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News, information and opinions on the energy industry, politics and North Carolina’s electric cooperatives.

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Clean energy businesses mean jobs and growth for North Carolina

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Coffee’s on, but don’t forget to turn it off

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Recycle your electronic devices

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The Alevo battery system helps charge up the local economy

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The rate of electricity price increase hits a 6-year high

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This spring, call before you dig

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Winter storms challenge electric co-op systems

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Blue Ridge EMC’s CEO wins national award for communication

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Comparing the new light bulbs

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Mr. Speaker

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Nash college graduates 20 linemen

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The Smart Energy Tips podcast

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Annual residential electricity consumption 1948–2013

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Ductless heat pumps

A recent and efficient technology

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Here’s help for fighting the winter chills

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Remember Kay Yow and support cancer research

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Why vegetation management matters

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A teachable moment in Union County

trees, safety and electric power

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Another win for the Ronald McDonald House

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What home improvement projects can you do?

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Can you help find fishing gear?

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Piedmont EMC helps local school grow

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State housing program can help homeowners stem foreclosures

Funding is available to help 4,000 more eligible applicants

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One boy’s trip with cancer

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