People Behind Your Power
When you call in to OREMC to set up service, ask a billing question, inquire about your usage, learn about payment options, or one of many assorted other questions, the first person you are going to speak with is a Member Services Representative (MSR). Meet three of our newest MSRs working out of our Nahunta office: Ellis Dean, Alicia Dean and Angela Mock.
Spring Into Energy Savings
Spring is a season of renewal—and a great time to refresh your energy habits, too! As temperatures begin to warm and daily routines shift, a few small changes around your home can add up to meaningful energy savings.
Lineworkers: Ready When It Matters
In April OREMC will celebrate Lineworker Appreciation Day. We take time to pause and recognize the brave men who make it possible to power your lives every day—our lineworkers.
OREMC Foundation: Making an Impact
Now entering its fifth year, the OREMC Foundations is living up to its mission of being a community development initiative aimed at supporting documented educational, outreach, economic development and health/life safety needs throughout the OREMC service area. Nearly $800,000 has been awarded to local organizations working to address a host of issues, as reflected in the most recent round of grant awards.
Power Cost Adjustment Effective February 1
OREMC has announced there will be a wholesale power cost adjustment (WPCA) effective on all billings dated February 1 or later. The WPCA will increase from its current credit of -$.00446 to a $.00254 charge per kWh which equals a $.00700 increase per kWh overall. The average monthly increase to members is expected to be $9, but of course will vary by usage.
Wiring for "Real" at FFA Practice Session
OREMC sponsored its annual FFA Wiring Competition Practice Session at Brantley County High School on January 12, at which 11 students from seven southern Georgia school systems participated. This is one of their last opportunities to practice real-world wiring applications for agriculture settings, brush up on their electric code knowledge and polish their presentation skills before area competitions begin with a pathway leading to a statewide competition.
Now Accepting Youth Tour and Scholarship Applications
Deadline to apply is January 14 and 21 respectively
A new year brings new opportunities for high school seniors and juniors living in the Okefenoke REMC service area—Brantley, Camden, Charlton, Glynn, Ware and Wayne counties in Georgia; and Baker and Nassau counties in Florida—to apply for scholarships or a trip of a lifetime as an OREMC Youth Tour delegate.
YES She Can!
Night one and sparks were flying! From the side grinders, that is, being used by Needwood Middle School students Jordon, an eighth grader and Bailey, a sixth grader. Both were participating in This Girl Can, an immersion program at Golden Isles College & Career Academy (GICCA) in Brunswick, Georgia, exposing girls to careers in nontraditional and male dominated fields. The program was supported by a grant from the OREMC Foundation.
Teachers Get Schooled at OREMC
Teamwork. Communication. Family. Hero.
Those are the words five teachers from Glynn and McIntosh County schools best summed up the culture and employee interactions they observed on day one of their Externship at OREMC. This was the fourth year OREMC has participated in the Connect Glynn Teacher Externship Program as a host site. The goal of the program is to connect classroom learning with workforce needs and skill sets.
Capital Credit Refunds to be Issued
For the 64th consecutive year, Okefenoke REMC will be issuing capital credits to our consumer-members. OREMC’s Board of Directors have authorized the refund the balance of patronage capital from 1998 and a portion from 1999 totaling $1,669,986.28, as well as an estate allocation of $295,000 for a total of $1,964,986.28.
