Carolina Stories

EV Adventure: Plugging In to the Piedmont

Travel with ease thanks to NC electric co-ops’ vehicle charging network

Halifax EMC Solar + Storage Project Marks NC Milestone

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

What the Watt?

Know the difference between lumens and watts

A Brighter Future Through Grid Management

A new service helps manage a 500-MW resource distributed across the state

Be Prepared and Update Emergency Plans

Stay safe and healthy during a disaster

Students Meet Virtually for 2021 Youth Tour

Sessions include meetings with NC Congressional delegates

Educating a Brighter Future

The Bright Ideas Education Grant Program advances excellence in education

When to DIY and when to hire a pro

Give Your A/C a Break

Ensure these items are far from your thermostat

EV Adventure: Charging Up Along the Coast

Travel confidently with NC electric co-ops’ vehicle charging network

Electric Vehicle Q&A

Answers about EV numbers and battery sustainability

White Rock Farms Receives Funds to Improve Efficiency, Reduce Emissions

Pee Dee Electric partners to bring new tech to livestock farm

Understanding and Preparing for Cyber Threats

Keeping the grid secure is a top, ongoing priority for electric co-ops

Smart Home Tech for Your Budget

Step into the future without breaking the bank

The Perks of Battery-Powered Boating

Electric outboard motors are growing in popularity

Getting You From Point A to Point B

Drive confidently with North Carolina electric cooperatives’ EV charging network

Nimble and Reliable: Natural Gas Generation

Natural gas generation plays a role in a brighter future for electric co-op members

Pee Dee Electric CEO Elected to National Board

Donnie Spivey will represent state as an NRECA director

2021 Hurricane Season Could Be Above Average

NC State forecasters anticipate 15 to 18 named storms

Four County EMC’s Mitch Keel Retiring

Don Gatton Named Incoming CEO

3 Ways to Save Energy Outdoors

Find efficiencies outside

4 cordless tools for Father’s Day gifts

Co-ops Meet with Legislators During Modified ‘Rally in Raleigh’

Local co-ops adapt to COVID-19 restrictions to engage policymakers

Scholarships Available to Lineworkers’ Families

Applications due by June 30, 2021