by Matt Belt | October 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
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,...
by Matt Belt | September 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by Matt Belt | September 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by Matt Belt | September 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by Matt Belt | September 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by Matt Belt | September 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
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.
by Matt Belt | August 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by Matt Belt | June 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
Appalachian State University’s New River Light and Power has earned national recognition for excellence in reliability in 2023.
by Matt Belt | May 31, 2024 | Uncategorized
Summer in the High Country is unbeatable. With plenty of sunshine, green mountains and outdoor fun, what’s not to love? Unfortunately, summer can also mean hot temperatures, high humidity levels and sudden storms. Is your business ready? By taking action now,...
by Matt Belt | May 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
App State held its second annual Awards of Distinction ceremony April 25 on the Boone campus, honoring 27 students, faculty and staff for their commitment to excellence in serving the university and its community members.
