Hillsborough, NC (June 14, 2019) – Seven local high school graduates 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»
Reminder that Piedmont Electric’s Annual Food and Toy charity drive drop off ends Friday, December 14th. Piedmont Electric holds this annual charity drive as part of our commitment to the communities in which we live and serve to help those less fortunate. Thank you to all members who have dropped off… Read More»
Hillsborough, NC – Piedmont Electric awarded $49,616 in Bright Ideas Education grants to 34 teachers to fund engaging classroom learning projects. More than 8,700 students at schools in Alamance, Caswell, Durham, Orange and Person counties will be impacted by these innovative classroom projects. “Educators who win Bright Ideas grants are… Read More»
Rougemont, NC (August 25, 2018) – More than 475 individuals gathered at the Orange County Speedway for Piedmont Electric’s annual Community Safety Day. The free event included electrical safety demonstrations, bucket truck rides from Piedmont Electric linemen as well as participation from the Orange County Sherriff’s Office, Caldwell Fire Department,… Read More»
Hillsborough, NC—Piedmont Electric’s Helping Hand Foundation awarded $14,000 in scholarships to seven local high school graduates. Each student received a $2,000 college scholarship from Piedmont Electric. This competitive program awards academic scholarships to outstanding college-bound students who live locally. “As an electric cooperative, Piedmont Electric strives to do more than keep the… Read More»
Piedmont Electric Awards Grants to Teachers for their ‘Bright Ideas’ Piedmont Electric awarded more than $25,000 in Bright Ideas education grants to 27 local educators to fund innovative classroom projects. More than 4,600 students in Alamance, Caswell, Durham, Granville, Orange and Person counties will participate in Bright Ideas projects funded by… Read More»
Photo caption: Members of the Mebane Fire Department, North Eastern Alamance Volunteer Fire Department, Congressman Mark Walker, and representatives from the City of Mebane and Piedmont Electric gather to celebrate the closing of $468,330 in zero-interest loans to the Mebane Fire Department. (List of attendees from left to right at… Read More»
At Piedmont Electric, we show our commitment to our communities through a wide range of youth programs. By empowering our current and future members, we ensure a brighter future for all. Check out what our community’s future leaders were up to this summer! Every year, local high school students have… Read More»
Photo caption: Chief Kenneth Torain discusses Roxboro Fire Department’s new fire truck with Piedmont Electric’s Board of Director Glennie Beasley. Roxboro, NC (July 17, 2017) – Roxboro Fire Department received a $360,000 zero-interest loan from Piedmont Electric Membership Corporation to help pay for a new 3,000-gallon pumper tanker fire truck.… Read More»
Photo Caption: Members of the Lebanon Volunteer Fire Department, Senator Mike Woodard, Durham County Deputy Fire Marshall Mike Schell, and representatives from Piedmont Electric gather to celebrate the closing of $684,000 in zero-interest loans to the Lebanon Volunteer Fire Department. Attendees listed from left to right: Piedmont Electric’s VP Susan… Read More»
