CUMMING - Is a Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) in your future? If so, you may want to visit Sawnee EMC's new website for some very important points to consider as to how this purchase could affect the cost of your monthly electric bill.<br />
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The staff of Sawnee EMC has been gathering information on the deployment of PEVs and we are here to help answer your questions and get you "Plug-In" ready. The new Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) website is where Sawnee EMC members that are looking to purchase a PEV can go to learn about all of the various aspects relating to making your home and garage as well as your electric bill ready for your PEV. <br />
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"Knowing how a PEV could affect your monthly energy bill and also what electrical modifications your residence might need is very important" states Blake House, Vice President of Member Services. "We have listed all of the major items, including the rates that are currently available to members for PEV charging", he adds. Sawnee's new PEV web site list the three (3) steps that Sawnee EMC members who are considering purchasing a PEV need to consider. These include selecting your charging location and making sure your home is ready for this new electrical load, selecting your charging rate since this new vehicle will increase your monthly electric bill and some thought needs to be given to "when" you will be charging your new PEV and completing Sawnee's PEV checklist. <br />
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All three (3) of these actions need to occur before you bring your new PEV home so that you are ready to enjoy your new vehicle. <br />
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"Making the necessary adjustments to our distribution facilities so that you can charge your PEV may be the last thing on people's minds", says Greg Farr, Vice President of Engineering. <br />
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The staff of Sawnee EMC has developed a short survey that will enable its Marketing Representatives and our Engineering staff to better assist you when the car arrives. In some cases, the electrical panel and meter base at a PEV owner's home will not be adequate to handle this new electrical load and will need to be upgraded. This will take time and may require a County or City electrical inspection. <br />
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"This is the biggest issue that we are making new PEV owners aware of", adds Farr. "This will take some time and does not need to be the last thing on a person mind when considering a new PEV", he adds. <br />
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Then, once you have completed your 'Getting Plug-In Ready Checklist' the next item is discussing the best rate option for your needs. Sawnee EMC will offer three (3) retail rates for PEV charging. <br />
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"This is one of the biggest decisions that a new PEV owner will make" states Mandy Love, Sawnee EMC Marketing Representative. "A PEV will need to be charged for a number of hours depending on the type of charger used and this additional load at your home will increase your monthly electric bill. Sawnee's staff will be prepared to discuss with PEV owners there options when it comes to retail rates." <br />
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To learn more about Sawnee EMC's PEV program, call 770-887-2363 to speak with a Marketing Representative or via email to
[email protected]. To visit the PEV website, go to http://www.sawnee.com/pev/
