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Jackson EMC: Electricity usage up 100 million kWh in July over June

By AccessWDUN staff
Posted 8:49AM on Thursday 4th August 2016 ( 8 years ago )

A high number of above-normal temperatures this summer across northeast Georgia is causing power bills to rise.  Jackson EMC members, for instance, consumed nearly 102 million more kWh (kilowatt) in July than in June.  

Temperatures were in the 90s in Gainesville on nearly every day in July and June.   Though some relief may be in store in the near future, according to some ten-day forecasts, more 90+ readings are also expected..

EMC officials note that when temperatures outside are high, heat pumps have to work overtime to keep the air indoors cool.  

They offer the following tips to reduce energy use where possible - and save money:

Be air conditioner smart

Nearly half of the electricity used at home goes to condition the air inside. To impact cost, the air conditioner or heat pump needs to run less.

Reduce the heat inside

Cut energy use everywhere else

Plan long-term

For more money-saving tips, check out the list at www.jacksonemc.com/playbook.

To minimize the impact weather has on electric bills, many electric utilities offer billing options that level out the costs from summer and winter energy usage over a 12-month period. Jackson EMC’s budget billing plan for members works by averaging the current month and the last 11 months of electric use, which becomes the new monthly payment amount. Members interested in budget billing should call their local office at 1-800-462-3691 or learn more atwww.jacksonemc.com/budgetbilling.

Jackson EMC, the second largest electric cooperative in the nation, is headquartered 50 miles northeast of Atlanta in Jefferson, Georgia. The cooperative serves more than 221,180 meters. In the last 12 months, its members used 5.2 billion kilowatt hours of electricity.

 

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