The Cooperative Difference Each October, cooperatives throughout the country celebrate National Cooperative Month. Cooperatives were created in 1936 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Rural Electrification Act. Today, there are 834 distribution cooperatives and 63 generation cooperatives serving more…
Where NAEC equipment ends and member-owned equipment begins When storms hit, North Alabama Electric Cooperative is responsible for repairing any damage to its equipment while members are responsible for fixing their own. But how can you tell member-owned equipment from…
Right-of-way crews clear the way for reliable power When Brandon Evans first took over as right-of-way foreman about five years ago, North Alabama Electric Cooperative (NAEC) had just changed its approach to tree trimming. For the last few years, he…
From submitting your resume to interviewing, it’s an online world Technology has changed the way we look for a job. A high-speed NAEC Fiber connection is more important than ever to making a good impression with the first round of…
Where to find the best local produce There’s nothing better than fresh fruits and vegetables as part of your favorite home-cooked meals. Buying local from farmers markets in your area is a great way to get healthy produce for your…
Cool ways to save this summer Saving on your electric bill doesn’t have to require big changes around the house. Even making a few simple adjustments to your family’s daily habits can have a big impact on your energy usage…
Farmers master a challenging season Loyd Brothers Farm, 10 miles out from Stevenson, Alabama, grows corn, cotton, soybeans, and, for the first time this year, hemp. While the crops may change over time, some things do not, including the arrival…
North Alabama Electric Cooperative offers internet that helps you get more done with speeds up to a gig! NAFIBER50 50 Mbps Fiber Speed $29.95 NAFIBER200 200 Mbps Fiber Speed $54.95 NAFIBERGIG 1 Gigabit Fiber Speed $79.95 Let NAEC fiber internet…
The Community Action Agency can help In her five years at the Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama, Taylor Yancey has sat across from single parents and families struggling to make ends meet with no relief in sight. Now the…
Stand and be counted How the census shapes Alabama’s future Once every 10 years, the United States counts its citizens and gathers a trove of helpful information that can influence politics, local businesses, schools, and much more. This year, participating…