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NC Solar+ Schools Served by Co-ops Grow in 2021
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NC Solar+ Schools Served by Co-ops Grow in 2021

Program helps fund solar on K–12 campuses

Renewable Energy Grows to Second-Largest Source of U.S. Power
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Renewable Energy Grows to Second-Largest Source of U.S. Power

Only natural gas produced more electricity in 2020

Halifax EMC Solar + Storage Project Marks NC Milestone
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Halifax EMC Solar + Storage Project Marks NC Milestone

Array is the first of its kind to be deployed by North Carolina’s electric cooperatives

Be Prepared and Update Emergency Plans
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Be Prepared and Update Emergency Plans

Stay safe and healthy during a disaster

When to DIY and when to hire a pro
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When to DIY and when to hire a pro

Save Energy Year-Round!
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Save Energy Year-Round!

With regular equipment maintenance

Ants and Spiders and Flies, Oh My!
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Ants and Spiders and Flies, Oh My!

Prevent pest invasions and unwanted drafts

What the Watt?
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What the Watt?

Know the difference between lumens and watts

Students Meet Virtually for 2021 Youth Tour
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Students Meet Virtually for 2021 Youth Tour

Sessions include meetings with NC Congressional delegates

Give Your A/C a Break
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Give Your A/C a Break

Ensure these items are far from your thermostat

Celebrate National Drive Electric Week
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Celebrate National Drive Electric Week

Find an EV event near you September 25–October 3

EV Adventure: Plugging In to the Piedmont
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EV Adventure: Plugging In to the Piedmont

Travel with ease thanks to NC electric co-ops’ vehicle charging network

A Brighter Future Through Grid Management
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A Brighter Future Through Grid Management

A new service helps manage a 500-MW resource distributed across the state

Educating a Brighter Future
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Educating a Brighter Future

The Bright Ideas Education Grant Program advances excellence in education

EV Adventure: Charging Up Along the Coast
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EV Adventure: Charging Up Along the Coast

Travel confidently with NC electric co-ops’ vehicle charging network