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Keeping Track of Energy Use at Home

Keeping Track of Energy Use at Home

Use data to wrangle unwanted loads

House Hunting for Energy Efficiency

House Hunting for Energy Efficiency

What to look for during a home search

Your Friendly, Neighborhood Microgrid

Between the Lines

Your Friendly, Neighborhood Microgrid

Advanced grid tech is cropping up on co-op lines across the state

Long-term Plans Focus on Value for Co-op Members

Long-term Plans Focus on Value for Co-op Members

Sustainability and efficiency goals underscore cooperative difference

NC Farmers: Take Advantage of Discounted Energy Audits

NC Farmers: Take Advantage of Discounted Energy Audits

New program aims to reduce farm energy costs

RURAL Act Signed into Law

RURAL Act Signed into Law

NC congressional delegates stand together to strengthen rural communities

6 Holiday Fire Safety Tips

6 Holiday Fire Safety Tips

Whether trimming a tree or lighting candles, stay fire safe this holiday season!

NCEMC Receives $16.6 million in Funding for Catawba Nuclear Station

NCEMC Receives $16.6 million in Funding for Catawba Nuclear Station

USDA loan will be used to make plant improvements

A Thoughtful Approach to Keeping Lines Clear

A Thoughtful Approach to Keeping Lines Clear

Right-of-way management is incredibly valuable for reliability and cost savings at your electric co-op

The Low-Down on Heat Pumps

The Low-Down on Heat Pumps

Energy efficient options for a range of applications

What Makes Electric Vehicles Tick?

What Makes Electric Vehicles Tick?

See what’s under the hood

Four Considerations for Home EV Charging

Four Considerations for Home EV Charging

Weighing needs against technology costs

Co-ops Explore Ways to ‘Electrify NC’

Co-ops Explore Ways to ‘Electrify NC’

Summit brings creative minds together to discuss beneficial electrification

Are Whole-House Fans Helpful?

Are Whole-House Fans Helpful?

Maybe, if used correctly

Questioning Space Heater Efficiency

Questioning Space Heater Efficiency

A reader wants to know: How can something be 300% efficient?

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Energy Efficiency Tip

Keep your thermostat "on point"

Nearby objects can make your HVAC work too hard

Avoid placing items like lamps and televisions near your air-conditioning thermostat. The thermostat senses heat from these appliances, which can cause the A/C to run longer than necessary.

Source: energy.gov

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