News Room

2007 News Release Listing

December 19, 2007 - Tips for Saving Energy and Money: “Do-it-yourself” Home Energy Audits
December 3, 2007 - Blue Ridge Electric Helps Those in Need
November 26, 2007 - Saving Energy: Myths and Facts
November 26, 2007 - Blue Ridge Electric Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction on National Survey
November 21, 2007 - Bright Ideas Grants Awarded by Blue Ridge Electric for Innovative Learning Projects (Alleghany)
November 14, 2007 - Bright Ideas Grants Awarded by Blue Ridge Electric for Innovative Learning Projects (Ashe)
November 13, 2007 - Pat Triplett Named First Recipient of the Lifelong Learning Award
November 13, 2007 - Bright Ideas Grants Awarded by Blue Ridge Electric for Innovative Learning Projects (Caldwell)
November 8, 2007 - Bright Ideas Grants Awarded by Blue Ridge Electric for Innovative Learning Projects (Watauga)
October 24, 2007 - Blue Ridge Electric Dedicates State-of-the-Art Power System Upgrades
October 16, 2007 - Member Survey Ranks Blue Ridge Electric Highest in Satisfaction
September 25, 2007 - Improved Power Reliability to Mountain Counties Results from Blue Ridge Electric’s Largest Investment
September 7, 2007 - Rate Adjustment Results in Lower Bills for Typical Homeowner
September 4, 2007 - Harden Named Outside General Counsel to Blue Ridge Electric Board
August 30, 2007 - Deadlines Approach for Blue Ridge Electric Grant Programs
August 17, 2007 - NC Bar Certifies Blue Ridge Employee
August 13, 2007 - Blue Ridge Employee Receives National Certification
August 10, 2007 - Interns Receive “Real World” Experience at Blue Ridge Electric (Watauga)
August 9, 2007 - Interns Receive “Real World” Experience at Blue Ridge Electric (Alleghany)
August 8, 2007 - Blue Ridge Electric Wins Three National Awards
August 8, 2007 - Interns Receive “Real World” Experience at Blue Ridge Electric (Caldwell)
August 8, 2007 - Interns Receive “Real World” Experience at Blue Ridge Electric (Ashe)
July 24, 2007 - Members Invited to Blue Ridge Electric Board Meeting
July 23, 2007 - Blue Ridge Electric Restores Power Outage Caused by Lightning
July 20, 2007 - Blue Ridge Electric to Hold Community Meeting on New Substation
July 1, 2007 - Local Organizations Among First to Receive Grants From Blue Ridge Electric Members Foundation
June 28, 2007 - Simmons Receives National Certification
June 28, 2007 - New President, Officers Elected at Blue Ridge Electric
June 14, 2007 - Whitener Completes Management Internship Program
June 9, 2007 - Directors Elected at Annual Meeting (Watauga)
June 9, 2007 - Directors Elected at Annual Meeting (Caldwell)
June 9, 2007 - Directors Elected at Annual Meeting (Ashe)
June 9, 2007 - Directors Elected at Annual Meeting (Alleghany)
June 1, 2007 - Blue Ridge Electric Announces New Director David Boone to Fulfill Remainder of Jackie Blackburn’s Term
June 1, 2007 - Members Invited to Blue Ridge Electric Annual Meeting
May 17, 2007 - Blue Ridge Bestows Elite Honors on Employees
May 15, 2007 - Blue Ridge Electric Presents Highest Retiree Award
May 12, 2007 - Blue Ridge Recognizes Employees (Alleghany)
May 12, 2007 - Blue Ridge Recognizes Employees (Ashe)
May 12, 2007 - Blue Ridge Recognizes Employees (Caldwell)
May 12, 2007 - Blue Ridge Recognizes Employees (Watauga)
May 4, 2007 - Blue Ridge Electric Raises Awareness of Safety
May 2, 2007 - Members Invited to Blue Ridge Electric Board Meeting
April 18, 2007 (2:00 PM) - Three-Day Wind Storm Disrupts Power to 23,600 Blue Ridge Electric Members - All Members Fully Restored
April 17, 2007 (5:00 AM) - Blue Ridge Electric Continues Outage Restoration Despite Continuing High Winds
April 17, 2007 (10:00 AM) - Blue Ridge Electric Expects Restoration to Ninety Percent of Affected Members Today
April 16, 2007 (8:00 PM) - Blue Ridge Electric Making Power Restoration Progress
April 16, 2007 (4:00 PM) - Blue Ridge Electric Responding to System Wide Outages
April 16, 2007 (1:06 PM) - Blue Ridge Electric Responding to System Wide Outages
April 16, 2007 (10:00 AM) -Blue Ridge Electric Responding to System Wide Outages
April 10, 2007 - Blue Ridge Electric Book Donations To Help Schools Celebrate Earth Day
March 14, 2007 - Woodruff to Retire from Blue Ridge Electric Board of Directors
February 26, 2007 - Bill Terry Retires from Blue Ridge Electric
February 13, 2007 - Blue Ridge Vice President Retires
January 30, 2007 - Amy Crowder Named Consumer Accounting Manager at Blue Ridge Electric
January 29, 2007 - Patty Wheeler Named Community Foundation Manager at Blue Ridge Electric
January 22, 2007 - Jeff Almond Named District Manager
January 19, 2007 - Be Prepared for Severe Weather: How to Report an Outage