Misc. Material
Phone Center
Deposits
Energy Services
Misc. Material Cont'd
100

If a member needs to do any kind of digging (installing mailbox, fence, etc.) they need to call ____

811

100

What is your definition of empathy?

No wrong answer

100

What online program is used to help determine a deposit?

Online Utility 

Experian Risk Assessment

100

What can cause a units AUX heat to come on?

Temp is 32o or lower

T-stat is moved up more than two or three degrees at a time

100

Max amount of a deposit that we can bill to the first months bill?

100.00 plus fees

200

NGEMC was founded in ______

1936

200

What is the correct transfer procedure?

Sir/ma'am.. do you mind if I transfer you to a specialist in this area?

200

a bill on the location needs at least ___ days for it to be considered in the average.

28

200

Why is it important to change air filters?

To keep optimal air flowing through the unit...a clogged filter will cause the unit to work harder as it is pushing the air through the system.

200

What is the term for the least amount that we HAVE to collect on an old bill?

Collection Fee

300

How is electricity measured?

KWH (Kilowatt hour)

300

What is the correct hold procedure?

Sir/ma'am...do you mind if I place you on a brief hold so I can get more information for you/look over your account, etc.

300

Green score= ______ deposit

0/no

300

The department of energy recommends the t-stat to be set at ____ in the winter and ____ in the summer.

68o and 78o

300

Explain deferred contracts

a contract the member signed for "x" months to make monthly installment payment on their bill. The installment amount will be in addition to their NGEMC electric payment.

400

What is ROW and how much does NGEMC have on either side of the main lines?

Right Of Way

What NGEMC maintains and has the authority to maintain off the primary lines

20ft

400

Name some things listed on the call monitoring form

Good opening/closing

Issue resolved?

Used correct hold/transfer procedure if applicable

400

Name three things that would waive a deposit.

Good NGEMC payment history, satisfactory Experian Risk Assessment, LOC from another utility company (no more than one late payment)

400

What steps are required for an ERR?

Contact ES and check what availability they have and what works with the member. Confirm, then place the service order. 

400

Anything under ____ dollars, we will not put on a deferred contract.

$100.00

500

What is SCADA

The ability to control and monitor load and voltage at the substations remotely.

500

If not with a member and not doing paperwork (adjustments etc.) the phone should always be in what mode?

Available

500

What is a surety bond?

Letter the member gets from their insurance agency in lieu of a cash deposit.

500

Name some things that NGEMC members can finance through TVA's escore program and make the payment on their monthly electric bill

Heat pumps

weatherization items (insulation, windows etc.)

500

What do you do when a member calls and states that we are responsible to pay for their tv, fridge, computer, etc that broke due to power outage, power surge etc.?

Refer to #8 on the application, and SRR on our website, that states that the co-op isnt liable for damages from acts of nature, or other electrical irregularities. Can refer them to their home owners insurance company.