ElectriCities of NC
@ElectriCitiesNC
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ElectriCities is the membership organization for over 90 community-owned electric systems in N.C., S.C., & Va. We tweet hometown news about #PublicPower. ⚡
Raleigh, NC
Joined June 2011
#PublicPower means local control. Our member communities take pride in powering your homes, schools, and businesses! 🏡 🏫 🏢 Their decisions are made right here in the community, ensuring that their electricity is reliable, affordable, and tailored to their community’s needs.
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#PublicPower is there when you need it. When even the slightest downtime equals real dollars lost, public power customers can rest assured that their locally owned and operated utility keeps the power on with a reliability rating of 99.99%. ⚡
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We’re expecting to see some more #WinterWeather activity across our membership this weekend, but if you’ve got to hit the road before then, be as safe as possible! 🚗❄️ @NWS has some great tips on how to drive when dealing with winter weather! Learn more: https://t.co/dyquhQ2i0V
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Day 1 of #ECConnect26 kicks off w/ a General Session led by @TEDx Speaker @OdellBizzell on 6 Ways #PublicPower Leaders Can Boost Morale & Productivity Through Change!⚡️ Learn from Bizzell & 20+ other speakers Feb. 12-13 at this year’s Connections Summit! https://t.co/U4HSaqypMb
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With this #WinterWeather lingering across our membership, it’s important to remember to #SaveEnergy during these times. ☃️ Check out the link below for some Winter #EnergyTips from @ENERGY so you can conserve energy! https://t.co/DnDjdBXKSP
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Our latest Podcast gives a high-level look at how the state cultivates its business-friendly environment and a closer look at what is on the horizon in 2026. 🎧 Listen Now https://t.co/AS4MafN0af
@edpnc @ElectriCitiesNC
#EconomicDevelopment #Economy #BusinessGrowth
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While the biggest impact of #WinterStormFern on our #PublicPower member communities has passed, it’s important to remember we’re still dealing with the aftereffects of a #WinterStorm! 🥶 Visit the link in our bio from @Readygov to learn more! https://t.co/tP4GvujzNO
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#MutualAid is the backbone of #PublicPower all across our membership & this country! 🤝⚡ We’d like to thank @LESupdates & @CityOfPiqua for responding to @publicpowerorg & @amppublicpower’s mutual aid call in @CityofShelbyNC & @Discover_FC. Stay safe out there!
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As this weekend’s #WinterStorm gets closer & closer to impacting our #PublicPower member communities, we would like to remind everyone of these 4 tips. Visit https://t.co/tP4GvujzNO for more tips from @Readygov on how to stay safe before and during a winter storm! ❄️🌨️
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#PublicPower utilities across our membership are preparing for some #WinterWeather expected to make an impact this weekend. 🌨️ One way to help support reliability in your community is by making sure you know the way your local utility prefers residents to report outages.
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We’ve got some heavy winter weather coming through #NorthCarolina this weekend, so be prepared! Our friends at @NWS have a great planning timeline with some tips to help. Visit https://t.co/S2srvayQIG for more tips on how you can prepare.❄️
With the potential for impactful wintry weather on the rise for the end of the week for many of you, it's wise to ask: Are you prepared for a winter storm? If the forecast calls for winter weather in YOUR area, begin preparing NOW. Don’t wait until the last minute.
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Our conversation with Christopher Chung gives a high-level look at how NC cultivates its business-friendly environment and a closer look at what is on the horizon in 2026. Listen Now: https://t.co/yqsmIn3sfR
@ElectriCitiesNC @edpnc
#EconomicDevelopment #BusinessGrowth
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Jan. 19, #MLKDay, honors the legacy of #CivilRights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The desire #MLK had for equal rights for all was always grounded in a people first approach. His same love for community can be found in our #PublicPower members & in all the work they do.🫂
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With 5 General Sessions & 6 different Breakout Sessions ranging from topics like cybersecurity & #EconomicDevelopment to #DataCenters & workforce development, #ECConnect26 covers a wide range of concerns in the #PublicPower industry. Join us Feb. 12 – 13! https://t.co/U4HSaqypMb
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ElectriCities had the pleasure of sponsoring this year’s Economic Forecast Forum hosted by the @NCChamber & @NCBankers. 🏗️ It was a great way to kick off the year & talk about economic growth for #NorthCarolina in 2026! #NCForecast26
#EconomicDevelopment
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Can you name another business that wants you to use less of their product? 🤔 #PublicPower utilities offer many programs & incentives to help customers #SaveEnergy & save money on their electric utility bills. Contact your local electric utilities department to learn more!
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5⃣ days left to use our #ECConnet26 hotel discount rate! Join us in #CaryNC Feb. 12–13, 2026 for Connections Summit, a great opportunity for our #PublicPower members to share experiences, learn from peers, & discuss solutions. Register at the link below. https://t.co/U4HSaqypMb
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Now is the perfect time to kick your #EnergySaving year off the right way! 💡 Visit the link below from @ENERGY for some #EnergyTips you can use all throughout the new year. https://t.co/AqEYurtrDk
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We’ve got some #PublicPower trivia for you, so get those hands ready to slam the buzzer! 🙋⚡ What year was the first public power community established in the #UnitedStates? A. 1820 B. 1854 C. 1880
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When you live in one of our member communities, you benefit from an electric provider that prioritizes safe, reliable, and environmentally sustainable electric power for its residents. It’s always people before profit when public power is the topic! 🤝
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#HappyNewYear! 🤩 We’re excited to carry our same values from 2025 into 2026: A dedication to local control, putting people before profits, and providing reliable, affordable, & sustainable #PublicPower Another year for us to help light up our member communities!
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