY

Garkane Energy Customers in Eastern Wayne County experienced a power outage Wednesday June 5, 2008, due to severe weather, which hit the area. Power to the area was off for a while, but many customers may not have even noticed. Power was off briefly from Rim Rock, west of the Park to Hanksville, until crews were able to isolate the problem and restore temporary power to the affected areas by using a generator in Hanksville. Two linemen remained in Hanksville to operate the generator through the night.

Heavy wind conditions in the Park area caused a neutral wire to wrap around a phase wire causing a loss of power to the area.

Power went off at approximately 3:30 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. Line crews were immediately dispatched to locate the problem. They were able to isolate the section and restore power using a generator until the problem could be found. Garkane crews battled miserable conditions at times as they patrolled the lines throughout Wednesday evening and throughout the night trying to locate the problem. The twisted lines were located early Thursday morning, June 6, 2008 east of the Capitol Reef boundary.

"We are indeed grateful for any moisture a storm brings. However, hard blowing winds sometimes cause problems for power lines," stated Phillip Burr, Garkane's Northern System Area Manager. Garkane was notified around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday afternoon of outage. "During any storm, our crews work under extremely difficult conditions in order to restore power to our customers," stated Burr. "We appreciate their efforts, and we're sorry for the inconvenience power outages cause."

These summer storms are welcomed for the moisture they provide, but for Garkane, any storm should serve as a reminder to plan ahead for the inevitable weather-related power outage. Garkane reminds its customers to choose an easily accessible closet or cupboard for an emergency supply of flashlights, batteries, and other needed items.

6/9/08 • NOTICE OF PUBLIC RATE HEARING (JULY 28, 2008)

Garkane Energy and its member-consumers have enjoyed one of the longest periods of rate stability in history. Utah and Garkane enjoy some of the lowest electric rates in the country and Garkane will continue to do so even with this proposed adjustment. Pricing adjustments are something we only consider when we have to. Garkane hasn't raised its rates since 1992. Unfortunately, over the past several years Garkane has experienced an increase in the costs of materials, labor, equipment, fuel, and interest costs on new financing necessary to construct new infrastructure to meet growth.

We've been able to hold our rates down and minimize increases by managing costs and implementing a number of cost-saving measures. In the past, we've also passed on savings in the form of Capital Credits due to rebates from our wholesale provider, Deseret Power.

We believe that reliable electric service at a reasonable price is something that our member-consumers can count on and that we have delivered on a daily basis.

To accomplish this goal, we must also protect the financial stability of our organization by asking our member-consumers to share in these costs.

Garkane strives to give member-consumers as much notice as possible through a variety of methods.

Maintaining dependable service at an affordable price remains the cornerstone of the cooperative's business.

1. Garkane is committed to delivering power at the lowest possible cost.

2. Garkane works hard to minimize the impact of necessary price increases.

3. Garkane is accountable to our member-consumers, not outside investors.

4. Garkane is a not-for-profit business and our member-consumers have a voice in decision making.

The purpose of the public hearing scheduled for July 28, 2008 is to receive comments and to review with the membership, Garkane Energy Cooperative's proposed general rate increase to all Utah customers.

The Cooperative will be considering a revised rate for all Utah customers. Rate Schedule numbers LP015, RES21, SEA22, IRR24, GS125, GS228, GS332, SL027, TOD29, TOD30, NDM31, COG33, UT021, UT025, UT027, UT028, UT029, UT030, UT031, UT032, schedule SC, Service Charges, and changes to our line extension policy.

This proposed increase will raise Garkane's revenue by approximately 7.88%, which will increase the typical residential bill (using 750 kwh) by $3.37 per month.

Notice was previously given for July 21, 2008. The date for the rate hearing has been changed to Monday, July 28, 2008, in the Garkane Energy Hatch Office at 1:00 p.m. The Hatch Office is located at 468 North Highway 89, Hatch Utah.

Written comments can be directed to Garkane Energy, Attention: Marcus Lewis, at P.O. Box 465, Loa, UT 84747.

Questions and comments can also be made on the company's website at: http://www.GarkaneEnergy.com/contact.cfm. Select the option, "Rate Hearing Comments".

