MARCH 2018 THE NEWS YOU NEED THIS MONTH
RECYCLE YOUR OLD STUFF AT COBB EMC Celebrate Earth Day with Cobb EMC at a free* recycling event. Bring your old phones, computer equipment, cameras, metal items (except batteries) and small appliances for proper, eco-friendly disposal. We’ll also offer on-site shredding for secure document destruction. Documents are limited to five medium sized boxes.
Save the date!
April 21, 2018, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 1260 Cobb Parkway N., Marietta, GA 30060
*TVs and monitors will require a cash-only fee: LCD Monitor: $5 | TVs & CRT Monitors: $20 | Large TVs: $30
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Find a full list of accepted items, directions and event details at cobbemc.com/recycle.
Pay the same bill amount every month with Even Bill. Even Bill offers a fixed price that stays the same for 12 months. With this simple and convenient plan, your bill won’t fluctuate due to weather or because of your energy use.
Your bill amount is calculated every year based on your energy use habits. You must have 12 months of billing history with Cobb EMC before switching to Even Bill. Sign up today at cobbemc.com/evenbill.
Get a $25 bill credit
Take our survey and let us know how we’re doing. After you’re done, you’ll be entered to win! Visit cobbemc.com/survey.
To see upcoming events and board meetings, go to cobbemc.com/events.
DON’T KEEP YOUR ENERGY EGGS IN ONE BASKET Cobb EMC plans for the energy future by diversifying our energy eggs. Our energy sources include coal, natural gas, nuclear, hydro, solar and other green power. We regularly review our portfolio, so we can continue to supply the safe, reliable power you receive.
HERE’S WHERE OUR POWER COMES FROM:
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We’re also looking out for the environment through an expansive renewable energy portfolio. On the hottest days of the year, up to 14 percent of Cobb EMC’s power comes from renewable resources, which include solar, hydro and green power.
More than 50% comes from fossil fuels.
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Around 34% is from nuclear power.
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Up to 14% is from renewable resources.
BRACKET CHALLENGE: ENERGY MYTHS VS. FACTS Myth: It’s not worth my time or money to seal small air leaks.
ENERGY
Myth: Closing off unused rooms saves on heating/cooling costs.
SAVINGS
SHOWDOWN
Fact: Typical homeowners can save up to 10% on their total annual energy bill by sealing and insulating.
Fact: For a cozy home and lower bills, energy efficiency is the winner!
Fact: You can save money by sealing small air leaks.
Fact: Open interior doors to give your forced-air system the airflow it needs for efficiency.
Fact Leaving interior doors open saves on heating/cooling.
Get more ways to save energy at cobbbemc.com/save.
PRODUCT CONTENT LABEL The product will be made up of 150 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of the following renewable resources. Green-e Energy Certified New Renewables in 3
Cobb EMC Green Power Program 20171
20182
100%
100%
-Geothermal
0%
0%
-Eligible hydroelectric
0%
0%
-Solar
0%
0%
-Wind
0%
0%
100%
100%
-Biomass
TOTAL
Generation Location
Georgia
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The 2017 figures reflect the resources that were supplied for the year ending December 31, 2017.
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The 2018 figures are prospective and reflect the power that we have contracted to provide. Actual figures may vary according to resource availability. We will annually report to you before August 1 of next year in the form of a Historic Product Content Label the actual resource mix of the electricity you purchased.
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New Renewables come from generation facilities that first began commercial operation within the past 15 years. This product includes generation from a facility that is approved for extended use by Green-e Energy.
For comparison, the current average mix of resources supplying Cobb EMC includes: Nuclear (33.63%), Coal (19.66%), Oil (0%), Natural Gas (35.92%), Hydroelectric (5.28%), Solar (4.91%), and Other (0.60%). The average home in the United States uses 897 kWh per month. [Source: U.S. EIA, 2016] For specific information about this electricity product, please contact Cobb Electric Membership Corporation, (770) 429-2100, tim.jarrell@cobbemc.com, cobbemc.com/greenpower.
Cobb Electric Membership Corporation’s Green Power Program is Green-e Energy certified, and meets the environmental and consumer-protection standards set forth by the nonprofit Center for Resource Solutions. Learn more at www.green-e.org.