News Archives

1/1/2008
A buyer's guide to energy efficient appliances

The next time you go shopping for a new appliance you might be drawn the one with the lowest price t... click for more

2/14/2008
Climate Change Brief

Climate Change Brief: The Cost of Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions to the 1990 BenchmarkResearchers... click for more

2/17/2008
Climate Change: Balancing New Opportunities with Cost Challenges

North Carolina's electric cooperatives and our consumers are facing a monumental challenge - climate... click for more

2/28/2008
Energy Efficiency: Light Ideas

Lighting is a necessity for our day-to-day activities. Whether we use a lamp to read by, a projector... click for more

5/1/2008
Our Energy, Our Future

Pressure is mounting in Congress to do something about climate change. And while political debates i... click for more

6/15/2008
An Energy Efficient Kitchen

In many homes, the kitchen is the central location. Whether sitting down to a large meal with the en... click for more

6/23/2008
Wake offers CFL recycling program to members

Wake Forest, June 24, 2008 - Wake Electric, a non-profit electric utility, recently expanded its com... click for more

9/1/2008
Hurricane prep, safety, and outage information

At this time, North Carolinians are bracing themselves for a potentially destructive storm - Tropica... click for more

9/1/2008
High winds during hurricanes

Tropical storm-force winds are strong enough to be dangerous to those caught in them. For this reaso... click for more

10/16/2008
What to do when the power goes out in cold weather

As winter weather approaches, Wake Electric warns its members to be prepared in the event of ice sto... click for more

11/1/2008
WPCA increase begins January 1, 2009

Effective January, Wake Electric plans to increase the wholesale power cost adjustment (WPCA) by on... click for more

11/1/2008
Passion and Innovation: 2008/2009 Bright Ideas grant winners announced

Bright Ideas - Ideas worth spreadingThe boldest.The most innovative.Driven by passion.These are what... click for more

11/28/2008
N.C. Electric Co-ops Secure Wind Resources

North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation (NCEMC), the power supply organization for the majori... click for more

12/4/2008
Heat your home safely

Staying warm is important during the coldest days of winter, and many people use fireplaces or port... click for more

1/21/2009
The Ins and Outs of CFLs

When Thomas Edison sparked light from a bit of carbonized sewing thread in 1879, could he have imagi... click for more

4/1/2009
Win $150 simply by changing a light bulb!

Wake EMC is encouraging members to replace their old incandescent light bulbs with Energy Star® fluo... click for more

4/8/2009
Student winners announced for 2009 Rural Electric Youth Tour

High-school juniors Lukas Holub of Wake Forest and Brian Panasiak of Louisburg were selected by Wake... click for more

4/8/2009
Teachers can apply for 2009-10 Bright Ideas Grants beginning April 20

Wake Electric has earmarked $50,000 for classroom-based projects through their funding of the Bright... click for more

4/16/2009
Wake Electric awards middle-schoolers basketball camp scholarships to N.C. State and UNC-Chapel Hill

Jessica Graham of Franklin Academy-Middle School was awarded the N.C. State Women's Basketball Camp ... click for more

5/11/2009
Switch to paperless billing today

Make the switch to paperless billing today and make a positive impact on your world. Paperless billi... click for more

6/3/2009
Wake Electric awards college scholarships to area high-school students

For 2009, Wake Electric awarded 15 scholarships equaling a total of $22,000.The Fred M. Alford Memor... click for more

7/2/2009
Wake Electric offers tips for hurricane season

Every year at this time, people North Carolinians brace themselves for another potentially destructi... click for more

7/5/2009
N.C. member residents to receive free CFLs in the mail

In July, Wake Electric members who reside in North Carolina will be mailed two free compact fluoresc... click for more

7/22/2009
Wake Electric testing new "smart grid" technology

July 24, 2009 - NOTE: All participant slots have been filled at this time. If you have interest in ... click for more

8/21/2009
NC TEACHERS APPLY FOR BRIGHT IDEAS GRANT

NOTE: The Bright Ideas Early Bird winner this year is Gina Ruffin - teacher in EnergyUnited electr... click for more

9/1/2009
Wake Electric seeks non-profits to apply for Operation RoundUp grants

Wake Electric is seeking grant applications from non-profit organizations in Durham, Franklin, Granv... click for more

9/4/2009
DATE CORRECTION: Fall Member Advisory Committee Meetings to be held; all members invited

