Seasons are changing — time for a tune up!
A well-maintained heating system can reduce your energy bill
Carolina Stories
The people, places and history that make our state great
Energy
Up Front
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
Feature Story
Storm Tips from the Experts
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
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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
Energy
Getting Hot in the Kitchen?
In summer, choose appliances that won’t make your A/C work too hard
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
