FEBRUARY
The news you need this month
OUR HVAC TUNEUP REBATE IS BACK! Take advantage of this program starting March 15.
Smart Choice Same Power. Different Hour.
A yearly tuneup is one of several steps that you can take to increase the efficiency of your heating and cooling system. Take advantage of a $50 rebate to assist with the cost of an HVAC tuneup, beginning March 15, 2017.
Open board meeting Where: 1000 EMC Parkway FEB Marietta, GA 30060 21 When: February 21 at 4 p.m. RSVP: 678-355-3225
Important information about the HVAC Tuneup rebate: • Program starts March 15, 2017,* and will run through June 15, 2017, or while supplies last • Limit one voucher per member, per year
You can also RSVP at: www.cobbemc.com/boardmeeting
LEARN MORE cobbemc.com/tuneup
Town hall meeting
*Vouchers will not be available prior to March 15.
WHERE DOES YOUR ELECTRICITY COME FROM?
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MAR 27
Where: 1260 Cobb Pkwy N Marietta, GA 30066 When: March 27 at 6:30 p.m. RSVP: 678-355-3225
You can also RSVP at: www.cobbemc.com/townhall
Power is generated...
...then it is sent over transmission lines...
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
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SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE APPROACHING Community Foundation Scholarship Deadline: March 10, 2017 (Application must be postmarked no later than Friday, March 10, 2017.) Amount: Fourteen scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $5,000 each.
...and routed through Cobb EMC’s distribution lines...
...where it is sent to your home.
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www.cobbemc.com/scholarships
JOIN US AND LEARN WAYS TO SAVE ENERGY Attend our free Energy Efficiency Seminar and learn how to save money with simple and low-cost home improvements. Weather permitting, we will tour the Safety Village and see the small-scale Cobb EMC building where you can learn about electrical safety and view our new solar power generating station.
Thursday, April 13 at 6 p.m. (Safety Village tour 4:30-5:45 p.m.) Cobb County Safety Village | 1220 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta, GA Attend the seminar and enter to win a $50 bill credit and more. Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited. Please reserve your spot today.
April
Smart Choice Info Session Stay for a special session at 7:15 p.m. regarding your Smart Choice Rate. During the session, we will provide information about your rate and ways to save money.
RSVP cobbemc.com/seminar
STAY INFORMED DURING OUTAGES At Cobb EMC, our goal is simple: To bring you safe, reliable electricity 24/7. When severe weather is predicted, our trucks are stocked, and our crews are ready to mobilize if an outage occurs.
DEADLINE FOR DIRECTOR NOMINATIONS May 26: Nomination petitions for director elections must be submitted (Sec. 3.07 of the bylaws). Terms for directors of districts 1, 6 and 7 will be expiring at the Annual Meeting. LEARN MORE cobbemc.com/annualmeeting
Visit our Outage and Storm Center to see weather information, find storm safety tips, view current outages and more. You can also help us keep you informed by updating your account information online.
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME LEARN MORE cobbemc.com/outagecenter
UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION cobbemc.com/update
on’t forget to spring forward D March 12. Set your clocks ahead by one hour. Did you know? Make it easier to remember to check smoke alarm batteries by changing them twice a year during daylight saving time.
COMING IN MARCH: NEW WEBSITE AND MOBILE APP We’ve been spring cleaning behind the scenes to improve your browsing experience at cobbemc.com. Our new and improved website will offer you a fresh look plus more convenience coming in March.
Your mobile experience will also be better than ever. We’ve enhanced your mobile experience with a fresh lineup of icons so you can pay your bill, view energy use and connect with us from the palm of your hand. The Cobb EMC app is free and provides a secure environment for bill payments and transactions. The new Cobb EMC mobile app will be available for download March 1, 2017. If you already use the SmartHub app to manage your account, you will be able to use your same credentials to sign into the Cobb EMC app when it’s available.