Bright Ideas Early Bird

Bright Ideas Early Bird Deadline is August 15! As the school year winds down, teachers in Onslow County, Jones County, and the Topsail area should apply now for a 2023-24 Bright Ideas grant from Jones-Onslow EMC! Creative ideas in the classroom could earn you up to $1,500 in funding. The deadline for applications is September 15,…

Powerline Tech Winners with Jeff Allen

Jones-Onslow EMC Announces Powerline Technician Scholarship Winners

Jones-Onslow EMC Announces Powerline Technician Scholarship Winners: Conner Fritz and Austin Doughty Jones-Onslow Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) proudly announces the recipients of the Powerline Technician Scholarship: Conner Fritz and Austin Doughty. These exceptional individuals were chosen for their dedication, passion, and potential in the field of powerline technology. Conner Fritz has demonstrated a strong interest…

May is Electrical Safety Month

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.…

Truck winner from the annual meeting and CEO of JOEMC

Annual Meeting Recap

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

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…

Jeff Clark, CEO, elected officials

From the CEO

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…

2023 Washington D.C., Youth Tour

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…

2023 Annual Meeting

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.