Economic Development

Cobb EMC works with local & state agencies to attract businesses and help our economy grow.

Affordable and reliable electricity is a key ingredient for a successful economy. At Cobb EMC, we understand the importance of building powerful connections and having a place for businesses and families to call home. It’s good for our community and reflects on one of our seven cooperative principles—to be a good corporate citizen. Businesses of every size move to our service area and help make our community a better place to live, work and play while contributing to job creation and job retention. Power requirements are an important part of running a business.

At Cobb EMC, we provide both small commercial and large power members of all industries the most technologically advanced products and services available. Our 24/7 Power Control Center, personalized service (site-specific demographic profile information, site planning, etc.) and customized rate structures deliver economical, reliable service to your business.

From developing the workforce of the future to providing the best products and services available, Cobb EMC is more than your electric provider. We’re your community partner in economic development.

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Attracting New Business

As a part of our commitment to economic development, we support and participate in initiatives that attract businesses to our service area. This includes Cherokee By Choice and Select Cobb.

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Offering Business Resources

As small and large power members settle in our service area, we offer competitive and customized rate structures, personalized service and programs designed to help meet energy and sustainability goals. Our EV Charging grant, the Green Energy for a Penny program, and our exceptional reliability allows businesses to thrive and focus on what matters most, their customers.

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Supporting Local & State Agencies

We work with local and state agencies and Chambers of Commerce within our five-county service area to attract businesses and show them the benefits of running their company in our community. Our employees are heavily involved and participate in governing boards, professional associations, and committees. 

Cobb EMC and TKE - Partners in Sustainability 

 

 

Take Charge of Your Power

Large power users may choose their supplier for new facility construction through the Georgia Legislature’s Georgia Territorial Electric Service Act (GTESA) of 1973. With a connected load of over 900 kilowatts or greater, you may have a choice! Companies interested in learning more about available sites and buildings in Georgia can use Georgia EMC's Georgia Center for Site Selection.

Energizing Businesses

Cobb EMC has grown along with the communities in which we live and work. We serve some of the area’s leading companies and large power consumers with connected loads greater than 900 kW including:

  • American Flat Glass Distributors
  • Birla Carbon
  • Chief Container
  • Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
  • Cobb Galleria Convention Centre
  • Dow Chemical
  • EKA Chemicals
  • FedEx Ground
  • First Baptist Woodstock
  • Inalfa
  • Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel
  • The Six Office Towers at the Galleria Atlanta Complex
  • TK Elevators
  • Several large retail and food stores including Home Depot, Kroger and Publix, as well as numerous Bartow, Cobb, Cherokee and Paulding County schools