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Power When You Need It
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Power When You Need It

Why natural gas is an important part of the fuel mix of NC electric cooperatives

Reliability a Focal Point at National Co-op Meeting
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Reliability a Focal Point at National Co-op Meeting

NC electric co-op leaders met in San Antonio for the 2024 PowerXchange conference

Spring Cleaning Tips to Maximize Efficiency
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Spring Cleaning Tips to Maximize Efficiency

Refreshing practices that not only tidy your home, but also reduce energy consumption

Keep Your Feet Cozy On Cold Winter Days
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Keep Your Feet Cozy On Cold Winter Days

Area rugs are an easy and affordable way to add warmth to any room

Proper Insulation Reduces The Need For Excessive Heating
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Proper Insulation Reduces The Need For Excessive Heating

Add insulation where needed to save up to 10% on annual energy bills.

Landscaping with a Purpose
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Landscaping with a Purpose

Lower energy costs with thoughtful yard design

Powering Through Cold Weather Months
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Powering Through Cold Weather Months

A coordinated system helps keep power reliable and affordable.

Smart Speaker Connections
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Smart Speaker Connections

Exploring the benefits of the ‘Internet of Things’

Electric Co-ops are Powerful Engines of Economic Development
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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

Uncharted Water (Heaters)
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Uncharted Water (Heaters)

Know your water heater options before it needs replacing

Apps to Help You Save Energy
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Apps to Help You Save Energy

Energy efficiency at your fingertips

Keep Your Dryer Filter Lint Free
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Keep Your Dryer Filter Lint Free

Cleaning the lint filter after every load improves air circulation and safety.

Women Increasingly Powering America’s Electric Co-ops
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Women Increasingly Powering America’s Electric Co-ops

Female representation in the electric cooperatives is growing and leaves a lasting impact.

Efficiency Tips for Manufactured Homes
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Efficiency Tips for Manufactured Homes

Improve comfort and use less energy in your manufactured home

State’s Newest Microgrid Online at Rose Acre Farms
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State’s Newest Microgrid Online at Rose Acre Farms

Tideland EMC and Hyde County egg producer partner on the project