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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?

Test Your Energy Saving Know-How

Test Your Energy Saving Know-How

Telling fact from fiction for seven energy saving claims

Landscaping For Energy Efficiency

Landscaping For Energy Efficiency

Stragegic placement can yield year-round benefits

Look Abroad for Energy Saving Inspiration

Look Abroad for Energy Saving Inspiration

International communities are experts at doing more with less

Save Energy by Shopping Local

Save Energy by Shopping Local

Surprising ways to limit energy use outside the home

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Energy Efficiency Tip

Headed Home for the Holidays?

'Tis the season to unplug

Are you going out of town for the holidays? Remember to unplug electronics that draw a phantom energy load. Some gadgets, like TVs, gaming consoles, chargers and DVD players use energy when plugged into an outlet — even when they’re not in use.

Source: energy.gov

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