ATLANTA, Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power
reminds customers to shop and save this weekend during the state of
Georgia's annual sales tax holiday
for energy efficient ENERGY STAR® products. Friday through Sunday
across the state, shoppers who make a qualifying purchase are
exempt from paying state and local sales tax on a number of
household items such as appliances, compact fluorescent light bulbs
(CFLs), doors/windows and thermostats.
In addition to saving on sales tax this weekend, customers who
purchase qualified ENERGY STAR appliances including refrigerators,
air conditioners, clothes washers and more may be eligible to
receive additional rebates from Georgia Power. The company is also
offering additional instant savings of $2 – $6 on select
packs of ENERGY STAR certified CFL's and LED's at participating
Costco, The Home Depot and Walmart locations through the end of
November.
Georgia's sales tax holiday
marks the start of National Energy Awareness Month, an annual
recognition of the central role energy plays in national
prosperity, security, and environmental well-being.
Throughout October, Georgia Power is sharing news and information
on the month-long event using #EnergyAwarenessMonth on Twitter, as
well as creative ways to save money and energy every day using
#GAEnergyTips.
Georgia Power works to bring customers the latest in energy
efficient products and programs, including dozens of in-store
events every month at popular retailers throughout Georgia. For more information about available
rebates and instant savings from Georgia Power, as well as a
full schedule of October in-store events, visit
www.GeorgiaPower.com/Save. For more information about Georgia's sales tax holiday, visit
http://gefa.georgia.gov/energy-star-and-watersense-sales-tax-holiday.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest subsidiary of Southern Company
(NYSE: SO), one of the nation's largest generators of
electricity. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and
Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.4
million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to
delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates
below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse,
innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, 21st century coal
and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric
and wind. Consistently recognized as a leader in customer
service, Georgia Power was recently ranked highest in overall
business customer satisfaction among large utilities in the South
by J.D. Power and Associates. For more information, visit
www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook
(Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower) and Twitter
(Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower).
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