❶ ❶ Power is generated. Generation sources vary, but the majority of the power consumed by YEC members comes from coal and nuclear plants. Transmission lines enter substations so that the voltage can be decreased and safely distributed to YEC members. YEC maintains 27 substations to serve members in 4 counties. ❻ Electrical voltage is stepped down again by another transformer so that it can be used to power electrical devices in your home. The standard voltage is 240. ❷A large transformer increases the electric voltage to travel over long distances. ❹ WE ♥ OUR LINEMEN! Show your appreciation by Our blood writing to us on social media, #YECLinemenRock. In First Grade? Be sure to download our coloring contest worksheet from yorkelectric.net and participate in our Linemen Gear Up for Safety Coloring Contest! Did you know electric co-op linemen wear special safety gear to protect them on the job? Complete this coloring sheet and learn how they stay safe. Remember to always look up and practice safety when playing outdoors near power lines! runs the co-op way ❺ YEC is a distribution cooperative, distributing electricity at 7,200 volts to more than 57,000 members on over 3,700 miles of energized line. Your co-op, your power EMPOWERING OUR MEMBERS is important at YEC so that you can use electricity the way in which you choose. We proudly serve our members, the owners of our co-op, providing ❸ ❸ Electricity is sent to demand areas over transmission lines. The transmission lines serving YEC are either 100,000 volts or 44,000 volts. ❹ unmatched dedication and skill to get the job done. Beyond the service provided by our dedicated employees, we want to be your trusted source for information about electricity and give you the knowledge to use power safely and conservatively. It’s your power, it’s your Cooperative. So, where does your electricity come from, anyway? Where does your power come from? ❷❺ ❻ ❼ ❼ As you consume electricity, YEC measures the amount of energy you use from a meter mounted outside your home. The more you conserve energy, the more money you save on your power bill. Safety Goggles Protective goggles keep debris out of a lineman’s eyes while on the job. Rubber Gloves Rubber gloves are insulated and protect linemen from electrical shock while they work on power lines. Steel Toe Boots These boots provide extra protection while linemen work with heavy materials that could potentially fall near their feet. Hard Hat These hats protect linemen from potential head injuries while working on electrical lines. Flame Resistant Clothing Electrical hazards, such as an arc ash, are a potential danger for linemen. Flame resistant clothing keeps them safe! YEC EMPLOYEES give back with the gift of life. Together with a few public volunteers, your Cooperative collected 30 units of blood, which is enough to bene t up to 90 people in need. Interested in saving a life? Go to redcrossblood.org to nd a drive near you! PORTER GABLE PORTER GABLE SCLIVING.COOP | MARCH 2018 | SOUTH CAROLINA LIVING 5 YEC’s Derrick “Smiley” Barrentine, a first-time donor, gives the gift of life.