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Matthew Makdad named new general manager of App State's New River Light and Power
Feb 13, 2024
Matthew Makdad, P.E., has been named general manager of Appalachian State University's New River Light and Power, effective February 1.
Power Outage Preparedness
Jan 10, 2024
Although your electric service is generally very reliable, extreme weather conditions and other factors can lead to a temporary loss of power.
Fall maintenance tips for your home
Oct 5, 2023
The weather is getting colder and the nights longer. At the same time, summer heat, humidity and storms may have been
Celebrate Public Power Week with NRLP October 2
Sep 26, 2023
Appalachian State University's New River Light and Power (NRLP) will join over 2,000 not-for-profit public power utilities in celebration of...
App State's New River Light and Power celebrates Public Power Month of Giving
Sep 7, 2023
June 16, 2023
App State’s New River Light and Power celebrates Public Power Month of Giving
New River Light and Power receives Public Power Award of Excellence
Aug 31, 2023
Appalachian State's New River Light and Power has been awarded the 2022 Public Power Award of Excellence by ElectriCities of NC.
App State’s New River Light and Power Scholarship awarded to 5 Watauga County students
Jun 29, 2023
Five future Mountaineers from Watauga County have been named recipients of Appalachian State University’s New River Light and Power (NRLP) S
New River Light & Power recognized as a Reliable Public Power Provider
May 2, 2023
New River Light and Power (NRLP) has earned a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® designation from the American Public Power Association for
NRLP earns American Public Power Association award for outstanding safety practices
May 2, 2023
One hundred sixty-six utilities have earned the American Public Power Association’s (APPA) Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating pra
NRLP Celebrates Lineworker Appreciation Days on April 10 and April 18
Apr 4, 2023
Lineworkers are an essential part of the electric power industry.
