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Former Youth Tourist Sees Opportunity for Collaboration

YLC delegate Karis Dean shares experiences from Capitol Hill

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Accessible Innovation Stressed by NC Co-ops at National Meeting

NC co-op leaders set the tone among national peers

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Poultry Waste Will Provide Power to NC Co-ops

Pitt & Greene EMC serves an innovative renewable energy project

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Help Rural Areas be Counted in Census 2020

Census numbers determine how communities receive federal and state resources

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Why Drive Electric?

Electric vehicles offer several perks for drivers

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April Showers

Consider a rain barrel

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Find the Right Fix for Drafty Windows

Four considerations before a costly replacement

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Going Electric on Larger Acreage

Benefits of battery-powered lawn equipment

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NC Co-ops Vote: Make your Voice Heard

With increased voter participation, elected officials are taking notice of rural issues

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Electric Co-ops Among Innovators at Electrification Conference

EPRI’s Electrification 2020 conference will be held in Charlotte this April

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Agricultural Microgrid in the Works in Hyde County

Partnership includes Tideland EMC and Rose Acre Farms

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Got Leftovers?

Let them cool first to save energy

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Life Since the Lights Came On

An Update from Bolivia

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Warm, toasty AND efficient

A fireside tip for keeping your home energy efficient

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Planning for an EV Future

How will electric vehicles affect the grid over the long term?

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NC Farmers: Take Advantage of Discounted Energy Audits

New program aims to reduce farm energy costs

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RURAL Act Signed into Law

NC congressional delegates stand together to strengthen rural communities

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Seven Steps to Energy Efficiency in Your Home

Make a plan to get the most out of a home upgrade

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Should I Vent My Range Hood?

Venting a range hood can cause a small but necessary energy loss

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Electric Vehicles and the Grid

What will power all those new cars?

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Kenan Fellow Gets Real World Lessons for the Classroom

Watch Pamela Johnson’s experience with Union Power Cooperative

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Convenience & Energy Savings with Smart Speakers

Smart home applications make for the gift that keeps on giving

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Let the Sunshine In!

Take advantage of daylight to warm your home in winter

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Bright Ideas for Smart Home Lighting

Features are impressive but can be pricey