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6 Things you can do to avoid COVID-19 scams
Scammers are trying to take advantage of the misinformation and fear surrounding the coronavirus to steal your personal information and money. They may try to reach you in different ways — anything from phone calls and emails to fake charities and unauthorized vaccines. Follow these tips to protect yourself and… Read More»
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Stay home, stay safe and save energy
Spending more time at home has become the new normal for many people and with that comes more energy use. But, there are still things you can do to control your energy bill. In fact, a few small changes in your everyday routine can make a big difference when your… Read More»
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Strike the perfect balance
Our Strike Guard program offers just the right blend of protection and savings for your electronic equipment. Will your appliances and valuable electronics be protected from damaging power surges during summer storms? When you sign up for our Strike Guard program, you’ll get powerful surge protectors that provide two-level protection… Read More»
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Can you ace this electrical safety quiz?
May is National Electrical Safety Month which means it’s a great time for you to brush up on your electrical safety smarts! Test your knowledge by answering the questions below and then submit your answers to see how you did.
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Gaze into the future with our energy forecast tool
What if we told you it was possible to take a peek into the future? While we can’t tell you everything your future holds, we can give you an idea of how much your electricity costs are forecasted to be each day over the coming week. That’s right, our free… Read More»
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Good Friday
April 10, 2020 – Good Friday Our offices will be closed and employees will be on call.
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Bullock Volunteer Fire Department Receives a $200,000 Zero-Interest Loan for Fire Truck
Bullock, NC (April 1, 2020) – Bullock Volunteer Fire Department received a $200,000 zero-interest loan to help pay for their new pumper tanker. Piedmont Electric Membership Corporation is playing a supporting role in the purchase of the new fire truck by facilitating a loan funded from the United States… Read More»
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COVID-19: Small Business Resource Guide
Piedmont Electric is here for you. Piedmont Electric understands this could be a time of hardship or financial difficulty for our small business community which is why the co-op has suspended disconnections for nonpayment. No disconnects for nonpayment or associated fees have been charged to members since March 10,… Read More»
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COVID-19: Community Resource Guide
Community resources: NC 2-1-1 : For free, confidential information on health and human services resources, call NC 2-1-1. They can help connect you with local organizations that are best able to address needs including food, shelter, energy assistance, housing, parenting resources, health care, employment, substance abuse treatment and specific resources… Read More»
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COVID-19 Update
June 16, 2020 Energy payment assistance available The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) announced that the state’s Community Action Agencies (CAAs) have begun to receive flexible funds that can be used to help low-income individuals and families meet a variety of needs caused by the economic… Read More»