February 2025 - Bill Insert

FEBRUARY 2025

SPREADING JOY FOR MEMBERS THROUGH COMMUNITY INITIATIVES

UPCOMING EVENTS Every year, Cobb EMC hosts free events for members to learn about the co-op and explore different topics that impact energy efficiency in the home. Save these dates for 2025 to join us with your family!

Electric Vehicle Seminar: May 8 Learn about electric vehicles from experts and find valuable Cobb EMC resources if you are considering an EV. Recycle Day: May 31 Join us for a safe metal and eco-friendly paper recycling day this spring.

Energy Efficiency Webinar: June 12 Find ways to save energy at home and learn about Cobb EMC incentives to help you save.

Solar Energy Seminar: July 10 If you are interested in solar energy, don’t miss this event to learn about Cobb EMC resources and ways to ensure solar energy is right for you.

Annual Meeting: September 13 Join our annual member appreciation event to learn about our progress and ways to save on your electric bill. cobbemc.com/Events

EMPOWERING FUTURES:

Education initiatives that are transforming communities Cobb EMC is committed to educating young minds and illuminating pathways to success. By investing in education, we aim to create opportunities for all students in our service area to succeed and thrive. This is part of what makes us a cooperative, and more than your electric provider.

Cobb EMC Youth Leadership Program: This program gives current high school juniors the opportunity to develop leadership and networking skills, learn about their electric cooperative and earn scholarships.

Mini-Grants for Teachers: Every year, Cobb EMC sponsors mini-grants for teachers in our service area to help fund special projects for their students.

Teachers can apply for mini-grants up to $500 to go towards their projects. In 2025, over $38,000 will be awarded to 81 teachers within our five-county area.

Partners in Education: Cobb EMC is a Partner at Large serving 150 schools in our service area. Our participation includes co-sponsoring a variety of programs, activities and special events throughout the school year, together with Gas South. These include Cobb and Cherokee County Science Olympiad & Engineering Fairs, STEM essay contests, and more.

Literacy Week: Created to encourage students’ love of reading and creative writing, Cobb EMC and Gas South sponsor this program every year. The program connects authors to schools in our service area and has impacted more than 225,000 students since its inception in 2010.

Scholarships: In support of furthering education, Cobb EMC currently offers scholarship opportunities for our young student members. As of January 2025, $988,050 has been awarded in scholarships to students.

Interested students can apply for available opportunities at cobbemc.com/EducationOutcomes.

EFFECTIVE WAYS TO LOWER HOME ENERGY USE You have the power to control home energy costs by taking proactive steps to reduce energy use.

Learn more ways to save by visiting cobbemc.com/Save.

Thermostat Management The thermostat is one of the best places to lower your energy use because heating and cooling account for a significant portion of home energy costs. During winter months, adjust your thermostat to the lowest comfortable setting to reduce energy use. The Department of Energy recommends 68 degrees or lower.

Seal Your Home According to ENERGY STAR®, about 20% of heated or cooled air that moves through a home is lost due to lack of proper insulation and air leaks. Ensure your home has sufficient insulation levels and seal air leaks around windows and doors with caulk and weatherstripping.

This is a simple, effective way to lower energy use and improve indoor comfort.

Maintain Equipment The health of your heating and cooling system is essential for comfort and can greatly impact energy bills. Maintain your system by regularly replacing dirty filters and scheduling annual inspections for maintenance and necessary repairs.

POWERING OUR FUTURE WORKFORCE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

MEMBER BENEFIT: TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR ANNUAL $50 REBATE

Affordable and reliable electricity is a key ingredient for a successful economy. At Cobb EMC, we understand the importance of building powerful connections and having a place for businesses and families to call home. From developing the workforce of the future, to providing the best products and services available, Cobb EMC is more than your electric provider, we are your community partner in economic development. cobbemc.com/Grow

A yearly tuneup is one of several steps that our members can take to increase the efficiency of their heating and cooling system. Cobb EMC’s HVAC Tuneup rebate program encourages our members to schedule annual pre-season checkups with a qualified contractor to check that HVAC systems are operating efficiently.

Request a $50 rebate starting March 1, available while supplies last. cobbemc.com/Tuneup