New River Light & Power

National Electrical Safety Month continues with today's #TipTuesday! As summer storm season approaches, remember these safety tips: ⚡️Downed power line? Assume it's energized & stay away ⚡️Never drive over or walk near downed lines 🔗Learn more at ESFI.org.

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms and mother-figures in our lives 💐 A big NRLP shout-out to the moms and mother-figures on our team — thanks for everything you do to keep our community powered! #MothersDay #CommunityPowered #PublicPower

Big weekend in Boone! Commencement and Mother's Day mean there's lots to celebrate. Congrats class of 2026 & families — you did it! #PublicPower #CommunityPowered #AppState26

May is #ElectricalSafetyMonth & we're starting strong with workplace safety tips! Electrical hazards can be found all around. Always call 811 before digging, and make sure to identify electrical safety issues around you before you start. 🔗esfi.org #TipTuesday

May the fourth be with all of our teachers! Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek to all the teachers in our lives 🍎 Don't forget, NRLP supports education through classroom visits, event participation and free resources like the ones found on nrlp.appstate.edu/lineworker-app…. #MayTheFourth

Power has been restored to all affected customers as of approximately 12:40 p.m. Thank you for your patience as our crews worked hard to restore power. Details can be found at nrlp.appstate.edu.

Outage update for Knollwood Dr. & Fair Oaks Ct. area: Crews continue to work to restore power. Estimated time of restoration is 1 p.m. Repairs include replacement of a utility pole. We appreciate your patience as crews work to restore power. Updates: nrlp.appstate.edu

📢 New month, new filter reminder 📢 Regular maintenance and changing filters are a simple way to keep your home heating and cooling system running smoothly. 🔗Find more ways to save in the NRLP Resource Center at nrlp.appstate.edu. #KnowledgeIsPower #EnergySmart

Moving out soon? Don't forget to disconnect your service with NRLP! You're responsible for the bill until we get your request — even if you've already left. Make your move as smooth as possible and avoid surprise bills by visiting👉nrlp.appstate.edu today. #TipTuesday

This week, we celebrated Utility Locators & Administrative Professionals 🎉 They want to remind you to always call 8-1-1 before you dig✅ Visit nc811.org for more info! Thanks to John, Danny & Clint (left to right) for helping to spread this important message!

🌎 With #EarthDay coming up, small changes = big impact. We joined Mast General Store in Boone for an energy audit — finding ways to cut use, boost efficiency & lower costs. Pair that with our #GreenPowerProgram to go even further💡🌱 Thanks to @MastStore & @ElectriCitiesNC!

Did you know? You're served by a public power electric utility, which means 99.98% reliability and a team of local people caring for their local community. Celebrate with us by sending a thank you note! Visit nrlp.appstate.edu to send a message of thanks ⚡

Thank you to our friends at the Town of Boone for recognizing our hometown heroes! The Town Council recently issued a proclamation honoring #publicpower lineworkers & all they do to keep our communities powered ⚡️ Rain, shine, day or night — they are always ready to respond.

🦖Dino drama averted! A mylar dino-shaped balloon met some power lines this weekend — no outages occurred, but a great reminder: 🎈Tie balloons down & don't release them outdoors. Special #thanks to our #lineworkers who are always ready to respond: storms, squirrels or dinos!

Happy #NorthCarolinaLineworkerAppreciation Day! Today we recognize the hardworking professionals who keep our communities powered — especially our NRLP team ⚡ Thank you! 🔗Visit nrlp.appstate.edu to learn more and to leave a personalized note of thanks. #PublicPower

WHS & WIA seniors, there's still time to apply for the #NRLPLineworkerScholarship! You've heard the call, it's time to answer it ⚡ Visit nrlp.appstate.edu/scholarships to learn more. 📸Flashback to NRLP lineworkers and staff visiting CCC&TI Electrical Lineworker Institute students.

Sunny skies mean outdoor project season 🌞 🏡 Remember to always call before you dig. A simple request to 811 will help protect you and any underground utilities in your neighborhood. 🔗Check out nc811.org for more info! #CallBeforeYouDig #KnowledgeIsPower

@publicpowerorg Learn more about Lineworker Appreciation Days at nrlp.appstate.edu/lineworker-app…

We’re proud to be recognized as a Platinum-level Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® by @publicpowerorg! Just in time to celebrate our incredible lineworkers — thank you for keeping our community powered every day 💪 📖 Learn more: nrlp.appstate.edu/2426

Our office will be closed Friday, April 3, & Monday, April 6. Account access is always available on the Customer Portal at nrlp.apstate.edu & the NRLP Connect app. In case of an outage, please call 828-264-3671. Our team is always ready to respond. Hoppy holiday, all!🐰