Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search quick links For Your Home For Business Community Economic Development Newsletter About Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Home Energy Suite .   Good afternoon, and welcome to Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation is a not-for-profit cooperative located in Eastman, Georgia that is dedicated to providing the residents of Dodge, Bleckley, Pulaski, Laurens and Telfair counties with exceptional energy related products and services. We've been your local power cooperative for over 70 years and we're proud to be owned by those we serve . As an electric cooperative, our business is about much more than power. . . it's about exceptional service and committment to community . Ocmulgee Electric Membership Cooperative has worked hard to provide quality products and services at affordable prices for over sixty-four years. And we're proud to continue that tradition today through our continued support of such community programs as the Walter Harrison Scholarship Fund, The Washington Youth Tour, Youth Couples Co-op and many, many more. Ocmulgee EMC at a glance: Members served: 7,624 Miles of Line: 1,978 Meters Connected: 11,837 Number of Employees: 38 Board Meeting: Third Wednesday Annual Meeting: October 10, 2012 Counties Served: Dodge, Bleckley, Pulaski, Laurens and Telfair Unclaimed Capital Credit List: Click to view the current unclaimed capital credit listing. Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search quick links For Your Home For Business Community Economic Development Newsletter About Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Home Energy Suite .   Good afternoon, and welcome to Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation is a not-for-profit cooperative located in Eastman, Georgia that is dedicated to providing the residents of Dodge, Bleckley, Pulaski, Laurens and Telfair counties with exceptional energy related products and services. We've been your local power cooperative for over 70 years and we're proud to be owned by those we serve . As an electric cooperative, our business is about much more than power. . . it's about exceptional service and committment to community . Ocmulgee Electric Membership Cooperative has worked hard to provide quality products and services at affordable prices for over sixty-four years. And we're proud to continue that tradition today through our continued support of such community programs as the Walter Harrison Scholarship Fund, The Washington Youth Tour, Youth Couples Co-op and many, many more. Ocmulgee EMC at a glance: Members served: 7,624 Miles of Line: 1,978 Meters Connected: 11,837 Number of Employees: 38 Board Meeting: Third Wednesday Annual Meeting: October 10, 2012 Counties Served: Dodge, Bleckley, Pulaski, Laurens and Telfair Unclaimed Capital Credit List: Click to view the current unclaimed capital credit listing. Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search For Your Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Products & Services for Your Home Ocmulgee EMC is proud to be your electric cooperative. We are not only a provider of electricity but also offer you a complete line of products and services to fit your needs. We offer to you quality products and services that you can be proud to own. The main key in guaranteeing this quality is the fact that we're owned by those we serve. Click on one of the items below or stop by the office and take a look at the products we have available for you. Prices, Terms and Conditions Green Power EMC Outdoor Lighting For additional assistance or information, please contact our Member Services Department. Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search For Your Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Green Power EMC Prices, Terms and Conditions Overview: Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation Green Power program is certified by Green-e Energy, which requires companies to provide their customers with this notice of Price, Terms and Conditions of service. From the time you receive this, you have three (3) business days to change your mind about purchasing Green Power from Ocmulgee EMC. You may cancel your agreement to purchase Green Power from Ocmulgee EMC by calling the Customer Service Center (see number below) or writing to the billing address listed below. About Green-e Energy: For more information on Green-e Energy certification requirements, call 1-888-63-GREEN or log on to www.green-e.org Company: Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation Whom should I contact for more information? Ocmulgee EMC Customer Service Center: (800)342-5509 Ocmulgee EMC Co-op Green Power website: Green Power Address: Ocmulgee EMC 5722 Eastman Street P O Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 How will I be billed? You will see an additional line item on your monthly bill for your Green Power purchase from Ocmulgee EMC. How will my bill be calculated? All Ocmulgee EMC members are eligible to purchase Green Power from Ocmulgee EMC on a â??first come, first servedâ? basis. Ocmulgee EMC Green Power is available to members in blocks of 150 kWh for an additional fee of $4.00 each month. How much will my total electricity service cost, including utility charges? Based on a monthly average usage of 500 kWh and the purchase of one, 150 kWh Green Power block, the following table provides you an estimate of your 2011 monthly electricity bill. Your actual bill will vary based on your use of electricity. 2011 Monthly Electricity Cost $ 53.00 Green Power Premium $ 4.00 Total: $ 57.00 Will my rates change over time? The existing rate structure for your Ocmulgee EMC Green Power service is presently fixed and determined by Board action. Many factors control this cost however we feel it will only change when contract conditions change or new, more costly, renewable resources are added to the program and we must adjust the price to account for the increased price of the new generation. What sources will be used in my certified product? Please refer to the Product Content Label below. If I want to terminate this agreement/ contract, what is the early termination fee?   There is no cost associated with terminating participation in Ocmulgee EMC Green Power program. What length of agreement/ contract is required?   No contract is required. What other fees might I be charged? There are no other fees associated with participation in Ocmulgee EMC Green Power program. PRODUCT CONTENT LABEL The product is sold in blocks of 150 kilowatt-hours (kWh). The product will be made up of the following renewable resources. Green-e Energy Certified New 3 Renewables in Ocmulgee EMC Green Power Program Generation Location   2011 1 2012 2   -Biomass 100% 100% Georgia -Geothermal 0% 0%   -Eligible hydroelectric 4 0% 0%   -Solar 0% 0%   -Wind 0% 0%   TOTAL 100% 100%   1. The 2011 figures reflect the resources that were supplied for the year ending December 31, 2011. 2. The 2012 figures are prospective and reflect the power that we have contracted to provide. Actual figures may vary according to resource availability. We will annually report to you the actual resource mix of the electricity you purchased during the preceding year. 3. New Renewables come from generation facilites that first began commerical operation on or after January 1, 1997. 4 Eligible hydroelectirc facilites are defined in the Green-e Energy National Standard ( http://www.green-e.org/getcert_re_stan.shtml ) and include facilites certified by the Low impact Hydropower Institute ( LIHI ) (www.lowimpacthydro.org); facilities that are run-of-the-river hydropower facilities with a total rated nameplate capacity equal to or less than 5 MW; and facilities comprised of a turbine in a pipeline or a turbine in an irrigation canal. For comparision, the current average mix of resources supplying Ocmulgee EMC includes: Coal (47%), Nuclear (24%), Oil (0%), Natural Gas (24%), Hydroelectric (5%), and Other (0%). The average home in the United States uses 900 kWh per month. [Source: U.S. EPA] For specific information about this electricity product, please contact Ocmulgee EMC, (800) 342-5509, www.ocmulgeeemc.com/green_power.html . Green-e Energy certifies that Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation Green Power Program meets the minimum environmental and consumer protection standards established by the non-profit Center for Resource Solutions. For more information on Green-e Energy certification requirements, call 1-888-63-GREEN or log on to www.green-e.org Frequently Asked Questions Q. What is "green power?" A: Green power is electric energy produced by renewable, more environmentally friendly sources, leading to negative air, water and natural resource impacts. Typical technologies used to create green power are solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, and low-impact hydropower. Q: What is Green Power EMC? A: Green Power EMC is a group of member-owned electric cooperatives in Georgia who have joined together, creating a non-profit corporation, to facilitate procurement and marketing of electricity from cleaner, greener Georgia sources. The most-environmentally friendly power ever created in Georgia will be added to the member-cooperatives power mix, and offered to members on a subscriber basis as a power option that will enable them to contribute to a cleaner environment. Q: What technology source will provide the largest source of green power for users? A: In the start-up stage of Green Power EMC, existing methane gas from landfills will provide the largest source of cleaner energy. Over 300 landfills in Georgia have been researched, with 10 being classified as excellent candidates-the first and lowest cost to develop. Q: What are the components of a landfill gas system? A: A landfill gas to electricity system has three basic components: a gas collection system, which gathers the gas being produced within the landfill, a gas processing and conversion system, which cleans the gas and converts it into electricity, and interconnection components. Q: What exactly are the environmental benefits of this "green power"? A: EMC green power projects would have the same environmental benefits as any one of the following: taking 144,000 cars off the road, planting 156,000 acres of forest, annually displacing the use of 312,000 tons of coal; or avoiding the use of 1,211,500 barrels of oil each year. Q: What will be the cost of this environmentally friendly energy? A: The cost for green power will be slightly higher than that created from usual sources due to the cost of the technologies involved. The extra cost is a small price to pay for the environmental benefits for generations to come. Only those members who subscribe will pay the additional cost. Ocmulgee EMC will be selling green power in blocks of 150-kilowatt hours. The cost will be $4.00 per 150-kilowatt hour block purchased. Q: I understand this is the first such program in the state of Georgia. Do other electric utilities outside of Georgia offer this program? A: More than 80 utilities offer similar programs throughout the U.S. including electric membership cooperatives in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Mississippi, Tennessee and the West. Environmental groups who are working together to help the nation move toward cleaner air and water initiatives support in President Bush's National Energy Plan and Congressional draft legislation, as well as green power programs. The electric membership community is excited to be able to present this new initiative to its members, many of whom have requested such a program. Q: How will I know that this "green power" is actually being run into my home? A: The renewable energy that you will be purchasing is not directly routed to your home, but by subscribing you are helping to support the purchase of additional clean energy and encouraging more investment nationwide in environmentally friendly ways to generate power. For every environmentally friendly kilowatt-hour purchased by cooperative members, one less kilowatt-hour is being purchased from other less environmentally friendly sources such as coal-based energy. Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved.   Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search For Your Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Energy Efficiency and Conservation Energy efficient living saves you money and provides you with comfort you can feel year round. Ocmulgee EMC wants you to be energy efficient so that you can lower your operating costs and improve your comfort. To learn more about energy efficiency in your home, try our Residential Rate Calculator below! Energy Calculators Calculate your home's energy usage with our Home Energy Suite . Energy Audits As a service to our members, Ocmulgee EMC performs energy audits. For further information contact our Member Services Department. Energy Efficiency in the Kitchen The largest energy users in your kitchen are the refrigerator/freezer and range. Together they can account for approximately 12 percent of your total electric bill. They are a necessary item, so what can you do? You will have to become energy efficient! Refrigerator/Freezer Set the refrigerator temperature between 36 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit, the freezer no lower than 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Open the doors as seldom as possible, closing them quickly. Cool foods to room temperature before placing them in the refrigerator unless otherwise noted in the recipe. Defrost manual refrigerators when the frost is ¼ inch thick. If you do not need a second refrigerator, then unplug it and have the door removed. Keep condenser coils clean. Keep the freezer portion full. This will help you to retain cold air as you open and close the door. Make sure you get everything out the first time you open the door. This will help to eliminate unnecessary door openings. Range/Oven Only use pots and pans that fit the heating units. Use a flat bottom pan with a tight fitting lid. Don't preheat the oven unless the recipe calls for it. You do not always have to preheat when you are broiling. Use a timer and try to avoid opening the oven door before the food is done. Plan meals ahead so that several foods can be cooked at one time. Use a pressure cooker, it can save energy and shorten cooking time. Dishwasher and Disposer If you use only a few dishes a day, run the dishwasher only once a week. Washing a full load of dishes uses less water than washing them all by hand. Use cold water to pre-rinse dishes in the sink. If available, use energy saving cycles. Let the dishes air dry. Only use cold water in your garbage disposer. Microwave Use when reheating leftovers. Use to thaw out foods when time does not permit natural thawing. Use the microwave oven in place of the conventional oven whenever possible in the summer because the microwave does not heat up the kitchen. Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search For Your Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Electrical Safety for Your Home   Soak Safely in Home Spa Soak safely in your hot tub this summer. * Never use a hot tub during a thunderstorm. * Keep electrical devices far from the hot tub. This includes radios, TVs and phones with cords. Advise wet bathers not to handle them. Use battery-powered electronics when possible. * For indoor hot tubs, install a ventilation fan to prevent the buildup of heat and moisture in the room. Check the tub's water level before using it. A spa without enough water could damage the heater and pumps. * Consult local building codes to ensure you locate your hot tub a safe distance away from electrical outlets. A licensed electrician should handle all electrical connections in the hot tub and check the condition of underwater lights. Faulty lighting systems can electrocute bathers. * The National Electrical Code requires hot tubs to be located within 15 feet of a manual cutoff switch. * And according to the National Spa and Pool Institute, a 15-minute soak at 104 degrees is the maximum safe limit for an adult, but children should not soak for more than 10 minutes in water no hotter than 95 degrees. Exposure beyond these limits can raise body temperatures beyond safe levels. Rewire, Hire-And Avoid A Fire It's said that electrical wiring problems create more than 40,000 house fires and $2 billion in personal damage every year. Don't be part of a statistic. Consider this: * Flickering lights indicate trouble. So do wall switches and outlets that feel warm to the touch. * Extension cords aren't for permanent use. If that's how you're using yours, you're asking for trouble. * Two-pronged outlets don't accept three-prong appliance plugs. An electrician should upgrade your two-pronged outlets; that third plug grounds the appliance for safety. * Every bathroom, kitchen, laundry room and outdoor outlet should be equipped with a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). GFCI's cut power off directly at the outlet in case of emergency. * Some houses built in the 1960s have aluminum wiring, which can overheat and lead to fires. Get your house inspected to see if you need to upgrade to safer wiring. * Label each circuit in your electrical panel. If your circuit box doesn't have a main disconnect that can shut down the whole system in an emergency, call an electrician to have one installed. * Don't let an amateur do a professional's job. Electrical wiring in not for do-it-yourselfers. Always hire a licensed electrician.   SAFETY TURTLE helps protect kids, pets from danger of drowning According to the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, drowning is the number-two cause of death among children ages 1-4, as well as several other age brackets up to the age of 15. Last year, approximately 400 children died in backyard swimming pools, about 3,000 children are rushed to emergency rooms every yearâ??and more than half of those suffer permanent brain damage. Safety Turtle to the rescue! The alarm system, which consists of an AC-powered base station and one or more Turtle wristbands, alerts parents the instant a child falls into the water. The wristband is placed around the child's wrist and is locked with a childproof key. If the child falls in the water, a loud alarm sounds at the base station and continues until the alarm is reset. The sys tem, coupled with a travelbag accessory and battery pack, can be taken anywhere there's water, and can support any number of wristbands for families with multiple children. (There's a Safety Turtle for pets, too; the sensor is attached to the pet's collar.) Of course, Safety Turtle is an added measure of safety; children should be properly supervised when in an area of potential danger. Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search For Your Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Understanding Your Bill You will receive a bill each month. Ocmulgee EMC issues bills in cycles each month. Your actual billing date will vary no more than one to two days during a month due to weekends and holidays. Should you not receive your bill near your normal billing date, please contact us , as we cannot be responsible for delays or misdirected mail by the postal service. Your billing date is determined by where you live on our system. All billing cycles are arranged geographically to make meter-reading efforts as efficient as possible. The amount of your bill is determined by a monthly meter reading recorded by the cooperative's meter reader services. You may pay your bill by mail, draft or come by our office. If full payment is not received by the PAST DUE DATE, a penalty will be applied and service may be disconnected without further notice. 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Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search For Your Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Payment Options Ocmulgee EMC has several options for you to pay your bill. You can come by the main office located at 5722 Eastman Street in Eastman, Georgia or you can mail your payment to: Ocmulgee EMC P O Box 669 Eastman, Ga 31023 The following billing options are also available for our members: Levelized Billing Program Automatic Bank Draft Program Senior Citizens Billing Program Agricultural Certificate of Exemption Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search For Your Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Account Maintenance You may modify information (such as your billing address, email address and telephone number) on your account by  contacting us. Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search For Your Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Apply, Transfer, Disconnect Service Ocmulgee EMC is committed to providing you with the most courteous and professional customer service, whether it pertains to applying for a new service or discountinuing an existing service. We have created several internet-based service applications to help us meet our commitment to our members. To Apply for New Service Go by Ocmulgee EMC's office. You will be asked to provide the following: Proof of identification Social Security Number Provide a mailing address Bring directions to location needing service Sign membership application Pay $5.00 membership fee and $15.00 processing fee (Note: An additional security deposit may be required) Interested in our security lighting options? Contact us. To Transfer Service to new residence Call, go by Ocmulgee EMC's office. You may be asked to provide the following: Proof of identification Pay $15.00 processing fee To Disconnect Service Call, go by Ocmulgee EMC's office. You will be asked to provide the following: Proof of identification Date of Disconnect Forwarding address for forwarding of any outstanding bill and/or return of deposit. Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search For Your Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Power Outage Information Ocmulgee EMC's headquarters office staff's a dispatch center 24 hours a day to handle emergencies and process calls to report service interruptions. When you call to report an interruption to your electric service, please be prepared to give the dispatcher your name, account number and telephone number. This helps us process the higher volume of incoming calls that result when service is interrupted. We want to give you the best service possible, so due to the recent change in Dodge County and the upcoming implementation in Bleckley County concerning 911 Emergency Assistance, please provide our office with your current street address and telephone number. It will make our response to your needs timely. 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Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search For Your Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Products & Services for Your Business As a service to our members, Ocmulgee EMC is proud to sell many products and services from state of the art weather radios by Oregon Scientific and Midland to top-notch engineering design & implementation. These services are available to all approved businesses in the Ocmulgee EMC service area. To find out if your business qualifies, simply contact an Ocmulgee EMC representative todayâ?? we look forward to hearing from you! The following products and services are available to Ocmulgee EMC members: Individual consultations with developers and potential commercial/industrial customers Site planning, including availability lists Special rate plans with optimum rate analysis On site energy audits & analysis Engineering design & implementation Backup diesel generation Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) consultation Custom metering Charting of load characteristics Power quality services including diagnosing problems on both sides of meter Customized business lighting For additional assistance or information, please contact our Member Services Department. Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search For Your Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Report Power Outages Power Outage Reporting If your Power is Off First, check your breaker box, fuse panel or any outside disconnects to make sure the outage isn't due to a tripped breaker.  Call your neighbors and see if their power is out also.  If the power is out due to a problem outside of your home call our office at 478-374-7001 or 1-800-342-5509.  We are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  Please have the following information available when you call: Name on Account Service Address Account Number Call Back Number Do I Need to Call More than Once Any time you have a power outage call our office.  We are here to serve you.  Once you report the outage, try not to call our outage line again unless you have an  emergency.  We are doing everything possible to restore your power as soon as possible.    Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search Community & Education Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com A Stake in the Community We are owned by those we serve. When a company is owned by the very folks it serves, it has a real stake in the community. Ocmulgee EMC genuinely cares about the communities in our five-county service area because the people and businesses of those communities are Ocmulgee EMC. Our desire to have a positive impact is evident. We take an active role in many civic and business organizations. We work with local school systems to provide educational programs on electricity and to assist with special projects. We offer programs to help builders construct homes that are more energy efficient and to help homeowners improve the efficiency of existing homes. We provide special presentations for community organizations and other groups. Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search Community & Education Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Community Involvement As a local business, Ocmulgee EMC is active at all levels of community leadership and involvement. While we are an active participant in state and federal issues affecting us locally, our most important role is in the communities we serve. As a corporate citizen, Ocmulgee EMC provides both a quality workplace and significant contributions to the tax base. More importantly, we take great pride in our involvement in local community events and organizations. Look to the right for some of the events and organizations that we participate in each year.   Innovative Programs - Operation Round Up Organizations - Georgia Chamber of Commerce Cochran Bleckley Chamber of Commerce Eastman Dodge County Chamber of Commerce Hawkinsville Pulaski Chamber of Commerce Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search Community & Education Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Education Programs At Ocmulgee EMC, we are dedicated to providing the five counties we serve with educational opportunites. From the FFA/EMC wiring contest to the Walter Harrison Scholarship Fund, we continue to help improve our community through education. For more information about our educational programs contact Ocmulgee EMC! In addition, we also provide an opportunity for local students to learn more about our great nation through the Washington Youth Tour each spring. Contact us today to find out more about how you can get involved with these exciting programs - we look forward to hearing from you! Washington Youth Tour Walter Harrison Scholarship FFA/EMC Career Development Safety Demonstrations Georgia Youth Conference Youth Co-op Couples Conference Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search Community & Education Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Community & Education Community Involvement Often people have the assumption or hear others state that their electric cooperative does not pay taxes.  That statement is absolutely not true.  Ocmulgee EMC pays every tax that any other business would. Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search Economic Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Economic Development As a local energy provider, our customers are our neighbors. Working to develop opportunities for commercial and industrial customers enhances our community through the growth of jobs and local revenue. The areas that Ocmulgee EMC services have much to offer for any size business. A great workforce, excellent housing opportunities and diverse education opportunities, make the location of a new business or the expansion of an existing business within our five county service area very attractive. Georgia's unique customer choice power arrangement offers most new and expanding businesses the opportunity to choose their power supplier in a competitive environment. Because of the ideal environment for competition for electric energy, Ocmulgee EMC can offer very attractive energy rates with many billing options for our customers. Georgia's Integrated Transmission System (ITS) assures the availability of reliable bulk power to customers at virtually any site. Through our membership in Georgia Electric Membership Corporation, the state association for electric cooperatives, Ocmulgee EMC offers a number of valuable services for economic development through the Economic Development Department. Economic Development Services Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Development Community Development Industrial Site Planning By maintaining an active role in economic development on state and local levels, Ocmulgee EMC is a leader in working to enhance the environment for businesses within our service area. Our relationships with such organizations as the Georgia Economic Development Association and the Georgia Department of Industry, Trade, and Tourism makes Ocmulgee EMC a valuable asset to you. For more information about the services available to either new or existing business customers, please contact Ocmulgee EMC's Member Services Department. Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search Economic Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Customer Choice Customer choice offers most new and expanding businesses the opportunity to choose their power supplier in a competitive environment. That means a business can select its power supplier based on reliability and cost. It also ensures Georgia companies are satisfied in a competitive environment. What Makes It Possible When the state legislature passed the Georgia Territorial Electric Service Act of 1976, it assigned exclusive service areas for connected loads under 900 kW. It also enabled most customers with connected loads over 900 kW to choose their power supplier. So, if you're locating a new facility or expanding in Georgia, you may be able to select your power supplier. In Georgia, it's often possible to choose between three power supply alternatives: one of Georgia's 42 locally managed and consumer owned Electric Membership Corporations, an investor owned utility or municipality. What Makes It Practical This competition is made cost-effective through an agreement among Georgia's major power suppliers that established joint ownership of the state's transmission lines and substation facilities. The agreement formed the Integrated Transmission System (ITS). This shared ownership of the ITS eliminates costly duplication and guarantees that each supplier has the ability to serve a customer choice facility. Why It's Important Having the right power supplier is crucial, especially if your operation is energy intensive. Even if it isn't, your power supplier can still have a major impact on production efficiency and profitability. And once you choose your supplier, it's permanent. So, when you're looking at alternatives, evaluate their quality of service, reliability, load management incentives, and current and future rate structures closely. And take advantage of your power choice. Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. 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Mauris a ante. All News (50) Best of the Year (4) Hyperlink (24) Visited link (17) Hovered link (6) Location Assistance Through our participation with Georgia EMC's Economic Development Services, we are able to provide the Georgia Center for Site Selection as a resource to help get you started. Georgia Center for Site Selection provides everything from customized market data to location assistance. For the new and expanding business, they offer full-service site assistance, provide information on markets, available buildings and site throughout the state, financing and incentive options, and other ways to save time and money on your next location. The following is an overview of services that can help with your site selection, facility start-up and ongoing operations. We'll Show You the Sites Give us your requirements and the Georgia Center for Site Selection will find the best location. Our economic development team offers confidential site selection assistance. We can even take you on a personalized site tour. BuildingBank You'll have access to a computerized data bank that contains detailed descriptions of more than 46 million square feet of available industrial and speculative space across the state. Searchable database SiteBank You'll get descriptions of over 215,000 acres of industrial parks, districts and freestanding sites. And our Industrial Site Planning team can assess a site to determine what is needed to accommodate your facility. Searchable database Market Data We'll provide a statewide overview of demographics and business factors - information that is crucial in selecting the best site. Plus, you can get comparative studies of your targeted communities. Community Evaluations Let us assist you with community evaluations. Our staff will plan community visits, site or building inspections, and arrange contacts with local community and business leaders, as well as state and local government officials. No matter what your requirements are, the Georgia Center for Site Selection will help you find the best location. For more information, please e-mail them at gcss@ga-sites.com or call at 1-800-339-7185 or contact Ocmulgee EMC's Member Services Department. Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search Economic Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Retail/Commercial Development Ocmulgee EMC is able to offer economic development services, to the communities we serve and developers or retailers who are looking for a retail site in Georgia, through our participation in Georgia EMC's Georgia Center for Site Selection. The Center's goal is to familiarize you with the benefits of successful retail attraction and to provide access to our varied resources, such as demographic information, to assist in your pursuit of quality retail establishments. As a community there are steps that you can take, such as developing a strategic plan, that will guide you through this process and help maximize your time. As a developer or retailer, please feel free to call upon our resources to assist you in your search for a retail site in Georgia. For additional information, please contact the Georgia Center for Site Selection by e-mail at gcss@ga-sites.com or call 1-800-339-7185 or contact Ocmulgee EMC. Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search Economic Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Community Development Ocmulgee EMC is able to help you create or enhance your community development efforts. Whether you are a new volunteer or a veteran elected official, we have a number of programs that can be customized to meet your needs. With our participation in the economic development services offered through Georgia EMC, we can assist communities with the development of strategic economic development plans and provide training and orientation on the economic development process. Facilitation Services Through Facilitation Services, we help local economic development and business organizations create a strategic plan for the future. This includes helping communities find the direction they want to take over the next 25 years, and assisting chambers of commerce in taking a leadership role to make that future direction a reality. Other services offered include: creating a SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats); facilitating town hall meetings to disseminate information and gather public input on your economic development activities; and holding retreats for development organizations and chambers of commerce, as well as for locally elected officials where principles of team and consensus building are emphasized. Team Building Effective teamwork is vital to economic development success. That's why Community Development services include a course that encompasses team building and leadership development. This program uses self-assessment and problem-solving techniques to help build cohesiveness among groups that function as teams, such as elected officials and chamber of commerce and development authority executives. Presentations & Training Creating a plan for the future is only a part of the economic development challenge. Once communities know where they're headed, they need to figure out the best way to sell themselves to the world at large. Community Development can help in this area through its comprehensive Presentations & Training services. For instance, the Sales Team Training Program will help make sure the team that markets your community to businesses and industry has the knowledge and experience that's required in today's competitive environment. Among other services, which cover areas such as business retention and expansion, retail/commercial development and tourism development, we also offer the comprehensive Community Economic Development Orientation Program (CEDOP). CEDOP is a one-day orientation initiative designed to give community volunteers and elected officials an overview of economic development in Georgia. CEDOP teaches participants about the critical role that local leadership plays in economic development success. For more information, please e-mail us at mbrsvc@ocmulgeeemc.com or call us at 1-800-342-5509. Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search Economic Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Industrial Site Planning One of the most critical factors to the success of local industrial recruitment efforts is the availability of quality industrial sites. Our Industrial Site Analysis services can ensure that the availability of well-planned industrial sites is not a limiting factor in your economic development program. We can also assist you with getting maximum utilization of existing sites in your community. Our BuildingBank and SiteBank searchable databases have provided the ability to identify potential building and site alternatives through Georgia. Our aerial photography program is a valuable tool for orienting prospects to community features and resources before, during and after a visit to the area. In addition to their orientation uses, our color and black & white photographs provide a vertical perspective that can be reproduced to specific print sizes and in various scales. This makes them an excellent tool for calculating distances, acreage and as preliminary site planning for industrial prospects. Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search Newsletter Archive Issues Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Newsletter Welcome to the Newsletter! The official newsletter of Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation. Your electric cooperative mails the Newsletter to all its members as a monthly newsletter. The four-page member newsletter is inserted in GEORGIA Magazine, a publication of Georgia EMC (our statewide association). This is our way of keeping the membership aware of Ocmulgee EMC's activities and topics related to electric service - announcements, safety tips, information from the board of directors, etc. Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search Newsletter Archive Issues Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Archive Issues of Our Newsletter Welcome to the Newsletter Archives! All newsletters are in .pdf format and must be viewed using Adobe ® Acrobat ® . You may also view our newsletter in the center of Georgia Magazine . Please contact us today for subscription information January 2012 March 2012 May 2012 July 2012 September 2012   . Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search About oemc Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com What Is a Cooperative? Cooperatives are owned by the people they serve. That means the people who buy electricity, own the company. This makes them unique, and it makes your participation vital. The leadership you elect sets policies that put you first. Because they are owned by the people they serve - local, personal service with an emphasis on the customer remains one of the key focuses at Cooperatives. One very tangible indication of the benefits of being a cooperative member is the return of margins, or excess revenues, directly to the customer in the form of Capital Credits . Cooperatives continually work to keep the electric rates as low as possible because they are not concerned with stockholder profits. They do not have stockholders. Cooperatives have consumer/owners and they know that the members want the lowest rates possible while maintaining a high degree of service reliability. Cooperatives know that good service is extremely important. They know that their members expect the Co-op to be operated in a thoughtful and fiscally responsible fashion. And, they know that their members expect them to be a good neighbor. Cooperatives know this because they are local, they care, and they have the very valuable input of their owners. Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search About oemc Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Service Territory & Weather Update The map below indicates the current service area for Ocmulgee EMC. You may also click on a county or town for current weather updates and reports.   Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search About oemc Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Capital Credits Ocmulgee is organized as a cooperative, owned by its members. As a cooperative, Ocmulgee does not earn profits. Instead, any revenues and other income over and above the cost of doing business during a given year are considered "margins." A percentage of the margins are allocated to each member of the cooperative who bought power from the utility during the year they were earned. Each retail member earns the same percentage on their purchases, although the actual dollar amount so "credited" will vary from members to member because it is based upon total individual annual purchases. Each member's annual credit allocation is accumulated and totaled over the period of time that the member continues to receive service. Margins are treated as capital contributed by the membership to the cooperative to help reduce the cost of borrowing and hold down rates. Margins are used for a variety of operating and capital costs and are typically repaid in the future to the members of record for the year in which they were earned. Once a year, a notice is published in our monthly newsletter explaining how much capital credits will be allocated to the members. An allocation is not the same as stock or cash. Allocated credits are typically paid to the members in cash over time through a process called capital credits retirement. The Ocmulgee board of directors usually considers a retirement of capital credits annually. When a capital credits retirement is authorized by the Board, both the dollar amount and year(s) to which the allocations relate are specified. Current member equity refers to the dollar value of a member's allocation - but not yet retired - capital credits. Immediate payment of a deceased members capital credits is permitted to allow timely settlement of the estate. If you want to submit such a claim for payment come by our office and bring a copy of the death certificate along with a copy of the probated will, if one exist, showing the executor of the estate. If you need additional information or assistance, send e-mail to Billing at rmckinnon@ocmulgeeemc.com . Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search About oemc Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Unclaimed Property The names of people having unclaimed property with Ocmulgee EMC will be listed by May 1st on our Web site at www.ocmulgeeemc.com and displayed at our office located at 5722 Eastman Street, Eastman, Ga. 31023. If you know any of the people listed, or their heirs, please ask them to contact our office during regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at (478) 374-7001 or (800) 342-5509. Unclaimed Capital Credit List: Click to view the current unclaimed capital credit listing If your name appears on the list, or if you have information that may help Ocmulgee locate someone listed, please contact our office. Capital credits from these retirements that have not been claimed within five years, will revert to The State of Georgia, Unclaimed Property Division. If you have any questions, please call Ocmulgee EMCs Capital Credit Dept. at (478) 374-7001. 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Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search About oemc Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Career Opportunities Statement of Nondiscrimination Ocmulgee EMC is the recipient of Federal financial assistance from the Rural Utilities Service, an agency of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, and is subject to the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the U. S. Department of Agriculture which provide that no person in the United States on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability shall be excluded from participation in, admission or access to, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any of this organization's programs or activities. The person responsible for coordinating this organization's nondiscrimination compliance efforts is Dennis Grenade, General Manager. Any individual, or specific class of individuals, who feels that this organization has subjected them to discrimination may obtain further information about the statutes and regulations listed above from and/or file a written complaint with this organization; or the Administrator, Rural Utilities Service, Stop 1510, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC, 20250-1510; or the Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410; or call (202) 720-5964 (voice or TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Complaints must be filed within 180 days after the alleged discrimination. Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent possible. Current career opportunities No listings at this time. Please check back at a later date! To apply for any of the above positions you can come by our office and pick an application up. Applications and resumes will only be accepted when there are openings. Anyone needing assistance with the application process should contact us. Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search About oemc Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Categories Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet. Nam sit amet sem. Mauris a ante. All News (50) Best of the Year (4) Hyperlink (24) Visited link (17) Hovered link (6) Our History Ocmulgee EMC is proud to be part of the nationwide network of electric cooperatives organized under the Rural Electrification Administration. In 1930 most rural Americans had no electric power because it cost more than profit-minded, investor-owned electric companies would pay to construct power lines so far to serve so few. The improving standard of living enjoyed by city dwellers never reached beyond the city limits. And then a little known federal government program, the Rural Electrification Administration (REA), paved the way for rural Americans to build their own electric utility companies. Unlike investor-owned electric power companies interested only in profits, REA financed cooperatives were to be owned by the people they served and operated on a non-profit basis. The organization of Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation was a result of a meeting held in the Dodge County Courthouse, which authorized H. H. Burch, J. W. Studstill, W. H. Mullis, Jack Jones, Eugene Wilcox, Mrs. A. J. Lowery and Mrs. E. M. Harrington to proceed with the organization of a cooperative for the purpose of bring electricity to its members, and to make an application to the REA for funds with which to construct an electric distribution system. The organizers presented their petition to the Judge of Dodge Superior Court, Judge Eschol Graham, on March 29th, 1938, and after advertisement, a Charter was granted by the Superior Court of Dodge County, Georgia on May 9th, 1938. The first meeting of the incorporators and Directors after incorporation was held in the office of Will Ed Smith in Eastman at 2 p.m. on May 11th, 1938. At that time, by-laws were adopted and the following were elected to membership: H. H. Burch, J. W. Studstill, W. H. Mullis, Jack Jones, Eugene Wilcox, Mrs. A. J. Lowery, J. G. NeSmith, Mrs. E. M. Harrington and W. F. Daniels. They were the first Directors. The first officers were H. H. Burch, President; J. W. Studstill, Vice-President; Mrs. A. J. Lowery, Secretary and W. H. Mullis, Treasurer. J. B. McCrary Engineering Company of Atlanta was employed as the cooperative's engineer. Lines were staked in Dodge, Bleckley and Pulaski Counties; and maps were drawn by that company. Rights-of-way easements and applications for membership had been solicited since the time of the organization. The membership fee was $5.00, which was a lot of money in 1938. At first it was difficult to get people to sign easements. A great many people did not want electricity, some refused because they were afraid of electricity. Others felt that all this money being collected would be gobbled up in expenses of organization and solicitation of membership and right-of-way. The original application for a loan, along with maps showing the location of the lines to be constructed, was carried to the REA in Washington in an automobile at the expense of Dodge County. The County Commissioner, W. D. McCranie, was always interested in progressive programs on behalf of the people in the county. His son, W. C. (Bill), drove the car and was accompanied by J. W. Studstill, Will Ed Smith and H. H. Burch to Washington. At the second meeting of the incorporators and directors held on July 29th, 1938, it was announced that an allotment of a loan of $163,000.00 would be made by the REA to the cooperative for the purpose of constructing approximately 157 miles of line in Dodge, Bleckley and Pulaski Counties. The loan would be repaid in monthly installments over 25 years with an interest rate of 2.73%. Coffee Construction Company, of Eastman, Georgia, was awarded the construction contract at a cost of $81,500.00. The months seemed to drag by, but finally poles and wire was strung across the countryside. On December 24, 1938, Ocmulgee EMC energized 12 miles of power lines connecting 24 rural homes and farms, forever changing the lives of rural families in middle Georgia. Because of our organizers vision and the hard work of those who followed them, Ocmulgee EMC electric energy has made it possible for rural families in our area to enjoy a higher standard of living. Today Ocmulgee EMC has more than 6,800 members and has energized more than 1,650 miles of power lines. Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search Community & Education Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Operation Round Up Ocmulgee EMC was formed in 1938 and since then we have been dedicated to helping the people in our service territory. We do this by no only providing affordable electric service to our customers, but also by our active involvement in important community endeavors. Now with Operation Round Up, an innovative program that provides financial assistance to worthwhile activities and worthy individuals in our service area, we can share a simple and rewarding way for Ocmulgee EMC members to help support our community. Each month the electric bill of participating members are rounded up to the next highest dollar amount, and that extra change, anything from a penny to 99 cents, goes into the Operation Round Up fund administered by the Ocmulgee EMC Foundation Board. The average contribution is just 50 cents a month. That may not seem like a lot, but with a majority of Ocmulgee EMC members participating, Operation Round Up is able to do a world of good. The funds are used to help qualifying charitable/community organizations with specific needs that they have and to help people in need of assistance. All donations are tax-deductible and members will receive a summary of contributions at yearâ??s end. Decisions about the disbursement of funds are made by a 7-member board, the Ocmulgee EMC Foundation Board of Directors. The members of this group evaluate the applications for assistance and make final decisions on funding requests at the regular meetings. They serve as volunteers and receive no pay or other compensation for their time and efforts. For more information about Operation Round Up, please call 478-374-7001 or 800-342-5509 Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search About oemc Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Power Supply Oglethorpe Power Corporation (OPC) - Established in 1975 to provide electricity to 39 of the 42 EMCs in Georgia. Since the National Energy Act of 1992, OPC's directors have voted to restructure in order to allow Ocmulgee and other member EMSs to purchase some power from other suppliers. In preparation for deregulation, OPC has divided into three specialized companies, OPC, Georgia System Operations Corporation (GSOC), and Georgia Transmission Corporation (GTC). OPC operates primarily as a power generating company. GSOC and GTC are subsidiaries of OPC. Oglethorpe Power Corporation is located in Tucker, Georgia. Prior to 1975, 39 of the 42 electric cooperatives in Georgia, including Ocmulgee, were purchasing 80% of their wholesale power from Georgia Power Company, with the other 20% being supplied by federal hydroelectric generating facilities located in state. Georgia Power Company was unable to guarantee the future wholesale power requirements of the co-ops at a price they could afford to pay. Ocmulgee and 38 other EMCs, in response, formed Oglethorpe Power Corporation, a generation and transmission cooperative, in 1975. Today, OPC, shares ownership of modern generating plants and the statewide network of high voltage transmission lines with Georgia Power Company, the City of Dalton and the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia. This ensures that current and future Ocmulgee customers have reliable, economical sources of electric power. OPC's primary mission is to provide the power necessary to meet the needs of the 39 co-op member systems. To be successful, the corporation makes use of a diverse portfolio of power resources, including fossil, nuclear, coal and hydro facilities, as well as long-term and short-term contracts. Due to continued growth within the member systems' service territories, OPC also has an active power plant construction program. Today, OPC and the member systems, including Ocmulgee, have a power mix that provides diversity, flexibility and long-term capacity. OPC supplies energy to the member systems from 3,335 megawatts (MW) of owned or leased generating capacity and secures the remainder from a variety of other sources. Therefore, future costs have limited exposure to factors like fuel availability, prices, and changes in legislation. OPC is the nation's largest generation and transmission cooperative in terms of assets, kilowatt-hour sales, and ultimate customers served. Through OPC, Ocmulgee receives its electricity from eight generating facilities in Georgia: Plant Alvin W. Vogtle is a two-unit, 2,320 MW nuclear facility located in Burke County near Waynesboro, Georgia. OPC has a 30 percent ownership in the plant, which is operated by Southern Nuclear Operating Company, a subsidiary of the Southern Company. Rocky Mountain is a three-unit, 848 MW pumped storage hydroelectric plant located in Floyd County near Rome, Georgia. OPC has a 75 percent ownership in the plant (Georgia Power owns 25 percent), and also serves as plant operator. Plant Hal B. Wansley is a two-unit, 1,779 MW, coal-fired generating facility located in Heard County near Carrollton, Georgia. OPC has 30 percent ownership in the plant, which is operated by Georgia Power Company. Plant Robert W. Scherer is a four-unit, 3,520 MW coal-fired generating facility located in Monroe County near Forsyth, Georgia. OPC owns or leases 60 percent of Units 1 and 2 of the plant, which is operated by Georgia Power Company. Plant Edwin I. Hatch is a two-unit, 1,720 MW nuclear facility located in Appling County near Baxley, Georgia. OPC has a 30 percent ownership in the plant, which is operated by Southern Nuclear Operating Company, a subsidiary of the Southern Company. Harrison Dam is a two unit, 2.1 MW hydroelectric facility located in Clarke County near Athens, Georgia. OPC owns 100 percent of the plant and serves as plant operator. Smarr Energy Facility is a two-unit, 217 MW gas-fired combustion turbine facility located in Monroe County near Forsyth, Georgia. They run primarily during high demand periods, especially on hot summer days. Smarr EMC owns the facility, which is operated by OPC. Sewell Creek Energy Facility is a four-unit, 492 MW gas-fired combustion turbine facility located in Polk County near Cedartown, Georgia. Smarr EMC owns the facility, which is operated by OPC. Because of continued strong growth in the demand for electricity, Oglethorpe Power is in the process of constructing both a simple cycle and a combined cycle combustion turbine project. These facilities are being built on behalf of a group of participating Member Systems, and are scheduled to become operational in 2002 and 2003. Talbot Energy Facility - OPC is constructing an approximately $280 million, natural gas-powered energy generating facility in southwest Talbot County, Georgia to help supply electricity to participating Electric Membership Corporations (EMCs) across the state. The first four units of this six-unit facility became commercially operational in May and early June 2002. The final two units are due for commercial operation by the summer of 2003. The Talbot facility will use clean-burning natural gas and the latest in generating technology to ensure clean, efficient operation and minimal impacts. Electricity from the facility will go into the statewide transmission grid to help meet the fast growing need for electricity by EMC customers throughout the state. Chattahoochee Energy Facility - OPC is constructing a $290 million combined cycle energy facility on the grounds of the Hal B. Wansley coal-fired plant in Heard County. The facility is scheduled for commercial operation in the spring of 2003. The OPC facility is one of four new combined cycle facilities scheduled for construction at the site. Georgia Power Company will build and own two of the facilities, and the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia will own the fourth. The OPC combined cycle facility will use clean-burning natural gas and the latest in generating technology to ensure clean, efficient operation and minimal impacts. Electricity from the facility will go into the statewide transmission grid to help meet the fast growing need for electricity by EMC customers throughout the state. Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search About oemc Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Affiliate Organizations Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (GEMC) - GEMC is a cooperative owned by Georgia's 42 EMCs. Services include producing publications for EMC members such as Georgia Magazine, acting as a liaison for the electric cooperatives with state and federal officials and providing training for employees of EMCs. Direction is received from a board of directors made up of one representative from each EMC. The National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC) - Ocmulgee currently obtains financing funds from CFC. This entity is a private, nonprofit, financing cooperative established by the nation's EMCs. Rural Utilities Service (RUS) - Formerly the Rural Electrification Administration (REA). Ocmulgee obtains most of its financing from RUS, a part of the U. S. Department of Agriculture which provides loans to rural electric cooperatives. National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) - The NRECA is the service organization dedicated to representing the national interests of consumer-owned cooperative electric utilities and the consumers they serve. The association provides national leadership and member assistance through legislative representation before the U. S. Congress and the Executive Branch and representation in legal and regulatory proceedings affecting electric service and the environment. Also they provide education and training programs for cooperative's directors, managers and employees. National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (NRTC) - The NRTC represents the advanced telecommunications and information technology interests of more than 1000 utilities and affiliates in 46 states. They help rural electric and telephone utilities strengthen their businesses with solutions uniquely suited to the needs of rural consumers. Oglethorpe Power Corporation - OPC is a not-for-profit power supplier serving 39 of Georgia'a 42 customer-owned Electric Membership Corporations (EMCs). OPC is owned by its 39 Member Systems. Formed in 1974, OPC is one of Georgia's largest privately owned corporations. OPC is headquarters are on the northeast side of Atlanta near the DeKalb County town of Tucker, GA. Georgia Systems Operations Corporation - GSOC is an independent not-for-profit corporation owned by 39 of the Electric Membership Cooperatives in the state of Georgia. They are a systems operations company - an operating agent. GSOC enable the energy market in Georgia and the Southeast by providing a range of operations services that allow market participants (buyers and sellers) to transact, optimize, and account for their business. Georgia Transmission Corporation - GTC is a not-for-profit cooperative owned by 39 Electric Membership Corporations (EMCs) in Georgia. Their purpose is to provide reliable and competitively priced transmission and associated services to all of its customers. Georgia Magazine - Georgia Magazine, published by Georgia Membership Corporation for consumers of Georgia's electric cooperatives, celebrates the Georgia lifestyle with articles about interesting people, places and events around the state. Ocmulgee EMC mails this publication to our