We would like members to be aware that power usage has been higher in the past several days due to the extreme cold weather our area experienced between Jan. 1 and Feb. 7. Our area experienced 28 days with temperature lows in the 20s and 30s. Thirteen of those days had lows below freezing, with seven days in the 20s.

To reduce power consumption, consider turning your thermostat down to 65 degrees, check ductwork for leaks and seal up any drafts around doors or windows.

Albemarle EMC strives to safely deliver reliable power and related energy solutions to our members and local communities by providing the highest value through service excellence.

Statement of Nondiscrimination

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA its agencies, offices and employees and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint filing cust.html and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1)    Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW 
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 
(2)    Fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3)    Email: program.intake@usda.gov