NOTE: The Zebulon meeting has been changed from October 6 to September 28.Want to discuss recent ene... click for more

10/10/2009
N.C. Farm Bureau to host meetings on farm energy efficiency

North Carolina Farm Bureau will host a series of meetings to discuss a program to make your farm mor... click for more

10/26/2009
Preparing for holiday safety

After Halloween, many of Wake Electric's members begin to plan for and purchase holiday decorations.... click for more

11/3/2009
Bright Ideas teacher grant winners announced

Wake Forest, NC Nov. 2 Wake Electric announced today that 44 teachers in Johnston, Franklin, Granvil... click for more

11/3/2009
Operation RoundUp 3rd quarter grant winners announced

Wake Forest - 3rd quarter grant winners are:1. Area Congregations in Ministry, Oxford, $1,000 2. Cor... click for more

12/1/2009
Keep the cold air outside this winter

Don't let your hard-earned money blow away through drafty doors and windows, as well as un-insulated... click for more

12/2/2009
Classroom Technology grants awarded

Teachers in the Triangle region and surrounding counties are thinking ahead. In classrooms across Wa... click for more

12/9/2009
Members to see decrease in WPCA charge

Effective January 2010, Wake Electric plans to decrease the wholesale power cost adjustment (WPCA) f... click for more

12/10/2009
Preventing carbon monoxide poisoning

You can't see or smell carbon monoxide, but at high levels it can be very dangerous, even deadly. Ca... click for more

12/30/2009
NC REPS Compliance Charge to appear on bill beginning January 2010

Wake Electric members will see a new line on their bill representing money your co-op is required to... click for more

1/26/2010
Wake Electric awards U.S. savings bonds to area students

Wake Electric rewards academic achievement.In January, Wake Electric awarded 40 U.S. Savings Bonds t... click for more

4/9/2010
Wake Electric awards $22,000 in scholarships

Wake Electric has awarded 17 college scholarships equaling a total of $22,000. The $2,000 Fred M. Al... click for more

4/9/2010
2010 Rural Electric Youth Tour winners announced

High-school juniors Clay Long and Sallie Pete Thompson, both of Wake Forest, have been selected by W... click for more

4/21/2010
Make every day Earth Day by using Wake Electric's FREE on-line energy audit tools

Earth Day is the perfect time to commit to protecting the environment and saving energy. April 22, 2... click for more

4/22/2010
Wake Electric awards Basketball Camp scholarships

Hailey Poole, 12, of Hawley Middle School in Granville County was awarded the Kellie Harper Basketb... click for more

4/28/2010
May is Electrical Safety Month

Each year, improper electricity use and electrical problems cause nearly 55,000 home fires, kill nea... click for more

5/15/2010
Service to A/C can save major dollars

Air conditioners consume a lot of electricity, especially during the heat of the summer. Without reg... click for more

6/1/2010
Wake Electric encourages members to prepare for hurricane season

Summer's increased temperatures bring a warm change of scenery and liveliness to the outdoors. Howev... click for more

6/17/2010
Member newsletter featured online each month

Be sure to check out Wake Electric's member newsletter, ElectriConnection, each month online!Each ex... click for more

6/25/2010
List of unclaimed capital credit checks posted online

Because Wake Electric is a not-for-profit utility, when we make money beyond our operating costs, we... click for more

7/16/2010
Wake Electric announces Operation RoundUp grant winners

4 times a year, Wake Electric awards grants to deserving non-profit organizations in its service ter... click for more

7/21/2010
10 lucky members went GREEN and received a $50 bill credit!

From March 1 thru July 16, Wake Electric members who registered for an online account and then signe... click for more

7/26/2010
National Geographic explores why the 21st century electrical grid can't handle the future

Be sure to check out the July edition of National Geographic in which renowned journalist Joel Achen... click for more

8/23/2010
Prioritizing home energy efficiency projects

Homeowners across America are struggling to meet the increasing cost of electric bills. The best way... click for more

8/25/2010
Energy use: myths and facts

As energy costs continue to rise, consumers are looking for ways to reduce their energy use. Althoug... click for more

10/21/2010
Wake Electric Line Worker Competes in Statewide Pole Top Rescue Competition

WAKE FOREST, N.C. - Cory Lawrence, a serviceman with Wake Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) in W... click for more

