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Avoid False Temperature Readings

Optimize energy efficiency by ensuring your thermostat is free from obstructions

Save Energy With Ceiling Fans

Ceiling fans can make a room feel several degrees cooler

Powering Through Cold Weather Months

A coordinated system helps keep power reliable and affordable.

Winterization Tips for Energy Savings

Ensure your home is tight and ready for colder weather

Powering Up After an Outage

Steps to restoring power should winter weather turn out the lights

Co-op Leaders Meet with Legislators During ‘Rally in Raleigh’

One-on-one meetings highlight issues important to rural communities

Save Energy (and Money) Using Smart Plugs

Smart plugs are an inexpensive way to cut down on your energy bill

Keep Your Dryer Filter Lint Free

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

NC Electric Cooperatives Join Pilot Battery Project

Long-duration energy storage project will use federal funding

Teach Your Children Energy Sense

Kids and grandkids can be energy efficiency champions

Be an Energy Efficient Grill Master

Take the cooking (and the heat) outside

Out With the Mold

Managing moisture in your home

State’s Newest Microgrid Online at Rose Acre Farms

Tideland EMC and Hyde County egg producer partner on the project

Your Dishwasher Can Save You Money

It's more energy efficient than washing a load of dishes by hand

3 Easy Changes to Save Energy

Small adjustments can add up