All written and e-mailed comments submitted prior to July 25 will be distributed to the Board of Directors for review.

6/2/08 • GARKANE ELECTS OFFICERS

GARKANE ELECTS OFFICERS

AND SELECTS REPRESENTATIVES TO STATEWIDE ORGANIZATIONS

Carl Boyd, Jr. was recently re-elected Board President of Garkane Energy Cooperative, Utah. Other Board Officers include Wayne Robinson, Vice President, and Terry Griffiths, Secretary/Treasurer.

Incumbent Directors, Michael Blackburn - Bicknell, Carl Boyd, Jr. - Tropic, Rod Ence - Duck Creek, and Wayne Robinson - Kanab, were each recently, re-elected in their Director District elections and will continue to represent Districts 3, 6, 8, and 10 respectively.

The Board also selected trustees to two statewide organizations in which Garkane participates. Boudicca Joseph - Big Water and Terry Griffiths - Orderville will represent Garkane's interests on the Board of Deseret Generation and Transmission Cooperative. Michael Blackburn - Bicknell and LaDon Torgersen - Koosharem will serve on the Utah Rural Electric Association Board of Directors.

Garkane Propane's Board of Directors also met on June 2, 2008, and selected new Officers for the Company for the coming year. Reed Munson - Escalante, was re-elected as the President of the Board of Directors. Joining President Munson as Officers are Boudicca Joseph - Big Water, as Vice President, and Rodney Ence - Duck Creek, as Secretary/Treasurer.

5/1/08 • ANNUAL MEETING ELECTION RESULTS

Results of Garkane Energy's Director elections and proposed Bylaw Amendment were announced during each of the Cooperatives Annual Meeting Sessions held in Kanab, Utah, April 22, 2008, Tropic, Utah, April 23, 2008, and Bicknell, Utah, April 24, 2008.

Incumbent Directors, Wayne Robinson - Kanab, Rod Ence - Duck Creek, and Michael Blackburn - Bicknell, ran unopposed and will continue to serve as Board Members for District 10, 8 and 3, respectively.

In Garkane District 6, Board Vice President, Wayne Robinson, announced Incumbent Director, Carl Boyd, Jr. - Tropic, as the winner of the District 6 election. Mr. Kevin Eldredge - Hatch, ran against Director Boyd.

Results of the vote on the proposed amendment to the Bylaws were also announced at each of the business sessions. The amendment passed unanimously 1,376 for, 117 against.

Featured speakers at the Meeting Sessions included Deseret Power's CEO - Kimball Rasmussen, Representative Mike Noel, and Mike Peterson - UREA Executive Director. Mr. Rasmussen spoke at the business sessions held in Kanab and Tropic, and Representative Noel and Mr. Peterson spoke at the business session held in Bicknell. Garkane-s CEO, Carl Albrecht, also gave a report at each meeting.

This year's business sessions also included youth speakers from last year's Utah Rural Electric Association (UREA) Youth Leadership Conference which is co-sponsored by Garkane and several other Cooperatives in Utah, Nevada, and Wyoming. Kanab High School Senior, Garett Madril spoke at the Business Session in Kanab, Bryce Valley High School Senior, McKoye Mecham spoke at the Business Session in Tropic, and Wayne High School Senior, Trent Taylor spoke at the Business Session in Bicknell. Wayne High School Senior, Porter Ellett - Wayne High School, will represent Garkane at this summer's UREA Youth Leadership Conference as a Youth Director.

In accordance with the Cooperative's Bylaws, Directors Robinson, Ence, Boyd, and Blackburn will all serve three year terms. Garkane Board Members will also elect Board Officers and representatives to Deseret Power (Garkane's wholesale power supplier) and the Utah Rural Electric Association (Statewide organization) at the first regular Board Meeting following the Annual Meeting. That meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 2, 2008 in Hatch, Utah.

4/4/08 • Annual Meeting Sessions Scheduled For April

The Sessions of the 2008 Annual Member Meeting of Garkane Energy Cooperative, Inc. will be held Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at the Kanab Middle School in Kanab, UT; Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at the Bryce Valley High School Auditorium in Tropic, UT, and Thursday, April 24, 2008 at the Wayne High School Auditorium in Bicknell, UT.