10/22/2010
Wake Electric Announces 2010 Bright Ideas Grant Winners

WAKE FOREST, NC--- Wake Electric announced today that 39 teachers in Johnston, Franklin, Granville, ... click for more

10/26/2010
Wake Electric Awards Almost $19,000 in Classroom Technology Awards to Local Teachers

WAKE FOREST, N.C. - Wake Electric recently awarded almost $19,000 in Classroom Technology Awards gra... click for more

11/1/2010
Your Electric Bill Will Have a Different Look Beginning in November

Wake Electric has changed the look of your electric bill to serve you betterWith customer satisfacti... click for more

11/9/2010
Wake Electric Awards Operation RoundUp Grants To Area Nonprofit Organizations

WAKE FOREST, N.C. - Wake Electric awarded more than $5,000 in grant monies during the 3rd quarter of... click for more

11/17/2010
Wake Electric Awards 40 “Give Us an A” Savings Bonds To Local Students

WAKE FOREST, NC --- Wake Electric recently awarded 40 U.S. Savings Bonds to area students who receiv... click for more

11/18/2010
Wake Electric To Honor 30 Area Teachers at the 2010 Touchstone Energy Bright Ideas Awards Luncheon

Raleigh, N.C., November 19, 2010 – Wake Electric, along with North Carolina’s Touchstone Energy Coop... click for more

11/22/2010
Wake Electric Seeks Nonprofit Organizations to Apply for Operation RoundUp Grants

Wake Forest, NC, November 22, 2010--- Wake Electric is seeking grant applications from nonprofit org... click for more

11/23/2010
Wake Electric’s Offices will be Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday

Wake Forest, NC--- Wake Electric announces its offices will be closed on Thursday, November 25 and F... click for more

11/23/2010
Your Electric Bill Will Have a Different Look Beginning in November

Wake Electric has changed the look of your electric bill to serve you betterWith customer satisfacti... click for more

12/1/2010
Wake Electric Announces the Kick-Off of the Co-op’s Prestigious Scholarship Program

WAKE FOREST, N.C.- Wake Electric is kicking off the Wake Electric Scholarship Program on December 1.... click for more

12/7/2010
Wake Electric Seeks Applicants for the 2011 Rural Electric Youth Tour

WAKE FOREST, N.C. - Wake Electric seeks applicants for a $1,000 scholarship for college, plus a free... click for more

12/17/2010
Wake Electric Distributes Capital Credit Checks on December 15, 2010

After reviewing the operating revenues for 2009, the Wake Electric Board of Directors approved a gen... click for more

12/22/2010
Wake Electric’s Offices will be Closed for the Holidays

Wake Forest, NC--- Wake Electric announces its offices will be closed on Friday, December 24, Monday... click for more

12/26/2010
Approximately 1200 Outages Reported on Wake Electric's System- Update # 1

WAKE FOREST, N.C., 1 p.m. - Officials from Wake Electric are reporting scattered power outages resul... click for more

12/26/2010
Wake Electric is Down to Less than 300 Power Outages in its Service Territory- Update # 2

WAKE FOREST, N.C., 5 p.m. - Wake Electric is reporting that it has less than 300 power outages in it... click for more

12/27/2010
Wake Electric's Offices Are Closed Today for the Holiday Season

Wake Forest, NC--- Wake Electric announces its offices will be closed today, Monday, December 27, fo... click for more

12/27/2010
Outages from Winter Storm are all Restored- Call Wake Electric to Report Any Further Power Outages- Update # 3

Wake Forest, NC- All power outages from the weekend's winter storm have been restored. Should member... click for more

12/31/2010
In Observance of the New Year, Wake Electric's Offices Are Closed Today

Wake Forest, NC--- Wake Electric announces its offices will be closed today, Friday, December 31, in... click for more

1/3/2011
Wake Electric Kicks-off Touchstone Energy Sports Camps Scholarship Program

WAKE FOREST, NC--- Wake Electric is providing all-expenses paid scholarships for one deserving young... click for more

1/10/2011
Wake Electric Stands Ready for Winter Storm

WAKE FOREST, N.C., 5 p.m. - Crews from Wake Electric are on standby and are ready to restore power a... click for more

1/12/2011
Power Outage this Morning in Butner Area Due To Vandalism; Outages Already Restored

Wake Forest, NC--- One of Wake Electric's substations located on Will Suite Road near Butner, NC exp... click for more

