Wake Electric

With multiple poles damaged, our crews are working to restore power as safely and quickly as possible, with restoration estimated to take until 7:30PM. We appreciate our members’ patience as crews work to restore power!

We had a spooktacular time at Frankenfest this Halloween weekend! 🎃👻 Thank you to all the families and little ghouls who stopped by our tent, tried on a lineman’s hard hat, and made this event unforgettable.

Another Bright Idea is coming to life at Corinth Holders High School! 🎉 🌱 Ashley Holloman of Corinth Holders High School received a $3,000 grant to help students create a children's book about animal agriculture and bring lessons to local elementary schools!

We surprised two more Bright Ideas grant winners on Friday! 🎉 💚 Ms. Allen received $2,805.43 for a mobile social-emotional learning lab. 🔬 Ms. Higgins received $1,410 for the 2026-27 Science Olympiad team! Congratulations to both educators! We're proud to support you! 💚

To continue delivering safe, reliable power and support system growth, a rate adjustment will take effect January 1, 2027, for residential members. Learn more about what’s driving this adjustment and how we’re here to help our members: ow.ly/PjUQ51031yJ

Wake Electric enjoyed connecting with students at the Franklin County Schools 5th Grade Careers on Wheels Fair. Events like this give us a chance to share what goes into keeping the lights on and highlight the different career paths available at the co-op!

Today, we surprised two of our educator grant winners at Franklinton High School! 🎉 Congratulations to both educators! 💚 We're proud to support creative, hands-on learning opportunities that prepare students for success beyond the classroom.

Every summer, Wake Electric selects just TWO rising high school seniors for an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., to go on the Youth Tour! Applications are open to current high school juniors through Dec. 15! 🌟 Apply today: wemc.com/youthtour

Safety starts with being prepared! ⚡💚 This past Saturday, Wake Electric joined the Family Safety and Preparedness Expo to share tips on storm preparedness and electrical safety.

We’re hiring! ⚡ Wake Electric is looking for a Dispatcher - System Operator (Part-time) to join our team at our Youngsville office. 🔗 Apply today at wemc.com/careers

Over three evenings last week, members gathered for dinner and discussion as CEO and General Manager Jim Mangum shared updates on the cooperative. Interested in being on the MAC invite list? 📞 Call 919-863-6440 📧 Or email [email protected]

When one cooperative needs a helping hand, others are there to answer the call. 💚 On Saturday, six Wake Electric linemen traveled to Alabama to assist Wiregrass Electric Cooperative with power restoration efforts following Hurricane Isaias.

This past Saturday, we welcomed some of Wake Electric’s newest members to our Youngsville facility for a morning of getting to know their co-op. 💚 Including lineworker demos and equipment displays to coffee, kids’ activities and pumpkins. Read more: ow.ly/IZos50ZVuhV

At the co-op, customer service means a little more to us because the people we serve are our friends and neighbors. 💚 Thank you to our Customer Service team for taking care of our membership!

Spend an all-expenses-paid week in Washington, D.C., meet students from across the country, explore historic landmarks, learn about electric cooperatives and government and connect with congressional leaders. Apply now: wemc.com/youthtour

🎙️ It’s International Podcast Day — so it's a great time to catch up on The Co-op Current. Watch the latest episode: youtu.be/KvoFAFiyYAk?si=x3LA…

Small change can make a big difference close to home. 💚 An Operation RoundUp grant helped the East Wake Optimist Club provide multiple meals for kids at the Boys & Girls Club in Zebulon. Learn more about Operation RoundUp and the WECare Foundation: wemc.com/we-care/

In the latest episode of “The Co-op Current,” Philip Lee reflects on his father, Ira “Shorty” Lee, and his early years working for Wake Electric in the 1940s, helping bring electricity to rural families for the first time. Watch the full episode here: youtube.com/watch?v=KvoFAFiy…

Happy first day of fall! 🍂 We’re looking forward to cooler days, changing leaves and views like these along our lines across our cooperative territory.

Peak hurricane season is here, but Wake Electric’s storm preparation happens all year long. Learn more about how your co-op prepares: ow.ly/oqjn50ZPF5v