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Blake House SAWNEE EMC
PROMOTES A BRIGHT IDEA: (Cumming, GA February 7, 2007) – For decades, Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation (Sawnee EMC) has been dedicated to serving its members and educating them on conserving energy in an effort to lower their electric bills. One step that Sawnee EMC has recently taken to support its members is the implementation of a residential compact fluorescent light bulb rebate program. This rebate, which went into effect in January 2006, “allows our consumers to make their homes more energy efficient and get a little money back in their pocket – it is a great opportunity for us to help them save energy,” states Blake House, Vice President of Member Services. Mr. House further states that, “since its inception, Sawnee’s compact fluorescent light bulb rebate has helped the members purchase over 5,000 compact fluorescent bulbs and returned almost $10,000 in rebates.” Can compact fluorescent light bulbs really save money? The answer is ‘yes’. Compact fluorescents use only a quarter (1/4) of the energy and each bulb lasts approximately ten (10) times longer than incandescent light bulb. The best part – one compact fluorescent can save as much as $30-$40 in energy costs over its life. Ready to get involved? It’s easy… by purchasing a minimum of ten (10) compact fluorescent light bulbs, a Sawnee EMC consumer can receive a rebate of ½ the cost, to a maximum of $20.00. Remember, Sawnee EMC also offers rebates for insulation, programmable thermostats and ventilation…over $375,000 was distributed in 2006 to consumers that took advantage of these energy efficient upgrades. Additional details can be found online at www.sawnee.com. To apply for a rebate, simply submit receipts or invoices to Sawnee EMC’s Energy Services Department at 543 Atlanta Highway, Cumming, GA 30040 or fax them to 678-513-8106. Additional questions or concerns can be directed to Sawnee’s Energy Services Department at 678-455-1579 or via email at marketing@sawnee.com. About Sawnee EMC: Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation is a distribution electric cooperative headquartered in Cumming, Georgia. Sawnee serves electricity to over 142,000 accounts in seven counties of greater north Georgia. Sawnee’s assets exceed $368 million with annual energy sales of 2.23 billion and revenue of $201 M. With over 296 dedicated employees, Sawnee’s team of professionals meets the needs of its member-owners through its complex network of over 8,300 miles of distribution facilities. Georgia’s 42 electric cooperatives now serve more customers than any other state network of EMCs in the nation.
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