members free every month. Our monthly newsletter is inserted into the middle of the magazine. CoBank - CoBank offers a broad range of flexible loan programs, specially tailored financial services and leasing services to agribusinesses, rural communications and energy systems, and Farm Credit associations. The bank operates on a cooperative basis and is owned by its customer-owners. Georgia's EMC's Altamaha EMC P. O. Box 346 Lyons, GA 30436-0346 912-526-8181 Counties served: Toombs, Montgomery, Emanuel, Treutlen, Laurens, Johnson and Tattnall Altamaha EMC Web Site Amicalola EMC 544 Highway 515 South Jasper, GA 30143 770-692-6471 Counties served: Bartow, Cherokee, Dawson, Fannin, Gilmer, Gordon, Lumpkin, Murray and Pickens Amicalola EMC Web Site Blue Ridge Mountain EMC P.O. Box 9 Young Harris, GA 30582 706-379-3121 Counties served: Fannin, Towns and Union in Georgia. Cherokee and Clay in North Carolina. Blue Ridge Mountain EMC Web Site Canoochee EMC P. O. Box 497 Reidsville, GA 30453-0497 912-557-4391 Counties served: Tattnall, Evans, Bryan, Chatham, Toombs, Long, Liberty, Emanuel and Bulloch Canooche EMC Web Site Carroll EMC P. O. Box 629 Carrollton, GA 30117-0629 770-832-3552 Counties served: Carroll, Floyd, Haralson, Heard, Paulding, Polk and Troup Carroll EMC Web Site Central Georgia EMC 923 South Mulberry St. Jackson, GA 30233 770-775-7857 Counties served: Bibb, Butts, Clayton, Fayette, Henry, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Monroe, Morgan, Newton, Pike, Putnam and Spalding Central Georgia EMC Web Site Coastal Electric Cooperative P. O. Box 109 Midway, GA 31320-0109 912-884-3311 Counties served: Bryan, Liberty, Long and McIntosh Coastal Electric Cooperative Web Site Cobb EMC P. O. Box 369 Marietta, GA 30061-0369 770-429-2100 Counties served: Bartow, Cobb, Cherokee, Fulton and Paulding Cobb EMC Web Site Colquitt EMC P. O. Box 3608 Moultrie, GA 31776-0400 912-985-3620 Counties served: Berrien, Brooks, Colquitt, Cook, Lowndes, Tift and Worth Colquitt EMC Web Site Coweta-Fayette EMC P. O. Box 488 Newnan, GA 30264-0488 770-502-0226 Counties served: Clayton, Coweta, Fayette, Fulton, Heard, Meriwether, Spalding and Troup Coweta-Fayette EMC Web Site Diverse Power P. O. Box 160 LaGrange, GA 30241-0160 706-845-2000 Counties served: Troup, Harris, Heard, Coweta, Meriwether and Muscogee in Georgia, Chambers in Alabama Diverse Power Web Site Excelsior EMC P. O. Box 297 Metter, GA 30439-0297 912-685-2115 Counties served: Bryan, Bulloch, Candler, Effingham, Emanuel, Evans, Jenkins and Tattnall Flint Energies P. O. Box 308 Reynolds, GA 31076-0308 912-847-3415 Counties served: Bibb, Chattahoochee, Crawford, Dooly, Harris, Houston, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Muscogee, Peach, Schley, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor and Upson Flint Energies Web Site Grady EMC P. O. Box 270 Cairo, GA 31728-0270 912-377-4182 Counties served: Brooks, Colquitt, Decatur, Grady, Mitchell and Thomas Grady EMC Web Site GreyStone Power Corporation P. O. Box 897 Douglasville, GA 30133-0897 770-942-6576 Counties served: Bartow, Carroll, Cobb, Coweta, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton and Paulding Greystone EMC Website Habersham EMC P. O. Box 25 Clarkesville, GA 30523-0025 706-754-2114 Counties served: Habersham, White, Rabun, Stephens, Lumpkin and Hall Habersham EMC Website Hart EMC P. O. Box 250 Hartwell, GA 30643-0250 706-376-4714 Counties served: Hart, Franklin, Stephens, Elbert and Madison Hart EMC Website Irwin EMC P. O. Box 125 Ocilla, GA 31774-0125 912-468-7415 Counties served: Ben Hill, Berrien, Irwin, Tift, Turner and Wilcox Irwin EMC Website Jackson EMC P. O. Box 38 Jefferson, GA 30549-0038 770-367-5281 Counties served: Banks, Barrow, Clarke, Gwinnett, Hall, Jackson, Lumpkin and Madison Jackson EMC Web Site Jefferson Energy Cooperative P. O. Box 312 Louisville, GA 30434-0312 912-625-7265 Counties served: Burke, Columbia, Emanuel, Glascock, Jefferson, Jenkins, Johnson, McDuffie, Richmond, Warren and Washington Jefferson EMC Web Site Little Ocmulgee EMC P. O. Box 150 Alamo, GA 30411-0150 912-568-7171 Counties served: Wheeler, Telfair, parts of Laurens, Dodge and Montgomery Little Ocmulgee EMC Web Site Middle Georgia EMC P. O. Box 190 Vienna, GA 31092-0157 912-268-2671 Counties served: Dooly, Pulaski, Wilcox, Houston, Turner and Macon Middle Georgia EMC Web Site Mitchell EMC P. O. Box 409 Camilla, GA 31730-0409 912-336-5221 Counties served: Miller, Baker, Worth, Dougherty, Early, Decatur, Turner, Mitchell, Tift, Thomas, Calhoun, Lee, Colquitt and Grady Mitchell EMC Web Site North Georgia EMC P. O. Box 1407 Dalton, GA 30722-1407 706-259-9441 Counties served: Whitefield, Murray, Gordon, Catoosa, Chattooga, Floyd and Walker North Georgia EMC Web Site Ocmulgee EMC P. O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023-0669 912-374-7001 Counties served: Dodge, Bleckley, Pulaski, Laurens and Telfair Ocmulgee EMC Web Site Oconee EMC P. O. Box 37 Dudley, GA 31022-0037 912-676-3191 Counties served: Baldwin, Bibb, Bleckley, Dodge, Laurens, Twiggs and Wilkinson Oconee EMC Web Site Okefenoke Rural EMC P. O. Box 602 Nahunta, GA 31553-0602 912-462-5131 Counties served: Brantley, Camden, Charlton, Glynn, Ware and Wayne in Georgia; Baker and Nassau in Florida Okefenoke Rural EMC Web Site Pataula EMC P. O. Box 289 Cuthbert, GA 31740-0289 912-732-3171 Counties served: Randolph, Calhoun, Quitman and Clay Pataula EMC EMC Web Site Planters EMC P. O. Box 979 Millen, GA 30442-0979 912-982-4722 Counties served: Burke, Jenkins, Screven, Bulloch, Effingham, Emanuel and Richmond Planters EMC Web Site Rayle EMC P. O. Box 1090 Washington, GA 30673-0250 706-678-2116 Counties served: Clarke, Hancock, Lincoln, Morgan, Madison, Greene, Oglethorpe, Taliaferro, Wilkes and Oconee Rayle EMC Web Site The Satilla Rural EMC P. O. Box 906 Alma, GA 31510-1006 912-632-7222 Counties served: Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Coffee, Jeff Davis, Pierce, Ware and Wayne The Satilla Rural EMC Web Site Sawnee EMC P. O. Box 266 Cumming, GA 30028 770-887-2363 Counties served: Forsyth, Fulton, Cherokee, Hall, Dawson, Gwinnett and Lumpkin Sawnee EMC Web Site Slash Pine EMC P. O. Box 356 Homerville, GA 31634-0356 912-487-5201 Counties served: Atkinson, Clinch, Lanier, Echols, Ware, Berrien, Lowndes and Charlton Snapping Shoals EMC P. O. Box 509 Covington, GA 30015-0509 770-786-3484 Counties served: Newton, Rockdale, Henry, DeKalb, Butts, Walton, Jasper and Morgan Snapping Shoals EMC Web Site Southern Rivers Energy P. O. Box 40 Barnesville, GA 30204-0040 770-358-1383 Counties served: Bibb, Coweta, Crawford, Lamar, Meriwether, Monroe, Pike, Spalding and Upson Southern Rivers Energy Web Site Sumter EMC P. O. Box 1048 Americus, GA 31709-1048 912-924-8041 Counties served: Chattahoochee, Sumter, Webster, Randolph, Terrell, Stewart, Lee, Marion, Schley, Quitman and Dougherty Sumter EMC Web Site Three Notch EMC P. O. Box 367 Donalsonville, GA 31745-0367 912-524-5377 Counties served: Decatur, Early, Miller, Seminole, Clay and Baker Three Notch EMC Web Site Tri-County EMC P. O. Box 487 Gray, GA 31032-0487 912-986-3134 Counties served: Baldwin, Bibb, Jasper, Jones, Morgan, Putnam, Twiggs and Wilkinson Tri-County EMC Web Site Tri-State EMC P. O. Box 68 McCaysville, GA 30555 706-492-3251 Counties served: Fannin County, GA; Polk County, TN; and Cherokee County, NC Upson EMC P. O. Box 31 Thomaston, GA 30286-0031 706-647-5475 Counties served: Upson, Pike, Talbot, Meriwether, Crawford and Taylor Upson EMC Web Site Walton EMC P. O. Box 260 Monroe, GA 30655-0260 770-267-2505 Counties served: Walton, Gwinnett, Greene, DeKalb, Oconee, Newton, Morgan, Barrow, Clarke and Rockdale Walton EMC WebSite Washington EMC P. O. Box 598 Sandersville, GA 31082-0598 912-552-2577 Counties served: Washington, Johnson, Emanuel, Laurens, Baldwin, Hancock, Warren, Glascock, Jefferson and Wilkinson Washington EMC Web Site Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search About oemc Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Board of Directors As a cooperative, Ocmulgee is guided by a board of directors elected by its members. To be eligible to serve on the board, each director must be a member of Ocmulgee EMC. The nine-member board sets policy and provides direction to the general manager. Directors are elected to staggered three-year terms in conjunction with the annual meeting each fall. Barry H. Martin President Pulaski County Charles M. Pittman Secretary-Treasurer Dodge County John T. Woodard, Jr. Vice President Dodge County Billy Hartley Director Dodge County Billy L. Joiner Director Dodge County Joel Blake Rowland Director Dodge County James W. Fordham Director Bleckley County Ray Lancaster Director Pulaski County Algie Jones Director Bleckley County Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. 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Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search For Your Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Green Power EMC Through Green Power EMC, we give YOU the power to help the environment. Since 2003, our nonprofit corporation has offered customersof participating Georgia electric cooperatives the opportunity to support cleaner, renewable energy to supply a portion of their electric needs Green Power EMC utilizes "green" resources such as biomass, solar, wind, and water to generate electricity. We were the first in Georgia to invite our consumers to choose how some of their electricity is produced. Since inception, Green Power EMC has generated over 137,786,825 kilowatt-hours of green energy, providing the same environmental benefits as taking 136,618 cars off Georgia roads, or planting 194.680 acres in trees. For more information visit www.greenpoweremc.com The Green-e Energy logo helps consumers easily identify environmentally superior renewable energy options. For more information on Green-e Energy certification requirements, call 1-888-63-GREEN or log on to www.green-e.org Consumers will have the opportunity to purchase 150-kilowatt blocks of green power at $4.00 per 150-kilowatt block from Ocmulgee EMC. If you are an Ocmulgee EMC customer and are interested in purchasing Green Powercall 478-374-7001 or 1-800-342-5509. Frequently Asked Questions Q. What is "green power?" A: Green power is electric energy produced by renewable, more environmentally friendly sources, leading to negative air, water and natural resource impacts. Typical technologies used to create green power are solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, and low-impact hydropower. Q: What is Green Power EMC? A: Green Power EMC is a group of member-owned electric cooperatives in Georgia who have joined together, creating a non-profit corporation, to facilitate procurement and marketing of electricity from cleaner, greener Georgia sources. The most-environmentally friendly power ever created in Georgia will be added to the member-cooperatives power mix, and offered to members on a subscriber basis as a power option that will enable them to contribute to a cleaner environment. Q: What technology source will provide the largest source of green power for users? A: In the start-up stage of Green Power EMC, existing methane gas from landfills will provide the largest source of cleaner energy. Over 300 landfills in Georgia have been researched, with 10 being classified as excellent candidates-the first and lowest cost to develop. Q: What are the components of a landfill gas system? A: A landfill gas to electricity system has three basic components: a gas collection system, which gathers the gas being produced within the landfill, a gas processing and conversion system, which cleans the gas and converts it into electricity, and interconnection components. Q: What exactly are the environmental benefits of this "green power"? A: EMC green power projects would have the same environmental benefits as any one of the following: taking 144,000 cars off the road, planting 156,000 acres of forest, annually displacing the use of 312,000 tons of coal; or avoiding the use of 1,211,500 barrels of oil each year. Q: What will be the cost of this environmentally friendly energy? A: The cost for green power will be slightly higher than that created from usual sources due to the cost of the technologies involved. The extra cost is a small price to pay for the environmental benefits for generations to come. Only those members who subscribe will pay the additional cost. Ocmulgee EMC will be selling green power in blocks of 150-kilowatt hours. The cost will be $4.00 per 150-kilowatt hour block purchased. Q: I understand this is the first such program in the state of Georgia. Do other electric utilities outside of Georgia offer this program? A: More than 80 utilities offer similar programs throughout the U.S. including electric membership cooperatives in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Mississippi, Tennessee and the West. Environmental groups who are working together to help the nation move toward cleaner air and water initiatives support in President Bush's National Energy Plan and Congressional draft legislation, as well as green power programs. The electric membership community is excited to be able to present this new initiative to its members, many of whom have requested such a program. Q: How will I know that this "green power" is actually being run into my home? A: The renewable energy that you will be purchasing is not directly routed to your home, but by subscribing you are helping to support the purchase of additional clean energy and encouraging more investment nationwide in environmentally friendly ways to generate power. For every environmentally friendly kilowatt-hour purchased by cooperative members, one less kilowatt-hour is being purchased from other less environmentally friendly sources such as coal-based energy. Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved.   Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search For Your Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Outdoor Lighting Outdoor Lighting starting at only $7.50 per month.* Feel more secure and protect your home or business by using outdoor lighting. For just pennies a day you can have an outdoor light that operates from dusk till dawn. The light will automatically cut on and off by use of a photoelectric cell. Furthermore, you have the peace of mind that Ocmulgee EMC will service your light if anything should happen to it. For more information call one of our Member Services Representatives at (478) 374-7001 or Toll Free 1-800-342-5509. Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved.   Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search For Your Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Sample Bill Shown here is a sample of Ocmulgee EMC's electric bill. An explanation is given for each numbered item. Account Number: Uses a unique member number with a suffix for different accounts. Cycle: The monthly billing is divided into 51 cycles. Each cycle lasts for about 30days. Your cycle begins the day your meter is read and ends the day before your meter is to be read. Service Period: Shows what time period your bill covers. No. Days: The total number of days for which current charges are assessed. KWH Usage: This is the total kilowatt-hours used this current month. Present Reading: The latest kilowatt-hour reading that was recorded by the meter reader. Previous Reading: Last month's kilowatt-hour meter reading. Due Date: The date your bill is due for services rendered without late charges. History: Track your electricity use over the last 13 months. Delinquent Information: Important information concerning late payments and cut-offs. For additional information or assistance, contact Customer Service. Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search For Your Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Troubleshooting Your Bill Here are a few steps that can be used if you think your bill is too high. Look at your last 12 months kilowatt hour history. The graph provided on your current bill can be helpful or you can call Ocmulgee for help. Check to be sure exactly what charges are included on the bill. Are there other charges beyond electric service? Have arrears been added to the total? Are there miscellaneous charges added to the bill? Any security light charges? How about returned check charges, financing charges, etc.? Check the number of days of usage. Is the number of days greater than other months in question because of meter readings cycles? Check your daily kwh average. Divide the kwh usage by the number of days in the billing period. Compare it to your average daily usage over the past several months. The meter measures energy usage. Remember that a short in the wiring will cause the meter to turn. There is no such thing as a "creeping" meter. If it moves, something is using electricity. Direct all of your attention away from the meter as the culprit. It is seldom the cause but often blamed. Less then 2 out of 1,000 meters are going to be wrong when tested. This includes running slow or running fast. Most old meters will likely run slow. After you have followed these simple steps and still are not satisfied, please contact us for assistance. Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search For Your Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Rate and Fee Information Rate Schedules Rate information can be obtained by contacting our office. Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search For Your Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Frequently Asked Questions The billing questions which we are asked most often are posted here for your information. If your particular question isn't answered here, please let us know and we will be glad to provide you with an answer. Contact our Customer Service Department at (478) 374-7001 or toll-free (800) 342-5509. You may also e-mail them at consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com . What do I do if my bill is higher-than-normal? If you receive a bill that is higher than normal, the first thing to look for is how many days of service were in the billing period. Calculate your daily kwh usage for the current month by dividing the kwh usage by the number of days in the billing period, compare it to your average daily usage over the past several months. If it's significantly different, stop to think if you have added a major appliance or altered your lifestyle in some way that would account for the change. Also compare the meter reading on your bill to the reading on the meter. How can I be certain my bill is correct when it fluctuates? While most residential electric accounts follow a typical pattern of seasonal usage, occasionally a customer will experience a higher than normal or lower than normal bill. In the average home, over forty percent of the energy bill goes to heating or cooling. This makes the amount of your bill very sensitive to changes in weather. Sudden fluctuations can indicate a problem with equipment in your home. Why is there a $10.00 base charge, even if I don't use any electricity? While most of the costs associated with purchasing electricity and delivering it to your home are built into the rates for each kwh you consume, the fixed costs associated with providing electrical service, which reoccur every month, are recouped in the form of a base charge. These fixed costs include the electrical system such as poles, wire, transformers, and meters, as well as reading your meter and processing, printing, and mailing a monthly bill. How am I charged for a security light? The monthly fee for your security light includes all energy consumed by the light and any maintenance required. Since the light is connected directly to Ocmulgee EMC primary power lines, the energy used by the light does not affect your home's energy bill and is not registered on your home's meter. I did not receive my bill this month, what should I do? You should receive your bill approximately thirty days apart. If you do not receive your bill near the normal billing date, please contact our Customer Service Department, as we cannot be responsible for delays or misdirected mail by the postal service. As stated on the bill this is the only statement you will receive, you will not receive a late notice. Accounts not paid by 5 days after Due Date are subject to disconnect for non-payment without further notice. Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search For Your Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com The Levelized Billing Program The Levelized Billing Program is a special averaged payment plan, which provides participating customers with a more predictable bill that fluctuates less throughout the seasons. By knowing the approximate amount of your electric bill each month, budgeting becomes easier. To qualify for the program a customer must have an Ocmulgee Electric billing history in good standing under his or her name at the current residence for at least 12 months. Levelized Billing program participants will have their meters read monthly and receive monthly bills; however, the amount billed will be based on a 12-month average, including the current month. Billing by this formula does not reduce your total cost for electricity, but rather evens out the wide fluctuations caused by higher energy use in the summer and winter. Participation in the Levelized Billing Program may be discontinued at any time by the customer and may be discontinued by Ocmulgee Electric if a bad payment record develops or if the account has a returned check. Upon cancellation of the Levelized Billing Program, the account will be adjusted for any deferred balance or credit. You may apply for the Levelized Billing Program by completing, printing and mailing the Levelized Billing Agreement , by calling Ocmulgee Electric , or by dropping by our office. Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search For Your Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com The Automatic Bank Draft Program The automatic bank draft program allows you to authorize Ocmulgee Electric to deduct your monthly electric bill from your checking account. You will still receive a bill each month that you may use to track the amount being withdrawn from your account. Your bank account will be charged within five working days of the billed date that appears on your bill. The benefits of this program include: your bill will always be paid on time; no more worries about the mail or driving to the office to make your payment; no more checks to write or stamps to purchase; no worries when you go on vacation. You can sign up for the Automatic Bank Draft Program by completing, printing and mailing the Bank Draft Authorization Form , by calling Ocmulgee Electric , or by dropping by our office. You will need to provide us with a voided or cancelled check. 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Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search For Your Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com The Senior Citizens Billing Program The Senior Citizens Billing program was developed so that our members over the age 62 could begin receiving their electric bills in a more timely and convenient manner relevant to the receipt of their income. Members who are at least age 55 and are receiving fixed or disability income may also qualify. Under this program, you will receive your electric bill(s) on or around the first of each month. As before, bills will be due and payable within 10 days of the billing date. You can apply for the Senior Citizens Billing Program by completing, printing and mailing the Application , by calling Ocmulgee Electric , or by dropping by our office. You will need to provide us with a voided or cancelled check. Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search For Your Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Agricultural Tax Exemption The Georgia Department of Revenue offers a sales tax exemption on the sale of electricity for the operation of irrigation systems used on farms crops. [O.C.G.A. 48-8-3(64)] Farmers must apply for the sales tax exemption by completing a State of Georgia Department of Revenue Sales & Tax Division Agricultural Certificate of Exemption and deliver it to Ocmulgee EMC. It is the responsibility of the farmer to notify Ocmulgee EMC of their eligibility. To receive a copy of the Agricultural Certificate of Exemption you may stop by our office and receive a copy or download one from the following web address: Agricultural Certificate of Exemption Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search For Your Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Power Outage Tips Coming soon For more information, please contact us : Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search For Your Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Report Street/Security Light Outages Thank you for helping us find street lights and security lights that are out or are malfunctioning. We ask for your name and phone number in case we need more information to help fix the problem. To report a street light outage, contact us. Our crews will see that the light(s) are repaired as quickly as possible. If you're reporting a hazardous condition please call us. Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search For Your Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Food Safety Tips Always keep meat, poultry, fish and eggs refrigerated at or below 40 degrees F and frozen food at or below 0 degrees F. This may be difficult when the power is out. Keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible to maintain the cold temperature. The refrigerator will keep food safely cold for about 4 hours if it is unopened. A full freezer will hold the temperature for approximately 48 hours (24 hours if it is half full) if the door remains closed. Obtain dry or block ice to keep your refrigerator as cold as possible if the power is going to be out for a prolonged period of time. Fifty pounds of dry ice should hold an 18-cubic foot full freezer for 2 days. Plan ahead and know where dry ice and block ice can be purchased. Be prepared for an emergency by having items on hand that don't require refrigeration and can be eaten cold or heated on the outdoor grill. Shelf-stable food, boxed or canned milk, water, and canned goods should be part of a planned emergency food supply. Make sure you have ready-to-use baby formula for infants and pet food. Remember to use these items and replace them from time to time. Be sure to keep a hand-held can opener for an emergency. Consider what you can do ahead of time to store your food safely in an emergency. If you live in a location that could be affected by a flood, plan your food storage on shelves that will be safely out of the way of contaminated water. Coolers are a great help for keeping food cold if the power will be out for more than 4 hours-have a couple on hand along with frozen gel packs. When your freezer is not full, keep items close together-this helps the food stay cold longer. Consider what you can do ahead of time to store your food safely in an emergency. If you live in a location that could be affected by a flood, plan your food storage on shelves that will be safely out of the way of contaminated water. Coolers are a great help for keeping food cold if the power will be out for more than 4 hours-have a couple on hand along with frozen gel packs. When your freezer is not full, keep items close together-this helps the food stay cold longer. Digital, dial or instant-read food thermometers and appliance thermometers will help you know if the food is at safe temperatures. Keep appliance thermometers in the refrigerator and freezer at all times. When the power is out, an appliance thermometer will always indicate the temperature in the refrigerator and freezer no matter how long the power has been out. The refrigerator temperature should be 40 degrees F or below; the freezer, 0 degrees F or lower. If you're not sure a particular food is cold enough, take its temperature with a food thermometer. For more information you can visit www.fsis.usda.gov at . Source-Food Safety and Inspection Service Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search Community & Education Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Washington Youth Tour   If you are a high school senior, sophomore or junior, you could be one of three to win an all-expenses-paid trip to our nationâ??s capital from Ocmulgee EMC. The idea for the Washington Youth Tour sprang from those words of then Sen. Lyndon Johnson in 1957 when he suggested electric cooperatives send their communityâ??s young people to the nationâ??s capital to see what the flag really stands for.  This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity provides the participant with interpersonal skills, leadership development and a fun-filled week. In addition to exploring national sites, students will exchange views with their peers from other states while learning about history, government and careers in public service. Before you leave for Washington, you will spend a day in Atlanta touring the state Capitol and learning about Georgiaâ??s 42 EMCs and the electric cooperative industry at the headquarters for Georgia Electric Membership Corp. and Oglethorpe Power Corp. in Tucker. Once in Washington, D.C., you will tour landmarks like the Capitol, Smithsonian Institution and other famous memorials. Youâ??ll also see the Holocaust Museum and Arlington National Cemetery, where Georgiaâ??s delegation participates in laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. A moonlight cruise on the Potomac with a live band highlights the weekâ??s social activities. Youâ??ll make great new friendships and come home with valuable skills to help make you a better leader. Donâ??t Miss the Opportunity of a Lifetime! If you meet the qualifications and want to take the trip of your life, contact Phil Bearden at (478) 374-7001 or (800) 342-5509, or your schoolâ??s counselor or librarian. Since 1965, the Washington Youth Tour has given 1,650 students in Georgia and more than 40,000 students nationwide the opportunity to take part in this once-in-a-lifetime experience. The program was initially implemented at the request of President Lyndon Johnson to â??send youngsters to the nationâ??s capital where they can actually see what the flag stands for and represents.â? Washington Youth Tour To Qualify: â?¢ Be a high school senior, sophomore or junior. â?¢ Live or attend school in Ocmulgee EMCâ??s service territory. â?¢ Have your parentâ??s permission to enter. â?¢ You cannot be a previous winner. â?¢ Follow the contest rules. Click here for Application To apply for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, students must submit a written essay on an assigned topic during March. Interested students should contact our Member Services Department or email pbearden@ocmulgeeemc.com for details and the essay topic deadline. Or you can print, complete and return the application to our office. If you would like more information on the Tour, you can visit http://youthtour.nreca.org . Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search Community & Education Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Walter Harrison Scholarship The Walter Harrison Scholarship is a $1,000.00 scholarship available to selected college bound students, provided by member EMCs, to be used at any accredited college within the University System of Georgia. Click here for Application Are you eligible? See the criteria below: The recipient must reside in the household (primary residence) of an EMC member or EMC employee. All members and employees are eligible. The recipient must be enrolled in an accredited program, either full-time or part-time. The recipient must be an undergraduate student only. The scholarship fund will be in the form of a grant program with funds being paid to the college, university or technical institute. A person may submit an application each year, but previous winners are not eligible for a second scholarship. The scholarship fund will be $1,000 to each scholarship winner. The number of scholarships will be determined by the amount of interest earned on the fund for that year. Scholarship use must commence within one year of date of issuance and be totally utilized within two years of the date of issuance. Any unused funds shall be returned to the scholarship fund by the school. The scholarship may be used at any two-year or four-year accredited college or university in Georgia, including Technical Institutes. A combination of need and academic ability will be used in determining scholarship fund winners. Each EMC shall submit one application for each $1,000 which they have contributed to the fund to the executive committee for consideration in choosing the scholarship fund winners. An executive committee will oversee the scholarship fund. This committee will consist of the Chairman of the Board of GEMC, the Vice-Chairman of the Board of GEMC, the Chairman of the Services Committee, the Manager of Planters EMC, the Manager of Excelsior EMC, and the Chief Executive Officer of GEMC (ex officio member). Georgia Southern University will administer the scholarship fund. For more information, please contact us. Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search Community & Education Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com FFA/EMC Career Development Event As a rural cooperative, the EMCs have always played an integral part in educating our consumers about electricity in agricultural settings. The FFA/EMC Career Development Event is an excellent opportunity for high-school FFA members to learn valuable skills in the design and application of electrical wiring. Through local, district, and statewide contests, these students compete for the opportunity to advance, with great incentives such as hand tools and college scholarships available for the winners. But with the valuable skills gained that often lead to career opportunities, every student who participates is a winner. Who can participate? Any active FFA member who is in grade 10, 11, or 12 in the State of Georgia is eligible to participate in this activity. Each chapter is limited to one contestant per contest. The top two individuals in the area contest may participate in the state contest during the same year, however, students who have participated in the state contest once are INELIGIBLE to participate again. How can I participate? Interested students should contact the FFA Coordinator or Agricultural Teachers at their High School, or contact us. Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search Community & Education Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Safety Demonstration Has our Safety Program been seen at your school? Ocmulgee EMC's safety demonstration shows first-hand why playing it safe around electricity is important. Contact us to set up a demonstration.  Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search Community & Education Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Georgia Cooperative Youth Conference The Georgia Cooperative Youth Conference provides an educational opportunity for area youth to study and understand our economic system and the role that cooperatives play. Most importantly the conference allows young people the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills. There are also a number of outdoor activities, including hiking, canoeing, and swimming. To be eligible for the conference, a student or their parents must be an Ocmulgee EMC member and have at least completed their freshman year of high school but not yet enrolled in a college. To receive an application, contact us. Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search Community & Education Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Young Co-op Couples Conference The Georgia Cooperative Council, Inc. in conjunction with the South Carolina Council of Cooperatives sponsors the Young Co-op Couples Conference. Organizers gear the conference toward young farm-oriented couples generally under the age of forty. It is held at Myrtle Beach, SC with couples from both states attending. The three-day conference gives couples a broader understanding of cooperatives and how they work. Representatives from various cooperatives participate in the conference by explaining the function of their particular cooperative. Cooperatives involved are Georgia Energies, Farm Credit Service, Mid-America Dairymen, Gold Kist, Telephone Cooperatives, and others. Each year, one couple is selected by Ocmulgee EMC to attend the conference. Conference expenses are paid by the respective Councils, with the exception of transportation. Interested? Need more information, contact us. Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Sep 20, 2012 DescriptionKeywords 1 Home For Home Products & Services Prices, Terms & Conditions Energy Conservation Electrical Safety Your Bill Payment Options Account Maintenance Account Services Power Outages Business Report Power Outages Products & Services Community Community Involvement Education Programs Ocmulgee EMC Taxes Econ Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Newsletter Archive Issues About Service Territory Capital Credit Refunds Unclaimed Capital Credits Career Opportunities Ocmulgee EMC's History Operation Round Up Power Supply Account Services Affiliate Organizations Board of Directors Contact Search Economic Development Customer Choice Location Assistance Retail/Commercial Community Site Planning Location: 5722 Eastman Street Eastman, GA 31023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 669 Eastman, GA 31023 Telephone: (478) 374-7001 (800) 342-5509 E-mail: consvc@ocmulgeeemc.com Aerial Photography Designed  and  maintained by  Lowry's PC Services Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved.