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Unplugged

Blue Ridge Energy

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Unplugged features topics and stories from one of America’s leading electric cooperatives, Blue Ridge Energy. Electric cooperatives share a unique history that is etched into the framework of rural American life. Founded decades ago on a principle of bringing electricity to rural Americans left in the dark, electric cooperatives have become a beacon for economic growth and innovation in the less populated pockets of the United States. On Unplugged, host Jacob Puckett, interviews guests on a ...
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Many in northwest NC will never forget the Christmas of 2009 ice storm. With our mountain communities in the dark for days and an electric grid that was largely laying on the ground, what were the lessons learned and how can people be prepared for the next big storm? Director of Public Relations, Renee Walker, breaks it down on this episode of Unpl…
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Do you have vampires in your house? Chances are, you do. It’s a misconception that when your devices are turned off, they stop drawing power. Even when a phone or tablet charger is not connected to the device, it still draws electricity while connected to an outlet. In this episode of the Unplugged podcast, we dive into vampire electronics and how …
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Giving back and being active in our communities is part of the core identity of a cooperative. Director of Community Relations, Tasha Rountree, joins the podcast to talk about the focus Blue Ridge Energy provides on education and students.על ידי Blue Ridge Energy
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Giving back - it's important to electric cooperatives and has been for decades. It's at the core of who we are and aligns us with the early years when poles and wires were first being constructed for underserved communities in rural areas. But what goes into strong community involvement? Former Director of Community Relations, Grey Scheer, joins th…
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Some storms refuse to be forgotten. For people living in the Carolinas in 1989, few will ever forget the lasting impact of Hurricane Hugo and the scars it left from the coast to the mountains. Hear the stories of the lineman who worked through the storm and witnessed the destruction first hand.על ידי Blue Ridge Energy
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Beat The Peak, peak demand, peak hours... what does it mean and why is your utility provider asking you to use less electricity? Manager of Energy Solutions, Jon Jacob, joins the podcast to discuss Beat The Peak and the benefits for the cooperative and its members.על ידי Blue Ridge Energy
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April is Lineman Appreciation Month and this episode is dedicated to the hardworking men and women across the nation that keep our lights on every day. Hear the challenges, perspectives and dangers faced by America's line technicians in this interview with Blue Ridge Energy Director of Operations, Robert Kent.…
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