Cobb EMC Watch

03/20/2013

The AJC reports that CEMC in settlement talks in lawsuit alleging co-op failed to pay funds due former members. Settlement favorable to plaintiffs could cost current members. Questions about the lawsuit are likely to be raised at tonight's (March 20) CEMC town hall. http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local/cobb-emc-in-talks-to-settle-lawsuit/nWxjk/

Attorneys in a class-action lawsuit against Cobb EMC are in talks to reach a settlement — one that has the potential to financially affect all current and former members of the electric membership cooperative.

03/19/2013

March 20: Cobb EMC Board Holds Town Hall Meeting for customers from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., 1000 EMC Parkway, Marietta, in the CEMC community room. Customers invited to meet directors, receive update on board activity. To register call 678-355-3102 or visit www.cobbemc.com/townhall. Photo identification required.

The Cobb EMC Board of Directors will host a town hall meeting from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. on March 20 in the Cobb EMC community room at 1000 EMC Parkway, Marietta, GA.

03/19/2013

A class-action lawsuit against CEMC is moving slowly through the courts. Alleges co-op failed to pay credits due to customers. http://mdjonline.com/view/full_story/22009417/article-Lawsuit--EMC-not-repaying-its-members---Former--current-customers-say-nonprofit-has-withheld-millions?instance=lead_story_left_column

A class-action lawsuit alleging that Marietta-based Cobb Electric Membership Corp. has withheld millions of dollars in credits from its customers is making its way slowly through the courts.

03/12/2013

Dublin High School inaugurates ground-breaking and money-saving solar project conceived by Georgia Solar Utilities. http://us6.campaign-archive1.com/?u=edbfbe241b&id=aa6d4ff53a

03/12/2013

The Cobb Alliance for Smart Energy (CASE) meets Tuesday, March 12 to hear Ted Terry from Georgia Solar Utilities discuss positive trend for solar in GA. Rib Ranch, 2063 Canton Rd., 30066. Program at 7:00PM, 6:30 for informal socializing.

03/12/2013

Nuclear alternative fading fast in U.S. http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/2013/03/11/fb6d61c2-715e-11e2-ac36-3d8d9dcaa2e2_story.html?hpid=z1

Two years after the Fukushima crisis, the American atomic power industry faces major challenges of its own.

02/02/2013

Green investment adviser Scott Sadler, head of Atlanta-based Boardwalk Capital Mgmnt, addresses the Cobb Alliance for Smart Energy on Feb. 12, on sound environmental investing. Rib Ranch, 2063 Canton Rd. 30066. 6PM social hr., 7PM program. http://www.boardwalkcm.com/

Investors often believe that they must choose between profit and impact -- that they must ignore environmental and human factors in order to earn competitive returns. But newly-released research proves the opposite: Companies who care about the impact of their activities are better long term inves...

07/08/2012

New Cobb EMC Director Tripper Sharp addresses Cobb Alliance for Smart Energy Tuesday, July 10. Expected to discuss energy policies, rates, possible co-op leadership changes. Rib Ranch, 2063 Canton Rd., 30066. Program at 7:00 PM. 6:00 for social hour.

06/11/2012

CASE Meeting Postponed. The Cobb Alliance for Smart Energy (CASE), sponsor of Cobb EMC Watch, will not hold its monthly meeting scheduled for June 12. Stay tuned for new initiatives to chart Georgia's energy future.

05/13/2012

In MDJ interview, Cobb EMC CEO and Board Chairman discuss forensic audit, open Board meetings, and plans for the future. http://mdjonline.com/view/full_story/18578226/article-EMC--I-don%E2%80%99t-see-anything-but-bright-skies-for-us?

New Cobb EMC board chairman Ed Crowell and CEO Chip Nelson sat down for an editorial-board interview with Journal editors on Monday. This has been edited for length. Follow-up clarifications that came after the meeting are in italics. Q. Is Cobb EMC in a better place now than in 2006? How and wh...

05/09/2012

Smart meters arouse concern in South Georgia, apparently unwarranted. valdostadailytimes.com/local/x1856219209/Ga-Power-defends-smart-meters

South Georgia might be the last place Georgia Power installs smart meters, but local customers still have numerous concerns about their safety. Local