Get your home spring-ready!
Spring is just around the corner, and there is no better time to prepare your home for the warmer months ahead. Central Georgia EMC (CGEMC) is here to help ensure your home is energy-efficient, comfortable, and ready to handle the changing seasons.
1. HVAC Tuneup—Make It a Priority
Before the heat sets in, schedule a professional HVAC tuneup to ensure your system runs efficiently. Regular maintenance helps extend your unit’s lifespan, improves performance, and reduces energy costs. Replace air filters every one to three months to keep airflow strong and your indoor air quality high. A well-maintained system prevents breakdowns and keeps your home cool when you need it most.
2. Seal Those Windows and Doors—Stop the Leaks
Do not let cool air escape! Check for drafts around windows and doors by running your hand along the edges or using a lit candle to detect airflow. Seal gaps with weatherstripping or caulk to prevent energy loss. This simple fix can improve comfort and reduce cooling costs!
3. Upgrade Your Thermostat—Take Control of Savings
A smart or programmable thermostat can help cut energy costs by automatically adjusting the temperature when you are away or asleep. This can help you avoid unnecessary energy use while maintaining comfort.
4. Discover More Ways to Save—Small Changes, Big Impact
Looking for more ways to maximize energy efficiency? Visit www.cgemc.com/together-we-save for DIY tips, energy-saving calculators, and expert guidance. Small changes—like using LED bulbs, upgrading insulation, and running appliances during off-peak hours—can lead to big savings.
Getting ahead of seasonal energy demands starts today. Implement these tips to keep your home comfortable and your energy bills low. At CGEMC, we are dedicated to helping you save—because together, we make it happen!
Pro Tip: To ensure optimal performance and safety, programmable thermostats are best installed by a licensed professional. A proper installation guarantees compatibility with your HVAC system and helps prevent potential issues.
Boost Your Energy Savings With Our Free DIY Home Energy Assessment!
Are you ready to uncover hidden energy wasters in your home and start saving money? Central Georgia EMC invites you to take advantage of our free DIY Home Energy Assessment—an interactive, user-friendly tool that helps maximize your home’s energy efficiency.
This engaging online resource gives you the power to assess your home’s energy use and discover simple, cost-effective solutions.
In just a few clicks, you will have an actionable plan specific to your home to reduce your energy use, lower your bills, and contribute to a greener future.
Spring is the perfect season to take charge of your energy habits—why not make it fun? Scan the QR Code below or visit our website at www.cgemc.com/together-we-save to see how much you can save and transform your home into an energy-efficient powerhouse with Central Georgia EMC's DIY Home Energy Assessment!
Discover Your Savings! See How a Home Energy Assessment Creates Personalized Reports Like These:
Repair, Refresh, and Renovate With a 2025 CGEMC Residential Rebate!
Did you know that nearly half of the energy used in your home goes to heating and cooling? Upgrading an outdated or aging system can save you money. If your unit is more than 10 years old and needs frequent repairs, it may be time to replace it.
Water heaters use more energy than your refrigerator, clothes washer, dishwasher, and dryer combined. Upgrading your water heater can save you hundreds of dollars every year on energy costs. Visit www.cgemc.com for all the details and to see if you qualify.
*A load management switch must be installed on qualifying equipment by a Central Georgia EMC employee before the rebate can be processed. The load management switch must remain on equipment and in operating status as long as Central Georgia EMC has a load management program. Limit one (1) qualifying heat pump and/or one (1) qualifying water heater rebate per member/household. Heat pump and/or water heater must have been installed on or after January 1, 2025.
You can claim up to $3,200 on your federal taxes for Energy Efficient Home improvements
The Residential Clean Energy Credit, part of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, is a federal tax credit encouraging homeowners to invest in renewable energy for their homes, such as solar, wind, geothermal heat pumps, fuel cells, or cutting-edge battery storage technology.
The credit covers 30% of the costs of new, qualified, clean energy property for your home installed from 2022 through 2032. After 2032, the credit will decrease to 26% for 2033 and 22% for 2034.
Curious about how this could work for you? Look no further than Central Georgia EMC. We are your partners in progress, ready to help you navigate the world of residential clean energy.
If rooftop solar is on your mind, visit our website at www.cgemc.com/rooftopsolar. Our self-guided solar calculator tool can unveil your solar generation potential, ongoing utility costs, and estimated payback period.
Take a leap toward a greener future by calling our experienced energy advisors at 770-775-7857. They can help guide you through the possibilities of this cutting-edge technology.
