ENERGYUNITED BOARD DIRECTOR EARNS DIRECTOR GOLD CREDENTIAL
March 25, 2026
STATESVILLE, N.C. – EnergyUnited Board Director Zolee Riggs recently earned the Director Gold Credential (DGC) from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). The Director Gold Credential recognizes directors who have already earned their Credentialed Cooperative Director (CCD) and Board Leadership Certificate (BLC) and wish to continue learning throughout their service on the board. To achieve the DGC,…
ENERGYUNITED BOARD DIRECTOR EARNS BOARD LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE
March 25, 2026
STATESVILLE, N.C. – EnergyUnited Board Director Jill Doss-Raines recently received 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 understanding of cooperative principles and the cooperative…
ENERGYUNITED ANNOUNCES 2026 JUNIOR MEMBER AMBASSADORS
February 18, 2026
STATESVILLE, N.C. – EnergyUnited is proud to announce its 2026 Junior Member Ambassadors, recognizing three outstanding students for their leadership, dedication and commitment to serving their communities. As part of the Junior Member Ambassador program, EnergyUnited selects students to serve as Youth Tour delegates and as members of the Junior Member Advisory Committee (MAC). Evva…
ENERGYUNITED BOARD DIRECTOR EARNS CREDENTIALED COOPERATIVE DIRECTOR (CCD) CERTIFICATE
February 04, 2026
STATESVILLE, N.C. – EnergyUnited Board Director Brad Blackwelder recently received the Credentialed Cooperative Director (CCD) Certificate 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…
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…
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