How Electricity Gets to Your Home Understanding the Journey of Electricity with Jones-Onslow EMC At Jones-Onslow EMC, we know electricity powers your everyday life—from brewing your morning coffee to turning on the lights at night. But many people don’t think about how that electricity gets to their homes. As your local electric cooperative, we believe…
10 Things You Might Not Know About Power Restoration When the power goes out, we all want it back on—fast. We’re used to flipping a switch and having instant electricity, so when that doesn’t happen, it’s frustrating. As CEO of JOEMC, I understand how important reliable power is to your daily life. That’s why I…
Summer Energy Savings: Programs and Tips When summer heats up, electric bills tend to increase as air conditioners work overtime, driving up home energy consumption. Jones-Onslow is your local not-for-profit electricity provider, and we are committed to helping you beat the heat without breaking the bank. As temperatures rise over the next few months, we want…
Spring is on our doorstep, and like many of you, I’m looking forward to more opportunities to be outdoors and enjoy warmer weather. Springtime brings many of my favorite activities, like cooking out with family and fishing. Unfortunately, spring and summer can also create the perfect conditions for severe storms. JOEMC crews are always prepared…
“Happiness doesn’t result from what we get, but from what we give.” This quote about giving back reflects the special bond and commitment that ties JOEMC to the communities we serve. With Valentine’s Day and National Heart Month celebrated this month, we can’t think of a better time to express how much the employees and…
Balancing Electricity Supply and Demand Electricity is essential for nearly every aspect of daily life—so essential that we rarely think about how it’s produced and delivered to our homes. You might be surprised to learn that behind the scenes, a network of experts works daily (and even by the minute) to anticipate how much electricity…
As we enter this holiday season, reflecting on the traditions we cherish and the celebrations we share with loved ones is natural. At Jones-Onslow EMC, we share this spirit, proudly honoring 85 years of providing reliable and affordable electricity to our members. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the men and women who have…
From the CEO Communities come in all shapes and sizes. Some are based on geographical proximity, some on shared interests or hobbies, and some can even be found in virtual spaces like social media groups. Communities can bring people together and create a sense of belonging regardless of where or how they are formed. Jones-Onslow…
Help Us Shape the Future of Energy In over 35 years of serving cooperative members, I can confidently say that I’ve never witnessed a time when the electric energy industry was more unstable. The current state and national energy policies, coupled with a lack of support for a better balance of energy-generating facilities, are reshaping…
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 electric cooperative— they mean everything. JOEMC was created to serve our community. Back in the day, neighbors banded together and formed our electric co-op for the common good. In our…