The regular business meeting sessions will begin at 7:00 p.m. Preliminary events begin with a Barbecue from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Displays and a health fair begin at 6:00 p.m.

Business to be conducted at this year's Annual Member Meeting includes announcing the results of the bylaw amendment vote (voting by the full membership-see page 3 for full details of the proposed amendment), and the results of the election of directors representing Districts 3, 6, 8, and 10 (voting by District only). Candidates for the Board are profiled on Pages 6 and 7 of this edition of HIGHLIGHTS. Members in Districts 3, 6, 8, and 10 will vote this year in their respective director elections. Election ballots and the proposed bylaw amendment ballots were mailed on Thursday, March 27, 2008. If you did not receive your ballot by April 9th, please call 1-800-747-5403. Instructions for voting will be included with the ballots.

Garkane memers are invited and encouraged to attend the session most convenient for their individual circumstances. Garkane's Annual Meetings are more than just business sessions. Annual Meetings give attendees the opportunity to learn more about Garkane and the important issues facing the member-owned cooperative. They are also a time to celebrate the cooperative way of doing business.

Prior to the meetings, we'll break-out the barbecue trailer and furnish dinner. Members will have the opportunity to visit with the Board of Directors and Management, to view informative displays, and to participate in a complimentary health fair. Refreshments will also be served, and door prizes will be supplied by Garkane and many of its vendors and suppliers. Sessions this year will feature speakers and a review of important events at Garkane over the past year.

"We encourage our members to attend an Annual Meeting Session, states Garkane CEO Carl Albrecht. The Annual Meeting is part of the cooperative way of doing business. Remember, Garkane is your cooperative!

Candidate profiles can be viewed by clicking on the link below:

4/4/08 • Proposed Amendment To Bylaws

The proposed amendment to the Bylaws allows the members to directly nominate all Director candidates and removes the requirement that Director candidates also be selected by a Nominating Committee. The proposed amendment also eliminates the required Director election and the expense of mailing ballots when a Director candidate is qualified and unopposed.

Click on the link below for the full text of the proposed amendment (full text can also be read in the Spring 2008 issue of HIGHLIGHTS, which was mailed March 27, 2008). The Garkane Board of Directors recommend approval of this proposed amendment to the Bylaws. Ballots were mailed to all members March 27, 2008.

3/25/08 • Notice of Job Opening

GIS System Administrator (Kanab Business Office). - Job Closed on March 31, 2008.

Application and resume should be mailed to Mike Avant, Engineering Manager - 1802 South 175 East - Kanab, UT 84741. You may contact Mr. Avant at (435) 644-5026 / Office (435) 689-0234 / Cell

For the full job notice click on PDF Below.

An Application can be downloaded by clicking the link below.

3/11/08 • Notice of Job Opening

Engineering/Staking Technician in the Kanab Area - Job Closed (Kanab Business Office).

Application and resume should be mailed to Jeff Vaughn, Kanab Area Manager - 1802 South 175 East - Kanab, UT 84741. You may also contact Mr. Vaughn at 888-644-5026 or 435-644-5026.

For the full job notice click on PDF Below.

An Application can be downloaded by clicking the link below.

2/25/08 • 2008 Scholarship Notification

Garkane Energy is pleased to offer a scholarship program to assist youth in pursuing their higher education goals. A total of eleven $1,000 scholarship awards will be given. Ten of the awards will go to outstanding applicants in Garkane's ten board of director districts. The eleventh scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student on an "At-Large" basis.

Please click on the link below to download the scholarship application.

Applications must arrive no later than April 11, 2008.

11/9/07 • GARKANE PROVIDES ELECTRICITY FOR COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS LIGHTING

Garkane Energy is providing free electricity again this year for decorative Christmas Street Lighting in the cities and towns served by the cooperative. In making the announcement, Garkane CEO Carl Albrecht stated, "For nearly a half century, it's been our pleasure to help communities feel the Christmas spirit through the free lighting program. It's our way of wishing our member-consumers a most joyous holiday season."

