APRIL 2018 THE NEWS YOU NEED THIS MONTH
COBB EMC LOVES LINEMEN At Cobb EMC, we love our linemen and appreciate them for all of their hard work. In the past year, they’ve braved the extreme cold and snow. And they traveled to south Georgia to help restore power when Hurricane Irma left thousands in the dark. No matter the conditions, our linemen always give their all. In the month of April, Georgia’s electric cooperatives celebrate Lineman Appreciation Month. We, along with utility companies across the state, honor the men and women who put their lives on the line to keep our lights on.
#ThankALineman for brightening our communities
Cobb EMC members SAVE BIG on energy costs On average, Cobb EMC members pay $18.26 less than the average electric utility customer in Georgia. According to the 2018 Georgia Public Service Commission’s Winter Residential survey, your rates are among the most affordable in the state. The Georgia PSC winter survey ranks electric providers on rates effective for the month of January. *Monthly bill comparison. The Georgia Public Service Commission winter survey ranks electric providers on rates in effect for the month of January, 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.
Cobb EMC members pay less than the average Georgia resident! $124.95* $106.69*
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Average Georgia electric customer
HERE’S WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOUR POWER BLINKS... We’ve all been there before. All the digital clocks in our home are blinking “12:00” because of a brief interruption in power. Usually, this state of “blinking clock” was caused by a “blink” in the electrical system. While blinks can be annoying, they show that an electrical system is working exactly as designed in preventing large scale outages. Blinks occur when something comes into contact with a power line, creating a quick rise of electrical current. The high current causes a breaker to open and quickly close. The brief delay usually lasts less than two seconds. If the unusual volume of electricity, called a fault, clears, every home or business that receives electricity off that power line has just experienced a blink. Cobb EMC works to reduce blink frequency by tree trimming and by deploying squirrel guards on the power poles. Blinks are often caused by: • Trees • Animals
• Snow and Ice • Car accidents
•Lightning
JOIN US AT THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND YOU SEMINAR Interested in saving money and energy? Our Energy Efficiency and You Seminar is just for you. We’ll have experts on-hand to show you how to save money with simple, low-cost home improvements. Two lucky Cobb EMC members will go home with a smart thermostat with free installation! When: Thursday, May 3, 6-8 p.m. Where: Bo and Mary Jean Pounds Auditorium 1000 EMC Parkway Marietta, GA 30060 Registration is required, and seats are given on a first-come, first-served basis. RSVP today at cobbemc.com/seminar.
WE’RE GIVING OUT $25 BILL CREDITS We’re committed to serving you, our members, in the best ways. Take our communications survey for a chance to help us decide what and how we communicate with you. By participating, you’re helping us zero in on the topics you care about. Plus, you will be automatically entered into a drawing to win one of four $25 bill credits. Visit cobbemc.com/give-feedback to enter today!
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