ENERGYUNITED THANKS MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES
January 26, 2026
STATESVILLE, N.C. – EnergyUnited thanks its members for their patience and support during Winter Storm Fern. The cooperative also extends sincere appreciation to EnergyUnited personnel, contractors and mutual aid partners who stood ready to respond safely and quickly. “Safety is always our top priority, and we appreciate our members staying prepared and cautious during Winter…
ENERGYUNITED CREWS CONTEND WITH SEVERE ROAD CONDITIONS
January 25, 2026
As Winter Storm Fern is blanketing the Carolinas with sleet and freezing rain, EnergyUnited crews will face increasingly difficult conditions this evening. Deteriorating road conditions and a large band of precipitation across the cooperative’s service territory will impact travel and access in many areas, creating challenges for line crews working to assess damage and restore…
AS WINTER STORM FERN ARRIVES, ENERGYUNITED URGES SAFETY AND PREPAREDNESS
January 24, 2026
STATESVILLE, N.C. – EnergyUnited continues to prepare for Winter Storm Fern to move into the Carolinas, as sleet and icy conditions are expected to transition to freezing rain on Sunday. These hazardous conditions significantly increase the potential for widespread power outages and extended restoration times across EnergyUnited’s service territory. Forecasts indicate ice accumulation of one-quarter…
ENERGYUNITED FOUNDATION CELEBRATES $10 MILLION IN CHARITABLE GIVING
January 21, 2026
STATESVILLE, N.C. – Thanks to the generosity of EnergyUnited members, the EnergyUnited Foundation is celebrating a major milestone: $10 million in total charitable giving. The milestone was reached in December 2025 as the Foundation awarded grants to individuals, families and local nonprofit organizations. For more than 30 years, the Foundation has helped strengthen local communities…
ENERGYUNITED SUPPORTS VETERAN CAREER PATHWAYS THROUGH GI BILL PROGRAM
January 14, 2026
STATESVILLE, N.C. – EnergyUnited is investing in a strong workforce and honoring those who have served by participating in the federal GI Bill® program. Through this program, eligible U.S. veterans can receive education and training benefits while gaining hands-on experience through apprenticeships and on-the-job training. Through approved GI Bill apprenticeship programs, veterans can earn excellent…
ENERGYUNITED FOUNDATION DONATES $218,000 TO NONPROFITS, INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN Q3
December 02, 2025
$512,851.82 awarded January through September 2025 STATESVILLE, N.C. – The EnergyUnited Foundation donated $218,000 in the third quarter to nonprofits, individuals and families to meet grave needs in communities across the EnergyUnited service area. From July through September, the Foundation approved grants for seven nonprofit organizations, 55 individuals and 24 energy assistance applications—each representing a…
BRIGHT IDEAS SHINE: ENERGYUNITED AWARDS $51,000 TO 41 INNOVATIVE TEACHERS
November 21, 2025
STATESVILLE, N.C. – EnergyUnited has awarded $51,000 in Bright Ideas education grants to 41 local teachers to fund creative, engaging projects for their classroom. More than 13,000 students across the cooperative’s 19-county service area will benefit from this investment in education, made possible by EnergyUnited. Since the Bright Ideas grant program began in 1994, EnergyUnited…
ENERGYUNITED LINEMAN WINS FIFTH PLACE AT NC COMPETITION
October 29, 2025
STATESVILLE, N.C. – In a competition showcasing lifesaving skills, EnergyUnited Lineman Levi Fagan raced against the clock and won fifth place at the North Carolina Electric Cooperatives 2025 Pole Top Rescue. “We are proud of Levi, and we appreciate his commitment to strengthening important lifesaving skills,” said Thomas Golden, chief executive officer of EnergyUnited. “This…
ENERGYUNITED WINS THIRD CONSECUTIVE TOP WORKPLACE AWARD
October 21, 2025
STATESVILLE, N.C. – EnergyUnited was named a Top Workplace 2025 award winner by Charlotte Magazine. This is the third consecutive year that the cooperative has received the award. The award is given based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures…
EnergyUnited Board Director Earns Board Leadership Certificate
September 25, 2025
STATESVILLE, N.C. – EnergyUnited Board Director Zolee Riggs recently earned the Board Leadership Certificate (BLC) from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). An ever-changing business environment has imposed new demands on electric cooperative directors, requiring increased knowledge of changes in the electric utility business, new governance skills and a solid knowledge of the cooperative…
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