Community
At Piedmont Electric, we do more than keep the lights on—we make a difference in the lives of those we serve by helping build a better community. We show our commitment to the communities through a wide range of youth programs and giving opportunities. By empowering our current and future members, we ensure a brighter and stronger future for all. Together, we have the power to make a cooperative difference.
4-H Golf Tournament 🍀
We are a proud sponsor of the local Caswell, Orange, and Person County 4-H clubs. All proceeds of this event go to the 4-H Endowment Fund for summer camp scholarships.
Basketball Camp Scholarships 🏀
Piedmont Electric, along with North Carolina’s other Touchstone Energy Cooperatives, award middle-school students full scholarships to attend basketball camp on college campuses each summer.
Bright Ideas Teacher Grants 💡
Cooperatives offer grants to teachers with innovative classroom projects
College Scholarship Program 🎓
High school students planning to continue their education can apply now for Piedmont Electric's College Scholarship.
Community Loan Program 🚒
Piedmont Electric, in association with the USDA provides loans to our community
Earth Day Art Contest 🎨
Piedmont EMC sponsors an Earth Day Art Contest for elementary school students K-5 to promote "Working Together for a Greener Tomorrow."
Charitable Donations Program
Piedmont Electric continues the tradition of giving, helping its members and neighbors through this philanthropic program.
Project Helping Hand
This program is utilized to help less fortunate members in paying their energy bills, and allows members to give back within the cooperative.
Youth Tour in Washington D.C.
Through Piedmont Electric, high school students have the opportunity to attend the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour in Washington, D.C.
Kids Zone
Piedmont Electric strives to educate the next generation to become smarter energy users through its various educational programs.
Live Outage Map
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