Blue Ridge Energy Blog

Solar Power
First Steps When Considering Rooftop or Ground-mounted Solar
Aug 26, 2019
Powering a Brighter Future
A Letter to Our Teachers
Aug 15, 2019
Classes are back in session and if you’re an educator living in the Blue Ridge Energy service area, you know what that means! It’s time to submit your Bright Ideas Grant applications to fund those great ideas you have for your students. The N.C. Bright Ideas Education Grant Program provides funding…
Electric Vehicles
Seventy-five Percent of Plug-in Vehicles Sold in the United States in 2018 Were Made in the United States
Jun 19, 2019
The United States Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy has given us another reason to love electric vehicles. Did you know that 75% of plug-in vehicles sold in the United States in 2018 were made in the USA? It’s true and it’s not a new trend. See below for the Fact of the Week #1086…
Powering a Brighter Future
New Light Brings New Hope
May 29, 2019
Electric
Who gets power first?
May 23, 2019
Electric
Three Easy Tips to Avoid Power Surge Damage
May 7, 2019
Electric
Three Options to Avoid the Costs of Replacing Electronics Damaged by a Power Surge
May 6, 2019
Power surges are most often associated with lightning strikes; however, surges can also be caused by sources inside and outside a home. Your valued appliances and devices – TVs, computers, phones, microwaves, dishwashers, washing machines and refrigerators – are all susceptible to surge damage. A…
Electric Vehicles
Quiet Electric Vehicles Are Growing Part of National Park Service Operations
Apr 19, 2019
Propane and Fuels
Outdoor Living Spaces Offer Increased Home Values and Health Benefits
Mar 21, 2019
Beautiful and functional outdoor living spaces are growing in popularity throughout the country, according to a recent article in Realtor magazine, produced by the National Association of Realtors. Homeowners are adding practical outdoor kitchens and dining areas along with statement features like…
Electric Vehicles
New Electric Vehicle Models Offer More Miles, More Space and More Variety
Mar 12, 2019
Energy Efficiency
Saving Energy. Saving Money: Laundry Tips
Mar 11, 2019
Electric Vehicles
The Electric Vehicle Evolution From the 1800s to Present
Mar 11, 2019