Five Ways to Fight Winter's Chill and Save Energy
Winter’s chill making you grumpy? Warmer days and sunnier skies have largely prevailed since we turned the page on the new year, but the run up to the holidays made it feel more like we were living at the North Pole! Several nights posted below freezing temperatures and daily highs struggled to reach the 40s. Add in the fact you may have decked the halls, had family and friends visiting and prepared a holiday feast. All of it adds up to higher-than-normal electric usage and is/will be reflected in your January bills.
OREMC Foundation Rounds Out 2022 Awarding $37,400 in Community Grants
The Okefenoke REMC Foundation wrapped up its final granting period of 2022 by making spirits bright with grant awards for 10 organizations totaling $37,400. The next grant deadline is January 6, 2023.
Golf Tournament Yields a $19,000 Donation to the Southeast Cancer Unit, Inc.
For the 31st consecutive year, Okefenoke REMC held its annual Golf Tournament to raise money for the Southeast Cancer Unit, Inc. The tournament—presented by Oglethorpe Power/Georgia Transmission Corporation/Georgia System Operations—raised $19,000 to help support cancer patients undergoing treatment in Brantley, Pierce and Ware counties with medical and travel expenses related to their care.
OREMC Schools Teachers on Job Skills, Training and Career Opportunities
Four Glynn County teachers stepped out of the classroom and into the middle of Okefenoke REMC’s operations for two days in early November. They were four of 20 teachers selected to participate in the Connect Glynn 2022 Education Externship Academy hosted by four local businesses, OREMC being one of them.
OREMC Welcomes Spencer Lee
Okefenoke REMC welcomes Spencer Lee to the co-op as its newest meter technician. Lee is a December 2020 graduate of Georgia Southern University with a degree in electrical engineering,
You're Invited to Wings & Watts: Get to Know Your Co-op
OREMC is hosting an open house "getting to know you" event on Thursday, November 10. Attendance is free for this OREMC members only (21+) event, but advance registration is required. Reserve your spot today!
Power Cost Adjustment Goes Into Effect September 1
Due to the continued rise in natural gas prices, OREMC has announced effective with September 1 bills, a power cost adjustment of $.017022 per kWh will go into effect.
Annual Meeting: A Return to In-Person
The 2022 OREMC Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, September 10, at the Brantley County High School, Highway 82 West, Nahunta.
Two Organizations in Camden County Awarded OREMC Foundation Grants
The Okefenoke REMC Foundation recently awarded eight grants to qualifying organization totally, $30,300, including two organizations in Camden County: Making A Difference Mentoring and St. Marys Little Theatre, Inc.
OREMC Welcomes New Member Service Representatives
Okefenoke REMC is pleased to introduce its newest Member Service Representatives Kari Johns and Conner Selph. While they actually joined OREMC back in March, they have been training over the past few months getting ready for their permanent placements: Johns in Hilliard, Florida, and Conner in Nahunta.
