As a member-owned cooperative, we prioritize providing our members with affordable, reliable electricity. Today, a growing threat could impact these basic needs for you and all electric consumers in North Carolina and nationwide — an energy policy going too far and fast in the transition to renewables. During the past year, we have been sounding…
Engaging with Elected Officials Over the past several months, JOEMC has been involved with the legislative process, engaging with our elected officials on both the state and federal levels. Even though I say “over the last several months,” this is an ongoing process as we continually engage with our representatives through meetings and one-on-one discussions…
Ready to Respond Summer is here. Schools have let out and families are gearing up for a few months of fun and relaxation. While this time of the year brings fun in the sun, it can also bring the occasional severe storm. In the event of a power outage, you can trust that your cooperative…
We’re Here to Serve You “We’re here to serve you,” We’ve all heard this phrase countless times. These words may sound generic, but to us– your local electrical cooperative–they mean everything. Jones-Onslow EMC was created to serve our community. Back in the day, neighbors banded together and formed our co-op for the common good. In our case, it was the only…
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…
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,…
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.…
AI Technology Helps Keep You Energized The words “artificial Intelligence,” or AI, may conjure up images of sci-fi movies or beings from across the universe. In reality, AI enables us to provide you with the innovative and enhanced service on which your co-op is focused. One such technology uses AI to help us safely power…
Innovation, Convenience, Cutting-edge Technology A bright future is energizing JOEMC’s plans to enhance service for co-op members, like you. Members will see innovative developments in 2023 that will result in even more convenient and energy efficient options. Advances in the electric utility industry are making all kinds of beneficial products and services more affordable and economical. As an added benefit, they reduce greenhouse gas emissions which helps our environment. You can easily find electric vehicles (EV) and home EV chargers,…
Welcome to December; positive confirmation that 2022 is just about over. I don’t know about you, but this year has flown by, although that feeling is simply perception. Time is constant as there are always 24 hours in a day, 60 minutes in an hour, and 60 seconds in a minute. So, if time is…
