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Viewpoints

Points of view from our readers and co-op leaders

No Community is an Island

Teamwork and coordination are essential after a natural disaster

Flexibility is the Key to a Brighter Energy Future

Co-ops are saving costs with a more flexible grid

Meeting Member Needs With Low-Carbon Power

Electric co-ops in North Carolina are national leaders in providing low-carbon power

Plugging in to Community

North Carolinians must reconnect with communities to bridge the rural/urban divide

A Storied Knife

Reader Bob Edwards has a Buck 110 with a past

Celebrating Rural Leadership

Today’s rural leaders are ushering in a new era of innovation and growth

Changing Lives, a World Away

Personal reflections on how a team of NC co-op volunteers brought power to a Bolivian village

Safety Tips That Can Save Your Life

Electrical safety is a priority at your co-op – make it so for your family, as well

Improving the World, One Patient at a Time

North Carolina’s electrical cooperatives have long supported the NC Jaycee Burn Center at UNC Health Care in Chapel Hill

An Open Door for Hurricane Victims

Pembroke Hardware went above and beyond to supply a community in need

Members touched by volunteer venture to Bolivia

Village now has power for the first time

Volunteer to Make a Difference

Electric co-op employees across the state are proud of the ways  we serve our communities

Building a Brighter Energy Future, Together

National co-op Board President Curtis Wynn outlines his vision for the future

A Brighter Energy Future for All

Finding more efficient, more cost-effective ways of powering your homes and businesses

Finding Inspiration on the NC Youth Tour

UNC's student body president recalls an unforgettable experience