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»

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»

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»

Labor Day – Monday, Sept. 7, 2020 Our offices will be closed for the holiday and employees will be on call.

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»

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»

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»