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Building a Brighter Future

Learn more about how North Carolina’s electric cooperatives are building a brighter future through economic development.

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Co-ops support economic development projects

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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

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A Recipe for Economic Development Success

NC’s electric co-ops are channeling millions in grants and loans to communities they serve

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NC Electric Cooperatives Support New Rural Economic Development Foundation

Co-ops have pledged $10,000 in seed capital