April 2024 - Bill Insert

ELECTRIC RATES REMAIN LOWEST IN THE STATE

• Power Perks: When we save money, we give it back to you. Since 2013, Cobb EMC has returned nearly $56 million in the form of a Wholesale Power Adjustment credit on electric bills.

• Gas South Partnership: In 2021 and 2022, we protected members from higher rates by absorbing $27 million in rising wholesale power costs with the help of dividends received from Gas South, our wholly-owned subsidiary. Gas South helps us remain financially strong, which helps to keep rates low.

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This year, Cobb EMC members’ bills are $36 lower per month than the state average, and for the second year in a row, we’re ranked #1 in Georgia for lowest rates among all reporting electric utilities*. Learn about other ways we work to provide affordable electricity: We’re

*According to the Georgia PSC 2024 winter residential rate survey for 1,000 kWh consumption.

3WAYS TO HELP LIMIT TREE TRIMMING

April is National Safe Digging Month. Before you dig, call 811 or visit call811.com to mark underground utility lines.

Did you know electric utilities are required to trim trees and other types of vegetation that grow too close to overhead power lines?

Trimming improves safety for all. Let’s work together to enjoy the beauty of trees and reliable electricity. Here’s how you can help:

1. Plant trees in the right place. Trees that will be <40 ft. should be planted at least 25 ft. away from power lines (>40 ft. should be at least 50 ft. away).

2. Don’t block pad-mounted transformers. Plant shrubs at least 10 ft. away from transformer doors and 3 ft. from transformer sides.

3. Report dangerous branches. If you spot a tree or branch that is dangerously close to power lines, please let us know.