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A Touchstone Energy cooperative, Blue Ridge Energy and its subsidiary provide outstanding service in electricity, propane, fuels and innovative solutions.
NC and parts of VA
Joined May 2009
Your AC unit is working around the clock when temperatures are this hot. This constant demand for energy raises bills but we have tips to help:. 1. Rinse off your outdoor unit. Clear debris, dirt and pollen. Make sure the unit is free of tall grass, weeds or plants. 2. Replace
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We don't have to remind you that it's hot, but we hope you'll join us this week as we Beat The Peak💪. What is Beat The Peak? A completely voluntary program where members help us out with a few changes around their home to reduce the amount of energy used during "peaks"
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The Annual Membership Meeting of Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation will be held at the cooperative’s corporate headquarters at 1216 Blowing Rock Blvd. in Lenoir, on Thursday, June 26th, at 4 p.m. We'll have a livestream of the event on our YouTube channel!. More:
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Summer is here and while cooling bills can heat up, we have some tips to cool them off.
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It’s that time of year! Director Elections have begun and our Annual Meeting is on June 26. Voting in this year’s election enters you to win one of the three prizes shown. Make plans to join us virtually on June 26. We’ll have a live stream of the event on YouTube. If you’d like
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The Blue Ridge Energy Members Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2025 grant cycle!. Applications are accepted online at through June 30, 2025. Grants will focus on organizations impacted by Helene or helping with recovery efforts. 💪. More.
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To better serve you, our members and customers, we will be performing maintenance on the kiosks and drive-thrus at our district offices next week. If you need to make a payment or speak with a representative, our doors will still be open and online services will remain available.
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Western Youth Network, Inc. (WYN) has received a $1 million loan from Blue Ridge Energy’s revolving loan fund to help build an $8 million facility in Boone, NC that will provide hundreds of critically needed spaces for afterschool and summer care for school-aged children.
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We started the week working alongside sister cooperatives from Western NC, advocating for our members and their need for reliable, affordable energy on Capitol Hill. We’d like to thank @RepChuckEdwards and @virginiafoxx for their time.
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The Board of Directors of Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation has appointed Kelvin Gryder to fill the Watauga District Board seat that was left open when Tom Trexler stepped down from the Board following 13 years of service.
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Rebuilding after Helene: Lansing Volunteer Fire & Rescue Receives Approval for Loan from Blue Ridge Energy’s REDLG Revolving Loan Fund. Read here:
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As the sun rises over the mountains, our linemen rise to the challenge every single day to deliver reliable power. We can't find a more fitting photo to wrap up Lineman Appreciation Month.
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Our offices will be closed tomorrow in observance of Good Friday and the Easter holiday. However, we're ready to respond! If an outage should occur please report it to us at 1-800-448-2383, on the Blue Ridge Energy mobile app, online or via outage texting. Payment and account
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We'll never forget Helene, but most importantly, we'll never forget the resilience shown by our communities and team in the face of a crisis. An amazing tribute to the work that was done by all cooperatives in Western NC:.
When Hurricane Helene knocked out power to hundreds of thousands in western NC, co-op lineworkers immediately rose to the challenge. This is the story of how North Carolina’s electric cooperatives came together to restore power in the mountains🎥.
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Today is Lineworker Appreciation Day in North Carolina. We want to say thank you not only to our to our team of linemen, but a big thank you to linemen across the country who work to keep the lights on every day.
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Learn about our herbicide program as we discuss how it works and common misconceptions:
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The untold story from Helene: showcasing our behind-the-scenes heroes. Watauga District Manager, Heidi Ragan, shares her experiences in the aftermath of the storm and how we coordinate the feeding, housing, and care of hundreds of visiting crews.
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Evening update: the number of members impacted by outages is down to 162. Crews are continuing work as we speak to restore power to those still affected.
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