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Revisit our greatest hits from the year!
As the year is coming to a close, we’re looking back at some of the articles our members found to be the most helpful in 2019. Did your favorites make the list? 1. SmartHub, the smartest way to manage your bill, February 2019 Let us help make life a little… Read More»
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Save on energy costs while baking for the holidays
It’s Christmas afternoon and Piedmont Electric member Emma has one more surprise for her two kids. They’re making Grandma’s famous sugar cookies! As the afternoon passes, the three of them listen to holiday music, laughing together as they try not to spill too much flour on the counter. The weather… Read More»
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Piedmont Electric Awards $49,000 in Grants to Local Educators for Bright Ideas
Hillsborough, NC (October 23, 2019) – Piedmont Electric awarded $49,489 in Bright Ideas education grants to 38 teachers to fund engaging classroom learning projects that will impact more than 8,300 students at schools in Alamance, Caswell, Durham, Orange and Person counties. Since 1994, Piedmont Electric’s Bright Ideas education grant… Read More»
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What do you want to learn more about in 2020?
As a member of our cooperative, your opinion is always important to us. So we want to hear from you to find out what you’re interested in learning more about in the year to come. Use the survey below to check the boxes of the topics you’re most interested in.
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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»