Wake Forest Power

WAKE FOREST, NC – Weather permitting, Tuesday-Thursday, Dec. 9-11, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. each day, Wake Forest Power will close the portion of West Oak Avenue from North Wingate Street to North Main Street. The temporary road closure is necessary to allow tree crews to prune tree limbs and branches around overhead power lines. 

Signage, cones, and flaggers will be in place to manage traffic flow and safely direct motorists around the work area. Delays are expected, so motorists may wish to avoid the area and use an alternate route. 

For more information, email Tree Trimming Supervisor Jonathan Anderson at janderson@wakeforestnc.gov. 

Wake Forest Power works year-round to minimize storm impacts through preventive maintenance, including the trimming of trees around Wake Forest’s 110 miles of overhead electric distribution lines. Downed trees and limbs are the leading cause of power outages during storms but more importantly endanger the lives of utility workers and the public. For more information on Wake Forest Power’s year-round efforts to keep energy flowing safely and reliably, visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/wake-forest-power/protecting-your-power.

WAKE FOREST, NC – Weather permitting, on Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 3-4, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. each day, Wake Forest Power will reduce to two lanes the portion of Wait Avenue from North Franklin Street to Highgate Circle by shifting traffic and removing the center turn lane. Crews will also close the portion of Wait between Highgate and North Allen Road.

The temporary lane shift and road closure are necessary to allow tree crews to prune tree limbs and branches around overhead power lines. 

Signage, cones, and flaggers will be in place to manage traffic flow and safely direct motorists through and around the work area. Delays are expected, so motorists may wish to avoid the area and use an alternate route. 

For more information, email Tree Trimming Supervisor Jonathan Anderson at janderson@wakeforestnc.gov. 

Wake Forest Power works year-round to minimize storm impacts through preventive maintenance, including the trimming of trees around Wake Forest’s 110 miles of overhead electric distribution lines. Downed trees and limbs are the leading cause of power outages during storms but more importantly endanger the lives of utility workers and the public. For more information on Wake Forest Power’s year-round efforts to keep energy flowing safely and reliably, visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/wake-forest-power/protecting-your-power.

Wake Forest Power crews are responding to a power outage affecting over 1,000 customers in the vicinity of Stadium Drive, Jenkins Road, and Purnell Road. 

The cause of the outage is not known, and there is no current timeline for service restoration. 

Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

Wake Forest Power offers an online outage map and reporting tool that makes it easy for customers to report power outages and receive real-time information about power interruptions. The outage map and reporting tool are accessible at https://bit.ly/WFPowerReportOutage. 

For WFP customers without laptops or cell phones with internet capabilities, outages may be reported by calling 919-435-9478.

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 5-11. As part of this annual week-long celebration, the Town and Wake Forest Power will offer a variety of free events and activities.

Enter to Win Free Electricity

From now through Thursday, Oct. 9, at 4 p.m. Wake Forest Power residential customers can enter to win free electricity in October in one of two ways. Choose from the options below - only one entry per account:

1. 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.
2. Donate a minimum of four non-perishable items for the Mini Pantry at H.O.P.E. House at our Customer Service counter in the lobby of Town Hall.

Three winners (two from the Trivia Contest submissions and one from those that donate non-perishable items) will be announced on the Wake Forest Power Facebook page.

Savings for Seniors Bingo
Wake Forest-area seniors are invited to enjoy a special morning of bingo on Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Wake Forest Center for Active Aging, 235 E. Holding Ave. 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. 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 Public Power Week promotional items. 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.

A special thanks to the following local businesses for generously contributing to this year’s Public Power Week: Quality Plus Automotive – Wake Forest, Chick-fil-A Wake Forest, Marquee Cinemas Wakefield Commons 12, Nothing Bundt Cakes - Wake Forest, Galaxy Fun Park, Hill Ridge Farms, ISI Elite Training, Polar Ice House, House of Sports NC, Planet Smoothie, and Texas Roadhouse.

A division of the Town of Wake Forest, WFP supplies electricity to over 9,000 residential and commercial customers. A public power community since 1909, Wake Forest is one of 32 members of the North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency (NCEMPA). For more information about WFP visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/wake-forest-power.

For more information about Public Power Week events and activities, visit http://bit.ly/WFPublicPowerWeek or contact Administrative Specialist Jenna Gonzales at 919-435-9573 or jgonzales@wakeforestnc.gov.

***UPDATE - Power has been restored. The cause was an unfortunate squirrel.

The information below was distributed Saturday, Aug. 30, at 10:10 a.m.

Wake Forest Power crews are responding to a power outage affecting over 600 customers along and west of South Main Street/US 1A.

The cause of the outage is not known, and there is no current timeline for service restoration. 

Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

Wake Forest Power offers an online outage map and reporting tool that makes it easy for customers to report power outages and receive real-time information about power interruptions. The outage map and reporting tool are accessible at https://bit.ly/WFPowerReportOutage. 

