CONNECTIONS MAY 2021 | THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF COBB ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION
Upcoming events Annual Meeting The 83rd Annual Meeting will be held Sept.18. Key dates and deadlines: • May 28: Terms for directors and Districts 2, 3 and 9 will be expiring at the Annual Meeting. Nomination petitions for director elections must be submitted (Sec. 3.07). • June 2: Member-sponsored bylaw amendments must be submitted (Sec. 10.01). • Aug.13: Written notice must be received from any member who desires to exceed the five-minute speaking limitation for Annual Meeting (Sec. 2.12). To learn more about the board elections process, visit us online: cobbemc.com/elections
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Cobb EMC reaffirms renewable energy goals Over the last decade, Cobb EMC has been investing in smart, renewable energy technology for its members. The cooperative, a member-owned electric utility, is on schedule to attain its renewable energy goals by 2030. The installation of rooftop solar panels on campus, the completion of a Solar Flower Garden, the activation of battery storage, and additional utility-scale solar later this year are all keeping Cobb EMC’s sustainability goals on track. “We are passionate about a greener future while keeping our electric rates low and reliability high,” says Kevan Espy, Cobb EMC interim president and CEO. “Furthermore, we’re confident that we can achieve our renewable energy goals without passing any additional costs on to our valuable members.” Cobb EMC’s renewable energy goals are to reduce carbon emissions by 75% and to increase our renewable energy portfolio by 200%, all by 2030. “These goals were developed with having an adequate and diversified portfolio in mind using our long-term power supply strategy,” says Tim Jarrell, vice president of power supply and DER strategy at Cobb EMC. Cobb EMC is also committed to finding sustainable options for its members and the future of the community it serves. The solar panels on campus and the battery storage projects are just part of that commitment.
In 2022, Cobb EMC will be among the few cooperatives in the nation that will have microgrid technology. The planned microgrid system will allow the co-op to operate autonomously if the need arises. The system will furnish a continuous supply of power to the co-op during any extended outages, which strengthens power grid resilience for faster response and recovery. “The microgrid is an evolving technology that will complement our existing solar and battery system to help create this autonomy,” says Manish Murudkar, director of DER strategy at Cobb EMC. “Our goal is to build a model for future microgrid projects and increase the quality and resiliency of our power system.” Cobb EMC members can also choose to help support a clean energy future through the Green Energy for a Penny program. For just 1 cent per kWh, you can power your home or business with local solar energy and improve your impact on the environment.
Learn more about Cobb EMC’s renewable energy goals and member programs: cobbemc.com/2030 cobbemc.com/green
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