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Celebrating Agriculture Through Reliable Power

Eighty-five years ago, farmers and rural communities came together to form some of the first electric cooperatives across the state and the nation to serve power to rural areas. They set the poles, strung the lines, and went door-to-door, asking people in their communities to join them in establishing a… Read More

Rate Changes to be Implemented April 2024

Effective April 1, 2024, Union Power Cooperative will implement our first rate adjustment in five years, and only our second in nine years. During the business portion of the 84th Annual Meeting last October and in last month’s issue of the Co-op Review, we made members aware of the need… Read More

Power Lines and Petunias

As we embrace the beautiful weather of spring, it’s the perfect time for planting around your yard. Union Power is here to guide you on planting around our power lines and equipment. Planting and putting fences or other obstructions around utility equipment can be dangerous for you and utility workers. Read More

Energy and Appliance Use Survey

Union Power Cooperative is conducting an Energy and Appliance Use Survey throughout March and April in partnership with Cooperative Insights and Bellomy Research. You may receive an email invitation to participate in the survey. Your feedback helps us strengthen the reliability of our service and informs strategic plans for the… Read More

Stay Warm Without Worries

Space heaters can be a convenient way to keep warm during chilly days, providing heat when needed. They can be an alternative to warm a small area in your home without turning up the thermostat. However, safety should become a priority when using these heaters. Here are a few tips… Read More

Rate Changes to be Implemented April 2024

Effective April 1, 2024, Union Power Cooperative is compelled to implement our first rate increase in five years. The impact to a member served under our General Service rate is anticipated to be less than $8 per month, on average.The rate increase is primarily driven by substantial increases in the… Read More

Keep Your Home Cozy and Efficient This Winter Season

During this cold winter season, when even more electricity is used simultaneously across the country, Union Power ensures reliability is our top priority. While our reliability rating is 99.9%, snow and ice storms are an unpreventable part of the winter season. These storms can cause downed power lines, dangerous roads,… Read More

Middle Schoolers: Are you ready to shoot some hoops this summer?

Two North Carolina universities are hostingthe Touchstone Energy Sports Camps for risingsixth- or seventh-graders. One young boy willbe selected to attend the Carolina BasketballSchool at UNC-Chapel Hill, and one young girlwill be chosen to attend the Wolfpack Women’sBasketball Camp at NC State in Raleigh.Two chosen students will work closely with… Read More

Maximize Your Budget for the New Year

Do you want to take a more active role in yoursavings for the New Year? If so, Levelized Billingis one option to consider to help you kick off thenew year right! Levelized Billing is based on a rolling, 12-month averagethat prevents drastic changes in your bill, regardless of howhot or… Read More