87th cgemc annual meeting
Central Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (CGEMC) invites you to the Annual Meeting of Members on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.
To streamline the flow of traffic, registration will begin no later than 7 a.m. You will enter the CGEMC campus via Co-op Way, located between Highway 36 and Brownlee Road. Our staff will direct you to the drive-through registration area upon arrival.
As a token of our appreciation, breakfast and a gift will be distributed to the first 750 registered members in their vehicles.
Following registration, we invite you inside to stay for the business meeting, which will begin at 10 a.m. in the Annex Building. Members who wish to attend the business meeting will be directed to designated parking areas.
All registered members will receive a bill credit on their primary account and be eligible for prize drawings. You do not have to be present at the business meeting to win.
Please mark your calendar for Wednesday, August 7, 2024, and make plans to join us. We look forward to seeing you at our 87th Annual Meeting of Members.
Notice of Capital Credits Assignment
Central Georgia EMC announces that the capital credits assignment for 2023 is 6.93%. In an electric membership cooperative structure like CGEMC, each dollar paid in excess of the cost of providing service is an investment in CGEMC by its customer-owners.
At the end of the year, and after all expenses are paid, any remaining funds are assigned to customer-owners' accounts. CGEMC's margins are used as capital until they can be returned through a general refund without impairing the cooperative’s financial condition.
Your capital credits assignment is calculated by multiplying your total electric bill for the year, minus the sales tax and any miscellaneous charges, times 6.93%.
For example:
- If your annual bill totaled $500 x .0693, then your assignment is $34.65
- If your annual bill totaled $1,000 x .0693, then your assignment is $69.30
- If your annual bill totaled $1,500 x .0693, then your assignment is $103.95
- If your annual bill totaled $2,000 x .0693, then your assignment is $138.60
Note: Assignments do not include Central Georgia EMC large power accounts.
CGEMC Enhances Payment Security
To better protect your financial information and meet increasing regulations from the credit card industry, Central Georgia EMC will discontinue payment processing by customer service representatives over the phone, effective August 15, 2024.
CGEMC members can still make phone payments through the interactive voice response system, utilizing option 2, when calling 770-775-7857.
We encourage you to take advantage of our secure and convenient payment options, including our online portal, mobile app, onsite payment kiosk, and authorized payment locations. For a full list of locations and payment options, please visit our website at www.cgemc.com.
CGEMC appreciates your understanding and cooperation as we strive to maintain the highest data protection standards.
Capture Your Share of the Sun with Cooperative Solar!
Did you hear the great news? We've expanded our Cooperative Solar program to include solar fields across the state. This growth comes with increased capacity, enhanced performance reliability, and no waiting list!
Commit to a smaller carbon footprint in 2024 without installing or maintaining any equipment. Call 770-775-7857 to learn more about adding solar energy to your monthly energy mix.
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.
2024 Residential Rebates
Is it time for an upgrade? Save energy and money with CGEMC's 2024 rebates!
Nearly half of 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 yearly on energy costs. Visit www.cgemc.com for details.
*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, 2024.
CGEMC EARNS AN ACSI® 2023 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AWARD!
CGEMC is honored to have earned a 2023 Customer Satisfaction Award* from the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI®) based on our member survey results. Members were asked to rate their overall satisfaction with us, how well we lived up to their expectations, and how well we measured up to their ideal co-op experience. While these were not the only questions in the survey, we included these specifically because they are the core components of the proprietary ACSI methodology.
CGEMC's ACSI score substantially outperforms the industry average score earned by publicly measured utilities reported in the 2023 ACSI Energy Utility Study. This Award is a testament to CGEMC's ongoing efforts to provide the best possible member experience.
The 2023 Customer Satisfaction Award affirms that CGEMC's hard work has been noticed by its members. CGEMC is grateful for its members and will continue to strive for excellence through constant dedication to improvement.
*Award criteria are determined by the ACSI® and are based on customers rating their satisfaction in a survey independent of the syndicated ACSI Energy Utility Study. For more about the ACSI, visit www.theacsi.org/badges. ACSI and its logo are registered trademarks of the American Customer Satisfaction Index LLC.
Fast. Reliable. High-Speed Internet. That’s the Conexon Connect guarantee.
Connect, powered by Central Georgia EMC, is here and offering some of the fastest and most reliable internet available, all in partnership with your local, trusted electric cooperative.
With Connect, powered by Central Georgia EMC, you will be able to stream your favorite shows, game online with no lags, utilize online learning opportunities, streamline your workday, and more!
Plus, we offer three different speed tiers to best fit your needs:
- Ultimate 2 Gig** Speed for $99.95/month
- Premium 1 Gig Speed for $79.95/month
- Basic 100 Mbps Speed for $49.95/month
**Connect Ultimate offers download speeds of up to 2 gigabits per second; upload speeds are typically between 1 and 2 gigabits per second. 2 gigabit speeds can be obtained by directly connecting via ethernet cable to the ONT. The device conducting the speed test must be capable of sending and receiving data at a minimum of 2 gigabits of throughput.
What are you waiting for? Check availability online at www.ConexonConnect.com or call 844-542-6663 to speak to our Customer Care Team.
In June, the CGEMC Foundation Board granted $19,049.43 to charitable organizations in our territory. The funds will support programs and initiatives in the communities CGEMC serves.
- Adventure Bags, Inc: $1,000
- American Red Cross: $500
- Another Way Foundation: $2,000
- Camp Kudzu, Inc.: $2,000
- Camp Trach Me Away: $2,000
- Camp Twin Lakes: $2,200
- Caring for a Cause: $2,849.43
- Helping Hand for the Deaf, Inc.: $2,000
- Make-A-Wish Georgia: $2,500
- Raise Me Up Foundation: $2,000
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!
Join Our Load Management Program Today and help Beat the Peak!
Ready to save money and reduce your environmental impact? Sign up for our Load Management Program before the summer heats up and enjoy cool savings this fall with up to $30 in bill credits!
Load management will allow you to:
- Save Money: Get incentives for reducing electricity use during peak times.
- Support Sustainability: Lower demand means cleaner, greener energy.
- Enhance Reliability: Help balance the grid during times of peak heat and energy use.
- Embrace Technology: Access real-time data for smarter energy choices.
Learn more at www.cgemc.com/load-management or call 770-775-7857. Enroll in the Load Management Program and start making a difference today!
Tax Credits to Improve Your Doors and Windows
Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, you can now get a tax credit for installing energy-efficient exterior doors, windows, and skylights. The maximum credit you can claim each year is $ 200 for energy property costs and specific energy-efficient home improvements, with limits on doors ($250 per door and $500 total), windows ($600), and home energy audits ($150). All exterior doors and windows must be ENERGY STAR-certified.
This credit has no lifetime dollar limit, so you can claim the maximum annual credit every year that you make eligible improvements. However, you must claim the credit for the tax year when the property is installed.
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 (IRS)
Postal Delays
Due to issues beyond our control, we have not consistently received mail from the US Postal Service in recent months.
We offer a variety of convenient ways to pay to avoid postal delays and late fees. Visit our website at www.cgemc.com to learn more.
Crews Working 24/7
We want to inform you that CGEMC crews and/or contractors of CGEMC will be working around-the-clock in the upcoming weeks. Please do not be alarmed if you see activity outside of regular hours. This is part of our efforts to improve our services and facilities for your convenience.
If you have questions or concerns, Customer Service Representatives are available during business hours, and System Operators are available after hours at 770-775-7857. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
System Inspections
CGEMC has contracted with Cappstone Energy Group LLC to perform system inspections in Butts County. 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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