NOVEMBER 2018 THE NEWS YOU NEED THIS MONTH
4 TIPS TO TRIM YOUR HOLIDAY ENERGY USE Energy use often increases during the holidays. There are more people coming in and out of the house, the oven is working full-time and your HVAC system is running to keep you comfortable. Save some energy this holiday season with these tips:
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Lower the thermostat. Your oven will help heat the house.
Reduce the time your oven is running by cooking multiple dishes at once.
Give your food time to cool before putting it in the refrigerator.
Use the dishwasher instead of hand-washing dishes. A dishwasher uses less water.
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When you download the Cobb EMC app, you have the chance to win big prizes, including tablets and bill credits up to $500! Here’s how to enter: 1. Download the Cobb EMC app and log in using your Cobb EMC account username and password. 2. Tap the Enter to Win icon and complete the entry form. 3. Congratulations, you have successfully entered the app promotion! 4. We will contact you if you are a winner. Visit cobbemc.com/entertowin to learn more about the promotion and to download the app. The deadline to enter is December 27, 2018.
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Happy Thanksgiving, from our family to yours
As we celebrate the holidays, we want to reflect on the many reasons we’re proud to power your lives each and every day.
Cobb EMC members save an average of $80 per year when they switch to Gas South.
Each month, you save about $18 when compared to the average electric utility in Georgia. According to the 2018 Georgia PSC Summer Residential Rates Survey
We’ve increased our solar energy portfolio by 360% since 2016. More solar means clean, affordable electricity. About $4 million given to local charities and non-profits since 2013 through Operation Round Up®. NOMINATE A NEIGHBOR FOR A HOME ENERGY MAKEOVER Cobb EMC is partnering with the Cobb Heating and Air Conditioning Association, Gas South and Cobb County Water System to give one member a home energy efficiency makeover! Nominate a family in need of energy efficient home improvements for the chance to win. To be eligible, homeowners must live in a primary residence served by Cobb EMC. Entries must be submitted by January 18, 2019. To learn more or nominate a neighbor, visit cobbemc.com/makeover.