Be Safe When Hunting Hunters have their sights on wild game when preparing for hunting season. A few moments devoted to safety can help prevent an accident with utility equipment. SafeElectricity.org urges hunters to take precautions and be aware of potential electrical hazards while hunting. • Before leaving… Read More»
Labor Day – Monday, Sept. 6, 2021 Our offices will be closed for the holiday and employees will be on call.
WHAT TO DO BEFORE STORMS HIT Create an emergency kit. It should include bottled water, nonperishable foods, first aid supplies, flashlights, batteries and any other items you might need if you were to be without power for several days. Keep it in a place that’s easy to access and… Read More»
A message from Steve Hamlin, President & General Manager It’s not just about what you do, it’s also why you do it. What we do is deliver reliable, affordable power. We do this because we are committed to the well-being of our members. Please understand that we do things differently… Read More»
As your trusted energy provider, Piedmont Electric is proud to offer members a solar energy option beyond the traditional, on-site home installation. Participating in community solar is a way for members to utilize locally produced, clean energy to help offset their carbon footprint. And because it’s a community-shared resource, participants… Read More»
In honor of Independence Day, our offices will be closed and employees will be on call on Monday, July 5.
Hillsborough, NC (June 3, 2021) – Orange Rural Fire Department received a $250,000 zero-interest loan to help pay for a new fire engine. Piedmont Electric Membership Corporation is playing a supporting role in the purchase of the new fire truck by facilitating a loan funded from the United States Department… Read More»
Roxboro, NC (June 1, 2021) – Broadband service from RiverStreet Networks is now available in large portions of Person County with overlap in parts of Caswell, Durham, Granville and Orange counties in North Carolina and Halifax County in Virginia. This wireless internet service is available through a broadband program between… Read More»
This Memorial Day, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Piedmont Electric offices will be closed and employees will be on call on Monday, May 31.
Hillsborough, NC (May 26, 2021) – Seven local high school students each received a $2,000 college scholarship from Piedmont Electric’s Helping Hand Foundation for their academic excellence and commitment to their communities. “We are proud to award these scholarships to such exceptional students in our communities,” said Steve Hamlin, Piedmont… Read More»
