Want to Broaden Your Horizons? There’s a unique leadership opportunity waiting for you—a week this June in the nation’s capital with students from across North Carolina and the United States! JOEMC sponsors four rising high school seniors on the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour each year. The program, which helps young people learn about cooperatives and the co-op way of doing business,…
Innovation, Convenience, Cutting-edge Technology A bright future is energizing JOEMC’s plans to enhance service for co-op members, like you. Members will see innovative developments in 2023 that will result in even more convenient and energy efficient options. Advances in the electric utility industry are making all kinds of beneficial products and services more affordable and economical. As an added benefit, they reduce greenhouse gas emissions which helps our environment. You can easily find electric vehicles (EV) and home EV chargers,…
Do you sometimes forget when your electric bill is due? Or have an elderly parent that needs help staying on track with their bills? Then notifications are for you! If you have a cell phone associated with your electric account, you are automatically enrolled in our Outage Text Alerts program. But did you know that you can also receive other notifications from JOEMC?…
As we navigate our days and witness individuals in our community who could use a helping hand, our focus remains on supporting our members in times of need. We understand that life can present challenges, and we are here to offer assistance and a helping hand to those facing difficulties. At your local cooperative, we…
Welcome to December; positive confirmation that 2022 is just about over. I don’t know about you, but this year has flown by, although that feeling is simply perception. Time is constant as there are always 24 hours in a day, 60 minutes in an hour, and 60 seconds in a minute. So, if time is…
Keep Old Man Winter Out At the North Pole, we love the cold temperatures but only outdoors. In the workshop, we like to stay cozy and warm. The elves helped me attach exterior door sweeps and added weather stripping around doors and windows to keep the cold drafts out. Enjoy Cozy Savings Set the…
“When reporting to a recent outage, we drove up to an extremely dangerous situation. A woman holding a child proceeded to walk over a downed power line”. . . Check out the newest episode of Flippin’ the Switch and hear Eric Brown, JOEMC crew foreman, talk about what happened next. In addition, Linda Mathiasen chats…
Have you spotted the Daily Usage summary yet? The Daily Usage summary is a free online tool that helps you monitor how much electricity you use. That’s especially important during the winter. When temperatures plunge outside, your heating system has to work harder to maintain your comfort inside. By tracking through your Daily Usage summary,…
As we quickly approach the holiday season, I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to you, the member-owners of our electric cooperative. Because of your connectionto JOEMC, together, we are able to make our community a better and brighter place. I generally use this column to provide updates on new projects and developments or update you on current events…
We support our local communities when we support local businesses! Show your Co-op Connections card or use the mobile app and SAVE money when shopping locally at participating Co-op Connections businesses. To learn more go to our community page.