Albrecht went on to say that community leaders were informed of the program during the first part of the month, and that Garkane crews would be available to assist communities with the installation of the decorations as well as the removal at the end of the season.

The free electrical service for decorative community lighting runs from Wednesday, November 21, 2007 through Wednesday, January 2, 2008. Lighting hours are 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight, daily.

10/1/07 • Reward offered for visiting Garkane's website?

Garkane's Website is officially, up and running and we want you to visit it regularly. In fact, we'll reward one lucky person a month for visiting our site (www.garkaneenergy.com). This is similar to our Newsletter, HIGHLIGHTS, which rewards members with a $25 power credit for finding their hidden account number in the text of the newsletter. If your account number is randomly selected to be listed somewhere on our site, we'll reward you with a $25 credit on your next month's bill. Look for a 3 to 9 digit number (00000000) and compare it with the account number on your Newsletter mailing label or your monthly billing statement. If your account number is less than 9 digits it will begin with a zero. For example, if your account number was 4444 and was inserted into our website on one of the various pages, it would be listed as (000004444).

If you see your account number listed on our site, you must call before the end of the month, toll-free at 1-800-747-5403.

We'll credit $25.00 to your account as a lucky winner! One new random account number will be added by the first working business day of each month. Just one more reason to visit www.garkaneenergy.com.

Take a look over our site. We still have many things to add. In fact, an on-line bill payment option will be added soon. Check our site regularly for energy saving tips, safety tips, and information on upcoming events. If there's something you would like to see added to our site, let us know. This is your cooperative!

10/1/07 • October is Cooperative Month

Co-ops&Help You Solve The Puzzle

When folks have a problem, they often find the best solutions by working together. That's what cooperatives are all about.

A cooperative belongs to the people who use it-people who have organized to provide themselves with the goods and services they need.

All across America, 120 Million people are solving problems and enjoying a better life because of their co-ops. People have formed over 48,000 co-ops for farming, banking, housing, child care, health care, electric and telephone service, food retailing and other goods and services. They trust their co-ops to help them find solutions.

9/27/07 • Keep the cold air outside this winter

Don't let your hard-earned money blow away through drafty doors and windows, as well as un-insulated attics, walls, floors, and basements. As we stay indoors to stay warm this winter, save your money and reduce your utility bills by following the energy efficiency tips below:

1- Find air leaks inside and around the exterior of the home. Check around fixtures that penetrate walls, such as exhaust fans and electrical outlets. Look for unfilled gaps and cracks near dryer vents, chimneys and faucet pipes.

2- Seal leaks between moving parts with weather stripping, such as between a door and its frame. Caulk cracks between windows and walls, as well as around door frames.

3- Replace your screens with storm windows and doors. If you have older or leaky windows that you can't replace, consider doing temporary fixes, such as plastic film kits that create the effect of an interior storm window.

4- If you are shopping for new windows, doors, or skylights, look for ones with the Energy Star label.

5- Make sure attics and flooring above unheated areas, such as crawl spaces and the garage, are properly insulated.

6- Have your furnace checked by a professional to make sure it's operating safely and at its optimal level. In addition, change your furnace filters monthly.

7- Have a programmable thermostat installed to automatically raise and lower home temperatures for energy savings by day and night.

Source: North Carolina Association of Electric Cooperatives and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association

8/13/07 • Reward offered for vandalism to Garkane electrical equipment

A $5,000 reward is being offered to anyone supplying information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for shooting equipment at Garkane Energy's Fredonia Substation and transmission poles near Glen Canyon last fall.

During a recent inspection of the Fredonia Substation, Garkane personnel found a bullet hole near the cooling fins on one of the substation transformers. Had the bullet penetrated the cooling system, a power outage would have occurred, affecting thousands of consumer/members in the Southern Utah and Northern Arizona portion of Garkane's System.

Shooting any utility equipment, such as a power pole, a transformer, an insulator on a power line, or equipment in a substation is more than just costly mischief. Vandalism to power supply equipment can cause power outages, inconveniencing hundreds of consumers and in some cases threatening lives. Vandalism to power lines and other facilities - especially those located in remote areas is an ongoing problem for any electric utility.

