July 2017 – Bill Insert

JULY The news you need this month

CELEBRATE LOW RATES Your rates are the lowest in the state of Georgia.

BEAT THE PEAK – NOT YOUR POCKETS As outdoor temperatures heat up, beat the peak and not your pockets by lowering your energy use this summer. When you minimize your energy use during peak hours, which are on select days June through September from 2-7 p.m., we can better align wholesale power costs to keep rates low.

Get an email alert on peak days. Sign up at cobbemc.com/smartalerts.

The appliance calculator can help you save Understanding how much electricity your appliances use can help you estimate how much money you are spending on them. Visit cobbemc.com/save to calculate your estimated annual energy use and cost to operate your appliances.

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YOU’RE INVITED TO THE SOLAR SEMINAR Mark your calendars for the Cobb EMC Solar Seminar. The guest speakers, listed below, will answer commonly asked questions about residential solar energy.

• Russell Seifert, Creative Solar USA Inc.

• Gregg Nelson, Cobb County Inspector

• Mike Barcik, Southface When: Thursday, August 10, 6-8 p.m.

If you would like to tour the Safety Village, please arrive at 4:30 p.m.

Where: Cobb County Safety Village Registration is required, and seats are given on a first-come, first-served basis. cobbemc.com/solarseminar

MARK YOUR CALENDAR Open board meeting Cobb EMC holds monthly board meetings open to members.

RSVP required: You can RSVP by calling 678-355-3225 or visiting cobbemc.com/boardmeeting.

Upcoming board meetings:

JUL

25

AUG

22

SEP

19

INVEST IN YOUR HOME WITH AN ENERGY EFFICIENCY LOAN Take advantage of Cobb EMC’s Energy Efficiency Loan and get more value from your energy dollars.

Cobb EMC and GEMC Federal Credit Union have partnered to offer you a fast and economical way to finance energy efficient home improvements.

Apply today at cobbemc.com/ efficiencyloan.

GET THE COBB EMC APP Download the Cobb EMC app to manage your account with ease.

Pay your bill and access important alerts from the palm of your hand. cobbemc.com/app

You’re invited to Cobb EMC’s annual member appreciation event. Learn about Cobb EMC’s progress and ways to save on your electric bill. Each Cobb EMC member who registers will receive up to four free North Georgia State Fair tickets with unlimited rides.

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

Saturday, September 16 Jim R. Miller Park

Learn more at www.cobbemc.com/annualmeeting.

FREE FAIR TICKETS • FUN ACTIVITIES • DOOR PRIZES EVERYONE LOVES A GREAT DISCOUNT

LIGHT YOUR JULY SAFELY

As a Cobb EMC member, you have access to discount tickets for local attractions: Georgia Aquarium, Six Flags Over Georgia and White Water.

In July alone, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates more than 7,000 people go to the emergency room for firework-related injuries. Light up your July safely with these tips:

Get your tickets today at cobbemc.com/myemc.

1. Steer clear of overhead power lines. Lines are energized and not insulated.

2. If your fireworks get tangled in a power line, do not try

to remove them yourself.

3. Never allow young children to play with or ignite fire

works.

4. Sparklers burn at temperatures of about 2,000 degrees.

Use with caution.

Learn more safety tips by visiting cobbemc.com/safety.

Experience COOPERATIVE SOLAR with Cobb EMC

Cooperative Solar is the ideal option for members who want to participate in solar but don’t want to deal with the high costs of financing rooftop solar. Sign up for Cooperative Solar or learn more at cobbemc.com/coopsolar.