🏆 Nominate your top picks for this year's Carolina's Finest Awards for a chance to win $100! VOTE NOW

Carolina Stories

The people, places and history that make our state great

Reset Filters
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

More Power

Co-ops Make Our Voices Heard on Capitol Hill

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

More Power

2019 Pole Top Rescue Competition Tests Lifesaving Skills

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

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

More Power

The Path to Low-Carbon Power

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

Viewpoints

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

Viewpoints

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

Energy Sense

Test Your Energy Saving Know-How

Telling fact from fiction for seven energy saving claims

Viewpoints

Building a Brighter Energy Future, Together

National co-op Board President Curtis Wynn outlines his vision for the future

More Power

The Work of a Lineman

A 12-year-old’s ode to her grandfather’s work on the lines

More Power

NC Meter School Tackles Grid Tech

A long-standing conference keeps meter and substation experts in the know

Connect with Carolina Country!

Get early access to features, recipes, contests and more from Carolina Country, delivered to your inbox.
Email Subscribe
Name
Name
First Name
Last Name
If you are not a member of an electric co-op, please select None.

More Power

NC’s Wynn Elected to Lead National Board

The Roanoke Electric Cooperative CEO was elected board president in March

More Power

Burn Center Pioneer Dies at Age 103

John Stackhouse founded the center with electric co-ops nearly 40 years ago

Energy

Guilt-Free Streaming

The right equipment keeps the episodes rolling without breaking the bank

More Power

Electricity is Increasingly the ‘Fuel’ of Choice

A new report projects electricity demand to surge by 2040

Energy

Landscaping For Energy Efficiency

Stragegic placement can yield year-round benefits

Energy

Warmer Weather, Time to Test!

Changing seasons means it’s time to check your HVAC system

Between The Lines

Co-op Tech: Life on a Microgrid

A Brunswick County neighborhood has earned an innovative distinction

On The House

Look Abroad for Energy Saving Inspiration

International communities are experts at doing more with less