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Power Facts AlAbAmA Power Customer Newsletter August 2014 POWER RECIPE 1 lb. mild ground pork sausage 1 ¼ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 ¼ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 8 oz. bottle ranch dressing 4 ¼ oz. can chopped ripe olives, drained 1 teaspoon ground red pepper 6 (2.1 oz.) packages frozen mini phyllo shells www.AlabamaPower.com Diane Poole, Trussville Sausage and Cheese Tartlets Give your energy bill a vacation, too. Preheat oven to 350. Cook sausage in a large skillet, stirring until crumbles are no longer pink; drain. Combine sausage and next five ingredients in a bowl. Fill each shell with a heaping teaspoonful of sausage mixture and place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cheese melts. Serve warm. For over 50 years Alabama Power's rates have been below the national average, but there are still some easy things you can do around your home. > Turn up the temperature. Set your thermostat to 85-90 degrees while you are away. > Close blinds and shades. But, keep open those on the front so your home does not appear vacant. > Turn lights off except those needed for security. Consider an inexpensive timer to turn them on only in the evening. > Unplug electronics. Televisions, stereos and other devices use energy even when not in use. We supply over 44,500 square miles of Alabama with electricity every day and have all the information you need to use it wisely. Visit AlabamaPower.com to get more energy-saving ideas for every room in your home.