A new school year is upon us and children of all ages are getting ready for a fresh year of learning! From kindergarten through college, students attend school to gain knowledge about a broad variety of subjects and learn new skills that will prepare them for the future. In a similar vein, Central Georgia EMC (CGEMC) is continually learning in order to advance technology that improves electric service, reliability, and safety. In turn, this enhances the quality of life for the customer-owners we serve in our local communities.
Consumer interest in green energy sources and renewables is at an all-time high. Nationally, the increasing use of solar, wind, and biomass energy is paving the way for new methods of generating and using electricity. As such, CGEMC continues to research how best to adjust our own energy portfolio. It is our responsibility to you and the world around us.
Whether it’s examining green energy options or exploring how emerging technologies can better serve our territory, for CGEMC, our “school year” is never over. We like to say that we “power future generation” and we are not simply referring to the production of electricity—we are focused on better powering a greener, technology-driven lifestyle for each and every one of our customer-owners.
KEEPING YOUR ACCOUNT SAFE
When you go online to pay your bills every month, you might use Google or another search tool to find each company's website. Rather than going directly to the company you're seeking, you may encounter several third-party bill pay websites, such as doxo.com. These sites may seem affiliated with your service companies, but they are not.
Doxo.com and other third-party companies are not authorized CGEMC agents. They often charge users a fee for the payment service, and there is no guarantee that they will pass through the payment before its due date. This could jeopardize your account status. For your safety and account security, always confirm you are at cgemc.com before you log in to make a payment.
We offer many convenient ways to pay, and all of them are free for our customer-owners. Payments made directly with CGEMC post to your account quickly and securely, ensuring your account remains in good status. And, again, we never charge a fee for making a payment online.
Customers Due Refunds
- Agnew, Brittney
- Baker, Daquon
- Barnette, Teirria
- Beckford, Conrad
- Browning, James O. M&M
- Cameron, Olivia L.
- Cappas, Alicia
- Carden, Ivey Katelyn
- Carter, Jane EST
- Davis, Steven C.
- Gano, Mason
- Gervin, Christopher
- Hudgins, Selena A.
- Jackson, Jessica
- Jones, Christopher
- Kasicki, Alex
- Kujawski, Thomas
- Labonte, Zachary C.
- Ledet, Ivory
- Lu Dylan W.
- MA RHES Connections
- Mitchell, Joseph C. Jr.
- Morgan, Sirtavius Pretrece
- Redmond, Murshin
- Reed, Elsie
- Robinson, Willie Hugley EST
- Santana, Antonio R.
- Turvey, Sherri D.
- Walton, Dechristien
- Yamasa Co. LTD
Ask adam!
Is there anything we can do to keep our energy use low in this hot weather?
There are several small but important adjustments that can make a big difference.
- Did you know your ceiling air register should actually blow towards the outer wall, rather than towards the inside of the room? The air is meant to flow toward the hottest areas, keeping the heat outdoors.
- The direction of your blinds matters. Window blinds that face downward will allow more sun in than ones that are angled upward. The sunny spots on your floor are increased areas of heat that your A/C must cool down.
- Most consumers leave ceiling fans on all day during hot weather. Did you know that fans only cool skin temperature, not room temperature? When you are not in the room, turn off the fan to save energy.
Adam McDaniel is CGEMC's Energy Analyst.
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Hadassah Nehikhuere of Dutchtown High School and Harsh Patel of Jonesboro High School represented CGEMC on the Washington Youth Tour in June.
Do you know someone who would make a great Washington Youth Tour delegate? Keep an eye out for more information from us this fall!
Operation Round Up
In July, a total of $9,669 was awarded by our Operation Round Up Foundation to non-profit organizations in our service territory.
- Henry County Cancer Services, Inc. - $2,500 - To purchase medications for cancer patients.
- Griffin Fire-Rescue - $1669.44 - To purchase three sets of Prestan Adult CPR Training Manikins with American Heart Association compliant monitors.
- Jasper County High School - $1,500 - To assist with the purchase of a lighting system for the theater/auditorium.
- Ferst Readers - Monroe County - $1,000 - To purchase books for children.
- Burn Foundation of America, Inc. - $2,500 - To assist with the cost of direct patient services (medical supplies, prescriptions, compression garments, and mobility devices) for burn patients from CGEMC's service territory.
- Red Cross of Metropolitan Atlanta - $500 - To support the Disaster Recovery Fund.
Through Operation Round Up, our members support local organizations with a mission to make our communities even better places to live, work, and dream big. By simply rounding up your monthly electric bill to the next dollar, you can join in! Our pennies add up to make BIG CHANGE!
Co-op Connections Card
Get Cash Back on Your Back-to-School Shopping!
Shop online for clothes, gear, and school supplies and get cash back from stores, like Target, Office Depot, Walmart, Shoes.com, Belk, Champs Sports, GAP, Kohl's, Old Navy, Stein Mart, T.J. Maxx, and so many more!
It is 100% free to sign up and use the Cash Back Shopping benefit!
Are you a local business who would like to be included in Co-op Connections? Click the link below, it is simple and free!
Energy tip
Replace or clean your air conditioner's filter. Replacing a dirty, clogged filter can reduce your air conditioner's energy consumption by 5 to 15 percent.
Recipe of the Month
Want a $20 bill credit? Submit your favorite recipe to vjolley@cgemc.com. Include your active account number. Published recipes receive a $20 bill credit!
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