Elected Officials Attend Power Breakfast at Carroll EMC

Carrollton, GA – Carroll EMC hosted its annual Power Breakfast November 30 at the cooperative’s main office in Carrollton. The annual event serves as a way to inform local and statewide stakeholders about the co-op’s legislative and operational goals for the upcoming year. Representatives from the electric co-op industry were in attendance along with local education officers, chamber members and numerous elected and municipal officials.
During the event, Tim Martin, Carroll EMC CEO provided a local update on the state of the cooperative and highlighted achievements from the past year. Martin discussed Member and employee satisfaction, rising expenses as well as what Carroll EMC is doing to keep its rates affordable.
“We live in the communities of the Members we serve and support local chambers, agribusiness and broadband initiatives,” said Martin. “Our goal is to continue to offer affordable rates for our Members.”
This year’s breakfast also included a panel discussion with Bill Verner, Senior Vice President of Georgia EMC, Clay Robbins, Senior Vice President of Governmental Affairs at Oglethorpe Power and Tom Parker, Vice President of External Affairs at Georgia Transmission. The panel answered questions pertaining to the power grid, Plant Vogtle and the future of the Clean Power Plan. Martin and Verner also discussed the new Hazlehurst Project and solar options.
“Solar is an important part of the portfolio for consumer options,” said Verner. “We are leading the way with solar power.”
Carroll EMC is a Member-owned cooperative providing electricity to approximately 50,000 homes and businesses. The co-op serves Members in Carroll, Haralson, Heard, Paulding, Polk and Troup counties. For more information visit the cooperative’s website at carrollemc.com or follow Carroll EMC on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Photo caption: (photo credit to Carroll EMC) Carroll EMC CEO Tim Martin, Oglethorpe Power Senior Vice President of Governmental Affairs Clay Robbins, Georgia Transmission Vice President of External Affairs Tom Parker and Georgia EMC Senior Vice President Bill Verner served on the panel at the 2016 Power Breakfast.