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www.Sawnee.com

Volume 26, Issue 9            We're More Than Electricity, We're Service

  

 

  


Does Your Home Have Enough Insulation?
 

Proper insulation in your attic and walls plays an important role in improving the energy efficiency of your home.  The higher the R-value the greater the insulating value.  The R-value measures how well a material insulates…the higher the number, the better the insulation.  When shopping for insulation, compare products based on their cost per R-value per inch of thickness.

Several types of materials are available for home insulation.  Consider the following information when upgrading the insulation in your home:

  • Cellulose…is ground, recycled newsprint that’s treated with a fire retardant chemical.  It can be blown into ceiling spaces, can be applied with a glue binder in walls, and can also be used for retrofitting walls that have no insulation.  There are also systems for blowing dry loose fill cellulose behind a mesh support.
     

  • Fiberglass…is spun glass and is available in either batts or loose fill.  They can be installed easily by the do-it-yourselfer.
     

  • Spray-in-place foams…are fairly new in the southeast.  They are similar in composition to the foam that comes in canisters for home use.  They have excellent air sealing properties and high R-values, but they are only professionally installed and are more expensive.
     

  • Cotton…batts made from recycled textile scraps.  Installation would be the same as for any batt material.

When you are ready to make any insulation upgrades to your home, check with Sawnee EMC to see if your improvements qualify for one of our many energy efficient upgrade rebates.  Simply call one of our Energy Service Representatives at 770-887-2363, ext. 7544 or check out our Web site at www.sawnee.com.


 







Consumers Can Expect Decrease In Power Bills

In the days of rising prices, it is still good to see some things going down.  Sawnee EMC is pleased to announce that effective September 4, 2006, its retail rate wholesale power cost adjustment (WPCA) factor will be lowered.  This action affects all residential and many commercial accounts served by Sawnee.  The net effect of this action is to reduce the amount each member will pay for electricity for the remainder of 2006. 

Did You Know...?

Sawnee EMC employees often must come onto your property to perform routine maintenance and repairs on our electric facilities, sometimes even in very late hours during emergencies.  Keep these points in mind.

  • Sawnee EMC workers will travel in marked vehicles (logo and name) and the Supervisor of the crew will always have identification that indicates he is an employee of Sawnee EMC.
     

  • Sawnee EMC staff should never ask to come inside your home.
     

  • Sawnee EMC also utilizes independent contractors (e.g. Pike Electric, MasTec, W. A. Kendall) to perform different types of maintenance activities and they have SEMC identification and operate in marked vehicles as well.

If someone approaches you and suggests they are working for Sawnee EMC and it seems suspicious, call (770) 887-2363, 24 hours a day, to verify that this person is there on behalf of Sawnee.

The reduction will occur in the WPCA factor, which is part of the various retail rate schedules by which Sawnee EMC electric accounts are billed.  This change in the WPCA factor means that each account will experience a reduction on their electric bill of $7.51 for every 1,000 kWh of energy used per month.  The actual reduction will vary and is dependent on each member’s level of usage in a month.  Any changes to the WPCA factor will continue to be evaluated on a monthly basis throughout 2006 and, should conditions warrant, further changes may be recommended.

For additional information or questions, please contact our Customer Call Center at 770-887-2363 or via email at customerservice@sawnee.com.




 
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Pay your bill when it is convenient for you!  Consider online bill payment or paying through our automated telephone system for the electric payment!
Quotable Quote

"In all human affairs there are efforts, and there are results, and the strength of the effort is the measure of the result"

James Lane Allen

Save This Date…

The date for Sawnee EMC's 68th Annual Meeting, of course!  Sawnee EMC is excited to celebrate 68 years of tradition, heritage and dedication to its members.  Join us on Saturday, October 7, 2006 at our headquarters located in Cumming, Georgia.  Registration begins at approximately 8:00 a.m. and there are many activities planned for you and your family that you will not want to miss.

Here is a glimpse of what you can expect at this year’s Annual Meeting:

  • Continental Breakfast - breakfast is on us...enjoy a variety of biscuits, muffins and pastries  

  • Entertainment - listen to music from local ensembles 

  • Exhibits - learn about energy saving ideas and products 

  • Door Prizes - many door prizes, including energy efficient appliances and a child's bicycle will be awarded 

  • Children's Activities - tons of fun for kids of all ages  

  • Business Presentation and Reports - educate yourself on the business activities of your electric cooperative

Remember to keep an eye out for your Annual Meeting Notice in the mail around mid September!

Our Mission

Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation exists to serve the changing needs of members by enhancing the quality of life by actively supporting community developments and identifying and serving the members' needs.


Together, we can make difference!  Click here for details and to sign up for Operation Round Up!
   
Contact Us

Physical Address
543 Atlanta Hwy
Cumming, GA 30040

Business Office Hours
Mon.-Fri. 7am-9pm;
Sat. 8am-5pm;

24-Hour Emergency Service

Postal Address
P.O. Box 266
Cumming, GA
30028-0266

Phone Numbers
Customer Service Center
(770)887-2363
Fax (678) 947-3368
TDD (770) 781-4271
(800) 635-9131

Sawnee Electric Membership Foundation, Inc.
P.O.Box 1174
Cumming, GA 30028
Phone: 678-455-1539
Fax: 678-513-8106
Cindy.King@Sawnee.com

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Program Your Way To Savings

Have you considered installing a programmable thermostat at your home?  Wondered if it can save on your energy bill?  If you answered “yes” to these questions, then keep reading to learn more about the benefits of programmable thermostats

Programmable thermostats allow you to turn on the heating or air conditioning system according to your schedule.  Programming the thermostat in your home to either lower or increase the temperature (depending on the time of year) allows the equipment to operate less...thus using less energy.  Program the thermostat when you’re asleep, at work or on vacation to a temperature that will allow you to save money and energy. 

Did you know that Sawnee EMC will help you pay for replacing your existing manual thermostat with a programmable one?  It’s true, Sawnee will refund 1/2 of the cost to a maximum of $25 for taking this energy saving measure in your home.  For more information, please contact our Customer Call Center at 770-887-2363.  For a complete listing of Sawnee’s available rebates, visit our Energy Center online at www.sawnee.com.

 
Ceiling Fans Can Save Money

Did you know that running a ceiling fan can increase your air conditioning thermostat setting by four (4) degrees?  This is because ceiling fans produce a “wind chill” effect that causes the body to feel cooler while the temperature in the room is warmer.

Ceiling fans are most efficient when they operate in rooms where you spend most of your time.  Running a ceiling fan in an unoccupied room will not improve the overall comfort level of your home.  Remember, by changing the rotation of the fan to run counterclockwise during colder months you can push warmer ceiling air downward toward the floor.

Questions?  Contact our Energy Services Department at 770-887-2363, ext. 7544.