SEPTEMBER 2015 | BILL INSERT
COBB EMC MEMBERS SCORE BIG! OUR RATES RANK MOST AFFORDABLE AMONG: 41 EMCs
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: • Cobb EMC ranks 2nd among Georgia’s 41 EMCs and 4th among 94 utilities!
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• Additional savings for members! A new credit is coming your way. • What will you do with the savings from your electric bill?
Cobb EMC dominates the rankings We are proud that our rates rank 2nd lowest among 41 EMCs and 4th lowest among 94 utilities according to the Georgia Public Service Commission’s summer residential rate survey results. Our members save approximately $25 per month on their summer bills compared to the average electric utility customer for an average household using 1,000 kilowatt hours.
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*The Georgia Public Service Commission summer survey ranks electric providers on rates in effect for the month of July, based on total electric bill amounts of 500, 1000, 1500 and 2000 kWh. For more information or to view complete surveys, visit the Georgia Public Service Commission’s website at www.psc.state.ga.us/ electric/surveys/residentialrs.asp. All numbers above assume 1000 kWh use and only apply to Cobb EMC members who pay bills on time.
WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH YOUR $25 SAVINGS? The word is out! Georgia PSC survey results show Cobb EMC rates are among the top! Cobb EMC members save approximately $25 per month on summer bills when compared to the average electric utility customer for 1,000 kWh used. Take a look at what you can do with the savings from your electric bill.
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*The quantity of items you can purchase with $25 is only an estimate.
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The savings continue for Cobb EMC members!
Lower bills
Cobb EMC recently passed along four credits in the months of June, July, August and September to bring overall savings and help lower summer bills for our members. In June, a 5-mill credit in the Wholesale Power Adjustment (WPA) was applied, followed by a 9-mill credit in the WPA for the month of July, a 7-mill credit in August and a 5-mill credit in September. For an average household using 1,000 kilowatt hours, Cobb EMC residential members could have seen a total savings of up to $26 for the past four months. Cobb EMC proudly offers competitively priced electricity with rates ranked among the lowest in the state of Georgia.
Coming soon: Cooperative Solar
You could be our next winner
Cobb EMC encourages the efficient use of electricity and renewable energy technologies. We are expanding access to solar energy for our members who are interested in going solar but are unable to own and install a system of their own.
Sign up for Paperless Billing through our online account management system, SmartHub®, for a chance to win big prizes!
Cooperative solar advantages: • Neighborhood covenants do not affect solar energy access • No need to worry about your home’s roof integrity or orientation to the sun • Affordably priced and maintenance free • Rental property tenants can receive solar energy • No contract If you are interested in participating in a cooperative solar program, visit www.cobbemc.com/coopsolar and fill out the form online to receive more information.
When you sign up, you’ll be automatically entered into a drawing for a $100 bill credit, a tablet and a $500 bill credit. Alejandra Menacho (pictured below) is our latest winner of a tablet for our Paperless Billing promotion, and you could be next! www.cobbemc.com/paperless
Take the guesswork out of paying your electric bill with our Even Bill. Surprises are not always fun. As a Cobb EMC member, you have a choice when it comes to your electric bill. Even Bill* gives you more predictable electric bills by providing you with the same daily/monthly bill for one full year (12 consecutive billing periods). See some fast facts about Even Bill: • Makes it easier to manage your budget and monthly expenses • Helps you avoid billing spikes due to extreme hot or cold weather conditions • There is no true-up at the end of the full year (12 consecutive billing periods) • Bill amounts will be recalculated at the end of the twelve billing periods Sign up now by calling 770-429-2100 *For eligibility terms and conditions, visit www.cobbemc.com/evenbill. Members must remain on the Even Bill for twelve consecutive months after sign-up.
Where does your spare change go?
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Through Operation Round Up®, our members have contributed more than $1,100,000 to charities in our community. Nonprofit organizations that help fight child abuse, hunger, homelessness and many other issues that our community faces have benefited from the generosity of Cobb EMC members.
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Win a $25 bill credit Your feedback is very important to us. Help us improve our service by taking a quick survey and you will be entered into a drawing to win one of ten $25 bill credits on your next electric bill. See this month’s survey insert and return the page to us with your payment. You can also take the survey online at www.cobbemc.com/survey.
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August 2015 donations • Alive Ministries Inc. • Cherokee County Educational Foundation • Cobb Christmas Inc. • The Cobb County Youth Museum • Friends of the Strand Inc. • SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center Inc. • Society for the Preservation and Encouragement/ Marietta Georgia Chapter of Society • Voice Today Inc.
Cobb EMC named EMC of the Year