may 2016 – bill insert – smart choice rate
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Don’t be left in the dark, notifications aheadTRANSCRIPT
MAY 2016 | BILL INSERT
• In the next few months, keep aneye out for important notifications.
• Meet our Home Energy EfficiencyMakeover program winners.
• May is National Electrical SafetyMonth. Learn a few tips to be safe.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
DON’T BE LEFT IN THE DARK, NOTIFICATIONS AHEAD
As we near the hot summer months, Cobb EMC has prepared several ways to notify you when we are experiencing peak conservation hours, which will affect your peaking service charge and your rate for up to the next 12 months.
Peak conservation hours are determined by the times of day when energy is in highest demand. This usually occurs on weekdays in a five-hour window from June through September between 2-7 p.m. On specified days when peak usage heightens—peak notification days—we’ll ask you to conserve energy to lower your peaking service charge.
Your peaking service charge is determined by the highest energy need that you demand during Cobb EMC’s peak conservation hours. That’s why it’s important to conserve energy during the peak conservation hours.
Take a look at three scenarios* using the same amount of electricity—1000 kWh:
Stay informed about peak notification days and receive alerts about peak conservation hours.
Sign up for Cobb EMC electronic newsletters to learn when to use your power at different hours and when to save energy during peak conservation hours. Visit www.cobbemc.com/smartalerts.
Download the SmartHub® app today! The online and mobile application allows you to easily and securely pay your electric bill, monitor daily and hourly energy use and more.
Smart ChoiceSame Power. Different Hour.
Win a $25 bill credit!
Take a short quiz about the Smart Choice Rate and you could win!
www.cobbemc.com/quiz
Sign up to receive peak conservation hour notices
Used minimal appliances and set a Peak Service of 3 kWh/hour
3 x $0.00 = $0.00
Used a few appliances and set a Peak Service of 5 kWh/hour 3 x $0.00 = $0.00 2 x $5.55 = $11.10
Used many appliances and set a Peak Service of 9 kWh/hour
3 x $0.00 = $0.006 x $5.55 = $33.30
Peak Service Charge $11.10Service Charge $28.00Energy Charge $66.571000 kWh @ .06657
TOTAL $105.67
Peak Service Charge $33.30Service Charge $28.00Energy Charge $66.571000 kWh @ .06657
TOTAL $127.87
Notice that only the peak service charge changes the total of each scenario. Here is how the peak service charge is calculated: First 3 kWh/hour billed at $0.00
Over 3 kWh/hour billed at $5.55
Peak Service Charge $0.00Service Charge $28.00Energy Charge $66.571000 kWh @ .06657
TOTAL $94.57
*The above scenario is an example and is for informational purposes only. For simplicity, the scenarios above donot include taxes and/or additional charges specific to the member.
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BRINGING YOU THE POWER OF MEMBERSHIP
BRINGING YOU THE POWER OF COMMUNITY
BRINGING YOU THE POWER OF SAFETY
Powering a bright future for our community
Through Operation Round Up®, our members have contributed more than $1.7 million to charities in our community. Find a full list of Operation Round Up recipients at www.cobbemc.com/roundup.
April 2016 donations
• 10 Women of Hope Inc.• American Cancer Society• Atlanta Community Food Bank• Booth Western Art Museum• Camp Kudzu Inc.• Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta• Cobb Library Foundation• CobbWorks Inc.• Dream Makers Youth Foundation• Enable of Georgia Inc.• Extension Inc.
• Fragile Kids Foundation• Friends of the Strand Inc.• Life Foundation Inc.• Life Learning Community Center• Loving Arms Cancer Outreach• Make-A-Wish Georgia• Muscular Dystrophy Association• MUST Ministries• NAMI Georgia• Smith Gilbert Gardens Foundation
Putting safety first this month—and throughout the year
It’s May, and Cobb EMC is celebrating National Electrical Safety Month. There are many measures you can take to ensure the safety of your loved ones. Use these helpful tips to safeguard your home.
Meet the Home Energy Efficiency Makeover winners
For the first time, Cobb EMC partnered with the Cobb Heating and Air Association and Gas South to give one deserving member a Home Energy Efficiency Makeover.
The makeover selection committee considered more than 40 nominations and chose Wes and Shannon Pilgrim, of Marietta, as the winners. Wes Pilgrim, a U.S. Marine veteran, and his wife will receive energy-efficient appliances, a bill credit from Cobb EMC, two years of free natural gas service from Gas South, and a new HVAC unit, water heater, insulation and duct work courtesy of participating Cobb Heating and Air Association members.
Visit www.cobbemc.com/makeover to see their story.
