Granite Falls thanks electric customers with Oct. 6 event

The Town of Granite Falls will host Customer Appreciation Day on Tuesday, Oct. 6, as part of its observance of Public Power Week.

The event will be held at the town office, where customers can stop by for light refreshments and free promotional items while supplies last. Town staff also will be on hand to celebrate with customers.

The event is part of Public Power Week, observed Oct. 4-10 by more than 2,000 community-owned, not-for-profit electric utilities across the country.

“We take great pride in serving the people of Granite Falls,” Town Manager Daniel Cobb said. “Our customers are our friends and neighbors, and we value the trust they place in us. Public Power Week gives us an opportunity to thank our customers and recognize the employees who help keep our community powered.”

Granite Falls provides electric service to 2,262 residential customers and 409 commercial and industrial customers.

As a public power provider, the town operates a locally owned electric system and emphasizes what it calls “Neighbors Serving Neighbors.” Local electric crews maintain the system, respond to outages, and serve residents and businesses.

“Public Power Week is an opportunity to recognize the importance of community-owned electricity and the dedicated employees who work every day to serve Granite Falls,” Cobb said. “Our public power system allows us to focus on the needs of our customers and remain committed to providing reliable service, responsible operations, and strong customer relationships.”

The town also receives energy through the North Carolina Municipal Power Agency Number 1, which uses a generation portfolio that includes nuclear and hydroelectric power.

Town officials said those resources support Granite Falls’ commitment to providing reliable electricity while reducing environmental impact.

— AKC