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The 7 Cooperative Principles that guide us daily
Since our cooperative was founded in 1938, we’ve put our members first by following a set of core values and principles. They’ve guided us through changing and challenging times and we know they will usher us into a stronger and brighter future for our co-op. VOLUNTARY AND OPEN MEMBERSHIPCooperatives are… Read More»
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How power blinks lead to more reliable service
Have you ever noticed your lights quickly blink on and off, even during normal weather conditions? While these power blinks might cause you to worry that there’s an issue with your electricity, the opposite is actually true. Occasional power blinks mean that our system is working the way that it… Read More»
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Celebrating our co-op community
Our co-op loves to help our community and we want to take time to celebrate. Like last year, we will be giving out gift bags in October at our offices. We invite you to stop by one of our office drive-thrus to pick up a gift bag filled with a… Read More»
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The value of electricity
As your electric co-op, you can have peace of mind that we’re not in this to make money. Instead, our goal is to provide you with electricity at a good value. This is driven by our third cooperative principle, which is Members’ Economic Participation. As a not-for-profit co-op, when we… Read More»
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Serving on the Piedmont Electric board of directors
Piedmont Electric is your local electric cooperative and we are guided by a board of directors made up of 10 Piedmont Electric members from across our service area. These board members provide guidance, oversite and help craft the strategic direction of the cooperative along with cooperative staff. This process sets… Read More»
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Labor Day – Offices Closed
Labor Day – Monday, Sept. 6, 2021 Our offices will be closed for the holiday and employees will be on call.
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SmartHub: The most versatile tool in your energy-saving toolbox
We do our best to make sure you’re equipped with programs and knowledge about how to use energy efficiently and data for while doing it. By far, the most powerful tool available to you is our SmartHub application! If you’re not using it regularly, you’re missing out on a valuable… Read More»
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Storm prep
WHAT TO DO BEFORE STORMS HIT Create an emergency kit. It should include bottled water, nonperishable foods, first aid supplies, flashlights, batteries and any other items you might need if you were to be without power for several days. Keep it in a place that’s easy to access and… Read More»
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Keeping members’ best interests at heart
A message from Steve Hamlin, President & General Manager It’s not just about what you do, it’s also why you do it. What we do is deliver reliable, affordable power. We do this because we are committed to the well-being of our members. Please understand that we do things differently… Read More»
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Electric vehicles made easy
Did you know that National Drive Electric Week starts Sept. 25? Help us celebrate by learning about the different ways we support electric vehicle (EV) drivers. EV calculator Not sure if an electric vehicle is right for you? Crunch the numbers first with our EV calculator. Using this free tool,… Read More»