Wake Electric

09/04/2026

In observance of the holiday this coming Monday our offices will be closed, but our team will be on call if needed. Have a great holiday weekend!

09/02/2026

08/28/2026

We know North Carolina summers can bring plenty of storms and with it, the potential for outages. Stay storm-ready by refreshing your memory on how to report an outage with your co-op. A few minutes now can make a difference when the next storm rolls through. ⚡️

Learn more: https://wemc.com/report-outages/

08/24/2026

Wake Electric was honored to attend the 14th Annual Franklin County 4-H Livestock Fun Show put on by the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Franklin County Center. We had the opportunity to present a WECare grant check that funded the prizes for the youth participants. It's always a treat to support great community work and honor our rural roots at the same time. Congratulations to all who participated! 💚

08/21/2026

Sally Boyd of Franklin Academy Charter School used a Wake Electric Classroom Technology Award to bring new technology directly into her classroom. Have a technology idea for your classroom? Classroom Technology Awards provide up to $3,000 for eligible projects. Applications are due Sept. 15.

Sally's project: https://ow.ly/oMWn50ZCpPU
Apply for CTA: https://ow.ly/89WO50ZCpPT

08/20/2026

A note of thanks regarding an earlier outage in Wake Forest 💚

08/20/2026

Wake Electric visited Louisburg Elementary School this morning to drop off a special back-to-school breakfast for teachers and staff!

As educators prepare their classrooms and get ready to welcome students for a new school year, we’re grateful for the time, energy and care they invest in helping local students succeed. Have a great school year!

08/18/2026

In the first episode of The Co-op Current, Alexander and Isabella Kelly rave about their experience in Washington, D.C. representing the co-op on the 2026 Youth Tour!

Watch the full episode here: https://ow.ly/vhGH50ZAZ1U

08/17/2026

Wake Electric celebrated the dedicated teachers and staff at Spring Valley Elementary School PTA this morning with a special breakfast as they prepare to welcome students back for a new school year! We're proud to support the local educators who help make a difference for students, families and our local communities.

08/12/2026

Carol Jemiolo of Apex Friendship Middle School (Wake County Public School System) knows firsthand how a Bright Ideas grant can turn a creative classroom idea into something students will remember long after the lesson ends. 🍎💡

Watch Carol’s story and see how Bright Ideas is helping local educators bring innovative learning experiences to life. Deadline to apply for this year is September 15th!

Carol's project: https://ow.ly/8BLf50Zz2ue
📝 Apply for a Bright Ideas grant: https://ow.ly/YQhT50Zz2uc