Visit www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/residential-clean-energy-credit for details.
Please note that this information is provided for informational purposes only. It is not intended to substitute for expert advice from a professional tax/financial planner or the Internal Revenue Service.
Considering Rooftop Solar?
As your trusted energy advisor, Central Georgia EMC can help you make smart energy investments, including right-sizing a rooftop solar installation to best meet your needs, goals, and financial objectives. We can help you understand your current electricity use, the many important factors to consider with a rooftop solar installation, and what you can expect to gain from your investment. Click the link below to take our Rooftop Solar Assessment, or call 770-775-7857 to speak with one of our experienced energy advisors.
Unclaimed Capital Credits Checks
In compliance with O.C.G.A. § 44-12-236 of the Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act, CGEMC is attempting to locate former members whose capital credits checks were issued in 2019 but have been returned by the U.S. Postal Service as undeliverable or have otherwise been unclaimed.
A list indicating the names of these former members can be found by visiting our website at www.cgemc.com/capital-credits, or by viewing the list at our office located at 923 S. Mulberry Street, Jackson, GA 30233. If you know the correct address of these individuals or have any helpful information, please contact our office or notify the person to contact CGEMC before August 28, 2025, by calling 770-775-7857 or 1-800-222-4877.
If not claimed by August 28, 2025, the funds will be designated for charitable uses as permitted by O.C.G.A. § 44-12-236.
Unclaimed Property
Central Georgia EMC is trying to locate parties that had outstanding credit balances as of June 30, 2020. Visit www.cgemc.com for a full list of names.
If you know any of the people listed or their heirs, please have them contact our office during regular business hours, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 770-775-7857 or 1-800-222-4877. Unclaimed property will be sent to the State of Georgia if not claimed.
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Operation Round Up Spotlight: Rachel's Gift
CGEMC's Operation Round Up Foundation recently helped bring hope and healing to grieving families through a $5,000 grant to Rachel’s Gift Inc. This funding provides vital follow-up support for families throughout CGEMC's territory. Support is provided to families who have experienced the heartbreaking loss of an infant, ensuring they do not navigate their grief alone.
Rachel's Gift would not be able to serve the amount of families we do in the community without the help of Operation Round Up. Families experiencing infant loss often feel alone and isolated, as there is typically not the outpouring of support through the funeral process as there is after the loss of an older family member who had many connections of friends and family. Filling that gap while helping friends and family learn how to reach out effectively to their loved ones experiencing infant loss is part of our mission. Making sure they have keepsakes of their baby when they leave the hospital, and good guidance and help with the decisions they have to make are the others. We are so grateful to those who choose to round up and partner with us in this mission!—Lori Beth Blaney, Rachel’s Gift Inc. Director
By rounding up your electric bill, you can help support meaningful programs like this and make a real difference in our community. Together, we are changing lives—one act of kindness at a time! Scan the QR Code to enroll in Operation Round Up. Learn more about Rachel's Gift at www.rachelsgift.org.
Qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations in our service territory are invited to submit an application to the Central Georgia EMC Foundation.
Through Operation Round Up, our members support local organizations with a mission to make our communities even better places to live, work, and dream big. By simply rounding up your monthly electric bill to the next dollar, you can join in! Our pennies add up to make BIG CHANGE!
Updates
Holiday Closing
The Central Georgia EMC office will be closed on Friday, April 18. In the event of a power outage, please call our 24-hour automated system at 770-775-7857 or 1-800-222-4877 for an immediate response. System Operators are on duty to assist you.
Attention Members
Please make sure your contact information is current to ensure timely communication about outages, billing, important updates, and Capital Credits. Update your information today by visiting our website or calling our office. Thank you!
Right-of-Way
Our right-of-way contractor, Asplundh, will be working in the Butts and Monroe County areas. Please call 770-775-7857 if you have any questions or concerns.
System Inspections
CGEMC has contracted with Cappstone Energy Group LLC to perform system inspections in Jasper, Morgan, and Newton Counties. Cappstone Energy Group LLC technicians will have signs on their vehicles (pickup trucks and UTVs) identifying them as CGEMC contractors. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact CGEMC at 770-775-7857.
Georgia Magazine
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Recipe of the Month
Submit your original recipes to marketing@cgemc.com. Published recipes receive a $20 bill credit!
Whether you like new modern recipes or fun vintage ones, we have it all! Follow us on Pinterest for your favorite Co-op recipes!
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