1/17/2011
Wake Electric's "Give Us an A" Program Deadline is January 20

WAKE FOREST, NC--- Wake Electric will be holding a drawing on January 20 for its "Give Us an A&... click for more

1/26/2011
Wake Electric Awarded 40 U.S. Savings Bonds to Local Students Through the "Give Us an A" Program

WAKE FOREST, NC--- Wake Electric recently awarded 40 U.S. Savings Bonds to area students who receive... click for more

2/2/2011
Wake Electric Awards Operation RoundUp Grants to Area Nonprofit Organizations

WAKE FOREST, N.C. - Wake Electric awarded more than $5,000 in grant monies during the 4th quarter of... click for more

3/1/2011
Wake Electric Announces its New Monitor & Manage Program

Wake Forest, NC--- In 2011, Wake Electric is rolling out its new program called the Monitor & Ma... click for more

3/2/2011
Wake Electric's Scholarship Program Deadline is March 11

WAKE FOREST, N.C. - Wake Electric is currently accepting applications for the Wake Electric Scholars... click for more

3/2/2011
Wake Electric Seeks Applicants for the Rural Electric Youth Tour, Deadline is March 11

WAKE FOREST, NC- Wake Electric seeks applicants for a $1,000 scholarship for college, plus a free, a... click for more

3/10/2011
Wake Electric Offers Basketball Camp Scholarships to Local Youth

WAKE FOREST, NC--- Wake Electric will send one middle-school aged boy and one middle-school aged gir... click for more

3/11/2011
Wake Electric Annual Meeting to be Held at Louisburg College

WAKE FOREST, NC--- Wake Electric will hold its 2011 Annual Meeting on Friday, March 25, in the audit... click for more

3/21/2011
Wake Electric's Annual Meeting is This Friday, March 25

2011 Wake Electric Annual Meeting to be Held on March 25 at Louisburg College AuditoriumEvent: 2011 ... click for more

3/31/2011
Wake Electric Kicks Off Its Bright Ideas Education Grant Program on April 1

Wake Forest, N.C.- Wake Electric has earmarked more than $50,000 for classroom-based projects throug... click for more

4/1/2011
Wake Electric's Annual Meeting was a Great Success

Wake Forest, NC--- Wake Electric held its 2011 Annual Meeting on March 25, and it was a great succes... click for more

4/4/2011
Announcement: Wake Electric's Offices will be Closed on April 22 in Observance of Good Friday

Wake Forest, NC--- Wake Electric announces its offices will be closed on Friday, April 22 in observa... click for more

4/8/2011
Wake Electric Kicks Off Classroom Technology Awards Grant Program

Wake Forest, N.C.- Wake Electric kicked-off its Classroom Technology Awards grant program for the 2... click for more

4/16/2011
Update 1: Approximately 10,000 Outages Reported on Wake Electric's System Due to Severe Weather Earlier Today

WAKE FOREST, N.C., 6 p.m. - Officials from Wake Electric are reporting approximately 10,000 power ou... click for more

4/16/2011
Update 2: Wake Electric's Power Outages Down to 7,750

WAKE FOREST, N.C., 10 p.m. - Officials from Wake Electric are reporting approximately 7,750 power ou... click for more

4/16/2011
Update 3: Wake Electric's Crews Continue to Make Progress in Power Restoration Efforts; Power Outages Down to 3,347

WAKE FOREST, N.C., 11:30 p.m.--- Officials from Wake Electric are reporting approximately 3,347 powe... click for more

4/17/2011
Update 4: Wake Electric is Down to Minimal Scattered Outages; Crews are Working Diligently to Get the Last 28 Outages Restored

WAKE FOREST, N.C., 8 a.m.- Wake Electric is reporting that it is experiencing less than 30 power out... click for more

4/18/2011
2011 Rural Electric Youth Tour Winners Announced from Wake Electric

WAKE FOREST, NC--- High-school juniors Elizabeth Hester of Oxford, NC and Zachary Diamond of Cary, N... click for more

4/20/2011
Announcement: Wake Electric's Offices will be Closed on April 22 in Observance of Good Friday

Wake Forest, NC--- Wake Electric announces its offices will be closed on Friday, April 22 in observa... click for more

4/20/2011
Wake Electric Announces Touchstone Energy Sports Camps Scholarship Winners

WAKE FOREST, NC--- Wake Electric is proud to announce its 2011 Touchstone Energy Sports Camps schola... click for more

