Take
charge of your energy use
Pilot program allows you to pay as you use electricity.
Kenton resident Chuck Edwards decided to take control of
his energy use by enrolling in Gibson Electric Membership Corporation’s new
Pay-As-You-Go program.
“I love the payment flexibility of the program,” said
Edwards. “I am not locked into a monthly bill, and I always know how much
electricity I am using. It gives me control over my energy usage instead of
it controlling me.”
Gibson EMC, in partnership with TVA, is participating in
the pilot program to offer customer-owners another solution to use energy
wisely and efficiently.
With Pay-As-You-Go, you pay for electricity in advance,
and as you use electricity, your credit balance decreases. You may pay when
you want and in amounts that you choose. Should your Pay-As-You-Go account
reach a debit balance, your electricity automatically disconnects — that’s
why it’s important to closely monitor the amount of electricity remaining.
Customers can track their account balances and usage
information in one of two ways, through e-mail notification or with an In
Home Display unit (IHD). Pay-As-You-Go energy usage data is updated daily,”
says Charles Phillips, Vice President of Engineering Services. “It appears
on the customer’s IHD in an easy-to-read format.”
Pay-As-You-Go allows you to purchase energy when
convenient, avoid deposits and monthly bills, and monitor your own energy
consumption daily. Because of an increased awareness, some customers may
even be able to reduce their energy use, Phillips says.
“The IHD features an alarm which activates when the
customer’s Pay-As-You-Go balance decreases to a credit amount sufficient for
just four days or less of power,” said Phillips. “When customers need more
energy credits, they simply make a payment into their account.”
Payments can be made at any Gibson EMC Customer Service
Center location, over the telephone with a credit card or online through
www.gibsonemc.com. (Payments made by phone or online can be done 24 hours a
day.)
The pilot program is open to new and existing Gibson EMC
customers. To learn more about Pay-As-You-Go, call or stop by your local
Gibson EMC Customer Service Center.
Crockett Chamber receives $35,000 for technology
Community
partners attending the recent Crockett County Chamber of Commerce Annual
Membership Dinner announced $35,000 in grants and in-kind services, which
will be used for technology enhancements to support Crockett County Chamber
of Commerce’s commercial and industrial business recruitment and retention
efforts.
U.S. Representative John Tanner participated in the
announcement and addressed the 250 Chamber members and guests with the
keynote speech following dinner. "We are so proud of creative partnerships
like this that bring local officials and business leaders together with
other organizations in our community to make shared investments to improve
our area," Congressman Tanner said. "This level of cooperation is a crucial
part of our collective efforts to improve the public infrastructure and help
create new jobs in our rural communities."
Crockett County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
Melissa Cox Rayner expressed gratitude for the grants, in-kind services and
cooperation and assistance of USDA, TVA and Gibson EMC. “Many agencies and
entities routinely help Crockett County with its economic and community
development efforts – we’re grateful to all of them,” Rayner said. “But,
thanks to the recent efforts of USDA Rural Development, TVA and Gibson EMC,
we are receiving some much-needed technology funding.
• With the help of Tanner and the USDA’s Rural Business
Enterprise Grant program, the Chamber received a $15,000 grant funded by the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. These funds (along with those from a
TVA grant) will be used for enhancements to the Chamber’s website, upgrades
to its fiber connection for broadband high-speed internet services, video-
and teleconferencing equipment and the development of a small business
resource center.
• TVA, through its Special Opportunities Readiness
Program, awarded a $10,000 grant to the Chamber.
• Gibson EMC donated in-kind fiber and technology
services, at a value of approximately $10,000. These services included fiber
connectivity, website hosting and miscellaneous technical support.
“We are happy to be able to help the commercial and
industrial businesses of Crockett County,” said Dan Rodamaker, Gibson EMC
President and CEO. “Investing in the communities we serve is part of our
mission as a customer-owned electric cooperative. When our businesses do
well, they retain existing jobs and create new ones – this benefits us all.”
Need extra light around your house at night?
Make your yard safer with a 100-watt high pressure sodium outdoor light…
Leasing an outdoor light from Gibson Electric Membership
Corporation has many advantages…
• Security: Outdoor lighting may provide a deterrent to
intruders, prowlers and vandals. It illuminates those who threaten your
property and its occupants, and it gives the impression that someone is
present… even when you’re away.
• Safety: Outdoor lighting helps prevent accidents. One
100-watt high pressure sodium light can illuminate a radius of about 125
feet.
• Convenience: Outdoor lighting comes on automatically as
dusk falls, and shuts off with the morning light.
• Low cost: For about 30 cents a day, a 100-watt high
pressure sodium light can illuminate your yard. After a one-time $30
installation fee, the $8.90 monthly lease cost is added to your electric
bill. We also have high pressure sodium and metal halide lights in higher
wattages – contact us for pricing and assistance with choosing the lighting
that will best suit your needs.
And, to give your business a competitive edge, outdoor
lighting can …
• Spotlight your building and grounds: Customers will know
you’re open, and will appreciate the warm, inviting atmosphere that outdoor
lighting provides..
• Extend daylight in recreation areas: Well-designed
lighting increases the use of outdoor facilities, such as picnic and garden
areas, a boost to employee morale and comfort.
• Add that unique touch: We can custom-design a leased
lighting plan for your business, location and budget.
For more information, visit www.gibsonemc.com or contact
your local Gibson EMC customer service center.
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