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        <ExplanationTxt>WASHINGTON ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE REVIEWS ENROLLMENT AND ACCEPTANCE INFORMATION ON THE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS' APPLICATIONS. WASHINGTON ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE PROVIDES INCENTIVE REBATES TO MEMBERS WHO HAVE RADIO-CONTROLLED SWITCHES INSTALLED ON THEIR ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS, HEAT PUMPS, GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS AND WHOLE-HOUSE AIR CONDITIONERS. WECI'S INSTALLER CONDUCTS A FIELD INVESTIGATION DURING INSTALLATION PRIOR TO THE REBATE CHECK BEING ISSUED.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, GENERAL MANAGER AND DIRECTOR OF FINANCE &amp; ADMINISTRATION REVIEW A DRAFT COPY OF THE FORM 990 AT A MEETING PRIOR TO FILING.</ExplanationTxt>
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