4/25/2011
2011 Wake Electric Scholarship Winners are Announced

WAKE FOREST, NC--- Wake Electric has awarded 17 college scholarships equaling a total of $22,000. Th... click for more

5/3/2011
Announcement: Wake Electric's Offices will be Closed on Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day

Wake Forest, NC--- Wake Electric announces its offices will be closed on Monday, May 30 in observanc... click for more

5/4/2011
Wake Electric Earns Safety Accreditation

Wake Forest, NC--- Wake Electric, headquartered in Wake Forest, has received national recognition fo... click for more

5/9/2011
North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives Observe May as Electrical Safety Month

WAKE FOREST, NC--- Each year, improper electricity use and electrical problems cause nearly 52,000 h... click for more

5/14/2011
Wake Electric Board Members Honored

Wake Forest, N.C.- Two officials from Wake Electric have been recognized for their years of service ... click for more

5/27/2011
Reminder: Wake Electric's Offices will be Closed on Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day

Wake Forest, NC--- Wake Electric announces its offices will be closed on Monday, May 30 in observanc... click for more

7/13/2011
Keeping Cool: Tips for Beating High Summer Electric Bills

Wake Forest, NC--- Don't let warmer weather turn into "summertime blues" when your monthly... click for more

7/18/2011
Friday, July 15th Outage Update

On Friday, July 15th Wake Electric experienced a power outage at approximately 4:38 p.m. in the Butn... click for more

7/25/2011
Bright Ideas Grant Program Early Bird Deadline is August 15; Teachers Who Apply before Early Bird Deadline Will Be Entered into a Drawing for a $500 Visa Gift Card

Wake Forest, NC--- The deadline for area teachers to submit a Bright Ideas education grant applicati... click for more

7/30/2011
Wake Electric's “Give Us an A" Program Rewards High Achieving Students

WAKE FOREST, NC--- Wake Electric recently awarded 40 U.S. Savings Bonds to area students who receive... click for more

7/30/2011
Stay Cool, Stay Hydrated and Stay Informed- Extreme Heat

Wake Forest, NC--- With the temperatures soaring in our service territory these past few weeks, Wake... click for more

8/1/2011
Help Protect Your Home from Lightning Strikes- Wake Electric Surge Protection Program

Wake Forest, NC- Today's homes have more appliances and electronics than ever before. Lightning is a... click for more

8/4/2011
Wake Electric Awards Operation RoundUp Grants to Deserving Nonprofit Organizations

Wake Forest, NC--- Wake Electric awarded more than $12,600 in grant monies during the 2nd quarter of... click for more

8/7/2011
Announcement: Wake Electric's Offices Will Be Closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 5

Wake Forest, NC--- Wake Electric announces its offices will be closed on Monday, September 5 in obse... click for more

8/11/2011
Know What's Below: On 8/11, Wake Electric Reminds Residents to Call 811 Before Digging

Wake Forest, NC- Today, when the calendar reads 8/11, Wake Electric reminds residents to call 811 an... click for more

8/23/2011
Wake Electric Casts Eye Towards Hurricane Irene

Wake Forest, N.C., -Wake Electric officials are monitoring Hurricane Irene, which is currently gaini... click for more

8/26/2011
Wake Electric Prepares as Hurricane Irene Approaches North Carolina

Wake Forest, N.C., 2 p.m. - Wake Electric officials are monitoring Hurricane Irene closely, as this ... click for more

8/27/2011
9:00 a.m. Update: Approximately 361 Outages Reported on Wake Electric's System from Hurricane Irene

WAKE FOREST, N.C., 9 a.m. - Officials from Wake Electric are reporting approximately 361 power outag... click for more

8/27/2011
11:00 a.m. Update: Wake Electric Outages are Climbing; Co-op Officials are Reporting 2,420 Power Outages

WAKE FOREST, N.C., 11 a.m.- Officials from Wake Electric are reporting approximately 2,420 power out... click for more

8/27/2011
4:00 p.m. Update: Wake Electric Reporting 910 Power Outages; Down from Peak of 2,420 Power Outages Earlier Today

WAKE FOREST, N.C., 4 p.m.- Officials from Wake Electric are reporting approximately 910 power outage... click for more

8/27/2011
7:00 p.m. Update: Wake Electric Continues to Make Progress with Power Outages Caused by Hurricane Irene; Power Outages are Down to 360

