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Greetings!
Well just like every year before it, the holidays have snuck up on us again! As soon as we finish off the last of the leftovers on Thanksgiving weekend, it's time to have the house decorated, the tree trimmed and gift shopping done.
Whether you're almost there or just getting started, we sincerely wish you comfort and joy throughout this holiday season. Remember to stay calm while you're out and about, be thankful for your blessings, and add a worthy cause to your gift list thisyear.
In this newsletter, A-C and Summerall Electric companies will round our the year with some stats on U.S. energy consumption, a thank-you to our loyal clients and a spotlight on a worthy local non-profit for children and families. |
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A Look to the Future - The Future is Now:
Energy Efficiency Vital to Economic Development
The environmental costs of energy are high - and getting higher
- 40% increase in electricity use is expected over the next 20 years.
American's are paying in dollars, too
- $25 billion paid by consumers every year for electricity estimated to be lost to inefficient transmission and distribution.
- $150 billion lost every year to power outages and blackouts in the U.S.
We can do better with smart, clean energy.
Energy efficiency: what if we just didn't throw energy away?
- $108 billion spent each year on energy bills for commercial buildings.
- 30% of energy used by commercial buildings could be cut through investments in energy efficiency.
Clean energy is part of a bright economic future
- 3.7% total job growth from 1998-2007.
- 9% growth in clean energy jobs from 1998-2007.
Article excerpts from Environment Defense Fund: http://www.edf.org/energy/energy-challenge-numbers?gclid=CNK52-6w_awCFQpV7Aodzi1WTw
Another helpful article from Planet Green:
14 Ways to Save Energy During the Holidays
For example:
- Use LED tree lights,
- Use timers on outside lights
- Buy gifts from local retailers
- Purchase rechargeable batteries for electronics.
Click the link for more tips:
http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/green-holiday-energy1.html
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COMEC: A Worthy Cause This Season
At The Commission on Missing and Exploited Children (COMEC), it is all about children and the issues that affect them. Today's world is filled with challenges for families.
Some are familiar, such as truancy, and others like Internet safety that are new territory for everyone.
For over 23 years, COMEC has identified and instituted programs that help children and those who are charged with their care.
Promoting the safety and protection of all children and connecting families is what this local organization is all about.
Here are a few facts:
- COMEC's Director, Sgt. Len Edwards, is the West TN Regional Amber Alert Coordinator. The AMBER Alert is used only in the event of an abductino of a child, not if they are simply missing.
- You can get Amber Alerts sent to your phone. Simply enter your zipcode to http://wirelessamberalerts.wirelessfoundation.org/.
- A recent NCMEC study of 4,200 child abductions that occurred from 2005 until 2010 revealed the following: 38% of abductions occurred while child was walking home from school alone 37% of abductions occurred between 2:00pm-7:00pm 43% of victims were between the ages of 10-14 years of age 72% of victims were female 68% of abductions involved the use of a vehicle In only 16% of the attempted abductions did an adult step in and intercede.
COMEC relies on donations from individuals and businesses to survive!
Click here to learn how you can help!
Holli Weatherington, president of Summerall Electric, is a COMEC board member and is asking for your support to bring more attention to this worthy cause that too often goes unnoticed and unrewarded.
Another GREAT way to help spread the word:
Invite Sgt. Len Edwards to speak at your next event! His stories and warm, informative approach make him a big hit with audiences! |
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Summerall Electric Company and A-C Electric Company would like to give a special THANK YOU to all our clients for your support in 2011.
We look forward to bringing you more excellent service in 2012!
From all of us at A-C and Summerall Electric Companies:
Have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! |
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Good grades for A-C Electric Co., Inc. on Angie's List!!
September 2011 report: A+
I had two electrical issues. One was a very old defective light switch and another was an exterior line that was tripping the breaker when I turned it on. A-C setup an appointment that was just a day out and showed up on time. The electrician quickly fixed the light switch. Next he worked very hard to troubleshoot some old and incorrectly installed lines, then found that the outside line was a problem in the ground.
He did a great job for a very fair price considering the difficulty of the job.
~ Memphis, TN
November 2011 report: A+
Wonderful! Very quick. Friendly and Professional.
Noticed the other light was hanging lower than the new one and asked if we wanted that one shortened--we didn't even ask--he took it upon himself to ask and took care of it.
We finally found a contractor--and we've had plenty--from AC to painters, etc.... in our home over the years, and this is truly the first one that did their job RIGHT for a reasonable price. We definitely will use them again for future electric jobs.
~ Memphis, TN
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Real generosity towards the future lies in giving all to the present. ~ Albert Camus
** A-C Electric is licensed in Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas, is an accredited A+ member of the BBB, and a 2010 Super Service Award winner on Angie's list.
***Summerall Electric is a locally-owned and woman-owned business, licensed in Tennessee and Mississippi and has an A+ rating with the BBB.
Please send us any comments or suggestions so that we can continue to improve our service!
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Providing quality electric
work since 1958.
A-C Electric Company, Inc.
453 Buntyn Street Memphis, TN 38111 (901) 458-1187 www.acelectriccoinc.com
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Since 1959
3135 E. Shelby Drive
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 795-4455
www.summerallelectric.com
info@summerallelectric.com
Woman-owned business |
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