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Mid-Winter Heating Check

Simple steps to keep your system efficient and your home warm

Up Front

Building on a History of Safety

NC electric cooperatives prioritize safety-focused training to ensure skilled, reliable lineworkers

Tip Of The Month

Winter Adjustments to Improve Heating Costs

Reduce costs and improve comfort during the winter months

Energy Sense

Prep Now for Winter Savings

Protect your home from the elements.

Energy Sense

Crunching Numbers for Efficiency Best Bets

How to determine the ROI of home projects

Up Front

Controlling Costs on ‘Both Sides of the Meter’

New behind-the-meter tools empower member-owners to reduce usage and lower bills

Tip Of The Month

Fall Energy Savings

Save energy between hot and cold season

Your Power

Stay Connected This Hurricane Season

Five tips to stay connected during emergencies and power outages

Feature Story

NC Youth Tour 2025 Scrapbook

Photos from the 2025 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour

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Clean Filter, Cool Savings

Boost airflow and cut energy costs with regular filter changes

Your Power

How Do Transformers Work?

Transformers serve a vital purpose in safely and efficiently moving electricity across the grid

Energy Sense

Cool Savings

Keep your fridge in top form with energy efficiency tips

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Tip Of The Month

Beat the Heat with Smart Timing

Use heat-producing appliances at night to stay cool

Your Power

Co-op Projects Will Enhance Grid Resilience, Reliability

Three NC co-ops receive DEQ funding

Up Front

A Year of Nuclear Power Milestones

NC electric cooperative’s communities benefit from some of the Southeast’s lowest-carbon electricity

On The House

Shielding From Surges

Protect devices during summer storms

Tip Of The Month

Are Your Air Vents blocked?

Blocked air vents can cause your heating system to go into overdrive

Your Power

NC Co-op CEO Joins National Board

South River EMC’s Chris Spears will represent NC and other Northeast states

Your Power

Smart Insights About Buying Smart Appliances

Six tips to help you decide on the smart appliance that’s right for you