Eighteen North Carolina electric cooperatives in June sponsored 31 rising high school seniors on the annual Rural Electric Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. In addition to learning about cooperatives and forming their own, the participants toured the U.S. Capitol (shown), and visited their Congressional representatives, Arlington National Cemetery and other Washington area sites. (Photo by Mike Olliver)
Share Your Thoughts
Have a question about this story or just want to share what you thought? We’d love to hear from you!
Related Stories
View All
Your Power
NC Electric Cooperative’s CEO Joe Brannan Retires
Brannan reflects on 20 years of service
Your Power
Electric Co-ops Highlight Energy Innovation at State Energy Conference
NC co-ops demonstrate forward-thinking energy solutions at the State Energy Conference
Your Power
What to Expect This Hurricane Season
Predictions are full of variables, from warming water to Saharan dust