Cobb EMC Youth Leadership – Important Facts & Figures (2025)

When was the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) created?

1935 (Franklin Roosevelt signed the executive order creating the REA)

What did REA become in the mid-1990s?

Rural Utilities Service (RUS) as part of a USDA reorganization

When were Cobb EMC's first electric lines energized?

December 17, 1938 (by Senator Richard B. Russell)

How many homes and businesses received power when Cobb EMC first started?

489 homes and 14 businesses

What does REMC stand for?

Rural Electric Membership Corporation

When did the company officially become Cobb Electric Membership Corporation?

1976

How many people does Cobb EMC employ?

387 people

How many members does Cobb EMC serve?

Over 196,600 members

How many miles of line does Cobb EMC maintain?

Over 9,505 miles of line

How many meters does Cobb EMC serve?

More than 219,000 meters

How many EMCs are there in Georgia?

41 EMCs

How many EMCs are there nationally?

Approximately 900 EMCs

How many members do Georgia EMCs serve?

Approximately 4.4 million members

What is Cobb EMC's average cost per kilowatt-hour?

Approximately 8 cents

When was Oglethorpe Power Corporation established?

1975

How many Georgia EMCs does Oglethorpe Power serve?

39 of the 41 EMCs in Georgia

Where is Oglethorpe Power Corporation located?

Tucker, Georgia

When was Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (GEMC) formed?

1940

What magazine does Georgia EMC publish?

Georgia Magazine

How often do Cobb EMC members receive Georgia Magazine?

Bi-monthly

How many EMCs does NRECA represent nationally?

Approximately 1,000 EMCs

Where is NRECA headquarters?

Washington, D.C.

How many states have Touchstone Energy Cooperatives?

46 states

How many owners do Touchstone Energy cooperatives serve?

30 million owners

How many directors does Cobb EMC have?

9 directors

When does Cobb EMC hold its annual business meeting?

September of each year

Who is Cobb EMC's President/Chief Executive Officer?

Kevan Espy

Who is the Chief Operating Officer of Cobb EMC?

Dave Mason

Who is the Chief Financial Officer of Cobb EMC?

Mark Prater

What is the first cooperative principle?

Voluntary and Open Membership

What is the second cooperative principle?

Democratic Member Control

What is the third cooperative principle?

Member Economic Participation

What is the fourth cooperative principle?

Autonomy and Independence

What is the fifth cooperative principle?

Education, Training, and Information

What is the sixth cooperative principle?

Cooperation Among Cooperatives

What is the seventh cooperative principle?

Concern for Community

What percentage of Georgia's electricity comes from natural gas?

46%

What percentage of Georgia's electricity comes from nuclear power?

25%

What percentage of Georgia's electricity comes from coal?

15%

What percentage of Georgia's electricity comes from solar?

6%

What percentage of Georgia's electricity comes from hydroelectric?

3%

What is the most basic way to conserve energy?

Turn off lights and electronics when not in use

What temperature should you set your thermostat in winter to save energy?

68°F or lower

What temperature should you set your thermostat in summer to save energy?

78°F or higher

How much can proper insulation reduce heating and cooling costs?

Up to 15%

What is the unit of electrical power?

Watt

What is the unit of electrical energy consumption?

Kilowatt-hour (kWh)

How many watts are in a kilowatt?

1,000 watts

What voltage does household electricity typically use in the US?

120 volts for most outlets, 240 volts for large appliances

What is the frequency of AC electricity in the US?

60 Hz (hertz)

Who serves as Chairman of Cobb EMC's Board?

Jim Gandy

How many districts are represented on Cobb EMC's board?

9 districts

What is Georgia's total electricity generation capacity?

Approximately 35,000 megawatts

What percentage of Georgia's electricity is generated by renewables?

Approximately 9%