WAKE FOREST, N.C., 7 p.m.- Officials from Wake Electric are reporting approximately 360 power outage... click for more

8/27/2011
10:00 p.m. Update: Wake Electric Down to Only 62 Outages

WAKE FOREST, N.C., 10 p.m.- Wake Electric is reporting approximately 62 power outages resulting from... click for more

8/28/2011
8:00 a.m. Update- Wake Electric Officials Announce All Outages Caused by Hurricane Irene Have Been Restored

WAKE FOREST, N.C., 8 am.- Wake Electric is reporting all power outages caused by Hurricane Irene hav... click for more

9/1/2011
Reminder Announcement: Wake Electric's Offices Will Be Closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 5

Wake Forest, NC--- Wake Electric announces its offices will be closed on Monday, September 5 in obse... click for more

9/2/2011
Final Deadline Approaching for Bright Ideas Education Grants, Sponsored by Wake Electric

WAKE FOREST, N.C.- Wake Electric has allocated approximately $50,000 for the 2011-2012 Bright Ideas ... click for more

9/7/2011
Deadline for Wake Electric's Classroom Technology Awards Program is September 12

Wake Forest, N.C. - Wake Electric's deadline for the Classroom Technology Awards program is Septembe... click for more

9/19/2011
Play it Safe with Grill Safety

Wake Forest, NC--- As the cooler weather approaches and football season gears up, we can count on mo... click for more

10/1/2011
It's National Co-op Month

Wake Forest, NC--- Each October, cooperatives across the country celebrate their ongoing accomplishm... click for more

10/6/2011
Wake Electric's "Give Us an A" Deadline is October 20

WAKE FOREST, NC--- Wake Electric will be holding a drawing on October 20 for its "Give Us an A&... click for more

10/9/2011
Join us at one of the Member Advisory Committee Meetings Scheduled this Month---RSVP by October 12

Youngsville, NC--- Do you want to discuss recent energy legislation and electric utility issues that... click for more

10/14/2011
Notice of E-Bill System Maintenance on October 14, 2011

Wake Electric's E-Bill system will be temporarily unavailable on October 14th from 8:00 a.m. until a... click for more

10/18/2011
Bought an Electric Car? Thinking About Buying One? Let Us Know About It!

Announcement: Please contact Wake Electric if you have purchased or plan to purchase an electric veh... click for more

10/20/2011
Wake Electric Awards More than $19,000 in Classroom Technology Awards to Local Teachers

WAKE FOREST, N.C.- Wake Electric recently awarded $19,850 in Classroom Technology Awards grant monie... click for more

10/26/2011
Wake Electric announces 2011 Bright Ideas Grant Winners

WAKE FOREST, NC--- Wake Electric announced today that 24 teachers in Granville, Johnston, Wake and V... click for more

10/27/2011
Announcement: Wake Electric Introduces Dedicated Pay-by-Phone Number

Wake Forest, NC--- Wake Electric is excited to announce it has a new, dedicated pay-by-phone number ... click for more

11/1/2011
Announcement: Wake Electric will be closed November 24 and November 25 in Honor of the Thanksgiving Holiday

Announcement: Wake Electric's offices will be closed on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 2... click for more

11/8/2011
Wake Electric to Honor 24 Area Teachers at 2011 Touchstone Energy Bright Ideas Awards Luncheon

Raleigh, N.C.- Wake Electric, along with North Carolina's Touchstone Energy Cooperatives, will host ... click for more

11/13/2011
Wake Electric Honors Operation RoundUp Grants to Deserving Nonprofit Organizations

WAKE FOREST, N.C.- Wake Electric awarded more than $9,300 in grant monies during the 3rd quarter of ... click for more

11/20/2011
Safety Tips for Preparing your Thanksgiving Meal This Year

Preparing a complex holiday meal can be chaotic, especially when you're surrounded by distractions, ... click for more

11/22/2011
Reminder: Wake Electric will be closed November 24 and November 25 in Honor of the Thanksgiving Holiday

Reminder: Wake Electric's offices will be closed on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25 in... click for more

11/27/2011
Make the Change of Season Safely

As the leaves change to their beautiful autumn hues and the weather gets colder, keep in mind the fo... click for more

11/28/2011
Wake Electric's Recent "Give Us an A" Winners; Local Students Receive $50 Savings Bonds

Wake Forest, NC--- Wake Electric recently awarded 40 U.S. Savings Bonds to area students who receive... click for more

