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Viewpoints

Points of view from our readers and co-op leaders

A Path to Energy Efficiency and Savings

A new rebate program is empowering co-op members to make their homes more energy efficient

Honing the Key to Reliable Service

NC electric cooperatives equip lineworkers with the know-how needed to come home safe

Reflections on Military Service

Veterans bring a sense of selflessness, sacrifice and community to co-op careers

One Phone Call Could Save a Life

Contact NC 811 to identify and mark underground utility lines

Working Together for a Reliable Grid

Electric co-ops are meeting the changing needs of our members

Brighter Days are Ahead for WNC

The resilience of Western NC creates a special bond amidst Hurricane Helene recovery

Making Our Voices Heard

Electric co-ops advocate for the wellbeing of the communities we serve

A Crash Course in the Cooperative Difference

NC Youth Tour’s Maya Fitch learns how co-ops ensure rural communities are heard

Local Insights Empower Economic Growth

The Cooperative Ready Sites program helps communities attract and expand quality businesses

Working Safely for a Brighter Future

Training prepares co-op line technicians to maintain safe, reliable service

Conserving Our State’s Beauty

NC electric cooperatives are supporting efforts to rebuild and protect pollinator populations

Moving Mountains Through Cooperation

In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s destruction comes Cooperation Among Cooperatives

A Legacy of Bright Ideas

The education grant program got its start 30 years ago in a K-Mart checkout line

Preserving Reliable Electricity for Our Communities

Co-ops oppose new EPA rules that will sacrifice reliability and affordability

Lessons from the Court

Touchstone Energy Sports Camp is helping to change the lives of youth.