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Understanding Our New Rates
and Energy Efficiency

In the August 2008 issue of Current Lines, Tri-County EMC announced new rates that would become effective in October of 2008. In the same issue, we asked for your commitment to energy efficiency. Summer rates begin on May 1, so there’s no better time to remind you that you are in charge of your energy usage. 

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C. Hill Bentley
CEO




>> Tri-County’s new rates fundamentally change the way electric energy
is priced. <<

—Hill Bentley, CEO





 

 

 

 

Linda Moore Named to Foundation

Meet Linda Moore of Putnam County. She is the newest member of the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board. As a volunteer with the Eatonton Service League for four years, Moore especially enjoyed her role as a "Secret Santa" providing gifts to children. "I loved imagining how happy they would be on Christmas morning," she says. "We tried our best to get them what they asked for." As a member of the Eatonton First United Methodist Church, Moore leads the children’s choir and is a part of United Methodist Women devoted to fostering spiritual growth, developing leaders and advocating justice.

Linda and her husband, Bob, have three children—ages 7, 11 and 16. Besides managing Bob’s dairy business, Linda supports her children’s sports and other activities. (47309-01)


Linda Moore

Two Area Students Anticipate Washington Youth Tour

Jones County High School Senior Josten Roberts and Georgia Military College Junior Cadet John Felt will represent Tri-County EMC on the Washington Youth Tour June 11- 18. The delegates were chosen among seven total, who competed for the trip by submitting an essay or delivering a speech on the impact they can make on their energy future.

Josten and John will join more than 100 Georgia students and 1,500 students nationwide to take a glimpse at U.S. history, government and public service. During this week, they will partake in activities designed to foster their leadership skills.  >>>






 
 

(L-R) Josten Roberts & John Felt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital Credit Refunds

In May, Tri-County EMC is retiring $232,602 in capital credits for patronage from 1985 and 1986. For members served by Tri-County EMC during that time, refunds will be applied to active accounts. Checks will be mailed to inactive members. >>>











ROW Spraying Resumes in June

In June, Tri-County EMC will resume it’s herbicide application efforts to keep trees, brush and foliage from intefering with the delivery of your electric service. We will selectively treat areas in Jones and small parts of Jasper, Twiggs and Wilkinson counties.

Overgrown trees and other vegetation within 20 feet of overhead power lines are trimmed year round. Each site is trimmed every seven years.

Herbicide is applied to brush annually with each quadrant of the service area treated every four years. Only nonrestrictive, nonresidual chemicals are used. Discretion is exercised in groomed yards, gardens and orchards. Affected areas include those located near these roads: Graham,
Greene Settlement, Jarrell Plantation, Upper River, Hwy 18 (East and West), Hwy 57 and Hwy 129. For questions, call Jerry Greene at 478.986.8124 or 1.866.254.8100 ext. 8124.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Lavender to Attend Youth Conference   

Logan Lavender

                                                
Logan Lavender of Baldwin County will attend the Georgia Cooperative Youth Conference at the FFA/FCCLA Center near Covington July 6–10, 2009. The high school junior, sponsored by Tri-County EMC, will learn to play an active role as a co-op member and how to be an effective leader. <<


 

AARP Mature Driver Safety Class

The American Association of Retired Persons will hold a Mature Driver Safety Class in Tri-County’s Community Room in Gray June 23 from 12:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. and June 24 from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. To register, call (478) 968-5039. <<

Community Blood Drive

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive Monday, June 8, from 2 until 7 p.m. in the Community Room at Tri-County EMC in Gray. Everyone is invited to participate. <<

Did You Know? ...

Leaving something as small as a video game player on can add nearly $160 to your electric bill a year. <<

Energy Tip of the Month

Look to small places for energy savings. Use caulk to seal cracks that are 1/4 inch or smaller and spray foam to fill gaps from 1/4 inch up to 3 inches. (34279-01) 

In the attic, seal gaps between the ceiling and the rooms, including wiring holes, lighting and the attic door.

If your ceiling has dropped soffits—a part of the ceiling lowered for lighting—place fiberglass insulation inside plastic garbage bags and stuff it tightly into cavities.

Dirty spots on your ceiling paint and carpet could indicate air leaks at interior wall/ceiling joints and wall/floor joists. These joints can be caulked.                                                                                          

Inspect insulation for soiled areas. Your home may have holes that need sealing 
with expansion foam.

Caulk windows that leak air. <<

 

 
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