CONNECTIONS MARCH 2016 | THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF COBB ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION
Cobb EMC will partner with the Cobb Heating and Air Association and Gas South to give one deserving member a Home Energy Efficiency Makeover. The makeover will show the cooperative’s members that home improvement projects can improve energy efficiency and lower energy consumption. “We’re always looking for opportunities to share energy efficiency with our members,” says Kevan Espy, vice president of marketing and corporate communications for Cobb EMC. “With the makeover, we have a chance to give back to the community and show our members how they can benefit from energysaving measures at home.” The new program encourages the community to nominate their neighbors whose homes are in need of energy efficiency improvements. Nominations will be accepted until March 31, 2016, at 5 p.m.
To be eligible to win, homeowners must live in a primary residence served by Cobb EMC and the Atlanta Gas Light Co. pipeline system and have natural gas service at their home. The winner will be selected through a comprehensive application screening process aimed at identifying those homes that are energy inefficient and that can benefit the most from the installation of the energy efficiency measures. Possible makeover measures include, but are not limited to, two years of free natural gas service courtesy of Gas South; HVAC and/or water heater replacement; attic insulation, duct sealing, caulking and weatherstripping; smart thermostat installation and ENERGY STAR® appliances. The winner is solely responsible for all applicable taxes. Find program rules and entry guidelines on our website.
Nominate a member and tell us their story! cobbemc.com/makeover
Upcoming events Town hall meeting The Cobb EMC board of directors will host a town hall meeting on March 28 in the Cobb EMC community room. Registration is required. RSVP: www.cobbemc.com/townhall
Energy efficiency seminar On April 12 at 6 p.m., experts will share tips on how to save money on your electric bill. To RSVP: www.cobbemc. com/energyefficiencyseminar
Annual Meeting The 2016 Annual Meeting will take place on Sept. 17. Stay up-to-date with the most current information and applicable deadlines and requirements at www.cobbemc.com/annualmeeting
TIP OF THE MONTH
Consider purchasing rechargeable batteries—and an ENERGY STAR® charger for them—which are more cost-effective than disposable batteries. In the U.S. alone, more energy-efficient battery chargers could save families more than $170 million annually.
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Nominate a Cobb EMC member to win a home energy efficiency makeover
—Source: energy.gov
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