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Houston County Members Can Now Sign Up for Free Weather Alerts
Houston County residents can now sign up for free emergency alerts to your home phone and/or cell phone, according to the county's
Emergency Management Agency Chief Jimmy Williams.
Houston County is implementing a three-stage weather and emergency alert system which includes 1) the installation of sirens throughout the county, 2) this free phone alert system sometimes called a reverse 911 system, and 3) $15 vouchers on the purchase of a Midland weather radio from local Kroger stores.
Click to sign up for the free phone alert system.
Click to download a $15 voucher for a weather radio.
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| Flint Energies E-News January 2010 |
Houston County and Flint Energies Enter Final Agreement to Build Landfill Gas Generation Project
A t its regular meeting on Dec. 15, the Houston County Board of Commissioners and Flint Energies completed a final agreement to turn methane gas at the Houston County Landfill into electric power generation. The project will produce benefits for county citizens, for Flint's member-consumers, and for the overall environment.
In Sept. 2008, Houston County agreed to negotiate a final contract for the use of the methane gas with Flint Energies. In the final deal, Flint will buy gas from the County and power generation output from PowerSecure International, Inc. (NASDAQ:POWR) who will install, own and operate the generation plant facilities. The project will be located at the landfill just off GA Highway 247 toward Hawkinsville.
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Flint Energies Re-joins Oglethorpe Power System
Flint Energies, an electric cooperative based in Reynolds, Ga., has re-joined the Oglethorpe Power Corporation system after a five-year absence. Flint withdrew as an Oglethorpe Power member in 2004 but will now be eligible as one of Oglethorpe's 39 member cooperatives to participate in future electric generating facilities planned by the $6 billion power supply cooperative. 
Bob Ray, president and CEO of Flint Energies, said Flint's renewed partnership with Oglethorpe Power will benefit the co-op by offering an increased array of options to ensure an adequate supply of reliable and affordable power for its customers. time to focus on saving energy and money in your home or business. Flint Energies and Touchstone Energy cooperatives nationwide have ways to help you save.
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Local Students Compete in Wiring Contest
Jonathan Williams of the Marion County High School FFA Chapter competed in the Area III FFA/EMC Electrical Wiring Contest held recently at Camp John Hope near Fort Valley. He attended the contest with his agricultural education teacher and FFA advisor, Joey Wells. Jonathan is a freshman at Marion County High School and is the son of David and Carol Williams of Mauk.
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WPCA Is a Credit in January
The Wholesale Power Cost Adjustment (WPCA) listed on Flint Energies member bills will be a credit of $0.0050 in January. On all bills rendered during the month, the separate line item called WPCA will be shown as -$0.0050 per kilowatt- hour (kWh). On a member's average bill of 1500 kilowatt hours, this will amount to a credit of $7.50 on the January bill.
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Energy Star Tax Rebates Available Throughout 2010
 If you purchase an energy-efficient product or renewable energy system for your home, you may be eligible for a federal tax credit. Below you will find an overview of the federal tax credits for energy efficiency.
Please note, not all ENERGY STAR qualified products qualify for a tax credit. ENERGY STAR distinguishes energy efficient products which, although they may cost more to purchase than standard models, will pay you back in lower energy bills within a reasonable amount of time, without a tax credit. |
Trying to Figure Out Your Bill?
Analyze It.....For Free
 Try using the Flint Energies Billing Insight to analyze your electric usage. The online tool is free for you. Get your Flint Energies account number and solve your usage mystery today.
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Are You Saving Money with Your Co-op Connections Card?
 Have you used your free Touchstone Energy Co-op Connections card recently? There are more than 160 deals and specials waiting for you. If you have lost your card, stop by any Flint office for a free replacement. Local businesses are happy to see you coming in to use the card and get special deals.
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Operation Roundup is Working
 It's only nickels and dimes but with everyone pitching in - It adds up fast.
Members who participate in Operation Roundup contribute an average of only $6 per year. A few cents from each consumer adds up to a significant amount of assistance -- nearly $260,000 is raised annually through Operation RoundUp.
How it works:
If you choose to participate. Your power bill is "rounded up" to the next highest dollar amount. The extra cents go directly into a state-chartered community trust fund called the Flint Energies Foundation. For example, if your actual electric bill is $82.70, you will pay $83. The extra 30 cents goes toward helping various goodwill activities.
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 FEELS BETTER AROUND THE HOUSE SINCE I SET OUR THERMOSTAT TO CHEAP.
We're gone most of the day. Didn't make sense to keep an empty house comfortable. But now when we get home, it's ready. I'm saving $280 a year just by programming a thermostat. What can you do? Find out how the little changes add up at Together We Save
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Because we are a not-for-profit electric cooperative, we at Flint Energies know that we work for you every day. Thanks for letting us serve.
Sincerely,
Jimmy Autry
Flint Energies
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