June 16, 2025 • 3:08 pm
Appalachian State University’s New River Light and Power has named the 2025 recipients of two scholarship programs that support local students pursuing higher education and careers in the energy industry.
May 19, 2025 • 4:00 pm
New River Light and Power has been recognized by the American Public Power Association for exceptionally reliable electric service to the community in 2024.
April 14, 2025 • 12:00 am
On two days in April, Appalachian State University’s New River Light and Power is joining others across the state and nation to celebrate lineworkers and the important work they do to provide power to the community. North Carolina Lineworker Appreciation Day is April...
March 17, 2025 • 12:15 pm
This St. Patrick’s Day, remember, it’s not luck! Whether you want to save on energy costs, prepare for storms and outages or make your property a little greener, it takes work. But don’t worry, we’re here to help. We asked NRLP team members to share their favorite...
February 13, 2025 • 4:31 pm
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...
February 10, 2025 • 4:35 pm
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...
January 10, 2025 • 11:44 am
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...
December 23, 2024 • 1:47 pm
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...
November 22, 2024 • 9:02 am
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...
November 13, 2024 • 3:41 pm
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...
October 2, 2024 • 10:04 am
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,...
September 29, 2024 • 9:04 pm
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...
September 28, 2024 • 7:39 am
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...
September 26, 2024 • 2:23 pm
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...
September 13, 2024 • 1:31 pm
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...
