Hillsborough, NC (October 23, 2019) – Piedmont Electric awarded $49,489 in Bright Ideas education grants to 38 teachers to fund engaging classroom learning projects that will impact more than 8,300 students at schools in Alamance, Caswell, Durham, Orange and Person counties. Since 1994, Piedmont Electric’s Bright Ideas education grant… Read More»
Cedar Grove, NC (October 12, 2019) – Over 520 individuals gathered at the Cedar Grove Ruritan Club to celebrate Piedmont Electric’s third annual Community Day. The free event included bucket truck rides from Piedmont Electric linemen as well as participation from the Orange County Sherriff’s Office, Cedar Grove Fire Department,… 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»
As your co-op, we are woven into the fabric of our community. As part of that community we strive to make it a better place to live, work and raise a family, not just through our exceptional service, but through our involvement in the communities we serve. Community outreach We… Read More»
Celebrate National Drive Electric week with Piedmont Electric and Plug-in NC! Join us and local EV owners on Monday, Sept. 16 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Carrboro Plaza located at 104 NC-54, Carrboro, NC 27510. See and experience the world of electric vehicles! This event will have… Read More»
Mebane, NC (Sept. 10, 2019) – Your local electric co-op is using its power to deliver more than electricity. Piedmont Electric has partnered with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Wildflower Program to plant a pollinator field of sunflowers alongside I-40 Westbound at the Buckhorn Road exit. These… Read More»
9/5/2019 at 9:15 a.m. – While the greatest wind impacts from Hurricane Dorian are expected east of I-95, it’s important to refresh yourself on proper generator use if you plan to use a generator if your power goes out this hurricane season. Remember to use it in a well-ventilated area,… Read More»
Labor Day – Monday, Sept. 2, 2019 Our offices will be closed for the holiday and employees will be on call.
Independence Day – Thursday, July 4 Our offices will be closed and employees will be on call.
Roxboro, NC (June 28, 2019) – Person County Habitat for Humanity received a $150,000 zero-interest loan to help pay for their new facility. Piedmont Electric Membership Corporation is playing a supporting role in the purchase of the warehouse by facilitating a loan funded from the United States Department of Agriculture’s… Read More»
