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Ways to Save: Summer Rates Now in Effect

May
10
,
2018
When the summer months hit, Jackson EMC members typically use more electricity to cool their houses and businesses. But, take heart: You’ll spend fewer energy dollars than most households in Georgia. Higher temperatures increase the demand for …
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Becoming the Boss: How I Gained Control Over My Power Bill

July
14
,
2017
Every year as March gives way to April, I vow to add to spring cleaning tasks an analysis of my energy use with plans to address the culprits that pump up my power bill. But before I know it, summer’s almost over and I’m getting the kids ready for …
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Ways to Save: Prepare For Summer Heat

June
08
,
2017
About half of your electric bill goes to heating or cooling the air inside your home. Make the most of your investment in comfort by keeping that conditioned air inside your home.
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What Will You Buy With Your Energy Savings?

May
22
,
2017
Electric bills often increase in the summer. The increase in summer bills is due to higher cost per kWh and because on average, members use more electricity in the summer compared to the rest of the year. While no one likes higher bills, Jackson EMC …
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Awesome Happens In A Right Choice Home

May
10
,
2017
“When we got our first electric bill I thought it must’ve been for a partial month; it was so low,” Leo Cortjens said about his Right Choice home in Hall County’s Cresswind community. “The next month it was the same. Our bill is easily a third of …
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Home expert Ty Pennington gives a "Ty Talk"

April
17
,
2017
Join TV host and home expert, Ty Pennington, as he shares ideas about energy efficiency. In this Ty Talk, he gives advice about smart water heaters.
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