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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

Carolina Living

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

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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

Between The Lines

How to operate a portable generator safely

Use the correct size generator and run it safely.

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An Encyclopedia of Modern Electricity

A new report provides a clear overview of our ever-evolving power grid

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CCEC’s Conrad Retires After 38 Years of Service to Co-ops

Jake Joplin named CEO and general manager

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On The House

Clothes Dryers: Use Only as Intended

Venting dryers indoors is no longer considered a safe option

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How Smart Should Your Thermostat Be?

What to consider before replacing your thermostat

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Staying in hot water

Insulating water pipes can mean big savings

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The Evolution of Holiday Lighting

New LED options can help cut long-term costs

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Jones-Onslow EMC Supports Solar School

Queens Creek Elementary recently installed a solar PV system

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Sizing Up Ductless Heat Pumps

A ductless system can help heat and cool on a budget

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A New Application for Bronze-Age Kiln Bricks

‘Firebricks’ could store energy from renewable generation

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U.S. Rep. Foxx Meets with Co-op Leaders

Surry-Yadkin EMC discussed topics important to its members