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Roanoke Electric Cooperative Announces Rebrand to Roanoke Cooperative

Roanoke Cooperative’s rebrand demonstrates the expanded services that it now offers to its members, including high-speed internet access and fiber connectivity.

Partnership Between Sol Systems and Google to Invest in Renewable Energy Through Cooperatives

Sol Systems and Google are teaming up to support the development of new solar energy projects by providing capital to enable 225 MWDC of new solar projects and 17 megawatts of battery storage. Three electric cooperatives, Roanoke Electric Cooperative, Santee Electric Cooperative and Aiken Electric Cooperative are all beneficiaries of this funding.

North Carolina Electric Cooperative Awarded $6 Million to Aid Members with Energy-Efficiency Upgrades

Roanoke Electric Cooperative (Roanoke) in North Carolina was recently awarded a $6 million loan by a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program designed to help rural businesses fight climate change, create jobs, and expand access to renewable technologies. Roanoke will use the funds to expand its existing energy-efficiency program and to aid the cooperative’s broadband subsidiary...

Roanoke Electric Cooperative to Pilot Cutting-Edge Vehicle-to-Grid Technology

Roanoke Electric Cooperative is working with Fermata Energy to pilot the first electric vehicle (EV) charging system equipment to meet the North American standard for two-way current. Roanoke Electric is seeking to unlock the value of vehicle-to-grid integration with a Nissan Leaf, one of the most widely sold and affordable EVs in the market.