Landscaping with a Purpose
Lower energy costs with thoughtful yard design
Carolina Stories
The people, places and history that make our state great
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Reliability a Focal Point at National Co-op Meeting
NC electric co-op leaders met in San Antonio for the 2024 PowerXchange conference
Energy
Powering Through Cold Weather Months
A coordinated system helps keep power reliable and affordable.
Tip Of The Month
Keep Your Dryer Filter Lint Free
Cleaning the lint filter after every load improves air circulation and safety.
Energy Sense
Spring Cleaning Tips to Maximize Efficiency
Refreshing practices that not only tidy your home, but also reduce energy consumption
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Women Increasingly Powering America’s Electric Co-ops
Female representation in the electric cooperatives is growing and leaves a lasting impact.
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Keep Your Feet Cozy On Cold Winter Days
Area rugs are an easy and affordable way to add warmth to any room
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Electric Co-ops are Powerful Engines of Economic Development
Co-ops contribute more than $100 billion to U.S. GDP each year
Energy Sense
Efficiency Tips for Manufactured Homes
Improve comfort and use less energy in your manufactured home
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Proper Insulation Reduces The Need For Excessive Heating
Add insulation where needed to save up to 10% on annual energy bills.
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State’s Newest Microgrid Online at Rose Acre Farms
Tideland EMC and Hyde County egg producer partner on the project
Energy
Get Smart With Your Thermostat
Smart thermostats automatically adjust heating and cooling temperatures for optimal performance.
Viewpoints
One Year Later: What Utilities Learned from Winter Storm Elliott
NC electric cooperatives are investing in resources to ensure a reliable grid
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Electric Co-op Lineworkers Put Lifesaving Skills to the Test
2023 Pole Top Rescue Competition held at Nash Community College
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Energy Saving Tips This Holiday Season
Smaller appliances like slow cookers, air fryers and Instant Pots consume less energy.
Viewpoints
We’re All Family Here
Families planted electric co-ops in the communities they serve today
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Jones-Onslow EMC’s Jeff Clark Retires
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NC Electric Cooperatives Join Pilot Battery Project
Long-duration energy storage project will use federal funding
