May 2018 – Bill Insert

MAY 2018 THE NEWS YOU NEED THIS MONTH

IT’S STORM SEASON – ARE YOU READY? Warmer temperatures in Georgia can bring strong storms with heavy rains, high winds, lightning and maybe even tornadoes.

Here are tips to prepare for storm season:

PACK A KIT Make a “storm kit” with flashlights, extra batteries, bottled water and nonperishable food items.

CHARGE UP

PLAN AHEAD

Charge your devices and download the Cobb EMC app, and other emergency apps, to stay in touch.

Have a backup plan for those in the house who depend on medical equipment that requires electricity.

PLAN IT OUT

GET THE PETS

Make plans with your family to stay safe during a storm.

Remain in a safe location until the storm passes.

Bring your pets inside and secure items and furniture that might blow away in strong winds.

STAY SAFE Avoid downed power lines and other hazards after the storm has passed.

Visit cobbemc.com/outagecenter to learn more.

DOWNLOAD THE

COBB EMC APP TODAY

The Cobb EMC app is convenient, simple and free!

Manage your account from the palm of your hand with the Cobb EMC app. It’s a convenient, secure way to pay your bill, check your daily and hourly electric use and more.

When you download the app, you can enter to win bill credits and tablets. Once you’re logged into the app, tap the Enter to Win icon and complete the entry form. If you’re one of our lucky winners, our team will contact you!

Learn more or download the app at cobbemc.com/entertowin.

To see upcoming events and board meetings, go to cobbemc.com/events.

BEAT THE PEAK AND LOWER YOUR ENERGY USE Did you know you can help your electric cooperative reduce how much it pays for electricity? Beat the peak by decreasing your power use on weekdays from 2-7 p.m. (June through September, excluding holidays).

Here are a few ways to beat the peak this summer: Laundry for less: Run full loads for fewer cycles, and add less heat and humidity to the home by running washers and dryers in the late evening.

Cool off: Turn off unnecessary lighting and electronics that generate heat, resist the urge to turn down the thermostat and remember, lower fan settings use less energy.

Countertop convenience: Range or oven cooking can really warm up a kitchen. Microwaves, convection ovens, induction cooktops, slow cookers and toaster ovens put more cooking heat where you need it.

To learn more, visit cobbemc.com/beatthepeak.

SAVE $25 ON SMART THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION Interested in saving money and energy? You can do both with a smart thermostat.

$25

OFF

smart thermostat installation

A smart thermostat automatically adjusts to energy-saving temperatures to help you save money on your heating and cooling bills. Many thermostats give you the option to control your thermostat from your smartphone.

Here’s how to get the discount:

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Step 1: Contact one of our participating contractors at cobbemc.com/smartthermostat.

Step 2: Schedule your thermostat installation with one of our participating contractors. You will receive the $25 discount directly from the contractor, while supplies last.

DESIGN OUR T-SHIRT AND WIN CASH We want you to design our next T-shirt! Create artwork that relates to Cobb EMC or energy efficiency and you could win cash.

Submissions must be entered by June 29. The winning design will appear on our 2018 Annual Meeting T-shirt. You must be a Cobb EMC member to participate in the contest.

View official rules and contest guidelines at cobbemc.com/tshirt.

YOUR DESIGN HERE