Month March 2026

Managing the Cooperative Takes a Strong Team

North Alabama Electric Cooperative (NAEC) prides itself on having a team of dedicated office employees and lineworkers who work tirelessly to deliver reliable and affordable services to members. But it also takes a strong team at the management level to…

Road to Wellness

Mercantile Apothecary Owner Takes Natural Approach to Health The shelves inside The Mercantile Apothecary in downtown Stevenson hold keys to holistic healing that are anything but new. Owner Leanne Holcomb’s ability to customize products for unique health goals and needs…

Prioritize Emergency Preparedness

Create Peace of Mind With an Actionable Plan Be prepared. These 2 words of advice can make all the difference when facing severe weather and natural disasters. While some severe weather events are seasonal, unpredictable conditions can cause natural disasters…

Meet NAEC’s Customer Service Team

All of the employees at North Alabama Electric Cooperative come to work every day with customer service at the front of their minds — even if it’s not their specific job title. Since the cooperative’s first office opened on March…

Cook Up Energy Savings in the Kitchen

Cooking habits, along with energy-efficient appliances, impact energy use in the kitchen. Replacing old, inefficient appliances and changing how you cook can result in energy and cost savings in the kitchen. New appliances aside, several strategies can help you save…

NAFiber Staff Aims To Serve

Efforts Keep Internet Flowing Since its 2013 launch, the NAFiber division of North Alabama Electric Cooperative has brought high-speed, fiber-to-the-home internet to more than 7,000 of the area’s previously unserved or underserved residents. NAFiber’s 15 full-time employees, from inside administrators…

Know What To Do During Power Outages

There’s no good time for a power outage, but a little planning can help you be prepared when it does happen. Power outages at any time of the year may be short-term or last for an extended period, depending on…

Don’t Let Winter In

Help Your Heater Help You Alabama’s winters can bring anything from balmy sunshine to freezing storms, sometimes in the same week. So, residents need to be ready for all types of weather, and that means making sure your home is…