Hillsborough, June 2022 – 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 Electric’s president… Read More»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
Roxboro, NC (April 29, 2021) – Ceffo Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department received a $328,000 zero-interest loan to help pay for their new pumper tanker. 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… Read More»
Leasburg, NC (December 3, 2020) – Leasburg Volunteer Fire Department received a $215,000 zero-interest loan to help pay for their new fire station. Piedmont Electric Membership Corporation is playing a supporting role in the construction of the fire station by facilitating a loan funded from the United States Department… Read More»
