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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 Accepting Applications for Free Trip to Washington D.C.
 Flint Energies is currently accepting applications for the Washington Youth Tour, a program sponsored by Georgia's EMCs.
Five high school juniors will be sponsored in 2010 to represent Flint Energies as delegates on the all-expenses-paid trip to our nation's capital the summer before their senior year. The Tour is June 10-17, 2010 and will begin in Atlanta before flying to Washington D.C. for five full days. All transportation, lodging and food is included for those selected to attend the prestigious program.
"The Washington Youth Tour is an incredible opportunity for our area youth to experience history and develop appreciation of our nation," says Kelly Trapnell, Public Relations Specialist at Flint Energies. "Our future local leaders are encouraged to be good citizens and see how their government works through this amazing program."
This top-notch leadership experience and tour of our nation's capital includes meetings with state and national leaders, as well as visits to all the major sights. Participants from EMCs, like Flint Energies, all over Georgia join over 1,400 other students from around the nation - all-expenses-paid - for one incredible week in our nation's capital.
The selection process includes a written application, three references and an interview process. Students interested in applying should contact Kelly Trapnell at ktrapnell@flintemc.com or 478-218-5529.
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Amid the destruction from the earthquake in Haiti are tangled lines and shattered substation equipment. Flint is a part of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, NRECA, which has a Foundation promoting power in needy nations around the globe. The NRECA International Foundation's emergency response team was the first energy-sector assessment team to arrive in Port-Au-Prince and conduct on-the-ground inspections.
An arrangement between the NRECA International Foundation and the online payment site PayPal will allow the Foundation to receive donations to its Haiti Relief Fund without paying transfer fees. The waiver means 100 percent of the funds donated to the Foundation through PayPal will go directly to electricity restoration projects in Haiti. The waiver is retroactive to January 12 and will remain in place until February 11.
If you are interested in helping fund the specific cause of re-powering Haiti, make a PayPal donation through the International Foundation Web site. Just click on "Make a Donation."
Or you may prefer to support another meaningful cause to help Haiti like Red Cross, Doctors without Borders, and many more. Just beware of scams and be sure you use a reputable organization for donations.
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| Flint Energies E-News February 2010 |
Weathering high bills in winter
Flint Energies wants to remind its members that cold weather snaps can push electric bills upwards.
"With very low temperatures in the forecast, it's important to remember that we can't control the weather, but we can curb our home's energy usage," Flint Energies SVP of Member and Community Relations, Jimmy Autry says. "When temperatures plummet, electric bills typically go up."
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Flint Sponsoring Middle Georgia Camellia Show Feb.
Stop and explore Mother Nature's hidden jewel in all its glory. Massee Lane is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. throughout the year. During the Festival of Camellias in February, the gardens are open every day. Admission is $5. Flint members who show their Co-op Connections Card receive $1 off admission. Children under 12 and American Camellia Society Members are free.
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WPCA Is a Credit in February
The Wholesale Power Cost Adjustment (WPCA) listed on Flint Energies member bills will be a credit of $0.0050 in February. 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 February 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. |
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Save Money this Valentine's Day 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. There are 20 Valentine's Day specials for Co-op Connections Card holders. Hurry, these are imited time offers.
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 I THOUGHT I WAS TIGHT WITH MY MONEY. NOW I'M AIRTIGHT.
All it took was a tube of caulk and half an afternoon. Now, I'm saving $212 a year by sealing a few cracks around the house. 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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