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Cooperative News
Support Giving Tuesday by Giving to the Helping Hand Foundation
With Giving Tuesday just around the corner on Dec. 3, many of us are looking for ways to support community…
Get to Know Your Heating System (and Avoid Costly Emergency Strip Heat) This Winter
As temperatures start to drop, it’s helpful to understand how your heating system functions and the impact that the emergency…
Piedmont Electric Awards More Than $50,000 in Bright Ideas Education Grants to Local Teachers
North Elementary in Providence won a total of three Bright Ideas grants totaling $4,896—the most of any school this year!…
Official Notice: Serving on the Piedmont Electric Board of Directors
As your local electric co-op, Piedmont Electric Cooperative is guided by a board of directors composed of nine members from…
Spotlight on Democratic Member Control
As we celebrate National Co-op Month in October, we recognize the unique values of the cooperative structure. On the inside…
Colder Weather Energy-Saving Tips
As the temperature outside drops, energy use in our homes typically go up, but that doesn’t mean there is nothing…
Back to School Energy Savings
As the new school year begins, members across our cooperative are bustling with excitement and preparing for a new routine.…
Celebrate National Drive Electric Week With Us
This year, National Drive Electric Week is from September 27 through October 6. This week is celebrated yearly as a…
Electric Vehicle FAQ
You’ve likely heard or read that most automakers are transitioning many or all their new vehicles to electric-only models over…
Responding To Tropical Storm Debby
August 9, 2024 Update 11:49 AM | The majority of power has been restored, including the Ben Johnson outage. Our…