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Energy Sense

Tips to Stay Comfortable this Winter

A number of factors play into how heat stays in your home

Your Power

Consider a Co-op Career

Your job search can begin and end at an electric co-op

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Share support of #CoopsVote for a Chance to Win

Co-op contest champions voter registration efforts

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Two NC Co-ops Host Kenan Fellows

Real-world STEM applications are being shared with students

Energy

Be Prepared

Hurricane Safety Tips

On The House

Skip the Mowing with Lawn Alternatives

Explore these options if maintaining grass isn’t your thing

Energy Sense

Considering Skylights?

Avoid common pitfalls

Energy

Are You a “Fan” of Saving Energy?

Don’t forget to turn off the fan

Your Power

Youth Tour 2018 Scrapbook

Photos from the 2018 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour

Up Front

Safety is Just a Phone Call Away

Planning to dig? Call NC 811. It could save your life.

Energy

Electric Vehicle Battery Life

How long do EV batteries last?

Energy

A Bright Idea for Outdoor Lighting

Choose fixtures that save energy

On The House

Surviving Without Air Conditioning

Inexpensive ways to stay cool without AC

Tip Of The Month

Dry Faster, Save Energy

Try dryer balls for an inexpensive laundry hack

Between The Lines

Co-op Tech: From Pork to Power

A Harnett County hog farm hosts a new co-op microgrid

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Co-ops Committed to Global Electrification

NRECA International is bringing power to developing nations

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Up Front

Co-ops Prepare to Power Vehicles of the Future

Managing electric vehicle load so all co-op members can benefit

On The House

Energy Considerations for Pet Doors

Keep Fido (or Fluffy) happy without the drafts

On The House

Cooking with magnets?

The pros and cons of induction cooktops

Tip Of The Month

Here’s a cool tip for your fridge!

Cover liquids and wrap foods stored in your refrigerator.

Your Power

Where Our Power Comes From

A diverse fuel mix helps ensure reliability and affordability