APRIL 14, 2022 | Issue 129
Free at last! Why your bill will have one less charge this year
Roanoke Electric member-owners can breathe a little easier without having to pay the coal-ash for the remainder of the year. This fee removal comes after more than three years of the cost appearing on member-owner’s bills following the 2014 Duke Energy coal ash spill. Read more. 
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Open to all: Get up to $5,000 towards your EV purchase
Considering owning an electric vehicle? The co-op has announced that all eligible member-owners looking to purchase an EV can now take advantage of its new funding opportunity. To learn more about how you can benefit from this special financial opportunity, read more.
Meet your new board member - Marva Bond!
Life-long Gates County resident, Marva Bond, has joined Roanoke's board of directors to represent District 6. Bond says she will strive to make sure that member-owners are aware of the services provided by the co-op that can lead to a more economical use of electricity and enhance the member-owner experience. Learn more about Mrs. Bond.
Time is money! Time-of-Day Rate schedule changes April 16
This Saturday, Roanoke Electric Co-op will adjust its Time of Day Rate schedule. For member-owners participating in this program, this adjustment means modifying your energy consumption patterns for added cost savings. To learn more about this seasonal shift, read more.
You're invited: Co-op will host Earth Day event April 22
Community members are invited to join this year's Earth Day celebration on April 22. Attendees will enjoy a small vendor showcase, giveaways, a meet-and-greet with co-op representatives, food trucks, and test-drive the co-op's Tesla. Read more about how you can schedule your test drive today. 
Keep these tips in mind and save a life
Something as simple as sending a quick text can rob you of seconds that you may need to avoid a close call or deadly crash. Glenn Brown, the co-op's coordinator of safety and loss control, gives life-saving safety tips for a safe ride every time.
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