Cobb EMC Lowers Holiday Electric Bills For Customers

MARIETTA, GA — Cobb EMC this week announced plans to lower holiday electric bills through a credit on December bills for its customers.

The average Cobb EMC household that uses 1,000 kWh each month will save $20 on their bill, the company said.

“This year’s power costs came in lower than expected, and the board and I are excited to pass those savings along directly to our consumers,” said Peter Heintzelman, president and CEO of Cobb EMC. “We’re always proud to offer low rates and value to those we serve, but it’s particularly important during the holidays.”

Effective Dec. 1, the credits will bring the utility’s 200,000 consumers across Cobb, Cherokee, Fulton, Paulding and Bartow counties a total of $4.5 million in savings.

Cobb EMC is a nonprofit, member-owned electric cooperative that serves nearly 200,000 residential and commercial consumers in Cobb, Bartow, Cherokee, Fulton, and Paulding counties. For more information, visit www.cobbemc.com.

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