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Life as a Lineman

EnergyUnited Crew Leader Shay Reed reflects on his career thus far

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Managing a Renovation Contractor

How to manage effectively after hiring is complete

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Mowing with Electricity

Weigh the benefits of using an electric lawn mower

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Co-op Leaders Leave Annual Meeting Enlightened, Inspired

Sessions focus on how co-ops are leading the energy future

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10 Electrical Safety Tips for Spring

Be safe outside around electricity

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Blue Ridge Energy Trims Trees by Helicopter

Aerial blades make quick work of right-of-way management

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Don’t burn through your energy dollars

Properly sealing a fireplace will save you money on energy

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Co-op Tech: The Agile, Fractal Grid

The Ocracoke microgrid project is paving the way for future innovation

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Leading the Future

Electric co-ops are on the cutting edge of an industry transformation

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Federal Task Force Gives Nod to Co-op Smart Grid Work

White House-commissioned report touts e-connectivity progress

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‘Expert Tree Feller’ Causes Randolph EMC Outage

Crews responded to repair damage done by an industrious beaver

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Wind Power Projected to Outpace Hydro

Hydropower has long held the top spot among renewables

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Energy-Savvy Congregations

Create a plan to make energy improvements at your house of worship

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Hiring the Right Contractor

Tips to ensure they do good work and stay on budget

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Affordable Manufactured Homes Up Their Game

Contemporary features and enhanced energy efficiency boost appeal

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Energy Savings for the Win!

Score savings with power-efficient A/V equipment

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Understanding the Value of Radiant Barriers

Thin, reflective material can help keep your home cool

On The House

Warming Up with Wood

A little research can help ensure safe, efficient wood burning

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Avoid the Most Common Utility Scams

3 tips to avoid pressure from scammer scare tactics

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Countries Collaborate on Energy Data

North American countries are sharing data online

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How to operate a portable generator safely

Use the correct size generator and run it safely.