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Piedmont Electric’s Community Day 2019
Cedar Grove, NC (October 12, 2019) – Over 520 individuals gathered at the Cedar Grove Ruritan Club to celebrate Piedmont Electric’s third annual Community Day. The free event included bucket truck rides from Piedmont Electric linemen as well as participation from the Orange County Sherriff’s Office, Cedar Grove Fire Department,… Read More»
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Official Notice: Nominating Committee Meets December 7, 2019
Four seats on the Piedmont Electric board of directors are up for election in 2020. These seats are currently held by David Poythress (District 1), Randy Kinley (District 2), Paul Bailey (District 5) and Richal Vanhook (At Large). As a reminder, there will be no voting at the annual meeting… Read More»
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Is your home ready for cold Carolina temperatures?
As the leaves change color, you probably make adjustments to your wardrobe and pull your heavy winter clothes out of storage. Have you considered making similar adjustments to your home as the seasons change? Just like you need warmer clothes to be comfortable in the winter, making changes in your… Read More»
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Managing energy while hosting holiday guests
While the holidays are a fun opportunity to spend quality time with the important people in your life, they can also lead to an increase in energy use which results in a higher bill. How does a holiday gathering affect my bill? The amount of your monthly bill is calculated… Read More»
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Be Safe When Hunting
Be Safe When Hunting Hunters have their sights on wild game when preparing for hunting season. A few moments devoted to safety can help prevent an accident with utility equipment. SafeElectricity.org urges hunters to take precautions and be aware of potential electrical hazards while hunting. • Before leaving… Read More»
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Building a stronger community through our co-op
As your co-op, we are woven into the fabric of our community. As part of that community we strive to make it a better place to live, work and raise a family, not just through our exceptional service, but through our involvement in the communities we serve. Community outreach We… Read More»
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Plug-in to your local EV community!
Celebrate National Drive Electric week with Piedmont Electric and Plug-in NC! Join us and local EV owners on Monday, Sept. 16 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Carrboro Plaza located at 104 NC-54, Carrboro, NC 27510. See and experience the world of electric vehicles! This event will have… Read More»
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Piedmont Electric Helps Beautify the Interstate
Mebane, NC (Sept. 10, 2019) – Your local electric co-op is using its power to deliver more than electricity. Piedmont Electric has partnered with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Wildflower Program to plant a pollinator field of sunflowers alongside I-40 Westbound at the Buckhorn Road exit. These… Read More»
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2019 Voter Registration Drive at Piedmont Electric
National Voter Registration Day On National Voter Registration Day (Tues. Sept. 24) Piedmont Electric will host a voter registration drive at our Hillsborough office. Anyone can stop by and register to vote or update their voter registration. Piedmont Electric’s voter registration drive is part of Co-ops Vote, a nonpartisan project of… Read More»
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Powering the Community
We do more than provide electricity to our 32,000 members; we connect our community by powering their homes, schools, businesses and more! We’ve invested $166 million in poles, wires, substations and other infrastructure in our service area. We have more than 3,500 miles of line connecting rural and urban North… Read More»