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Electricity Remains a Good Value

Electricity Remains a Good Value

What costs more, an average day of power or a fast food value meal?

4-H Youth Leaders Share Thanks with NC Electric Co-ops

4-H Youth Leaders Share Thanks with NC Electric Co-ops

Co-ops sponsored annual citizenship conference

What Type of U.S. Power Plants are the Most Productive?

What Type of U.S. Power Plants are the Most Productive?

The answer for 2019 may surprise you

Co-op Lineworkers Through the Ages

Co-op Lineworkers Through the Ages

The evolution of gear from the early days of electrification

NC Electric Cooperatives, CoBank Support Rural COVID-19 Relief

NC Electric Cooperatives, CoBank Support Rural COVID-19 Relief

$20,000 donation will go to community nonprofit organizations

Co-ops Recognized for Clean Energy Innovation

Co-ops Recognized for Clean Energy Innovation

Four nominated for ‘Cleantech Innovation Awards’

Decorate Safely This Holiday Season

Decorate Safely This Holiday Season

Damaged wiring and candles increase fire risk

NC Students Receive Youth Leadership Council Scholarships

NC Students Receive Youth Leadership Council Scholarships

Shivalee Patel and Alex Scruggs selected by their peers

Settlement Funding Helps NC Co-op Members Drive Electric

Settlement Funding Helps NC Co-op Members Drive Electric

$700,000 will fund expansion of EV charging network

Brighter World Initiative Volunteers Receive National Honors

Brighter World Initiative Volunteers Receive National Honors

President’s Volunteer Service Award recognizes commitment to service

Carteret-Craven EC Member Honored for Community Work

Carteret-Craven EC Member Honored for Community Work

Bob Dobler received the top award in the 2020 #WhoPowersYou contest

NC Co-ops and Employees Donate After Disaster Strikes

NC Co-ops and Employees Donate After Disaster Strikes

In 2020, $35,000 was raised to support communities in need

Co-op Fosters Equality Through Land Management

Co-op Fosters Equality Through Land Management

Roanoke Electric program empowers Black landowners

NC Solar+ Schools Grow in 2020

NC Solar+ Schools Grow in 2020

Grant program helps fund solar on K–12 campuses

Local Co-op Microgrids Recognized as Industry Leaders

Local Co-op Microgrids Recognized as Industry Leaders

Projects in Brunswick and Harnett counties are awarded for innovation

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Energy Efficiency Tip

How Many Electronics Are in Your House?

Small appliances, devices and other products make up a large chunk of household energy use

The average household owns 24 electronic products, which account for roughly 12% of home energy use. When shopping for electronics, consider purchasing ENERGY STAR^®-certified products, which can be 70% more efficient than conventional models.

Source: energy.gov

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