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…
New Technology Drone-UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) Opportunity Jones-Onslow EMC is looking to the future and finding better ways to serve its members, and an area of focus has been the improvement of line and equipment maintenance. Throughout the years, line crews have manually inspected all lines, poles, and equipment to ensure safety and reliability.…
“Whereas linemen leave their families and put their lives on the line every day to keep the power on; Whereas linemen work 365 days a year under dangerous conditions to build, maintain and repair the electric infrastructure; Whereas linemen are the first responders of the electric cooperative family, getting power back on and making things…
Claim Your Capital Credits Giving money back to our cooperative members is a vital cooperative principle, and we hope you also see it as a great benefit of being part of a cooperative. At the end of February, we sent our members a “green” letter regarding the Board of Directors approving a capital credits refund.…
Nominate a Disabled Veteran for a No Barriers Expedition Our community is home to many veterans, many of whom live with a disability. For the fifth year—Jones-Onslow EMC, in conjunction with one of our financial partners, is searching for disabled veterans from its service territory to nominate for the No Barriers Warriors Expedition Program,…
Fun, Food, Door Prizes, and Entertainment JOEMC members, come out for an evening of food, door prizes, games, and entertainment at the JOEMC Annual Meeting of Members. This FREE, family-friendly event will be held on Friday, March 31, at the Onslow County Fairgrounds/American Legion Building at 146 Broadhurst Road in Jacksonville. Highlighting this year’s meeting…
Take advantage of your chance to make a better future for yourself. At Jones-Onslow EMC, we are committed to making an impact in the communities we serve. That’s why we are offering two new scholarships for students in our service area — a Powerline Technician scholarship for a recently separated military service member and…
JOEMC Looking to the Future Emerging Technology Beneficial Electrification Opportunity We are changing how we power our lives; members who typically would have utilized equipment powered by fossil fuels are now looking for new cleaner technology such as electric vehicles, electric water heaters, battery-powered lawnmowers, and so much more. These changes reduce emissions…
Take a look…Energywise Solutions have arrived! Wanting to save some money? With prices for everything from groceries to gas continuing to rise, wallets are feeling pinched. As your trusted energy advisor, we’ve launched innovative solutions to help — Energywise Solutions! A new, advanced menu of tools gives you smart ways to lower your energy use.…