11/30/2011
Wake Electric Announces New Fridge and Freezer Farewell Program- Members Can Receive $50 for their Old, Working Refrigerators and Freezers

Wake Forest, N.C.- Wake Electric is proud to announce its partnership with Appliance Recycling Cente... click for more

12/4/2011
Announcement: Wake Electric Offices will be Closed for the Holidays on December 23 and December 26, 2011, and January 2, 2012

Announcement: Wake Electric announces its offices will be closed on Friday, December 23, Monday, Dec... click for more

12/6/2011
Deadline for Operation RoundUp Grant Applications is Friday, December 9

WAKE FOREST, NC--- Wake Electric is seeking grant applications from nonprofit organizations in Durha... click for more

12/8/2011
Wake Electric Announces Kick Off of Prestigious Scholarship Program

WAKE FOREST, N.C.- Wake Electric kicked off the Wake Electric Scholarship Program on December 1. Stu... click for more

12/11/2011
Wake Electric Seeks High School Juniors to Apply for a College Scholarship and An All-Expenses Paid Trip to Washington, D.C. for the 2012 Rural Elecric Youth Tour

WAKE FOREST, N.C - Wake Electric seeks applicants for a $1,000 scholarship for college, plus a free,... click for more

12/15/2011
What’s Safe in Outdoor Decorating

For many of us, putting up holiday decorations can sometimes turn into a friendly competition among ... click for more

12/21/2011
Reminder: Wake Electric's offices will be closed on Friday, December 23 and Monday, December 26 for the Holiday Season

Reminder: Wake Electric announces its offices will be closed on Friday, December 23, Monday, Decembe... click for more

12/27/2011
Wake Electric Asks Members to Help Prevent Copper Theft

North Carolina, like many states across the nation, is experiencing a surge in copper theft because ... click for more

12/31/2011
Reminder: Wake Electric's Offices will be Closed on Monday, January 2

Announcement: Wake Electric announces its offices will be closed on Monday, January 2, 2012 in obser... click for more

1/2/2012
Electrical Fires- When They Occur, How They Start, and How to Prevent Them

Wake Forest, NC--- According to the U.S. Fire Administration, there are approximately 28,600 home el... click for more

1/4/2012
Join us for the February Member Advisory Committee (MAC) Meetings- RSVP Now

Do you want to discuss recent energy legislation and electric utility issues that matter to you? The... click for more

1/6/2012
Announcement: eBill and Outage Reporting will be Down on Saturday, January 7 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. noon

Wake Electric will be performing routine maintenance on its server on Saturday, January 7 from 9 a.m... click for more

1/7/2012
2012 is the Year of Cooperatives- Celebrate Cooperatives by Knowing the Facts

From eggs and milk to the electricity that powers your home, cooperatives play a big role in your ev... click for more

1/10/2012
The "Give Us an A" Drawing is Just Around the Corner...Get Your Report Cards Turned in to Wake Electric

WAKE FOREST, NC--- Wake Electric will be holding a drawing on January 20 for its "Give Us an A&... click for more

1/13/2012
Wake Electric and Raleigh-based Sensus Celebrate Local Smart Grid Partnership

WAKE FOREST, N.C.- Wake Electric Membership Corporation (Wake Electric) of Wake Forest, North Caroli... click for more

1/16/2012
Save the Date for Wake Electric's Annual Meeting on March 23

When: March 23, 2012Time: Registration- 5:30 p.m. Business Meeting- 7:00 p.m. Location: Louisburg C... click for more

1/19/2012
Local Nonprofit Organizations Receive Operation RoundUp Grants from Wake Electric

WAKE FOREST, N.C.- Wake Electric awarded more than $3,000 in grant monies during the 4th quarter of ... click for more

1/23/2012
Wake Electric Offers Summer Basketball Camp Scholarships

Wake Forest, NC--- Wake Electric and North Carolina's Touchstone Energy cooperatives are offering al... click for more

1/30/2012
Energy Saving Light Bulbs Will Help You Save On Your Electric Bill

Switch to energy-saving halogen incandescent light bulbs to cut lighting energy use by 25 percent. T... click for more

2/3/2012
Wake Electric's "Give Us an A" Program Rewards $25 Gift Cards to High Achieving Students

Wake Forest, NC--- Wake Electric recently awarded 40 $25 Visa gift cards to area students who receiv... click for more

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