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What to Consider When Shopping for a Used EV

Big questions about our brighter future

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NC Co-op Leaders Share Insights at International Electrification Conference

Co-op representatives share how cooperatives are supporting a Brighter Future

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Bright Ideas in Action

Education grants spark inspiration across NC

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What Is the Cost of Rooftop Solar, and How Long Do Panels Last?

Big questions about our brighter future

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North Carolina Cooperatives Engage Legislators at Home and on Capitol Hill

Co-op leaders move toward a Brighter Future for rural communities

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Electric Co-ops Adding Solar + Storage Across Rural NC

Renewable energy resources will be added at 14 sites

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Smart, Deliberate Grid Management

Ensuring reliable and affordable electricity with thoughtful electric grid decisions

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What You Need to Know Before Going Solar

Work with your co-op to make the right choice

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What Happens to Used Electric Vehicle Batteries?

Big questions about our brighter future

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NC Co-ops Advance Their Brighter Future Journey

Annual Meeting creates opportunity for collaboration

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Carteret County Teacher Inspires Next Generation of Leaders

Marsha Sirkin has been awarded Bright Ideas Grant impacting 6300 students

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Renewables on the Roof

Electric co-ops are helping members make sound solar power decisions

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What Are The Environmental Impacts Of Electric Vehicle Batteries?

Big questions about our brighter future

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NC Electric Co-ops Join International Research Initiative

Collaborative will help advance low-carbon energy technologies

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A Bright Future for Co-ops and Agriculture

Co-ops and farms have a history of working together, utilizing new technologies

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Wake Electric Grant Promotes Reading Among Granville County Students

Bright Ideas grants have impacted more than 2.8 million NC students

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Electric Co-ops To Deploy Batteries Across Rural NC

Energy storage will enhance grid resilience, reliability

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Engaging Policymakers for a Brighter Future

Electric cooperatives are engaging with policymakers to champion issues that matter to rural communities.

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Bring Energy Tech Home for the Holidays

Help build a brighter future with smart home gift ideas

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North Carolina Passes Bipartisan Energy Legislation

New law calls for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

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EV Adventure Series: From the Coast to the Mountains

North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives make it possible to drive your EV accross the state

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NC Solar+ Schools Served by Co-ops Grow in 2021

Program helps fund solar on K–12 campuses

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Renewable Energy Grows to Second-Largest Source of U.S. Power

Only natural gas produced more electricity in 2020

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Halifax EMC Solar + Storage Project Marks NC Milestone

Array is the first of its kind to be deployed by North Carolina’s electric cooperatives