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What Type of U.S. Power Plants are the Most Productive?

What Type of U.S. Power Plants are the Most Productive?

The answer for 2019 may surprise you

Managing Home Energy Use During the Pandemic

Managing Home Energy Use During the Pandemic

How to save during a summer of social distancing

U.S. Renewable Energy Tops Coal in 2019

U.S. Renewable Energy Tops Coal in 2019

The data bucks a long-running trend (since 1885)

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

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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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