Vandalism-related service interruptions may cause hazardous situations and place hardships on persons relying on life support systems. In many cases, such vandalism is not discovered until storms moving through the area causes equipment to short and cause an outage.

In addition to the inconvenience and threat of outages for hundreds of people, repairs may cost thousands of dollars. These expenses are ultimately reflected in the electricity bills paid by consumers.

"Vandalism to electrical equipment is a serious problem for our maintenance crews", said Carl Albrecht, Garkane Energy's General Manager. Electrical equipment may be a tempting target, but its not a "victimless" crime. Electric utilities and their customers pay a substantial price in lost service and repairs. "We will prosecute those convicted of vandalizing lines, substations or other equipment," Albrecht noted. Garkane Energy offers a $5,000 reward to anyone supplying information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the damage. The identity of information sources will be held in strict confidentiality.

Anyone with information concerning the person or persons responsible for the incident at the Fredonia Substation or any other acts of vandalism to power equipment is urged to contact Garkane's Office at (800) 747-5403, or their local law enforcement authorities.

7/30/07 • Severe lightning storm causes outage in Garfield County

Garkane Energy Customers in parts of Eastern Garfield County, experienced a power outage Thursday, July 26, 2007, due to a severe lightning storm, which hit the area. Power was off for approximately 4 hours in Escalante and approximately one hour in the town of Boulder.

The power loss to the area was caused by lightning striking a transmission pole between Henrieville and Escalante. Power was off in the area from approximately 3:30 pm. to 7:30 pm. Power for the town of Boulder was directed from the Boulder Hydro-Plant to allow power back to Boulder shortly after the initial outage. Line crews were near the Escalante area and were able to begin installing a new structure for the transmission line that was damaged from the lightning strike. Power was brought back on for Escalante by 7:30 pm.

"We are indeed grateful for any moisture a storm brings. However, anytime lightning accompanies a storm, we always worry about lightning hitting electrical facilities," stated Rob Wolfley, Garkane's Garfield Area Manager. "During any storm, our crews work under extremely difficult conditions in order to restore power to our customers," stated Wolfley. "Our crews did a great job and we appreciate their efforts, and we're sorry for the inconvenience power outages cause."

These summer storms are welcomed for the moisture they provide, but for Garkane, any storm should serve as a reminder to plan ahead for the inevitable weather-related power outages. Garkane reminds its customers to choose an easily accessible closet or cupboard for an emergency supply of flashlights, batteries, and other needed items.

7/29/07 • Kane County and Northern Arizona system outage

Garkane Energy member/consumers in parts of Kane County and Northern Arizona, experienced a power outage Sunday, July 29, 2007, due to severe winds which hit the area.

The power went off at approximately 3:30 p.m. Sunday, July 29, and was restored later that evening by approximately 11:00 pm. Some areas of the system came on later as the loads were energized by circuit because of the length of time off.

The outage was caused by severe microburst winds, which passed through the area north of the Fredonia Substation. Eight power poles were toppled due to the wind and several others were damaged. Two circuits were also knocked off-line out of the Fredonia Substation.

Crews and equipment were immediately dispatched to restore power. Due to heavy mud from flooding in the area, a contractor was also called in to build roads to allow Garkane's equipment access to the damaged structures to make repairs and restore the power.

Power was restored to several areas earlier with alternate feeds and power was restored to all consumer/members by 11:00 pm.

Garkane reminds its customers that the transmission lines serving our areas are radial (no loop feed) in nature, and long outages can occur if something happens on the line such as this.

"At times, our crews work under extremely difficult conditions in order to restore power to our members," stated Jeff Vaughn, Garkane's Kanab Area Manager. "We appreciate their efforts, and we're sorry for the inconvenience power outages cause. We encourage everyone to be prepared for inevitable weather-related power outages such as this. Choose an easily accessible closet or cupboard for an emergency supply of candles, matches, flashlights, batteries, blankets, non-perishable food, and other needed items."