Customer Newsletter, July 2010

Summer 2010: A Busy Time for Projects at SPD

Crews all across the District are working hard this summer to keep the ball rolling on a number of construction projects. Construction of new subtransmission lines is underway to help the District keep pace with growing demand for electricity.

Currently, work is taking place on a new 6-mile line near Giltner/Stockham , and a 2 1/2 mile line in the Kenesaw/Prosser region. Already this year a 6 mile subtransmission line has been constructed in western Hall County.

Once these projects are completed, additional work is slated to continue through the end of the year near Cairo, Macon, Shelton, Alda and Ayr. This is a large workload and the success of these projects looks promising with the hard work of our linemen, but is also affected by weather conditions and other demands throughout the year for our workforce. Next month we’ll take a look at how these projects are coming along and highlight some of the work being done by our employees.

Other stories you'll find inside this edition:
  • US Senate Vote to Halt EPA Regulation of Greenhouse Gases Fails
    • On June 10th, the US Senate voted on a resolution introduced by Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski, which would have blocked the EPA from regulating greenhouse gas emissions through the Clean Air Act. The resolution failed by a narrow margin, with a vote of 47-53. More>>>
  • Generlink
    • New program to be offered to SPD customers. More>>>
  • EnergyWise Tip: Operate Your Appliances When Energy Demand Is Low
    • As an energy consumer, there are many things you can do to reduce energy usage, particularly during hot days in the summer months when demand for electricity is typically at its highest. More>>>
  • Message of Electrical Safety is Spreading!
    • The past few months have been very busy for Southern's Safety Director Darrel Schmidt and linemen from across the District, as they work to help share the importance of electrical safety. More>>>
  • Severe Weather Impacts SPD Customers in June
    • Severe weather impacted customers across Southern's service territory, with a storm that produced tornadoes, high winds and lightning on June 11th. More>>>
  • Online Payment Option Available
    • You can pay your electric bill 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and from ANY location. More>>>
  • Keep Food Safe During a Power Outage
    • We've all been there: a summer storm rolls through, toppling trees and damaging power lines. Although it may be a matter of minutes before power is up and running, thawing food in the refrigerator and freezer can make that relatively short time seem like an eternity. More>>>