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NRLP Lineworker Scholarship supports aspiring lineworkers in Watauga County
App State’s New River Light has partnered with Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute to establish the NRLP Lineworker Scholarship, which supports graduating seniors from Watauga High School and Watauga Innovation Academy who take part in the college’s...
2025 winter storm prep
New River Light and Power (NRLP) lineworkers and staff are ready to respond should the effects of the predicted winter storm cause power outages. We urge customers to prepare for incoming weather and possible outages. Please read on for preparedness advice. To stay...
Winter storm & outage prep
New River Light and Power (NRLP) lineworkers and staff are ready to respond should the effects of the predicted winter storm cause power outages. We urge customers to prepare for incoming weather and possible outages. Please read on for preparedness advice. To stay...
Holiday reminders from NRLP
The NRLP team is committed to keeping spirits bright this holiday season. Our staff and crews wish you a happy holiday season and a bright new year! Whether you’re staying local or heading out of town, we’ve got you covered. Outages can be a major...
Home heating habits to save you energy
Heating your space is crucial in the winter, but it consumes the largest amount of energy in homes nationwide. Even though most of us are aware that heating and cooling is our biggest source of energy costs, we still have some bad habits when it comes to heating and...
App State’s New River Light and Power named Smart Energy Provider
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s New River Light and Power (NRLP) has earned a Smart Energy Provider designation from the American Public Power Association for demonstrating a commitment to and proficiency in energy efficiency, distributed...
TS Helene update for Wednesday, Oct. 2
As of Oct. 1, 2024, power has been restored to over 99% of App State’s New River Light and Power (NRLP) service area. Restoration continues to hold steady this morning, Oct. 2. Timeline of events NRLP teams responded to outages beginning at 3 a.m. on Friday,...
TS Helene update for Sunday, Sep. 29, 2024
App State’s New River Light and Power (NRLP) lineworkers and technicians continue restoration efforts around our service area. They are joined by teams from Wilson Energy, Washington Electric Utilities and Lexington Utilities — all North Carolina public...
TS Helene update for Saturday, Sep. 28, 2024
New River Light and Power (NRLP) linecrews and staff have been working around the clock since 3 a.m. Friday, September 27, 2024, to restore power and keep lines of communication open. Lineworkers and technicians were in the field before, during and after Tropical...
Storm and outage preparedness
New River Light and Power (NRLP) lineworkers and staff are ready to respond should the effects of the week’s heavy rainfall and Hurricane Helene cause power outages. We urge customers to prepare for incoming weather and possible outages. Please read on for...
5 Watauga High graduates awarded App State’s New River Light and Power Scholarship
Five first-year App State students, all graduates of Watauga High School, have been named the 2024–25 recipients of App State’s New River Light and Power Scholarship. Established in 1988, the scholarship supports Watauga County students pursuing higher education at...
Mariana Greene named 2024 Public Power Rising Star
App State’s New River Light and Power public communications specialist, Mariana Greene, named the 2024 Public Power Rising Star by ElectriCities of North Carolina.
Simple steps to improve energy efficiency for renters
You may not own your own your home or apartment, but that doesn’t mean you can’t improve its energy performance. Upgrades to big systems or large appliances may not be possible, but there are a number of energy-efficiency improvements you can make around your home as an energy-aware renter. Taken together, these upgrades can significantly reduce your energy costs.
