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Cooperative News
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…
Steve Hamlin Retires After 25 Years of Service
Steve Hamlin’s journey to Piedmont Electric Cooperative is a testament to adaptability and a deep commitment to service. Born in…
Help Keep Crews Safe: Don’t Attach Items to Poles
Did you know that attaching objects to Piedmont Electric Cooperative’s utility poles without consent is illegal and hazardous to our…
A Journey Ready for its Next Step
After eight years as president and general manager and nearly three decades with Piedmont Electric Cooperative, Steve Hamlin has announced…
Charting the Way Forward
After months of deliberation and careful review of dozens of qualified candidates, the board of directors selected Jordan Overbee as…
From Hillsborough to Capitol Hill: Local Students Attend Youth Tour in Washington D.C.
In the quaint town of Hillsborough, two bright sparks, Cyani and Moorea, ignited a journey of a lifetime as they…
How to Manage Summer Spikes
For many, summertime conjures memories of ice cream cones, the glow of fireflies, days spent at the lake or beach…
Seven Local High School Students Awarded $2,000 Scholarships from Piedmont Electric
Hillsborough, June 2024 – At Piedmont Electric, our commitment to community goes beyond providing reliable electricity; we are dedicated to…
Steps to Restoring Power After a Summer Storm
We’re in the middle of summer storm season when there’s a higher chance of outages due to inclement weather. As…