Community

Commitment to Community

North Carolina’s 26 electric cooperatives are rooted in the communities they serve, and they are committed to supporting their local communities and members. By investing in worthy programs focused on strengthening rural communities, advancing education, and supporting youth opportunities, electric cooperatives are building a brighter future for us all.

Cecelia Hampton, Bright Ideas Grant Winner, Blue Ridge Energy

“The Bright Ideas grant program has provided me with the opportunity year after year to furnish my students with quality, hands-on, problem-solving adventures!”

Cecelia Hampton, Bright Ideas Grant Winner, Blue Ridge Energy
Sarah Kotzian, Youth and Adult Citizenship and Engagement Specialist, 4-H

“Each year, North Carolina 4-H’ers gather to exchange ideas, gain knowledge and learn the importance of being an active and engaged citizen. This would never have been possible without NCEC and their commitment to youth voice and youth citizenship in action.”

Sarah Kotzian, Youth and Adult Citizenship and Engagement Specialist, 4-H

Resources for Educators

Electric cooperatives are proud to be a resource for the schools, students and teachers they serve. In addition to Bright Ideas education grants, local cooperatives can provide speakers or educational materials for career fairs, electrical safety demonstrations, energy efficiency and renewable energy.

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Youth Opportunities

Cooperatives are committed to inspiring the next generation. Through academic initiatives, sports camp scholarships and the annual Youth Tour, electric co-ops are investing in K-12 students across North Carolina.

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Economic Development

Economic Development

We’re investing in innovative energy projects and economic development activities that build a brighter future for our communities and help our members grow and thrive. By partnering with economic development agencies across the state, we are doing our part to support job creation and businesses seeking to start, expand or relocate.

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Advocacy

Advocacy

We work to represent the interests of North Carolina’s 26 electric cooperatives and their members in both the North Carolina General Assembly and Congress. Our lobbyists strive to positively impact legislation that affects the 2.5 million users of electric cooperative power statewide.

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