October 2018 – Bill Insert

OCTOBER 2018 THE NEWS YOU NEED THIS MONTH

RELIABLE POWER FOR LESS When you do a load of laundry, run your air conditioner or turn on a light, you’re getting reliable power for less. Each month, Cobb EMC members save about $18 when compared to the average electric utility in Georgia. That’s the equivalent of over $200 in savings per year.

We’re proud to be ranked 8th most affordable in the state among 94 electric providers, and 5th most affordable among 41 EMCs, according to the 2018 Georgia Public Service Commission Summer Residential Rate Survey.

FREE electricity

with NiteFlex

With the NiteFlex rate, you can use your appliances and charge your electric vehicle for free. NiteFlex is designed for consumers who want to save money by adjusting when they use energy.

You’ll pay a lower rate for electricity during certain times of the day. It’s ideal for smart appliance users, electric vehicle owners recharging their vehicles overnight, or anyone who shifts energy use to later hours.

Here’s how the NiteFlex rate works: FREE MONTHLY CHARGING Up to 400kWh for $0 per kWh > 400 kWh $.045 per kWh

Super Off-Peak

$.1350 per kWh $.07181 per kWh

Off-Peak

$.07181 per kWh

On-Peak

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

Off-Peak

Thanks for celebrating with us We want to thank all of our members who attended our annual member appreciation event at Jim R. Miller Park. The 80th Annual Meeting was a success because of you.

Below are some highlights from the event: 1. We’re ranked the 5th most affordable EMC and 8th most affordable electric utility in Georgia.

2. We rank in the top five nationwide for reliability.

3. We’re the first utility in the nation to offer free overnight charging at home for electric vehicles. Learn more about electric vehicles at cobbemc.com/ev.

4. The NiteFlex rate – which rewards you for shifting energy use – is now available to members. Visit cobbemc.com/niteflex to learn more about the rate.

5. We’re offering electric vehicle test drives and events.

6. We lead the pack in solar expansion with the largest solar offering of any EMC east of the Mississippi River.

7. Members automatically get affordable solar.

8. We’re continuing to replace 60,000 streetlights with LEDs.

2018 director election results: District 2

Rudy Underwood

District 3

Kelly Bodner

District 9

Eric Broadwell

It takes a team to serve our community With your help, the Cobb EMC Community Foundation is able to donate to local charitable organizations through Operation Round Up. Together, we’ve donated almost $4 million since 2013.

Here’s a snippet of how your money is working: • Fed 2,000+ individuals • Awarded 14 scholarships • Sent 75 kids to camp • Served 700+ youth and adults with disabilities Learn more about the Cobb EMC Community Foundation at cobbemc.com/foundation.