Smart Meters Efficiently at Work >> In April, Tri-County EMC completed the retrofit of residential and commercial meters to the new "TWACS" smart-meter system. The new technology will increase efficiency and reduce costs. Read more. >>> >> Tri-County EMC’s Deryl Crosby and Bobby Davis change the last meter in Healy Point to TWACS. <<

The Beauty of Giving EMC employees, determined to help their community fight cancer, exceeded their fundraising goal with their third annual pageant. Through the April 4 "Crowning for a Cure" pageant, Tri-County’s Relay for Life (RFL) team raised $6,704 for the American Cancer Society. Read more. >>> >> Ms. Division—all cancer survivors—(l-r) Emily Hamilton, second runner up; Nancy Wilson, winner and Shana Wood, first runner up. <<

Bright Ideas at Work First-time Bright Ideas Education Grant winner Rachael Williams and her Gray Elementary Fourth Grade Class recently reported on their new document camera, digital microscope and weather station. "The children are thrilled by all that it does!" exclaims Williams of the newly purchased equipment. (72532-01) These items enable the students to see their lessons more clearly as opposed to viewing blurred images through an overhead projector. "We really enjoy it," says student Sarah Grace Clegg. "We’ve been doing math problems, reading books and all sorts of stuff on it." To learn about Bright Ideas, call 478.986.8126, 478.986.8145 or visit tri-countyemc.com. >> Rachael Williams’ Gray Elementary Fourth Grade Class show their gratitude for a document camera, digital microscope and weather station purchased through a Tri-County EMC Bright Ideas Grant. <<

Lavenders to Attend Conference                        

Julie and Greg Lavender

Julie and Greg Lavender will learn how cooperatives differ from other businesses
at the Co-op Education Conference for Couples June 26–28. The Tri-County Board chose the Milledgeville couple to attend the session held at Pawleys Plantation Golf and Country Club in Pawleys Island, SC. The Lavenders own and operate L&L Farm Mart and are members of Hopewell United Methodist Church.

Did You Know? ...

A strong push by EMCs, homebuilders, law enforcement, local governments, prosecuting attorneys and other business and industry groups resulted in Senate Bill 82, signed into law May 5, to end a growing metals theft problem. <<
 

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Energy Tip of the Month

Planning a summer vacation? Also plan to lower your energy bill while you’re away.

Avoid standby power, or electricity used by electronics when turned off. Unplug TVs, DVD players, phone charges, etc.

Bump up your air conditioner’s thermostat to 80–85 degrees.
                                             
Use your water heater’s vacation mode or the lowest possible setting while you are away.

Keep your refrigerator at the current setting. It will use less energy while you are gone as it is not being opened. (38922-01)

Use timers for indoor and, or outdoor lights. <<