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Peter Heintzelman - An Energy Executive Based in Georgia
Tuesday, 23 June 2020
Climbing the Matterhorn
President and CEO Peter Heintzelman heads the nation’s eighth-largest electric membership corporation, Cobb EMC, which serves over 180,000 members and earns $850 million per year. He leads his team of employees in serving their communities not only with innovative service, but also with a charitable foundation that donates nearly $4 million to schools and those in need. Also an athlete who enjoys skiing, snowboarding, and mountain climbing, Peter Heintzelman has summited Switzerland’s iconic mountain, the Matterhorn.
Looming nearly 15,000 feet above sea level, the Matterhorn sits on the border between Italy and Switzerland in the Alps. Not for the faint of heart, the rock face of the mountain is huge and sheer, with drops of 4,000 feet down to the glacier below. Topped with ice and snow, lightweight alpine climbing boots are required, and often crampons - metal boot attachments with spikes for traction - are needed as well.
Climbing the Matterhorn demands great athleticism, because it requires not only the strength to continue a sustained climb, but also the ability to move quickly and nimbly. Due to the high altitude, it is also necessary to be in excellent cardiovascular condition. Reaching the summit is only half the endeavor, as the way back down the mountain is the same way as climbing up, and not much easier. In all, it’s a solid 8 to 10-hour workout.
Tuesday, 1 October 2019
The Three Classifications of EV Chargers
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Electric Vehicles Photo by Jp Valery on Unsplash |
A skilled executive, Peter Heintzelman is the president and chief executive officer of Cobb EMC in Marietta, Georgia. The largest electric co-op utility in the United States, Cobb EMC and Peter Heintzelman are recognized as innovative leaders in the field of electric vehicles. In fact, the utility was the first in the country to provide free overnight charging for electric vehicles (EVs) through its NiteFlex program, offering users 400 kWh of energy for free when used in the later hours of the day.
There are three classifications of chargers used for EVs: level 1, level 2, and level 3. Of these, only level 1 and 2 chargers are commonly used within the home. These chargers use a standard 120-volt outlet or a specialized 240-volt station, respectively.
Almost all EVs are equipped with a level 1 charger that can plug into a typical wall socket, making this the most common in home settings. Once plugged in, an empty battery takes about eight to 15 hours to fully charge. This will grant drivers 75 to 80 miles of run-time before the car must be charged again.
Level 2 chargers are faster, providing the same amount of distance capability in about half the time. However, since they require 240-volt outlets, they are most often seen at workplaces or public charging stations. Homes can handle these chargers, but only with the correct outlets installed. Further, it’s important to note that level 2 chargers, while compatible with most EVs, are sold separately from the vehicle.
Finally, there are level 3, or DC fast chargers, the fastest on the market. They can charge an empty battery fully within about 15 minutes to an hour. These are not compatible with every EV, however, and they are not suited for home installation, since they require a high amount of energy. Because of this, level 3 chargers are usually only found at public charging stations.
There are three classifications of chargers used for EVs: level 1, level 2, and level 3. Of these, only level 1 and 2 chargers are commonly used within the home. These chargers use a standard 120-volt outlet or a specialized 240-volt station, respectively.
Almost all EVs are equipped with a level 1 charger that can plug into a typical wall socket, making this the most common in home settings. Once plugged in, an empty battery takes about eight to 15 hours to fully charge. This will grant drivers 75 to 80 miles of run-time before the car must be charged again.
Level 2 chargers are faster, providing the same amount of distance capability in about half the time. However, since they require 240-volt outlets, they are most often seen at workplaces or public charging stations. Homes can handle these chargers, but only with the correct outlets installed. Further, it’s important to note that level 2 chargers, while compatible with most EVs, are sold separately from the vehicle.
Finally, there are level 3, or DC fast chargers, the fastest on the market. They can charge an empty battery fully within about 15 minutes to an hour. These are not compatible with every EV, however, and they are not suited for home installation, since they require a high amount of energy. Because of this, level 3 chargers are usually only found at public charging stations.
Friday, 19 July 2019
The Benefits of Cobb EMC’s NiteFlex Rate for Electric Car Owners
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Cobb EMC Logo Image: cobbemc.com |
Cobb EMC offers a range of online resources and tips for electric vehicles that cover everything from purchasing a vehicle to finding a charging station on the go. One of the ways the company serves owners of electric vehicles is to provide overnight vehicle charging for free through its NiteFlex rate program. The program allows electric vehicle owners to recharge their vehicles at home and lowers vehicle operating costs to pennies per mile.
The NiteFlex program takes advantage of the lower volume of energy consumption that generally occurs overnight. With the program, Cobb EMC offers free electricity and lower bills to customers who can shift energy use to off-peak or super-off-peak hours. During super-off-peak hours (from midnight to 6:00 a.m.), customers receive up to 400 kilowatts of energy free of charge and pay just $.045 for each additional kilowatt used.
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