New River Light and Power

New River Light & Power is the host utility for the

North Carolina Association of Municipal Electric Systems (NCAMES)

15^th Annual Lineworkers Rodeo.

The Lineworkers Rodeo attracts the best linemen from around the state of North Carolina to participate in events based on traditional lineman tasks and skills. The Rodeo is the ultimate venue for lineworkers to demonstrate their skills and knowledge. At the Rodeo, journeyman and apprentice lineworkers can compete for professional recognition, attend training courses and practice essential skills in a safe environment. With over 25 Utilities attending, it will certainly be an entertaining competition.

This free event is open to the public and will take place on Thursday, May 24^th, 2012 on ASU’s Intramural Fields off State Farm Road and Dale Street behind the ASU freshman parking lot. Competition begins at 9:00am and will run through to 4:00pm. 

Hope to see you there!  

                     NRLP has recently earned  
        Reliable Public Power recognition from the
               American Public Power Association.
         Please click here for the press release.
 

New River Light & Power is pleased to announce a new Boone community oriented program called the NRLP Good Neighbor Round Up Program.

NRLP is proudly partnering with the Hospitality House of Boone to help those less fortunate.

 For more information and a sign up form, click here.

 Contact Numbers:

         (828) 264-3671  Customer Service (including New Services and Billing)

         (828) 264-8621  Outages, 24 Hour Emergency Repair 

For special announcements concerning large-scale outages or other matters, click here.

 
Mission Statement

The mission of New River Light and Power Company is to provide electrical service in the most efficient and reliable manner to Appalachian State University, the Town of Boone and the surrounding community within the franchised areas assigned by the North Carolina Utilities Commission. A secondary mission is to provide for the university's needs through financial support. In fulfilling its missions, New River Light and Power serves as a positive link between Appalachian State University, the Town of Boone and the surrounding community in economic development and public relations.

Location

NRLP is located on the corner of Faculty Street Extension and Winkler's Creek Road behind Wendy's and Bojangles'.