IN THE KITCHEN All appliance cords should be
placed away from hot surfaces. Pay particular attention to
cords around toasters, ovens and ranges. Cords can be damaged by excess heat.
LIGHT THE WAY TO SAFETY
The wattage of the bulbs you use in your home should match
the wattage indicated on the light fixture. Overheated fixtures
can lead to a fire.
BE PREPARED Test smoke alarms every
month. Batteries should be replaced at least once a
year or sooner if indicated in the manufacturers’
instructions. All smoke alarms should be replaced
at least every 10 years.
Sources: Safe Electricity, Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI)
Sponsors:*For a full list of sponsors, pleasevisit our website.
BRINGING YOU THE POWER OF ENERGY
Sources: Safe Electricity, Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI)
Get a $25 discount on a smart thermostat!
Beat the peak with a smart thermostat. Save money and energy this summer by installing a smart thermostat in your home. When you buy and install a smart thermostat from one of the contractors below, you will receive a $25 discount directly from the contractor. Visit www.cobbemc.com/smartthermostat to learn more.
casteelair.com 770-565-5884
esmithair.com 770-422-1900
shumateheatingandair.com 678-347-4035
It’s spring-cleaning time. No more paper bills! Clear out the clutter, and say goodbye to piled up bills. Cobb EMC offers SmartHub®, an online and mobile application that allows you to easily and securely pay your electric bill in real time, monitor daily energy usage and more. SmartHub is a user-friendly system that puts you in control of your electric account at just the touch of a button!
Download the SmartHub app todaySearch for SmartHub and download at no cost. Choose Cobb EMC as your electric provider and enter your profile information.
www.cobbemc.com/aboutsmarthub
dmckeon.com 770-425-8779
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mAPPROVED CONTRACTOR NETWORK:
As a Cobb EMC member you are connected to trustworthy contractors through our Approved Contractor Network, including in the areas of duct cleaning, insulation, solar, roofing and HVAC. Find our approved contractors list at www.cobbemc.com/contractors.
Annual Meeting: Key dates and deadlines
May 27: Nomination petitions for Director elections must be submitted (Sec. 3.07). Terms for directors of districts 4, 5 and 8 will be expiring at the Annual Meeting.
June 9: Member sponsored bylaw amendments must be submitted (Sec. 10.01).
August 12: Notice must be received from any member desiring to exceed the 5 minute speaking limitation for the Annual Meeting (Sec. 2.12).
www.cobbemc.com/annualmeeting
Capture your share of the sun
Cobb EMC remains committed to doing what we can to help the environment while continuing to provide our members reliable, affordable electric energy options. That’s why we’ve made the benefits of clean, renewable power more widely available to our members through our Cooperative Solar program.
www.cobbemc.com/coopsolar
New payment center office hours
Effective July 5, new walk-in and drive-through hours will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Effective July 9, the member care center will be closed on Saturdays and will remain closed on Sundays. Members may still call our member care center Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Did you know? You have 24/7 access to your account when you visit www.cobbemc.com/smarthub.
Mark your calendar
Open board meeting
Where: 1000 EMC Parkway Marietta, GA 30060
When: May 26 at 4 p.m.
Duct cleaning contractors
Accutemp Heating & Cooling Inc. www.accutempair.com
Ductz of Greater Atlanta www.ductzatlanta.com
Neese-Jones Heating & Cooling www.neesejones.com
Electric contractors
Casteel Heating & Cooling Inc. www.casteelair.com
Sanders Electric www.sanderselectric.com
Craft Electric Inc. www.craftelectricinc.com
Geothermal contractors
Geosaves Inc. www.geosaves.com
Premier Indoor Comfort Systems LLC www.premierindoor.com
Windows, doors and roofing contractors
Ben Hill Roofing & Siding Co. www.bhroof.com
BluView Windows Phone: 678-549-7888
Champion of Atlanta www.championfactorydirect.com
DuraCraft of Georgia Inc. www.duracraftofga.com
Dynamic Installations LLC www.dynamicinstallsatl.com
Factory Direct Remodeling of Atlanta www.fdratlanta.com
Green Day Energy Foundation Inc.www.greendayenergyco.com
LCS Residential www.lewallencs.com
Nehemiah ReConstruction LLC www.nehemiahexteriors.com
Net Zero USA www.netzero-usa.com
Pinnacle Window & Siding Co. www.pinnaclewindows.net
Rainey Brothers Ceiling & Insulation www.raineybros.com
Southern Window & Siding www.southernwindowsiding.com
SWAT Service www.swatservices.com
Taylor Construction www.taylorconstruction.com
Welden Enterprises LLC Phone: (770) 633-7745
Window World of North Atlanta www.windowworldatlanta.com
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