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Wake Electric Grant Promotes Reading Among Granville County Students

Bright Ideas grants have impacted more than 2.8 million NC students

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Electric Co-ops To Deploy Batteries Across Rural NC

Energy storage will enhance grid resilience, reliability

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Lock in the savings

Sealing air leaks around windows is an easy way to reduce energy waste

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NC Co-ops Participate in National Grid Security Simulation

GridEx is a virtual simulation to support grid security and safety

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Budget-Friendly Energy Savings

Inexpensive tips to make your home heating system more efficient

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A change for savings

A clean air filter can reduce energy costs

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Roanoke Electric CEO Honored with NC Rural Leadership Award

Recognition comes as Wynn is named CEO of Fla. co-op

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Speed Under Pressure: Lineworkers Test Lifesaving Skills

Pole Top Rescue Competition held at Nash Community College

On The House

Frosty Roofs Provide Energy Efficiency Clues

Is your home losing heat during the winter?

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Pull the plug

on phantom energy load

Energy

Sleuthing for Home Energy Savings

Utility bills provide clues to savings potential

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Bring Energy Tech Home for the Holidays

Help build a brighter future with smart home gift ideas

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North Carolina Passes Bipartisan Energy Legislation

New law calls for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

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Get ready for winter chill

Starting with your windows and doors

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EV Adventure: The Mountains are Calling

Travel with ease thanks to NC electric co-ops’ vehicle charging network

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Happier Cooking with Kitchen Ventilation

Say goodbye to smoke and smells

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Energy Sense

Which Heat Pump Option is Right for My Home?

Learn the difference between ducted, mini-split and geothermal heat pumps

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The Cooperative Difference at Work

Democratic participation ensures a brighter future for electric co-ops and their members

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NC Solar+ Schools Served by Co-ops Grow in 2021

Program helps fund solar on K–12 campuses

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Save Energy Year-Round!

With regular equipment maintenance

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Celebrate National Drive Electric Week

Find an EV event near you September 25–October 3

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Renewable Energy Grows to Second-Largest Source of U.S. Power

Only natural gas produced more electricity in 2020

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Ants and Spiders and Flies, Oh My!

Prevent pest invasions and unwanted drafts