JULY 2018 THE NEWS YOU NEED THIS MONTH
ELECTRIC CARS AND RENEWABLES – ECO-FRIENDLY MADE EASY Join us for light refreshments as we host our free Renewables & You Seminar. Hear from experts in different areas of the renewables arena on what it takes to become more environmentally friendly. If you are interested in finding easy ways to decrease your carbon footprint, don’t miss this event! The seminar will feature an electric vehicle gallery where you can touch the vehicles and ask questions. Additional topics covered during the event include installing solar panels on your roof and electric vehicle myths. When: Thursday, August 16, 6-8 p.m. Where: 1000 EMC Parkway Marietta, GA 30060 RSVP to save your spot by visiting cobbemc.com/seminar.
BEAT THE HEAT Outsmart your summer electric bills with simple energy-efficient measures.
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Say yes to LED lights Replace your old, energy-hungry bulbs and illuminate your home with LEDs. LED bulbs last up to 30 times longer and use about 50 percent less electricity than incandescent bulbs.
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Get smart with your thermostat Save on your bills by using a smart thermostat. Program it to 78 degrees when you’re home and in need of cooling. Turn up the temperature when you’re away.
Watch the clock on weekdays One way to lower electric costs is to shift your energy use away from peak hours, 2-7 p.m. Limiting your energy use during peak hours helps you save on your electric bill. And it also helps the co-op save.
Know when and how to use electricity Download our free app to see your daily energy use. You can use this information to decide what changes you can make to impact your bill.
To see upcoming events and board meetings, go to cobbemc.com/events.