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Current Lines: May 2005
Welcome to the May edition of Current Lines newsletter, a monthly publication of Tri-County EMC. Below are a few samples of the articles in this current newsletter. To read the full article, just click on the "Click here to read more" link.
Is Your Home Total Electric?
Since notifying our members of the January 2005 rate restructuring, we have discovered that a number of customers were not aware of the availability of a Total Electric Rate. We are also aware of several instances where builders initiated service in the wrong rate. We believe every member has a shared responsibility with the cooperative to ensure that their account is on the correct rate. We have relied upon our members to tell us which rate their home qualifies for, either through a direct mail reply card at the inception of the rate in 1995, or when new customers applied for service. Click here to read more.
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Three Area Students Benefit From Youth Programs
| Jones County High School Senior Allie Chambers earned a $1,000 Walter Harrison Scholarship. She competed against 73 other students across the state receiving one of seven scholarships. |
Shaneka Peck can pack her suitcase for the Washington Youth Tour June 16 - 23! Peck, a Jones County High School senior, will represent Tri-County for one incredible week of touring famous sites. |
Ben Sexton can look ahead to Georgia's Cooperative Youth Conference, a youth leadership experience. On July 18 - 20, he will join other Georgia students to explore how cooperatives function. |
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May Is National Electric Safety Month
May is Electrical Safety Month. It's the perfect time to explore how Tri-County and other electric co-ops practice safety year-round. Click here to read more.
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Do-it-Yourself Summer Energy Projects
Looking for some easy ways to keep your summer electric bills low? Take control of your cooling costs by tackling these simple weekend projects. When you are finished, you'll get more comfort and higher efficiency from your home. Click here to read more. |
Right-of-Way Spraying Picks Back Up June 1
This summer, Tri-County EMC will spray rights-of-way in portions of Bibb, Jones, Twiggs and Wilkinson Counties. Areas near these roads will be treated in 2005.
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Donnan
Hwy. 57
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| JONES COUNTY |
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Chapman
Ellis Church
Etheridge
Firetower
Five Points
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Fortville
Greene
Settlement
Griswoldville
Jackson Hill
Jarrell
Plantation
Henderson
Hungerford
Hwy 18, W
Hwy 49
Hwy 57
Hwy 129
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Luke Smith
McKay
Old River
Oliver Greene
Northcross
Pippin
Rifle Range
Shiloh
Shoal Creek
Skinner
Stagecoach
Stallings
Stone Gable
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Twin Lakes
Upper River |
TWIGGS COUNTY |
Hwy. 57
Old Macon |
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WILKINSON COUNTY
Old Macon
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Community Blood Drive
Tri-County EMC and the American Red Cross will hold a Blood Drive on Tuesday, June 21, from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. in the Community Room of the Gray office. Please schedule a time to give by calling (478) 986-8135 or 1-866-254-8100, ext. 8135.
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Did You Know?
Findings from a recent study by the U.S. House Resources Committee and the Energy and the Mineral Resources Subcommittee indicate that U.S. power plants account for less than 1 percent of global mercury emissions and that mercury emissions in the U.S. have significantly decreased.
Energy Tip of the Month
| Need a new light bulb? Before replacing it with a standard incandescent bulb, stop and consider the savings a compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) offers. CFLs can save you around 75 percent in energy costs compared with standard incandescent bulbs. These cool-to-the-touch lamps can even outlast standard bulbs up to 10 times. (25170-01)
Before you shop for CFLs, inventory the wattage you'll need for each bulb that needs to be replaced. Then, reap the savings your CFLs will bring.
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