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Bring Energy Tech Home for the Holidays

Bring Energy Tech Home for the Holidays

Help build a brighter future with smart home gift ideas

North Carolina Passes Bipartisan Energy Legislation

North Carolina Passes Bipartisan Energy Legislation

New law calls for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

Columbus County Mural Celebrates Bees, Butterflies

Columbus County Mural Celebrates Bees, Butterflies

Brunswick Electric funds public art piece

‘Vets Power Us’ Program Seeks to Bridge Military to Co-op Service

‘Vets Power Us’ Program Seeks to Bridge Military to Co-op Service

Effort helps veterans find potential career paths with electric cooperatives

NC Solar+ Schools Served by Co-ops Grow in 2021

NC Solar+ Schools Served by Co-ops Grow in 2021

Program helps fund solar on K–12 campuses

Co-op Leadership Camp Returns to the Woods in 2022

Co-op Leadership Camp Returns to the Woods in 2022

Students can apply through April 30

Democracy at Work

Democracy at Work

My experience at the Youth Legislative Assembly

Get Online and Shop Rural

Get Online and Shop Rural

Support rural NC businesses on ‘Shop Rural Day’ this November 11

NC Co-ops’ Rick Feathers to Retire

NC Co-ops’ Rick Feathers to Retire

Charlie Bayless named as his successor as general counsel

‘Field of Dreams’ to Provide Hands-on Ag Experience for Fairgoers

‘Field of Dreams’ to Provide Hands-on Ag Experience for Fairgoers

North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives sponsoring NC State Fair exhibit

Eastern Co-ops Partner on Bird Park EV Charger

Eastern Co-ops Partner on Bird Park EV Charger

Sylvan Heights Bird Park is home to the world’s largest collection of waterfowl

Students: Apply Now for the 2022 Youth Legislative Assembly

Students: Apply Now for the 2022 Youth Legislative Assembly

Applications accepted through February 1

NC’s Electric Cooperatives, CoBank Fund Digital Inclusion

NC’s Electric Cooperatives, CoBank Fund Digital Inclusion

Grants support the launch of a new statewide digital literacy training program

The Cooperative Difference at Work

The Cooperative Difference at Work

Democratic participation ensures a brighter future for electric co-ops and their members

Celebrate National Drive Electric Week

Celebrate National Drive Electric Week

Find an EV event near you September 25–October 3

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Energy Efficiency Tip

How Many Electronics Are in Your House?

Small appliances, devices and other products make up a large chunk of household energy use

The average household owns 24 electronic products, which account for roughly 12% of home energy use. When shopping for electronics, consider purchasing ENERGY STAR^®-certified products, which can be 70% more efficient than conventional models.

Source: energy.gov

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