Chapel Hill, NC (March 23, 2022) – New Hope Volunteer Fire Department received a $450,000 zero-interest loan to help pay for their new first out fire engine. Piedmont Electric Cooperative is playing a supporting role in the purchase of the new fire truck by facilitating a loan funded from the… Read More»
Rougemont, NC (March 1, 2022) – Caldwell Fire Department received a $400,000 zero-interest loan to help pay for their new fire truck. Piedmont Electric Cooperative is playing a supporting role in the purchase of this fire truck by facilitating a loan funded from the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)… Read More»
Quick resources Outage reporting: SmartHub or call 800.222.3107. If there is a busy tone, please call back in a few minutes or report your outage through SmartHub or by text. SmartHub and our text outage program automatically report your outage. Online outage map Winter weather safety tips Learn about winter storm restoration with one of… Read More»
Graham, NC (Dec. 17, 2021) – Swepsonville Fire Department received a $200,000 zero-interest loan to help pay for their new fire truck. Piedmont Electric Cooperative is playing a supporting role in this purchase by facilitating a loan funded from the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Economic Development Loan… Read More»
Mebane, N.C. (Dec. 8, 2021) – This past week, Piedmont Electric Cooperative unveiled their newest electric vehicle (EV) DC fast-charging station at the Arby’s in Mebane. North Carolina’s electric cooperatives, including Piedmont Electric, are working to create a statewide network of EV charging stations, enabling the increased adoption of EV… Read More»
With the holiday season upon us, postal workers are busier than ever. As they work hard to get packages and holiday cards delivered to the correct destinations, the post office might start to slow down due to the extra volume of mail. If you’re still receiving your paper bill through… Read More»
Hillsborough, N.C., (Oct. 22, 2021) – Piedmont Electric Cooperative has awarded $50,430 in Bright Ideas education grants to 33 local teachers to fund engaging projects for their students. More than 9,500 students at schools in Alamance, Caswell, Durham, Granville, Orange and Person counties will benefit from these grants. “We… Read More»
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»
