Carolina Stories

To seal or not to seal

Walter Fulcher Honored for Community Service

You can get satisfaction!

A few facts about ceiling fans

At work in Washington

Changing minds to change lightbulbs

Durham student working to inspire people in her community

Electric cooperatives without borders

Moving toward energy-efficient water heaters

Lumbee River EMC helps Robeson County add energy generation at its landfill site

On to the Future

North Carolina’s electric cooperative leaders in April embrace new ideas for leading communities into the future

Slow growth in electricity demand could mean higher rates for consumers

What is a Transformer?

An illustrated guide

Back-Up Power

A buyer’s guide to residential standby generators

Upgrade and Save

Running old, inefficient appliances may cost you more than you think

Get Cool

How to buy a new air‑conditioning system

Safeguard: protecting the electricity grid

How the electric utility industry protects the grid against attacks.

See Through

The character, comfort and costs of your windows

Shocking news

In 1978, four Rowan County men were electrocuted when they were not watching what they were doing.

The Well-Lit Deck

Quality lighting enhances outdoor time after sundown

What are tamper-resistant receptacles?

National convention focuses on ‘Members First’

Clean energy businesses mean jobs and growth for North Carolina

Coffee’s on, but don’t forget to turn it off

Electric Rider

A fast motorcycle without the emissions or the noise