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Flexibility is the Key to a Brighter Energy Future

Co-ops are saving costs with a more flexible grid

On The House

Energy Costs for Outdoor Water Features

Calculate the cost to keep water flowing year-round

Carolina People

Central Electric CEO Retires After 30 Years With Co-ops

Edward Oldham selected as next CEO and general manager

Your Power

What Makes Electric Vehicles Tick?

See what’s under the hood

Energy

Choose your pots and pans wisely

Your choice of cookware can help you save energy

Feature Story

Hone Your Storm Smarts

Hurricane tracking data can help you be prepared

Energy Sense

Four Considerations for Home EV Charging

Weighing needs against technology costs

Energy

Youth Tour 2019 Scrapbook

Photos from the 2019 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour

Your Power

Co-ops Explore Ways to ‘Electrify NC’

Summit brings creative minds together to discuss beneficial electrification

Your Power

Broadband Bill Opens Up Options for Electric Co-ops

Hurdles removed for connecting rural areas

Up Front

Changing Lives, a World Away

Personal reflections on how a team of NC co-op volunteers brought power to a Bolivian village

Energy

Change your filter for savings

If you aren’t regularly changing your HVAC filter, you could be losing money

On The House

Are Whole-House Fans Helpful?

Maybe, if used correctly

Your Power

Co-ops Make Our Voices Heard on Capitol Hill

NC co-op leaders made a trip to Washington, D.C., to talk policy

Your Power

2019 Pole Top Rescue Competition Tests Lifesaving Skills

Fast-paced action highlights just how challenging it is to be a line worker

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Energy

Getting Hot in the Kitchen?

In summer, choose appliances that won’t make your A/C work too hard

Energy Sense

Keep Cool for Less

Get your home in top shape for summer

Your Power

The Path to Low-Carbon Power

NCEMC has been on a path to generating electricity while emitting less carbon dioxide for decades

Up Front

Meeting Member Needs With Low-Carbon Power

Electric co-ops in North Carolina are national leaders in providing low-carbon power

Carolina Living

Smart Appliances

Consider pros, cons when mulling purchases

Energy

A Different Kind of “Sun Light”

Solar-powered lights are easy and inexpensive

Up Front

Safety Tips That Can Save Your Life

Electrical safety is a priority at your co-op – make it so for your family, as well

Energy

Keep your thermostat “on point”

Nearby objects can make your HVAC work too hard