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NC Co-ops Drive Rural Growth in 2024

NC Co-ops Drive Rural Growth in 2024

REDLG funding supported critical services across the state

Better Winter Wardrobe Options for Your Home

Better Winter Wardrobe Options for Your Home

Stay warm with more than just socks

Honing the Key to Reliable Service

Honing the Key to Reliable Service

NC electric cooperatives equip lineworkers with the know-how needed to come home safe

Co-op Scholarship Winners Reunite at Wolfpack Game

Co-op Scholarship Winners Reunite at Wolfpack Game

Women’s Basketball Camp participants were honored on the court

Are Your Air Vents blocked?

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Are Your Air Vents blocked?

Blocked air vents can cause your heating system to go into overdrive

NC Cooperatives Join DOE Grid Management Program

NC Cooperatives Join DOE Grid Management Program

NC Co-ops among first to join the Utility and Grid Operator Technical Assistance program

Routine Maintenance Can Lower Your Energy Bill

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Routine Maintenance Can Lower Your Energy Bill

Improve your system's energy efficiency and lower your energy bills by addressing potential issues early

NC Co-ops Support 30 Years of Bright Ideas

NC Co-ops Support 30 Years of Bright Ideas

Innovative learning projects funded by co-ops have impacted 3.8 million students

Fireplace Efficiency

Fireplace Efficiency

Maximize warmth and minimize waste

NC Co-op CEO Joins National Board

NC Co-op CEO Joins National Board

South River EMC’s Chris Spears will represent NC and other Northeast states

Conserving Our State’s Beauty

Conserving Our State’s Beauty

NC electric cooperatives are supporting efforts to rebuild and protect pollinator populations

Save Money by Putting Your Equipment To Sleep

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Save Money by Putting Your Equipment To Sleep

Make sure to switch your equipment to sleep mode when not in use

NC Co-op Lineworkers Gain Knowledge and Skills at Nash Community College

NC Co-op Lineworkers Gain Knowledge and Skills at Nash Community College

Lineworkers complete training programs

Know the Signs of Utility Scams

Know the Signs of Utility Scams

Smart Insights About Buying Smart Appliances

Smart Insights About Buying Smart Appliances

Six tips to help you decide on the smart appliance that’s right for you

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Energy Efficiency Tip

Let the Sunshine In!

Take advantage of daylight to warm your home in winter

For additional warmth, open drapes over windows that receive sunlight during the day. Close them at night, which can reduce heat loss from a warm room up to 10%.

Source: energy.gov

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