APRIL 14, 2021 | Issue 118
Co-op debuts its first rapid charging station for EVs
During an April 13 ribbon-cutting ceremony, Roanoke Electric Co-op debuted its first rapid charging station for electric vehicles. This comes as welcome news not only for drivers traveling along Interstate 95, but also for those who live and work in this region. For the scoop, read more.
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Refund reminder: We may have a check with your name on it
While several Roanoke Electric Co-op member-owners have already received their capital credit checks, there are still more than 2,000 folks who have yet to claim theirs. The refunds range from about $5 to $1200, with the average check running around $25. If you don't claim this benefit of cooperative ownership, you may lose it. Check it out.
Announcement: Time of Day Rate schedule set to change
This Friday, Roanoke Electric Co-op will adjust its Time of Day Rate schedule. For member-owners participating in this program, this adjustment means modifying your energy consumption patterns for added cost savings. To learn more about this seasonal shift, read more.
Need office space? Check out The Roanoke Center
Are you in the market for an affordable office space? The Roanoke Center currently has four office spaces available for rent. Unit sizes and prices vary. To learn more about these vacancies and the accompanying list of amenities, check out the center's Rental Space.  
You're invited: Co-op Earth Day Celebration, April 23
Roanoke Electric Co-op is marking this year's Earth Day observance by hosting a special event for member owners at its headquarters. To learn more about what's in store at the April 23 special outdoor gathering, read more.
Deadline approaching for Leadership Camp applications
The deadline for Leadership Camp applications is April 30. Rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors are eligible to apply for this week-long annual meeting of minds, which will be offered virtually in June. For more information, contact the co-op representative, Patrice Jordan at 252-209-2236 ext. 601.
ROANOKE CONNECT ROLLOUT
Roanoke Connect’s rollout is moving ahead on schedule.
 
WHERE WE ARE
  • Crews are currently finishing the broadband home installations in the Conway area of Northampton County. We have connected 101 homes with Roanoke Connect broadband service in this area. 
  • We have started broadband home installations in the Mapleton area of Hertford County with 19 homes connected of the over 165 orders received. Be sure to sign up on our website to order service before we move on to the next phase.
  • The groundwork in the Aulander area is well underway with over 160 orders received. We will begin home installs by the end of the second quarter 2021, so be sure to register your address if you are interested in getting service. 

WHERE TO NEXT?
  • We have begun the groundwork in the Roduco area with over 130 orders received for this phase already. Roanoke Connect is scheduled to begin home installs in this phase by the end of the second quarter 2021.
  • The groundwork for the Easons area of Gates County is underway and is scheduled to be ready for home installations during the third quarter of 2021.
  • The groundwork is in process in the Windsor/Merry Hill area to have service ready during the third quarter of 2021.

While we strive to meet all deadlines, the weather is unpredictable and could cause a delay in the posted time-frames above. We appreciate your patience and look forward to serving you with Roanoke Connect broadband internet service.  

HOW TO SIGN UP
  • We are asking anyone who is interested to click on the register button below. You can also call 1-800-433-2236 (option 4).
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