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Wake Electric Grant Promotes Reading Among Granville County Students

Wake Electric Grant Promotes Reading Among Granville County Students

Bright Ideas grants have impacted more than 2.8 million NC students

Journey To Save A Life

Journey To Save A Life

A casual conversation between co-workers led to a lifesaving surgery

Speed Under Pressure: Lineworkers Test Lifesaving Skills

Speed Under Pressure: Lineworkers Test Lifesaving Skills

Pole Top Rescue Competition held at Nash Community College

Eastern Co-ops Partner on Bird Park EV Charger

Eastern Co-ops Partner on Bird Park EV Charger

Sylvan Heights Bird Park is home to the world’s largest collection of waterfowl

Students: Apply Now for the 2022 Youth Legislative Assembly

Students: Apply Now for the 2022 Youth Legislative Assembly

Applications accepted through February 1

Electric Co-ops To Deploy Batteries Across Rural NC

Electric Co-ops To Deploy Batteries Across Rural NC

Energy storage will enhance grid resilience, reliability

Electric Co-op Lineworkers Gain Knowledge at Nash Community College

Electric Co-op Lineworkers Gain Knowledge at Nash Community College

14 electric cooperative linemen completed advanced education work in 2021

Bring Energy Tech Home for the Holidays

Bring Energy Tech Home for the Holidays

Help build a brighter future with smart home gift ideas

North Carolina Passes Bipartisan Energy Legislation

North Carolina Passes Bipartisan Energy Legislation

New law calls for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

Columbus County Mural Celebrates Bees, Butterflies

Columbus County Mural Celebrates Bees, Butterflies

Brunswick Electric funds public art piece

NC Co-ops Participate in National Grid Security Simulation

NC Co-ops Participate in National Grid Security Simulation

GridEx is a virtual simulation to support grid security and safety

Roanoke Electric CEO Honored with NC Rural Leadership Award

Roanoke Electric CEO Honored with NC Rural Leadership Award

Recognition comes as Wynn is named CEO of Fla. co-op

Co-op Leadership Camp Returns to the Woods in 2022

Co-op Leadership Camp Returns to the Woods in 2022

Students can apply through April 30

Democracy at Work

Democracy at Work

My experience at the Youth Legislative Assembly

Get Online and Shop Rural

Get Online and Shop Rural

Support rural NC businesses on ‘Shop Rural Day’ this November 11

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Energy Efficiency Tip

Lighter Laundry, Less Time

Not all loads are created equal

Laundry Tip: Dry towels and heavier cottons separately from lighter-weight clothing. You’ll spend less time running the dryer for lighter-weight items, which saves energy.

Source: energy.gov

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