The energy industry is undergoing significant change driven by technology and the transition to more sustainable forms of energy. Innovation is essential in addressing these challenges and ensuring a continuous, reliable, and affordable power supply.

Electric co-ops are no strangers to adapting to the needs of the local communities we serve. Fulton County REMC (FCREMC) has always leaned into change as we explore new ways to meet your energy needs.

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES

By using advanced equipment like drones and thermal imaging that inspect our local grid, transmission lines, and substations, we can pinpoint potential problems before they even occur and ultimately improve service for all.

Investing in smarter technologies also can enhance the monitoring and control of electricity flow so we can respond swiftly to changing needs. Smart electric meters remotely collect data on how electricity is being used. This helps in promptly prioritizing and dispatching crews during an outage, reducing restoration time during weather-related disruptions.

PREPARING FOR INCREASED ENERGY USE

Today, we depend on electricity more than ever before. From vehicles to farming operations to home heating/cooling options, more products and appliances that we depend on run on electricity. Interest in electric vehicles (EVs) is growing. FCREMC is available to help our members make informed decisions about EVs, including electric charging options and capacity requirements for the home. Additionally, we are piloting innovative technologies like large-scale batteries and solar projects to help address the increasing demand for electricity.

INNOVATIVE EFFICIENCY SOLUTIONS

FCREMC is driven by a commitment to community and member satisfaction. As consumers become more proactive in managing their energy use, we are providing new ways to help our members lower their use and save money.

Free energy evaluations for a home or business can help you take advantage of actionable energy-saving advice as well as efficiency services offered by the co-op. Rebates for new heating/cooling systems are just one example of how FCREMC can help you take control of your energy use.

COOPERATION AMONG COOPERATIVES

You may not realize it, but FCREMC is part of a larger network of 900 electric co-ops nationwide. While we are locally owned by you, the members of the co-op, we also have the advantage of working with co-ops across the country to share ideas and leverage the innovations our colleagues might have tried out first. As cooperatives, we’re collaborators instead of competitors — it’s a unique aspect of our business model, and we’re stronger because of it.

Our energy future will look different than it has in the past, but FCREMC is prepared to adapt for the members we serve. Our mission and commitment to you remain steady — to provide reliable power at a cost local families and businesses can afford.