1. What residential rebates does Sawnee EMC currently have available?

Click here for details about our 2010 residential rebates and incentives.

2. Does Sawnee EMC offer a rebate for purchasing a new Energy Star rated appliances?

No, Sawnee EMC does not offer a rebate for this; however, we do offer a rebate for recycling a 2nd working refrigerator or freezer.  Click here for more details.  The State of Georgia will offer a rebate in 2010 for the purchase of certain Energy Star rated appliances.  Click Here for details on how to receive this rebate.

3. I recently completed an energy efficient upgrade and would like to take advantage of one of Sawnee’s rebates.  What do I do?

You will need to mail a copy of your invoice(s) or receipt(s) to Sawnee EMC, Attn: Energy Services, 543 Atlanta Highway, Cumming, GA  30040, fax a copy to 678-513-8106 or email a file to marketing@sawnee.com.  With any of these methods, please be sure to include your name, address and SEMC account number with your paperwork.  To be eligible for current rebates, the work must be completed in 2010 and the paperwork must be submitted to Sawnee’s Energy Services Department by December 31, 2010.

4. How will I receive my rebate?

After your rebate is approved, you will see it as a credit on your billing statement.  The rebate credit will appear 1-2 billing statements after you submit your paperwork. 

5. I completed an energy efficiency upgrade in 2009.  Can I turn this in for a rebate in 2010?

No, unfortunately Sawnee’s rebates are not retroactive.  The deadline for 2009 rebates was December 31, 2009.

6. Where can I find more information about the federal tax credits for energy efficiency upgrades?

Visit Energy Star’s Web site online .

7. What does Sawnee EMC’s Energy Audit cover?

Sawnee EMC offers this service free of charge to its members.  The audit generally takes 45 minutes to one hour, depending on the size of your home.  An Energy Services Representative will come to your home and do an inspection of insulation, ductwork and ventilation and complete a walkthrough of the interior and exterior of your home.  At the end of the inspection, the ESR will discuss all recommendations to make your home more energy efficient.  Sawnee EMC’s energy audit does not include any diagnostic testing such as thermal viewing, blower door or duct blaster testing.

8. How do I schedule an audit for my residential account?

Contact our Customer Call Center at 770-887-2363 or via email at customerservice@sawnee.com and request an energy audit for your location.  A representative will contact you within 2-3 business days to schedule an appointment. 

9. Where can I find more information about a hybrid water heater?

You can read more at Energy Star's information page on formation page on Hybrid Water Heaters.  Contact Sawnee’s Marketing Department at Click here to get started.