Press Releases

ENERGYUNITED ANNOUNCES 2025 JUNIOR MEMBER AMBASSADORS

February 27, 2025

STATESVILLE, N.C. – EnergyUnited is proud to announce the selection of its 2025 Junior Member Ambassadors, recognizing six outstanding students for their leadership, passion and commitment to serving their communities. Lily Citta and Aidan Mather of Lexington have been selected to represent EnergyUnited at the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour in June. This prestigious program will…

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EnergyUnited Board Directors Earn Credentialed Cooperative Director (CCD) Certificate

February 26, 2025

STATESVILLE, N.C. – EnergyUnited Board Directors Lisa Campbell Pullis and Jill Doss-Raines recently earned 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…

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ENERGYUNITED FOUNDATION AWARDS $850,000 TO ADDRESS CRITICAL NEEDS IN 2024

January 17, 2025

STATESVILLE, N.C. – The EnergyUnited Foundation marked a second historic year of giving in 2024, achieving record milestones in nonprofit support and community giving. A total of $850,000 was awarded to assist nonprofit organizations, individuals and families in meeting grave needs throughout EnergyUnited’s service area. In 2023, the EnergyUnited Foundation provided almost $900,000 in grants….

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ENERGYUNITED AWARDS $48,000 TO 44 TEACHERS FOR CLASSROOM INNOVATION

November 26, 2024

STATESVILLE, N.C. – EnergyUnited is proud to announce grant winners for the 2024 Bright Ideas program. This year, EnergyUnited awarded a total of $48,000 to 44 teachers across the cooperative’s service area. The funds will be used to support innovative classroom projects that aim to inspire and engage students, fostering a love for learning and…

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ENERGYUNITED FOUNDATION DONATES $100,000 THROUGH LARGE GRANT PROGRAM

November 14, 2024

STATESVILLE, N.C. – The EnergyUnited Foundation awarded $100,000 in October through the large grant program, demonstrating a strong commitment to supporting local nonprofit organizations. Thirty-seven nonprofit organizations applied for the large grant program opportunity. Through the program, four nonprofits were selected to receive $25,000 each to support their missions of providing critical services across the…

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ENERGYUNITED SUPPORTS WESTERN N.C. HELENE RECOVERY

November 08, 2024

STATESVILLE, N.C. – EnergyUnited continues its strong commitment to disaster relief in the wake of Hurricane Helene, which devastated parts of Western North Carolina. In a combined effort to aid recovery, EnergyUnited, its employees and the EnergyUnited Foundation have donated $41,000 to support disaster relief in Western North Carolina.  EnergyUnited employees contributed $11,000, while EnergyUnited…

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ENERGYUNITED FOUNDATION AWARDS MORE THAN $187,000 IN Q3 2024

October 18, 2024

STATESVILLE, N.C. – EnergyUnited Foundation announces its Q3 donations, which provided critical support to local nonprofits and individuals in grave need across EnergyUnited’s service area. During the quarter, the Foundation awarded more than $187,000 in donations, with approximately $147,000 distributed to individuals and families and $40,000 to four nonprofit organizations.   This quarter’s funding has supported…

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ENERGYUNITED COMMISSIONS NEW PERENDALE SOLAR FARM IN DAVIE COUNTY

October 10, 2024

STATESVILLE, N.C. – EnergyUnited, in partnership with hep solar, celebrated the commissioning of the Perendale Solar Farm, a new 8.2-megawatt (MW) solar facility located in Davie County. The event, held on-site, brought together project stakeholders and community leaders to recognize the significant impact this project will have on the local energy landscape. The Perendale Solar…

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ENERGYUNITED WINS TOP WORKPLACE 2024 AWARD

October 07, 2024

STATESVILLE, N.C. – EnergyUnited was named a Top Workplace 2024 award winner by The Charlotte Magazine. This is the second consecutive year in which the cooperative has received this award.   The list of Top Workplaces is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by research partner, Energage, LLC, a leading provider…

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ENERGYUNITED THANKS MEMBERS AS CO-OP COMPLETES RESTORATION EFFORTS LATER TODAY

October 01, 2024

STATESVILLE, N.C. – EnergyUnited crews will complete restoration efforts today to all members affected by Tropical Storm Helene. The storm caused widespread damage and power outages across the cooperative’s service area, but thanks to the tireless efforts of our crews and the invaluable support of mutual aid resources from multiple states, power will be restored…

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