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Your Dishwasher Can Save You Money

It’s more energy efficient than washing a load of dishes by hand

Energy Sense

Batten Down the Hatch

Insulate your attic hatch for energy savings

Energy

Schedule a Tune-Up for your Heating System

Save energy and money by regularly maintaining your equipment

Energy

Lineworker Training Critical as Field Grows

Electric co-ops are dedicated to job training and safety

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NC Co-op Helps Educator Bring Career Paths to Life

Roanoke Cooperative hosted Kenan Fellow Dawn Stokes this summer

Energy Sense

Powering Up After an Outage

Steps to restoring power should winter weather turn out the lights

On The House

Back to School Energy Savings

Adjust energy use to new routines

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The Power of Ceiling Fans

Ceiling fans can help improve comfort year-round.

Energy Sense

Teach Your Children Energy Sense

Kids and grandkids can be energy efficiency champions

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NC Youth Tour 2023 Scrapbook

Snapshots from the annual Youth Tour in Washington, D.C.

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Pitt & Greene EMC Leader Elected as National Board Official

National co-op finance organization elects Mark Suggs as board officer

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July is National Grilling Month

To reduce home energy use, avoid using your oven and use a grill instead.

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Surry-Yadkin EMC Partners with Local Produce Company on eTRU Project

Project will cut diesel fuel use, reducing costs and emissions

On The House

Backup Power Options

Considerations for storm-ready generators

Viewpoints

Safeguarding Reliable Power

Transitioning to reliable, affordable and sustainable energy will take national coordination

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Tip Of The Month

Save money this summer

The laundry room is a great place to start

Energy Sense

Efficiency Tips for Residential Well Pumps

Ways to improve your residential well and reduce energy use

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Check Your Thermostat

The location of your thermostat can impact your ideal indoor temperature

Energy Sense

Save Energy With Co-op Programs

Electric co-ops offer a range of energy efficiency tools and programs

On The House

‘The Ceiling is the Roof’ for Home Upgrades

Roof work can lead to other energy savings

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Plant for Shade

Include energy efficiency in your landscaping plans

Energy Sense

3 Easy Changes to Save Energy

Small adjustments can add up

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Electric Vehicle Battery Safety

Big questions about our brighter future