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April 2013
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Biz of the Month
Maxwell Furniture Repair
in Lithia Springs

Show your card and receive 10% off all orders of $100!

Call 770-941-0201 for more information.
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Last Chance to register for EE101
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A few more seats remain for this month's energy efficiency seminar. Come learn how to perform your own energy audit and start making a difference in and around your home.  

We ask that only adults please attend the seminar. Though we love children, this event will not be best suited for them and may distract other members from learning.

JOIN US
Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. 
GreyStone Power Auditorium (Drive thru entrance)
4040 Bankhead Hwy., Douglasville, GA  30134
 
Seats are limited, so register today! We ask that seats be reserved for first-time guests only. If you attended the program in 2011 or 2012, and have additional questions, please feel free to call our Residential Energy Services Department at 770-370-2070. For more information about EE101, call 770-370-2252.
 
white house Are you feeling the itch?
After being cooped up all winter, are you getting fidgety and ready to start some projects around the house? Spring is here and there's no better time to start than the present.

A well-planned remodeling project can add curb appeal to your home, increase your home's energy efficiency and help reduce energy costs.

Whether you're painting a room or remodeling a kitchen or bathroom, it's good to have a good plan and have the money to make it happen. So, once you come up with the plan, let GEMC Federal Credit Union (GEMC FCU) help you with a Home Equity or HomePlus Loan!

We have teamed up with GEMC FCU to bring you a special offer! For a limited time, financing is available through the HomePlus Loan for energy efficient improvements to your existing home beginning at just 2.90% APR*! 

Home improvements that are eligible for financing through the program include improvements to central heat pump and air conditioners, heat pump water heaters, solar water heating systems with electric backup and replacement windows. These items must be ENERGY STAR-rated for energy savings. Improvements may also be made to ductwork, insulation and other weatherization products.

Not a member of the credit union? Join now to receive a free gift and a waiver of the $10 membership fee when you show your Co-op Connections Card! If you don't have a card, call 770-370-2383. For more information, or to find out if a HomePlus loan is right for you, contact GEMC FCU at 770-949-3557.




* HUD logo_web APR: Annual Percentage Rate. The 2.90% APR option is limited to GreyStone Power members only and will continue until available buy-down funds are depleted. GEMC FCU is federally insured by NCUA and is an Equal Housing Lender.
ROW worker Now touring a street in your area
With spring around the corner, trees are in full bloom. New growth is a beautiful thing, except when it interferes with your power. 

Maintaining a clear right-of-way (ROW) can help reduce these outages from happening. Our contracted crews have hit the streets, touring all throughout our service area snapping, sawing and cutting, so that your service will not be interrupted.

Because there is so much land to cover, it can take a couple of years for our crews to clear the more than 6,400 miles of power lines. So we wanted to give you a heads up when we will be in your area. 

ROW crews are coming to a street near you...   

30 Day: Brownsville, Hill, Hiram Lithia, Bennett, Arnold and surrounding area.

 

60 Day: Pine Valley, Finch, Morningside, Morris, east of Hwy. 92 and surrounding area.

 

90 Day: Cleburn Parkway, Angham, Powder Springs, Dallas and surrounding area.

 

If your ROW needs trimming, please contact us at 770-942-6576 and select menu option 5 (O&E support). 
So many ways to save... 
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Who doesn't like to save money? I know my family does. The Co-op Connections Card (CCC) program offers you a variety of ways to pocket a little extra change on trips to the pharmacy or hardware store, while on vacation and much more. 

Thanks to a partnership agreement with Coupons.com, CCC holders can also save big on trips to the grocery store and shopping online. You can even sign up for a virtual savings card that allows you to get larger coupons and daily deals that offer up to 90 percent savings on family fun, sports, restaurants and more. Just visit Connections.coop and click on the "coupons" tab, then let the savings begin!

LOOK WHO RECENTLY JOINED OR CHANGED THEIR OFFER:

ElectraMedics Electrical Services
Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-439-7063 
10% off any repair or install up to $300.

Colbert/Ball Tax Services 
Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-629-1414
25% off tax preparation fees.

Winston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-313-1994 
10% discount on condo rental.
 
Master Blinds and Shutters 
Douglasville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-314-9251
10% discount for orders of three blinds or more.

Georgia Renaissance Festival
Fairburn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-964-8575
$4 off adult ticket, regularly priced $19.95; $2.95 off child ticket, regularly priced $8.95. Visit garenfest.com/promo. Promo code: GSPCC. Not to be combined with other offers.

Kreative Learning Resource Center, Inc.
Marietta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 678-439-6136
Free registration ($25 value).

Silverwood Recording Studios
Douglasville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 678-653-1883
10% discount on all services offered.

E. Dennis A/C, Inc.
Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-941-3373
6% discount on any ENERGY-STAR rated systems; $65 A/C service, which includes a one-inch pleated filter. (Additional charges apply for refrigerant, cleaning solutions or high efficiency filters.)

Casey Corporate Transportation
Chattahoochee Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404-688-5720
5% off all transportation services. Certain dates and events excluded. Use promo code COOP at time of reservation.

Tucker Davis Law, LLC
Marietta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-618-3016
20% discount on all legal plans. (Additional cost for filing fees not included in quoted plan prices.)

*Request your Co-op Connections Card today by calling 770-370-2383.   
Thanks for making us part of your day.  

Feel free to contact us with any questions regarding your account or member benefits. You can reach us at 770-942-6576 or visit greystonepower.com.

 

Sincerely,

 

Amanda Busby
eConnect Editor, Public Relations & Communications Specialist
GreyStone Power
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Tip
of the Month
Appliances account for about 13 percent of your home's energy use. If they have energy-saving settings, use them! If they're nearing voting age, consider replacing them with a new, energy-efficient model. Remember to try smart power strips for smaller appliances and electronics that continue to draw power even when turned off. For more tips, visit EnergySavers.gov.
 
 Source:  U.S. Department of Energy
Get more energy saving tips at TogetherWeSave.com