Stay Safe This Hurricane Season
Hurricane season runs from June through November, and here in North Carolina, severe storms are a real possibility every year.…
Shift Your Use to Save More This Summer
As summer temperatures rise, so does the demand for electricity and when we use energy can matter just as much…
Solar Sense: Do This, Skip That
A Smart Approach to Solar Thinking about installing solar panels? You’re not alone. More Piedmont Electric members are exploring solar…
Get Personalized Energy Tips
Piedmont Electric offers tools to analyze and better understand your energy use through SmartHub. With the Energy Breakdown and Energy…
Total Community Berea Fire Department Secures $389,000 for New Fire Engine
OXFORD, N.C. — Piedmont Electric Cooperative, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has loaned $389,000 to help…
Cedar Grove Fire Department Secures $676,562.40 for New Fire Engine
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. — Piedmont Electric Cooperative has approved a $676,562.40 zero-interest loan to support the Cedar Grove Fire Department’s…
Anderson Township Volunteer Fire Department Secures $250,000 for New Fire Engine
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (Sept. 2025) – The Anderson Township Volunteer Fire Department has strengthened its emergency response capabilities with the addition…
Rate Schedule Changes for 2026
At Piedmont Electric, our mission is to provide reliable, affordable electricity while operating as a not-for-profit, member-owned cooperative. Each year,…
Capital Credits Could Be Waiting
As a not-for-profit electric cooperative, Piedmont Electric returns excess revenue, also known as margins, back to our members in the form…
Clean Energy Made Easy for Every Member
Have you ever thought about going solar but weren’t sure where to start? Maybe your roof isn’t ideal for solar…
