Public Power Week
2024 Public Power Week | October 6-12
The Town of Wake Forest and Wake Forest Power (WFP) are joining more than 2,000 not-for-profit utilities in celebrating Public Power Week October 6-12.
Wake Forest and WFP will commemorate Public Power Week by offering several special events and activities to celebrate the benefits of public power and salute the folks who keep our lights on.
Enter to Win Free Electricity
Wake Forest Power residential customers have two ways to win free electricity in October! Choose from the options below - only one entry per account:
- Participate in the Public Power Week Trivia Contest. All the answers to the trivia questions can be found on the Town of Wake Forest website. Every customer that answers all 10 questions correctly will be entered into a drawing for free electricity.
- Donate a minimum of four non-perishable items for the Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry (TAMFP) to our Customer Service counter in the lobby of Town Hall.
There will be two winners for the Trivia Contest and one winner for the donations announced during the Energy Expo as well as our social media pages on Thursday, Oct. 10.
The deadline for the trivia contest and/or TAMFP donations is Wednesday, Oct. 9, by 4 p.m.
Savings for Seniors Bingo - October 8
Wake Forest-area seniors are invited to enjoy a special morning of bingo on Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 10-11:30 a.m. in the Ground Floor Meeting Room of the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St.
Highlighting a variety of energy-savings ideas, “Savings for Seniors Bingo” will offer participants the chance to have fun and win prizes donated by local merchants.
The Ground Floor Meeting Room is most easily accessed via Town Hall’s Taylor Street entrance.
For more information, contact Community Outreach Assistant Kiel Ortiz at 919-435-9479 or Kortiz@wakeforestnc.gov.
Customer Appreciation
Public Power Week is also Customer Appreciation Week. As our way of saying “thank you” to our valued customers, Town staff will serve popcorn each day in the lobby of Town Hall and give away a variety of special prizes.
Staff will also be available to share information and answer questions about WFP’s array of customer programs and services.
For more information, contact Administrative Specialist Jenna Gonzales at 919-435-9573 or jgonzales@wakeforestnc.gov.
Energy Expo - October 10
On Thursday, Oct. 10, the Town Hall lobby will be the scene of an Energy Savings & Electric Safety Expo. Featuring hands-on demonstrations and representatives from Wake Forest Power, ElectriCities, Northern Regional Center, ChurchNet, Wake County Human Services, and more, the event is scheduled from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Area residents are invited to attend and learn how to make their homes more energy efficient, save money on their electric bills, avoid electric hazards, and be safe around electricity.
During the energy expo, participants will also have the opportunity to win special prizes donated by local merchants.
Free Hot Dogs - October 10
WFP will celebrate Customer Appreciation Day on Thursday, Oct. 10, by giving away free hot dogs and soft drinks beginning at 11 a.m. Area residents are invited to come get a hot dog while they last.
Electric Safety Demonstrations - October 10
Also during the day on Thursday, Oct. 10, WFP linemen will offer on-demand electric safety demonstrations in Centennial Plaza for groups of two or more.
The creative program will teach children and adults smart electrical safety habits, demonstrate the power of electricity, and show the potential hazards associated with unsafe actions around power lines, pad mount transformers, and switchgear.
Participants will also experience what it’s like to be a lineman and how they stay safe when working with electricity.
By handling tools and safety equipment, visitors will have the chance to learn firsthand the importance of electrical safety.
WFP will also display a bucket truck and other equipment in the Town Hall parking lot for visitors to view and enjoy.
Wake Forest Power Facebook Page
Throughout the week of October 6, WFP will post on its Facebook page information on themes ranging from Wake Forest’s public power history to the responsibilities of the different divisions and staff that make up Wake Forest Power. WFP customers interested in learning more about these and related topics are encouraged to “Like” Wake Forest Power on Facebook.
Thank You Local Merchants!
A special thanks to the following local businesses for generously contributing prizes to this year’s Public Power Week:
- Nothing Bundt Cakes - Wake Forest
- Galaxy Fun Park
- Red Robin - Wake Forest
- Civic Federal Credit Union
- Kids Street Urgent Care
About Wake Forest Power
Wake Forest Power supplies electricity to approximately 7,350 residential and 2,180 commercial customers. A public power community since 1909, Wake Forest is one of 32 members of the North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency (NCEMPA).