OCTOBER 2015 | BILL INSERT

• More cost savings passed along to members

• Check out some takeaways from our 77th Annual Meeting

• Coming soon: Cooperative Solar

• Learn how to avoid energy vampires this Halloween!

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

77th Annual Meeting draws a big crowd!

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lowest Georgia PSC Summer Ranking

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What is Cooperative Solar? It’s an easy, clean energy option coming soon to residential Cobb EMC members. Cooperative Solar allows you to harness the power of the sun at an affordable price. To learn more about Cobb EMC’s Cooperative Solar program, visit www.cobbemc.com/coopsolar.

Rental property tenants can participate.

Neighborhood covenants do not affect access.

No worries about holes in your roof, roof integrity or orientation to the sun. No contract, affordably priced, maintenance free!

Thank you to our 2,601 registered members who attended our Annual Meeting at Jim R. Miller Park. Here are some important takeaways you should know:

2015 director election voting results:

District 2 Rudy Underwood District 3 Kelly BodnerDistrict 9 Eric Broadwell

Cobb EMC updates mentioned during the meeting:

• We rank 2nd most affordable EMC in the state of Georgia. • Members received Wholesale Power Adjustment (WPA) credits in their June, July, August and September bills. • We reached a milestone of giving more than $1 million back to local nonprofit organizations. • Recognized as EMC of the Year for unprecedented generosity and service.

For a full list of voting results, visit www.cobbemc.com/annualmeeting.

Bills have fallen — again! Cobb EMC passed along a Wholesale Power Adjustment (WPA) credit of one cent per kWh for the month of October. See the savings for an average household using 1,000 kilowatt hours by visiting our website. www.cobbemc.com/savings

October is National Cooperative Month,but what’s a cooperative?

A cooperative is a business that is owned and controlled by its members or customers. Unlike traded companies that are governed by those with the highest level invested, cooperatives operate under a “one member, one vote” system. Cobb EMC is proud to be part of America’s cooperative network, which includes more than 47,000 cooperative businesses. This month, we are celebrating the benefits and values that cooperatives bring to their members and communities.

Cooperative Principles

Open and voluntary membership

Member control Member economic participation Autonomy and independence Education, training and information Cooperation among co-ops Concern for community

As an electric cooperative, Cobb EMC is:

• Owned by the members we serve • A not-for-profit electric utility • A distribution cooperative that distributes electricity to our members • Governed by a board of directors – elected from the membership – that sets policies and procedures that are implemented by co-op management

You can count on us

You bring the sweets, we’ll bring the heat.

We’re committed to bringing you power safely at the lowest possible price. But we don’t stop there! Gas South, Cobb EMC’s wholly-owned subsidiary, saves you money on natural gas. As a Cobb EMC member, you can receive a special discount off Gas South’s already great everyday low rates – as well as other money-saving benefits.

www.cobbemc.com/gassouth

That’s the power of membership.

Money-saving benefits:

• 2¢ discount off already great everyday low rates — always!

• No deposit required• No connection fee ($60 instant savings)• Bill credits: $25 for enrolling online

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As a member of Cobb EMC you are connected to valuable discounts through your Co-op Connections® Card, including discounts from local participating businesses. Find out more at www.cobbemc.com/discounts.

SAVE MORE WITH CO-OP CONNECTIONS®:

Did you know you’re sharing your home with energy vampires? Halloween is almost here, and a band of spooky energy vampires could be lurking around your home. These energy vampires are appliances that continue to draw power from electrical outlets, even when turned off or idle. On average, these items are responsible for an estimated 10 percent of the electricity you use every month.

In the bathroom: Unplug hair dryers, curling irons or electric shavers. In the kitchen: Unplug your microwave, small kitchen television, toaster oven, coffee makers and other unused appliances.

In the living room: Hook up your entertainment center, TVs, DVRs, gaming consoles, small DVD players, printers and other living room appliances to power strips or an outlet with a wall switch. Then you can easily switch the whole system off when you need to. Also, watch out for cellphone and laptop chargers all over your house.

Have a safe and energy-saving Halloween!

We’ve prepared a list of actions to take care of energy vampires in your home for good:

Sources: U.S. Department of Energy and Together We Save

Home Services

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American Maid Inc.www.americanmaidinc.net

Atlanta Construction Enterprises Inc. www.atlantaconstructionenterprises.com Danny’s Pro Painting www.dannyspropainting.com

Decorator’s Decision Inc. www.decoratorsdecisioninc.com Guso Janitorial Services LLCwww.gusojanitorial.org

Healthy Home Termite & Pest Control www.pestzone.net Kay P. Morgan, High Caliber Realty www.kaypmorgan.com LOUD Security Systemswww.loudsecurity.com Major Appliance Repair Company LLCwww.tomarcollc.com

Metro Home Improvements Inc. www.metrohome.biz Original Bug Man www.originalbugman.com Radco Electric www.radcoelectric.net

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