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NC Co-ops Take the Stage at National Annual Meeting

NC Co-ops Take the Stage at National Annual Meeting

Electric co-ops praised for innovation, communication, reliability and member support

Stream Efficiently

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Stream Efficiently

Streaming that new show everyone’s talking about?

NC Electric Cooperatives Celebrate 85th Anniversary

NC Electric Cooperatives Celebrate 85th Anniversary

Edgecombe-Martin County EMC was the first to flip the switch in 1937

5 Questions to Ask Your Home Inspector

5 Questions to Ask Your Home Inspector

Assess energy efficiency before buying

All About HVAC Filters

All About HVAC Filters

Pricier isn’t always better

Energy-Efficient Ideas for Big Impacts

Energy-Efficient Ideas for Big Impacts

Advanced Energy works with NC electric cooperatives to better the lives of their members

Make NC811 a Part of Your Digging Project

Make NC811 a Part of Your Digging Project

Calling NC811 can save lives, and limit damage and extensive repairs

NC Electric Co-ops Join International Research Initiative

NC Electric Co-ops Join International Research Initiative

Collaborative will help advance low-carbon energy technologies

Time for a Checkup?

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Time for a Checkup?

Most manufacturers recommend an annual tune up for your home’s cooling system

Caring for the Trees That Care for Us

Caring for the Trees That Care for Us

Arbor Day Foundation tips for planting trees

Keeping Your Home Healthy

Keeping Your Home Healthy

Three ways to ensure your house looks, feels and smells fresh

What Are The Environmental Impacts Of Electric Vehicle Batteries?

What Are The Environmental Impacts Of Electric Vehicle Batteries?

Big questions about our brighter future

A Bright Future for Co-ops and Agriculture

A Bright Future for Co-ops and Agriculture

Co-ops and farms have a history of working together, utilizing new technologies

Cultivating a Culture of Safety

Cultivating a Culture of Safety

Through everything we do for our members, North Carolina’s electric cooperatives are focused on safety

Wake Electric Grant Promotes Reading Among Granville County Students

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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Don't "Freeze" Your Budget

If your fridge or freezer is too cold, it could cost you

Don’t keep your refrigerator too cold. The Department of Energy recommends a temperature setting of 35 to 38 degrees for the fresh food compartment and zero degrees for the freezer. Make sure the refrigerator doors are sealed airtight to maximize efficiency.

Source: energy.gov

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