Brighter Future Summit Addresses Theme of ‘Powering Tomorrow Together’
NC electric co-ops emphasize leadership, collaboration and innovation to power the future
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The people, places and history that make our state great
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Powering the Future of Agriculture
National Ag Day recognizes North Carolina’s electric co-ops powering agriculture innovation
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Inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders
Cooperative Leadership Camp brings hands-on leadership training to Carolina high schoolers
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Controlling Costs on ‘Both Sides of the Meter’
New behind-the-meter tools empower member-owners to reduce usage and lower bills
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Co-op Leaders Engage Congressional Leaders
Electric cooperative leaders advocate for smart energy policies on Capitol Hill
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Two NC Co-ops Support Amazon.com Projects
Four County EMC and Jones-Onslow EMC help facilitate new Amazon distribution centers
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NC Cooperatives Join DOE Grid Management Program
NC Co-ops among first to join the Utility and Grid Operator Technical Assistance program
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Renewables to Generate Nearly Half of Global Electricity by 2030
International Energy Agency projects renewable energy to meet goals by end of decade
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Powering Our Lives: Renewable Energy
Solar power is a sustainable part of electric co-ops’ fuel mix
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Co-op Leaders Discuss Reliability, Resiliency at Brighter Future Summit
Collaboration highlighted at 2024 annual meeting
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Preserving Reliable Electricity for Our Communities
Co-ops oppose new EPA rules that will sacrifice reliability and affordability
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Power When You Need It
How NC electric co-ops are meeting the growing need for electricity.
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Powering Our Lives: Natural Gas
Why natural gas is an important part of the fuel mix of NC electric cooperatives
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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
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Working Safely for a Brighter Future
Training prepares co-op line technicians to maintain safe, reliable service
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Powering Through Cold Weather Months
A coordinated system helps keep power reliable and affordable.
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NC Zoo and Randolph EMC Deploy All-Electric Vehicle
Randolph EMC adds all-electric tractor to North Carolina Zoo’s fleet.
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eTRU Project Honored with Innovation Award
Surry-Yadkin EMC and Hollar & Greene Produce partnered on emissions-reducing project.
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State’s Newest Microgrid Online at Rose Acre Farms
Tideland EMC and Hyde County egg producer partner on the project
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Randolph EMC Serves NC’s First Electric School Bus
Randolph County School’s bus will run on co-op power
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Reliability is Key to a Successful Energy Transition
North Carolina’s electric cooperatives focus on reliability as energy transitions evolve