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A count that matters

Understanding the census Once a decade, the United States counts its citizens, which results in a treasure trove of data relevant to politics, businesses, schools and much more. States use census data to draw congressional district boundaries. And the numbers…

NAEC extension cord safety tips

Extension cord safety tips An extension cord can be a useful resource to have around your home, but it’s one that should be used safely and with the proper precautions. Follow these simple safety tips when using an extension cord…

Hometown Heroes

When NAEC lineman Jason Johnson enlisted in the Marines in 2001, he didn’t fully understand what serving his country meant. But he learned. “The greatest men and women serve in the military,” he says. Each year on November 11, we…

Your State Legislators at a Glance

As a member of an electric cooperative, it is crucial to know who represents you and your area in the state legislature. You need to know what they stand for so you can know how they will address the issues…

Christmas Art Contest

What better way to kick off the holiday season than our Christmas Art Contest? NAEC was overwhelmed with many original pieces of artwork from local children. Choosing a winner was difficult because all the entries were wonderful. This year’s winning cover…

Outage Preparedness

Reliable service is a priority at North Alabama Electric Cooperative. NAEC crews continually work to maintain equipment by removing trees from the right of way and upgrading the cooperative’s power system. Sometimes Mother Nature strikes with severe and unusual weather.…

Lighting of Main Brightens Downtown Stevenson

For the past 8 years, the city of Stevenson has transformed downtown’s Main Street into a holiday showplace. Businesses stay open later than usual. Lights adorn windows all along Main Street, and Santa visits with youngsters in the Stevenson Public…

Lineworker Appreciation Month

Take Time To Offer Thanks & Show Support Alabama has many challenges affecting electric service, but our lineworkers are ready to tackle them all. They brave the elements at any time and under any circumstance to make sure power keeps…

A Haunted History

Moody Brick Owners Put Their Own Touches on Historic Home Long shrouded in mystery, the Harris-Moody Brick house still stands roughly 180 years after its construction, having survived time, war, fires, vandals, and ghost hunters. Today, visitors turning into the…

Woodville wins national energy-saving competition

The Town of Woodville again won top honors in a national competition that challenges corporations, governments and organizations to reduce the amount of energy used at their facilities. The town won first place for overall energy reduction in the National…