Carolina Stories

Duct sealing: What’s the big deal?

Duke Energy plans to replace coal-fired plant

Early October rain and wind harassed the coast

Year-round savings

Insulated window shades boost comfort while lowering energy use

Piedmont Electric helps create jobs and safer communities

Do dimmer switches work with CFL and LED lights?

Hot potato!

Keeping rooms comfy

Balancing temperatures in a two-story home By Jim Dulley

October is National Co-op Month

Retired Duke CEO looks to a cooperative business structure for ‘lighting the world’

The power of second chances

Don’t fall victim to energy scams

Taking charge of electronics

A little lineman lights a lamp

Cooperatives without borders

For more than 50 years, U.S. electric cooperatives have shared their expertise with world communities that have needed it most

Amazon plans to buy power from a big wind energy operation in northeastern North Carolina

Right-of-way clearing is critical for providing reliable electric power

Electric cooperatives, pole attachments, and the state legislature

Federal Clean Power Plan sets requirements for reducing greenhouse gas emissions

Touchstone Energy | On Tour

10 cooperatives, 10 locations, 10 unique perspectives on co-ops and their communities

Average Prices For Residential Electricity

Batteries for storing electric energy

Thinking of a new clothes dryer?

Cool tool

Smart thermostats let you control home temperatures through an app on your phone