This is Piedmont Electric’s mission statement, and it encompasses what your electric cooperative strives to do.

These are more than just words on paper. In the past we have focused primarily on what the Cooperative can do for our members. In today’s complex energy environment, it is imperative that Piedmont Electric increasinglyfocus on partnering with you to get the most value from the energy you use.

To this end, the Cooperative is committed to providing valuable levels of service and energy supply options in partnership with our members, communities and energy suppliers.

To date we have completed a three-year conversion to “smart” meters which offers members several options for managing their energy use, including a flex payment program for those who want to pay for electricity before it’s used.

All members have the capability to check their electricity use through the website  MyUsage.com

 The Cooperative is already ahead of every other electric utility in the state—including investorowned utilities—in providing smartmeters to all of its members. In keeping with our mission statement, Piedmont Electric is actively working to meet the challenges concerning environmental issues, the need for new electricity generation, the rising cost of fuels for generation and the increasing cost of electricity.

 In the last few years, we have worked toward the installation of a solar array field at our Caswell office with MegaWatt Solar, Inc.,to help meet our N.C. Senate Bill 3 mandates. Other renewable energy projects are in the works.

We have become a partner in the government’s Energy Star Program to offer members initiatives to manage their energy use more efficiently.

 Piedmont Electric has also offered additional programs such as compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) and solar water heater rebates.

In keeping with our mission, the Cooperative is converting existing mercury vapor security lights to more efficient sodium lights.

Keeping you, our members, informed on all of these programs which will allow you to manage your energy costs more effectively,

It is of utmost importance. Further, we are committed to keeping our elected representatives informed about how proposed energy legislation will affect you.  

We have been asking you to join our grassroot effort—Our Energy, Our Future—by contacting your elected officials on issues affecting energy concerns.

 Your electric cooperative continues to investigate additional tools which will empower you to make wise energy decisions.

With your help Piedmont Electric can meet today’s energy challenges and be ready for the challenges of the future.