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Current Lines: September 2007
Welcome to the September 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 link.
Challenge of Change
Third in a Series on Energy Efficiency by C. Hill Bentley, CEO
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| Prepare Now for the Annual Meeting
Tri-County EMC will hold its 68th Annual Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 18, at its headquarters office in Gray. Registration opens at 6 p.m., and the business meeting begins at 7 p.m. Look for your annual meeting packet to arrive during the first week of October. >>
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Your Role in Annual Meeting
As a member-owner of Tri-County EMC, your participation in the annual meeting is vital. Please take a moment to review the answers to common questions regarding the election of directors and other business. >>
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Youth Leadership Conference Recap
"I really enjoyed getting to learn more about co-ops and what they do," says 17-year-old Krista Posey of the Cooperative Youth Leadership Conference. Posey attended the event with 44 other Georgia high school students July 26 – 28 at the FFA/FCCLA Center in Covington. (50054-01) >>
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New Peak Reached
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August’s 100-degree temperatures caused a new peak demand of 100 megawatts (MW – million kilowatt hours) for Tri-County EMC. The previous high of 97 MW was set in the winter in February of 2005 and the record mark for a summer peak was 88 MW. <<
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GHSA Sponsorship
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As the school year begins, Georgia’s EMCs including Tri-County, are gearing up for their sponsorship of the Georgia High School Association State Championships. EMC volunteers will staff Coaches’ Corner hospitality booths where high school coaches go to relax during a game, receive refreshments and learn about electric cooperatives. <<
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Did You Know? . . .
Green Power EMC has generated 110,541,907 kWh in cleaner, greener energy from Georgia sources including biomass, solar, wind, and water since 2003. <<
Energy Tip of the Month
With water heating accounting for as much as 25 percent of your bill, some small adjustments can mean big savings.
⇔ Start by lowering your water heater’s thermostat setting to 120 degrees. For each 10-degree reduction in water temperature, you can save between 3 to 5 percent in energy costs.
⇒ Repair leaks in faucets, showerheads and pipes.
⇔ Federal regulations mandate that new showerhead flow rates can’t exceed more than 2.5 gallons per minute at a water pressure of 80 pounds per square inch. Purchase low-flow fixtures for under $20 each, and you might achieve up to 60 percent in water savings.
⇔ Insulate your water heater to reduce standby heat loss, and you could save 4 to 9 percent in water heating costs. A tank that is warm to the touch needs insulation.
⇔ Wash laundry in cold water whenever possible. (40901-01) <<
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