We Care About Your Safety The world is moving at warp speed, with new electrical innovations arriving daily, like electric cars, battery-operated lawn equipment, robot vacuums, and smart plugs. These new products make life easier for us, but we need to ensure that we use them in the safest way possible. These rapid advancements require further electrification and safe, efficient devices supporting the increased energy demand.…
Music, games, and more…a fun time was had by all! The 2023 Annual Meeting held on Friday, March 31st, was a success! We looked forward to celebrating with our members in-person after two years of virtual meetings due to COVID-19. Our staff worked tirelessly in preparation for the big evening. Members flooded the American Legion…
Unleashing the Power of Digital Automation New Technology Real Time Automation Controller (SEL RTAC) Opportunity Jones-Onslow EMC is bringing innovation to how power is received and dispersed to its membership. Throughout the years, JOEMC’s Engineering team has relied heavily on the strength of in-person controls, which resulted in team members visiting each substation to review management. During power outages, the team…
Sustaining a Reliable Electric System “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” This is often said when someone is about to do something foolish or risky. If they heed this advice, they don’t commit to “one basket” but instead hedge their bets with multiple options. This strategy is how I describe JOEMC’s common-sense approach in the current energy transition. We know that consumer interest…
Local Students Head to Washington, D.C. this Summer Four high school juniors: Mackenzie Morrow, Alyssa Hibbert, Lillian Tillman, and Xavier Drinkwine (pictured left to right), will be heading to our nation’s capital this summer for a visit. They will represent JOEMC at this year’s Electric Cooperative Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. Each year, more than…
Teachers, get ready! We’re getting an early start on Bright Ideas. Teachers can NOW apply for Bright Ideas education grants. This date change will allow for our educators to have more time to submit their innovate ideas to JOEMC. The Bright Ideas program has been providing grants to local educators for 30 years and we cannot wait to…
Have You Signed Up for the 2023 JOEMC Golf Classic? Get your team together because the JOEMC Annual Charity Golf Classic is approaching. This event is a premier tournament in our area, offering morning and afternoon tee times to accommodate your busy schedules. This years event will be held on Friday, June 2, 2023…
Did you miss the Annual Meeting? The 2023 Jones-Onslow EMC Annual Meeting was held Friday, March 31, at the American Legion Building in Jacksonville, NC. All members were invited to attend this outstanding event, including live music, interactive displays, games, and our Annual Business Meeting. Check out this video to see what you missed.
You might think of our line workers when they’re hard at work during a storm that’s causing outages, but the reality is JOEMC line crews work hard, day in and day out, to make sure members have reliable, safe electricity. It’s no secret that a line worker’s job is tough. It’s a job that’s essential and often performed in challenging conditions. This month,…
Spring has sprung, and the smell of freshly cut grass is in the air. If last year’s lawn equipment needs replacement, you may want to consider electric (or battery-powered) options. Electric lawn care equipment options are becoming more popular than ever, offering consumers faster charging times, longer battery life and quieter, greener products compared to their gas-powered counterparts. Here are three ways you can…
