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Inclining Summer Residential Rates and Energy-Saving Tips

It’s easier to lower your electric bill when you fully understand how Tri-County’s rates are designed and what electric devices and appliances make the most impact on your monthly usage. The new rates implemented in October of 2008 are "inclining"—the more energy you use, the higher the price per kWh. This reflects the way we purchase wholesale power and the increasing difficulty of building new power plants. >>>

 
Foundation Names Officers

The Tri-County EMC Foundation named new officers during its March Board Meeting. Nine community leaders serve on the Foundation Board by reviewing applications and granting funds for charitable purposes. Through Operation Roundup, funds are awarded each quarter. Learn more about Operation Roundup at http://www.tri-countyemc.com/operation_roundup.da. <<
 

Cooperative Scholarships Totaling $6,000 Help Three Students

Three high school students each received a $2,000 Tri-County EMC Cooperative Scholarship. Funds were awarded based on academics, financial need and a demonstrated commitment to community. The typical amount awarded has increased by $3,000 due to House Bill 431 enabling unclaimed capital credits to fund local education. (68967-01)

Operation Roundup Aids Students

Two Baldwin County college students each received a $1,000 Operation Roundup scholarship. Area nontraditional, community-minded students who excel in academics and indicate financial need qualify for this scholarship. Meet new recipients Daniel Dunnam and Jasmine Ingram. <<
   

>> Working and going to school agree with Daniel Dunnam, a Georgia Military College freshman, who applies diligence and teamwork learned on the basketball court to both his studies and position at Chick-fil-A®. Dunnam plans to incorporate these concepts into his own business someday. <<

 

>> As a young hospital volunteer, Jasmine
Ingram knew helping patients would one day become a rewarding career. Now, in her second semester of nursing at GCSU, Ingram continues her mission to comfort others through the Boys and Girls Club and GCSU GIVE Center projects like pet therapies. <<

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Summer Quarter Operation Roundup Funds Awarded

The Tri-County EMC Foundation awarded $7,100 at its June Board Meeting. Recipients are noted below.

Boys and Girls Club of Baldwin and Jones Counties: $1,000 Sponsorship of two children—one from Jones County and one from Baldwin County—to participate in activities building character, leadership, life skills and more.  

GIVE (Georgia College & State University Involved in Volunteer Efforts) Center: $1,500 for mesh bags and freight to hold a Potato Drop providing about 135,000 servings for the hungry in Baldwin, Bibb, Jones and Putnam counties. (2765-01)

Jasper County Mentor Program, Inc.: $500 to help offset costs for the Summer Arts Camp to foster children’s creativity, social and academic skills. 

Jones County 4-H SAFE (Shooting Awareness, Fun and Education) Shotgun Team: $600 for state qualification and competition fees for seventh through 12th-grade students.

Putnam FERST Foundation for Childhood Literacy: $1,500 will provide books to 41 local children ages five and under.

Scholarships: $2,000 will offset college expenses for two area nontraditional students.

Operation Roundup is voluntarily funded by Tri-County EMC Members. Every cent collected is applied toward community needs.To learn more, visit http://www.tri-countyemc.com/operation_roundup.da..<<

















>> Operation Roundup funds will enable
two area children
to partake in
Boys and Girls Club
activities fostering
positive growth
through varied
activities and
mentors. <<


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Award-winning Campaign? No Sweat.

Tri-County EMC VP of Energy Services Greg Mullis received the "2009 Spotlight on Excellence National Award of Merit" in May for the No Sweat marketing campaign. The Spotlight program, sponsored by the Council of Rural Electric Communicators and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association recognizes top-rated communication and marketing efforts by electric cooperatives and related organizations. <<		    

Community Blood Drive

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive Monday, August 10, from 2 until 7 p.m. in the Tri-County EMC Gray office Community Room. We invite you to participate. <<

 Did You Know? ...

The number of load management switches, including Tri-County’s No Sweat program, on Georgia EMC services can reduce summer demand by about 154 MW—equal to the output of a costly medium-sized peaking power plant. <<

Energy Tip of the Month

Want to save energy this summer? Look up ... to ceiling fans. They enable you to raise the thermostat setting by 4°F—an approximate 12 percent savings—while maintaining your home’s comfort level. Set your motor to a downward draft.

The average cost to run a ceiling fan is 18 cents a day. For optimal savings, run your ceiling fan on a comfortable setting only when the room is occupied. (44205-01)

In moderate temperatures, turn your air conditioner off, open the windows and use ceiling fans.

Blades should be 7-9 feet above the floor and at least 18 inches from the walls.

Use a 36-to 44-inch diameter fan in a room measuring up to 225-square feet. For a larger space, choose a model measuring 52 inches or more. <<

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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