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Teamwork: Breaker shut off can help us restore power
November 25, 2025 06:49Tideland EMC members can play an important role in power restoration after an extended or widespread outage. When an extended power outage occurs, it’s a good idea to turn off all household circuit...
Heat with electricity? You may need to boost indoor humidity
November 25, 2025 06:51If you heat with electricity you are likely experiencing very low indoor humidity during this extended cold snap. Low indoor humidity can make your nasal passages dry, skin flaky, lips chapped and ...
Simple solutions for winter savings
November 25, 2025 06:55Our number one recommendation is to sign up for a FREE high energy use alert from Tideland. This is the best way to catch any number of energy problems early on like a disconnected piece of duct wo...
January 2025 second coldest January in 33 years
November 25, 2025 06:57January 2025 was the second coldest January in Tideland territory since 1992. Only January 2018 surpasses it in the past 33 years. January 2025 required 41% more home heating than Janu...
Pay your way with CheckOut
November 25, 2025 07:12Tideland EMC members have a remote payment option providing immediate credit to your account without the payment posting delays or exhorbitant fees associated with other third-party providers. To p...
Want to help someone in need? Give a H.U.G. (home utility gift)
November 25, 2025 07:15Do you know a family or someone in need? Or maybe you just don't know what to get for someone who already has everything they need. Give a H.U.G. A Tideland home utility gift. We’ll be glad to cred...
Tideland refunding $1.26 million in member equity for fiscal year 2025
November 25, 2025 07:17On Thursday, November 20, Tideland EMC's board of directors approved a general retirement of member equity totaling $661,000 for members who had service with the cooperative in 1996. In addition to...
Armored Submarine Cable RFP
January 19, 2026 15:21Tideland is seeking proposals for the manufacture, delivery, and installation at Ocracoke Island of 2,000 linear feet of armored submarine cable. Proposals Due: February 17, 2026, 5 PM EST Click to...
You change your car's oil based on mileage. Do the same for your HVAC system's filter.
January 28, 2026 00:11Tidelanders, when it comes to automobile maintenance, you base your vehicle's oil changes on miles driven. You should manage your HVAC system's filter changes the same way and base it on runtime. I...
Ways to stay warm that don't involve turning up your HVAC thermostat
January 28, 2026 15:00Tidelanders, let's talk about some ways to stay warm that don't involve cranking up your heating system's thermostat. Layer clothing. Start with a snug fitting base layer of breathable fabri...