May 2017 – Bill Insert

MAY The news you need this month

SAVE MONEY ON THE GO Get a $25 discount on smart thermostat installation

Beat the peak and the cost of a smart thermostat installation with a discount! You can save $25 on a smart thermostat installation when you use a participating contractor.

Many smart thermostats are also controlled from your smartphone so you can adjust the temperature while on the go!

Learn more cobbemc.com/smartthermostat

IS THE SMART CHOICE RATE RIGHT FOR YOU? How it works

How you can save

On the Smart Choice Rate, you can lower your annual cost of service by making simple changes, like spreading out the use of major appliances during peak hours.

Set your thermostat to 80 degrees or higher during peak hours and avoid using high-energy appliances. Conserving energy helps reduce Cobb EMC’s overall electric demand and allows you to save on annual electric costs.

When do peak hours occur?

How will we notify you of peak hours?

• June through September • Monday through Friday • 2 to 7 p.m.

• Excludes holidays

• Website – cobbemc.com • Email • Cobb EMC app • 770-429-2223

Learn more cobbemc.com/smartchoice

MARK YOUR CALENDAR Open board meeting Cobb EMC holds monthly board meetings open to members. See all upcoming meeting dates: www.cobbemc.com/events Where: 1000 EMC Parkway

Marietta, GA 30060 Time: 4 p.m., unless otherwise noted on our website RSVP required: You can RSVP by calling 678-355-3225 or visiting www.cobbemc.com/boardmeeting.

Upcoming board meetings:

MAY

23

JUN

27

JUL

25

HOLIDAY HOURS In observance of Memorial Day, our offices will be closed Monday, May 29.

LOCAL STUDENTS WIN WASHINGTON YOUTH TOUR We selected three high school juniors as delegates for the electric cooperative’s 2017 Washington Youth Tour, an all-expenses-paid, week-long leadership trip to Washington D.C. and a scholarship.

Congratulations to our winners!

• Meredith Johns (Kennesaw Mountain) • Ian McCullough (North Cobb) • Brooke Lancaster (Etowah)

• Our crews are always standing by for emergencies. Call 770-429-2100 to report outages 24/7 or visit our outage center. www.cobbemc.com/outagecenter

YOUR ELECTRIC RATES ARE LOW!

ANNUAL MEETING KEY DEADLINES May 26: Terms for directors of districts 1, 6 and 7 will be expiring at the Annual Meeting. Nomination petitions for director elections must be submitted (Sec. 3.07).

June 8: Member sponsored bylaw amendments must be submitted (Sec. 10.01).

August 11: Notice must be received from any member desiring to exceed the 5 minute speaking limitation for the Annual Meeting (Sec. 2.12).

LEARN MORE cobbemc.com/annualmeeting

DOWNLOAD THE COBB EMC APP Download the Cobb EMC app to manage your account with ease. Pay your bill and view your energy use from the palm of your hand. If you already use the SmartHub app, use your same credentials to sign into the Cobb EMC app.

GET ALERTS THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO YOU Stay on top of your electric bill with our customizable account notifications. With this feature, you can choose to be notified when your bill is ready and when changes are made to your account.

Manage your alerts by going to www.cobbemc.com/myaccount.

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Click on the notifications tab in the main menu.

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Choose the manage notifications option and check the alerts that are important to you.

PLANT VOGTLE NOT AFFECTING MEMBERS Cobb EMC members should not be concerned with news that is circulating about cost overruns for the construction of nuclear Plant Vogtle units 3 and 4 and the bankruptcy

of Westinghouse.

Cobb EMC is not a participant in the Plant Vogtle expansion.

LEARN MORE cobbemc.com/app

LOCAL MOTHER AWARDED $20,000 HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY MAKEOVER Cobb EMC, in partnership with Gas South and the Cobb Heating and Air Association, awarded Barbara Bryant, a local mother of four, with a Home Energy Efficiency Makeover worth more than $20,000. The makeover selection committee considered more than 70 nominations before choosing Bryant.

The makeover included a variety of home energy improvements including new energy-efficient appliances, a bill credit from Cobb EMC and two years of free natural gas service from Gas South. Visit cobbemc.com/makeover for an inside look at Bryant’s new energy efficient home.

PREPARE FOR SEVERE WEATHER

YOU COULD WIN A $25 BILL CREDIT

Along with warmer temperatures, spring can also bring volatile storms. To be fully prepared for the severe weather it’s important to understand how dangerous these storms can be.

Have you seen the new cobbemc.com? If you have, tell us about your experience.

Know what to do when severe weather hits

Help us improve our website for a chance to win a $25 bill credit by visiting our website and taking a survey.

• If you come across downed power lines, call 911.

• Stay away from windows and doors.

Keep an emergency preparedness kit handy Battery-operated flashlights A first-aid kit Find more storm-related tips at www.cobbemc.com/safety.

LEARN MORE cobbemc.com/websurvey