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Electric Co-op Leaders Meet with Gov. Roy Cooper

Electric Co-op Leaders Meet with Gov. Roy Cooper

Discussions cover energy innovation and rural economic development

Believe it: The French are Using Cheese to Generate Power

Believe it: The French are Using Cheese to Generate Power

A French power plant uses a cheese byproduct to generate electricity

Staying Cool with Extra Space

Staying Cool with Extra Space

Finding the right type of A/C unit for your project

All aboard the electric bus

All aboard the electric bus

Bus fleets are prime for electrification

Book Review—An Electrifying Story

Book Review—An Electrifying Story

"The Last Days of Night"

Top 10 Reasons to Consider a Co-op Career

Top 10 Reasons to Consider a Co-op Career

Wherever you are, odds are there’s an electric co-op nearby

Find Charging Options for Your Electric Vehicle

Find Charging Options for Your Electric Vehicle

NC offers several public charging options for EVs

A First for the State

Between the Lines

A First for the State

Ocracoke Island’s microgrid uses local resources to improve reliability

Smartphone Energy Apps

Smartphone Energy Apps

Can they really save you money?

Electric Co-op Innovation

Electric Co-op Innovation

Invest in the Sun for Water Heating

Invest in the Sun for Water Heating

Solar water heating may be a long-term investment worth considering

A ‘Cool’ Thermal Storage Technology

A ‘Cool’ Thermal Storage Technology

Ice-chilling your building

Keeping Up with the Jetsons

Keeping Up with the Jetsons

Off-the-shelf technology has made futuristic smart homes a reality

Phone Home

Phone Home

Smartphones can control a growing number of gadgets

The Sneaky Cousins of ‘Energy Vampires’

The Sneaky Cousins of ‘Energy Vampires’

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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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