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Strong today, stronger tomorrow
As a member of an electric cooperative, you’re not just one person in a sea of customers. Instead, you’re part of the Piedmont Electric community. This means, as members, we can work together to make a difference for all of us. For example, we all have the power to help… Read More»
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Someone you know could have money waiting for them!
Unclaimed capital credits On the inside cover of this magazine, you may have seen our seven cooperative principles. This is the perfect example of the third principle in action! As a not-for-profit electric cooperative, we return any margins to members each year as capital credits. However, sometimes members move out… Read More»
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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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Piedmont Electric awarded funding for new electric vehicle charging stations in Carrboro, Mebane
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (Sept. 3, 2020) – Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are coming to Carrboro and Mebane thanks to Piedmont Electric. The stations will be located at Carrboro Plaza off Highway 54 and at Garrett Crossing shopping center in Mebane off Interstate-40. The new stations will be DC fast chargers… Read More»
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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
November 2020 – Free WiFi hotspot locations announced Since Piedmont Electric and RiverStreet Networks announced the launch of their broadband pilot program in December 2019, we are 50 percent towards our goal of members expressing an interest in a better internet service (as of Oct. 30). While long-term internet solutions… Read More»