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»
Roxboro, NC (Nov. 23, 2020) – Allensville Volunteer Fire Department received a $200,000 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 States… Read More»
Hillsborough, N.C., (Nov. 11, 2020) – Piedmont Electric has awarded $50,193 in Bright Ideas education grants to 31 local teachers to fund engaging projects for their students. More than 8,170 students at schools in Alamance, Caswell, Durham, Orange and Person counties will benefit from these grants. “Even before the COVID-19… Read More»
Piedmont Electric and RiverStreet Networks are working together to provide free WiFi hotspots in rural communities where broadband internet service can be unreliable or expensive. “We are committed to the well-being of our members, employees and the community,” said Steve Hamlin, president and CEO of Piedmont Electric. “There are a… Read More»
Hillsborough, NC (June 4, 2020) – Seven local high school students received $2,000 college scholarships from Piedmont Electric 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 President and CEO. “As… Read More»
Timberlake, NC (April 28, 2020) – Timberlake Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department received a $376,000 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… Read More»
Businesses across the country have closed their office doors while their employees are working remotely from home. With this sudden change in operations, businesses are more vulnerable than ever to cyberattacks. This is because companies are more reliant on online tools, such as videoconferencing and chat programs. Also, remote workers… Read More»
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»
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»
