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Utility staff volunteered with community organizations through June as part of a broader national public power effort.
Staff volunteered across the utility’s service area as part of NRLP’s Month of Giving. NRLP partnered with Hospitality House of Northwest NC, App Builds a Home and the Watauga Humane Society. The staff would like to thank App State’s Facilities Operations and everyone who donated supplies as part of the donation drive for our furry friends in need.
By Mariana Greene
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s New River Light and Power (NRLP) has joined public power utilities across the country this June to celebrate the Public Power Month of Giving, an initiative led by the American Public Power Association (APPA) to highlight the community-focused mission of public power providers. While the national Public Power Day of Giving was observed on June 6, NRLP expanded the event into a month-long celebration of service to benefit the High Country community.
Throughout June, NRLP employees have participated in a series of service projects and outreach efforts that support local nonprofits and strengthen ties with the Boone community.
“As a locally operated utility, NRLP is deeply committed to serving not only our customers, but our community at large,” said Matt Makdad, NRLP General Manager. “Public power means more than providing electricity — it means being part of the fabric of our town and contributing to its well-being.”
NRLP staff volunteered their time at Hospitality House of Northwest North Carolina, a crisis shelter and transitional housing provider that serves individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Employees worked hard to beautify the Hospitality House administrative campus, bringing some cheer to their staff and visitors.
The NRLP team also partnered with Watauga County Habitat for Humanity through App Builds a Home, assisting in home-building projects aimed at providing safe and affordable housing to local families. Volunteers spent the day on site, working side-by-side with Habitat staff.
In support of the community’s furry friends, NRLP hosted a month-long donation and supply drive for the Watauga Humane Society. The utility collected pet food, toys and other necessities to support the care of animals in need. At the end of the month, staff members dropped off all donated supplies to the humane society, where they spent an afternoon volunteering.
“Service is a core value at NRLP, and we’re proud to partner with these incredible organizations that make such a difference in our region,” said Mariana Greene, NRLP Public Communications Specialist. “Our team looks forward to the Month of Giving each year as an opportunity to step outside our daily roles and make a positive impact in our community.”
The Month of Giving is part of a larger national effort organized by the American Public Power Association, which represents more than 2,000 not-for-profit, community-owned electric utilities across the country. The initiative encourages utilities to engage in volunteerism, charitable giving and community partnerships.
For more information about NRLP’s community outreach and public power mission, visit nrlp.appstate.edu.
About App State’s New River Light and Power
For 110 years, New River Light and Power (NRLP) — a nonprofit electric utility operated by Appalachian State University — has provided reliable power to residents of Western North Carolina. The utility currently serves approximately 9,000 residential and commercial customers in and around Boone, including the university. NRLP is dedicated to expanding access to higher education, contributing approximately $650,000 annually to the university’s general scholarship fund. Additionally, the utility awards NRLP scholarships to support graduating Watauga County high school seniors pursuing an App State education, as well as those interested in pursuing a career in linework. NRLP holds the American Public Power Association’s Reliable Public Power Provider and Smart Energy Provider designations, recognizing its commitment to safety, efficiency, renewable energy and environmental stewardship. Learn more about App State’s New River Light and Power at https://nrlp.appstate.edu.
About the American Public Power Association
The American Public Power Association is the voice of not-for-profit, community-owned utilities that power 2,000 towns and cities nationwide. We represent public power before the federal government to protect the interests of the more than 49 million people that public power utilities serve, and the 96,000 people they employ. Our association advocates and advises on electricity policy, technology, trends, training, and operations. Our members strengthen their communities by providing superior service, engaging citizens, and instilling pride in community-owned power.
