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Give the Gift of Energy Savings with Energy Star®

ENERGY-STAR rated electronics are 25% more efficient than standard products

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Renewables to Generate Nearly Half of Global Electricity by 2030

International Energy Agency projects renewable energy to meet goals by end of decade

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Big Questions About Our Brighter Future

Your Energy Questions Answered

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Smart Home Tech on a Budget

Small upgrades can yield big results

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Heading out of town for the holidays?

Did you know you can save energy by lowering your thermostat just a few degrees?

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Help After Helene

Resources for those in need and those looking to help

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Saving Energy in the Kitchen

Induction cooktops and other tips to consider

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Dealing with Water Damage After the Storm

Best methods for keeping safe by managing moisture in your home

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Food Safety During a Power Outage

Before, during and after your power goes out

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Are You Eligible for Federal Tax Credits?

Save up to $3,000 annually with energy efficiency improvements and upgrades

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Powering Our Lives: Nuclear Power

Nuclear power is safe, steady and emissions-free

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Bees and Bright Ideas

Onslow County teacher used education grants to build multi-use pollination center

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From Box to Bowl

Co-op partnership puts farm tech in the hands of Duplin County students

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Smart Attic Storage

Pair storage with energy savings in your attic

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Students Make Lasting Connections at Cooperative Leadership Camp

Hands-on workshops teach the importance of cooperatives

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Hamlin Retires After 25 Years of Service to Piedmont Electric Cooperative

Jordan Overbee selected to lead the electric co-op

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On The House

Buyer Beware

Home improvement offers sound too good to be true? They probably are.

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Beat the crowds

Schedule your annual maintenance visit for your HVAC system now

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Avoid False Temperature Readings

Optimize energy efficiency by ensuring your thermostat is free from obstructions

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Powering Our Lives: Renewable Energy

Solar power is a sustainable part of electric co-ops’ fuel mix

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Randolph EMC’s Dale Lambert Retires After Decades of Service

Dennis Mabe selected as incoming CEO

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A Guide to EV Ownership

Be in-the-know before going electric

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Co-op Leaders Meet with Legislators During ‘Rally in Raleigh’

One-on-one meetings highlight issues important to rural communities