The Value of Public Power
1.6 million. That's the number of people whose homes
and workplaces are illuminated by public power in North Carolina
Public power helps communities thrive.
Public power provides benefits and value beyond electricity. It’s the lifeblood that enables growth within communities, driving them towards progress, while helping them celebrate their rich histories.
Local ownership and control allows public power communities to prioritize local needs when making important decisions impacting customers. It also connects them to a network of public power utilities across the country, giving them a broad support system and access to greater resources than they would otherwise have on their own.
With access to these resources, public power communities pride themselves on delivering the exceptional reliability, superior service, and local community investment and support that their customers expect.
Restoring Power After
Hurricane Helene
When Hurricane Helene made landfall in North Carolina, it left extreme flooding, outages, and destruction in its wake. Public power utility workers from across the state banded together to support the affected communities and restore power as quickly as possible.
Building Skills That Strengthen Communities
ElectriCities helps members build the skills and expertise they need to better serve their communities. From safety and hands-on training that helps lineworkers safely maintain reliable service to professional development in areas like customer service and finance, members can strengthen their teams and better serve the neighbors who count on them every day.
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Our Communities
We have members from 99 communities across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.
Member Services
We support our member communities through a variety of services designed to help them succeed.