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Labor Day – Offices Closed
Labor Day – Monday, Sept. 7, 2020 Our offices will be closed for the holiday and employees will be on call.
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Light up your autumn nights
Fall officially begins this month and the days are starting to get shorter. Why not update your outdoor space this season with a new security light so you can enjoy more time outside? Piedmont Electric’s outdoor security light program As a member of our cooperative, you can choose from more… Read More»
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Always here for each other
September marks Preparedness Month which serves as a reminder to stay prepared for natural disasters and emergencies. This is especially fitting here in North Carolina as September is the month we typically experience the highest level of hurricane activity in our state. To celebrate Preparedness Month, let’s take a closer… Read More»
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Piedmont Electric announces carbon reduction goals
Being a local cooperative, Piedmont Electric is concerned about more than just delivering affordable, reliable power. One of our core principles is to look out for the communities we serve to ensure they remain a good place to live, work and raise a family. Towards that principle, Piedmont Electric has… Read More»
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Broadband pilot program progress update
August 2020 – Broadband pilot program continues to make progress Since Piedmont Electric and RiverStreet Networks announced the launch of their broadband pilot program in December, we are 44 percent towards our goal of members expressing an interest in a better internet service (as of August). A lot has changed… Read More»
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You are our top priority
This month we’re continuing our discussions on the COVID-19 pandemic and how it is impacting our members. Please keep in mind this article was sent to the publisher in July 2020 and this is an evolving situation. For the latest on our COVID-19 response, please visit our COVID-19 update page..… Read More»
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Right-of-way trimming reduces outages and blinks
On the first page of our newsletter, we list the roads in our service area that will be receiving right-of-way clearing that month. But what does this actually mean? Here’s a quick overview of why right-of-way maintenance is important. What is a right-of-way? A right-of-way is the area around our… Read More»
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What are you paying to heat your water?
Do you know how much of your energy costs are due to your water heater? According to Energy.gov, on average, water heaters account for about 17 percent of a home’s energy use. Of course, this percentage varies based on the number of people in your home and how much hot… Read More»
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Beat the heat with these cool energy-saving tips
With the extra time at home this year, you’ve probably never been more aware of how much energy you use and how it impacts your bill. And, during these hot August days, it’s natural to stay inside, watching a few extra hours of TV. If you’re anything like us, you… Read More»