SEPTEMBER The news you need this month
WE’RE GIVING CASH BACK! Cobb EMC returning $13.6 million to members
Cobb EMC gives members
$13.6 MILLION Your board of directors will return $13.6 million to you and other members who received electric service from Cobb EMC in 2016 – 100 percent of the excess revenue that was received for 2016. Cobb EMC is in a strong financial position. This has been accomplished by effectively planning for and securing future power needs and operating efficiently, while still maintaining high reliability and one of the lowest rates in the state.
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How much money will you receive? The amount you receive is based on how much you paid for electricity during 2016. To calculate your amount, multiply the total amount billed for electric service* in 2016 by 3.21165429%. *This excludes taxes, Operation Round Up and other ancillary services.
How will you receive your capital credit? Current members will receive a check in the mail with an attached notice during the month of September. If the amount is less than $10, you will receive your capital credits in the form of a bill credit. Visit cobbemc.com/capitalcredits for more information.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR Open board meeting Cobb EMC holds monthly board meetings open to members. Upcoming board meetings: Sept. 19, Oct. 24, Nov. 28 RSVP required: You can RSVP by calling 678-355-3225 or visiting cobbemc.com/boardmeeting.
Cobb EMC Safety Seminar October 19 – cobbemc.com/safetyseminar Homeowners’ Association Meeting November 9 – cobbemc.com/hoa
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
THE RESULTS ARE IN – YOUR RATES ARE LOW! Cobb EMC is the 10th lowest in the state among 94 utilities!* RANK
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Cobb EMC rates are low! According to the 2017 PSC Summer Residential survey, your rates are among the most affordable in the state. Cobb EMC members save approximately $18.36 on their summer bills compared to Georgia’s average electric utility customer.
$120.00* *Monthly bill comparison. The Georgia Public Service Commission summer survey ranks electric
$106.69*
providers on rates in effect for the month of July, 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.
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SAVE YOUR SPOT AT THE SAFETY SEMINAR Reserve your seat at our first-ever Safety Seminar today! We’re partnering with Cobb County Public Safety and Safe Kids Cobb County to bring you important safety information. We’ll focus on cyber security, car seat safety, fire safety, senior safety, electrical safety and more! When: Thursday, October 19, 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
® CO-OP CONNECTIONS HELPS YOU SAVE
As a Cobb EMC member, you have access to exclusive local and national deals through the Co-op Connections® Card. Hundreds of retailers participate to give you the best deals. Simply present your Co-op Connections® Card anywhere you see the Co-op Connections sticker in the window or on the cash register, and receive a discount from participating businesses. Visit cobbemc.com/discounts to get your Co-op Connections® Card and to view participating businesses.
Visit cobbemc.com/safetyseminar to reserve your spot!
SMALL CHANGE ADDS UP BIG Thanks to generous Cobb EMC members who round their bills up each month, we’re able to help the community, one dollar at a time. Each month, the Cobb EMC Community Foundation board of directors administers Operation Round Up funds to local nonprofits within Cobb EMC’s five-county service area. Since 2013, the foundation has awarded nearly $3 million dollars to local charities and nonprofits. August recipients include: • 10 Women of Hope Inc. • Atlanta Community Food Bank • LiveSAFE Resources Inc. • Beyond Limits Therapy Riding • Good Samaritan Health Center of Cobb • BHI Outlet • Mended Hearts • Cherokee County Education Foundation • Cobb County Public Schools Foundation • March of Dimes • Autism Speaks • Center for Children and Young Adults • Foster Care Support Foundation Inc. • Next Step Ministries • Senior Citizen Council of Cobb • Military Family Support Center
$3 MILLION SINCE 2013 GIVEN TO LOCAL CHARITIES AND NONPROFITS