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EMC and Peachtree to provide gas service

When Georgia's Public Service Commission decided to

deregulate natural gas, it did so with the consumer's best interests in

mind. A deregulated climate offers consumers the ability to choose

one of several gas marketers and affords competitive pricing.

It also offers up a lot of gimmicks and introductory deals

that make the sign-up process a confusing one for many

consumers, said president and CEO of Coweta-Fayette EMC

Michael Whiteside.

Coweta-Fayette EMC is one of a growing number of

EMCs around the state to partner up with Roswell-based Peachtree

Natural Gas and offer its members the ability to purchase natural gas

and electric energy from a single and familiar source.

"We spent over a year researching those companies entering

the deregulated gas market, analyzing their pricing and talking

to our members before we formed a partnership with

Peachtree," Whiteside said. "Their

experience in the commercial gas industry coupled with a shared

commitment of delivering the highest level of customer service

and guaranteed low costs to our members were the determining

factors in our forging this strategic alliance."

Still, confusion abounds in this newly competitive climate

now that Atlanta Gas Light is no longer the holder of the singular

gas flame, which is why Whiteside and Deborah Latham,

president and founder of Peachtree Natural Gas, thinks consumers have a

right to better understand the new playing field.

"There have been numerous stories relating to deregulation, yet

it is still apparent that many consumers remain skeptical

regarding the various claims gas marketers are making in terms of

price and service," Latham said.

Whiteside and Latham encourage Coweta-Fayette EMC

members and other gas consumers to call Coweta-Fayette EMC at

770-502-0226 with any questions.

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