For WFP customers without laptops or cell phones with internet capabilities, outages may be reported by calling 919-435-9478.

Wake Forest Power is one of 23 public power utilities across North Carolina to receive a 2024 Public Power Award of Excellence. 

Presented by ElectriCities of North Carolina, the awards reflect Wake Forest Power’s commitment to continuously providing outstanding electric service to the community. Public Power Awards of Excellence recognize public power providers for developing a future-focused mindset, strengthening public power, providing superior power, delivering customer-centered innovation, and prioritizing their people as their greatest asset.

Wake Forest Power received public power awards in three categories: 

• The STRENGTHEN PUBLIC POWER AWARD celebrates communities that build public and political support for public power.
• The PROVIDE SUPERIOR POWER AWARD highlights communities that deliver reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity.
• The PEOPLE AWARD distinguishes cities and towns that leverage their people as their greatest asset.

The awards were presented during the 2025 ElectriCities Annual Meeting, August 11-13, in Myrtle Beach, SC. On hand to accept the awards were (see attached photo, left to right) Town Manager Kip Padgett, Electric Utility Director Chris Terrell, Electric Systems Manager Hugo Mier, and Assistant Town Manager/CFO Aileen Staples.

“I am pleased to celebrate our lineworkers and other utility professionals who are the true recipients of these awards,” said Mayor Vivian Jones. “This recognition reflects their unwavering commitment to providing exceptional value and service to our electric customers. It is through their year-round efforts that Wake Forest Power is recognized nationally for providing our customers with the highest degree of reliable and safe electric service.”

“Receiving a Public Power Award of Excellence validates the hard work of outstanding people in your community who are dedicated to providing the superior service required to keep your community powered,” said Andy Fusco, Chief Strategy Officer at ElectriCities. ElectriCities is the membership organization that provides power supply and related critical services to over 90 community-owned electric systems in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia—collectively known as public power.  

“At ElectriCities, we are honored to celebrate this year’s Public Power Awards of Excellence recipients, alongside the customers and communities that benefit from their expertise,” said Fusco.

A division of the Town of Wake Forest, Wake Forest Power provides electricity to nearly 9,100 residential and commercial customers. A public power community since 1909, Wake Forest is one of 32 members of the North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency (NCEMPA). For more information about WFP visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/wake-forest-power.

***UPDATE - This evening's outage was caused by an equipment malfunction. Power has been restored to most of the affected customers and will be restored to the remaining customers within the next hour.

The information below was posted at 8:45 p.m.:

Wake Forest Power crews are responding to a power outage affecting over 1,500 customers in and around the Reynolds Mill subdivision and areas along South Main Street/US 1A.

The cause of the outage is not known, and there is no current timeline for service restoration. 

Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

Wake Forest Power offers an online outage map and reporting tool that makes it easy for customers to report power outages and receive real-time information about power interruptions. The outage map and reporting tool are accessible at https://bit.ly/WFPowerReportOutage.

For WFP customers without laptops or cell phones with internet capabilities, outages may be reported by calling 919-435-9478.

Weather permitting, Wake Forest Power will close portions of Durham Road/NC 98 Tuesday-Friday, June 24-27, so tree crews can prune tree limbs and branches around overhead power lines.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, June 24-25, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. each day, crews will close the portion of Durham Road/NC 98 from South Wingate Street to Tyler Run Drive. Signage will be in place directing motorists around the work area.

On Thursday and Friday, June 26-27, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day, crews will reduce to one lane with intermittent two-way traffic the portion of Durham Road/NC 98 between Tyler Run Drive and the Wake Forest Business Park. Signage and flaggers will be in place to manage traffic flow and safely direct motorists through the work area. Delays are expected, so motorists may wish to avoid the area and use an alternate route.

Wake Forest Power works year-round to minimize storm impacts through preventive maintenance, including the trimming of trees around Wake Forest’s 110 miles of overhead electric distribution lines. Downed trees and limbs are the leading cause of power outages during storms but more importantly endanger the lives of utility workers and the public. For more information on Wake Forest Power’s year-round efforts to keep energy flowing safely and reliably, visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/wake-forest-power/protecting-your-power.

Weather permitting, Wake Forest Power will close portions of Durham Road/NC 98 Tuesday-Thursday, June 24-26, so tree crews can prune tree limbs and branches around overhead power lines.

On Tuesday, June 24, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., crews will close the portion of Durham Road/NC 98 from South Wingate Street to Tyler Run Drive. Signage will be in place directing motorists around the work area.

On Wednesday and Thursday, June 25-26, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day, crews will reduce to one lane with intermittent two-way traffic the portion of Durham Road/NC 98 between Tyler Run Drive and the Wake Forest Business Park. Signage and flaggers will be in place to manage traffic flow and safely direct motorists through the work area. Delays are expected, so motorists may wish to avoid the area and use an alternate route.

Wake Forest Power works year-round to minimize storm impacts through preventive maintenance, including the trimming of trees around Wake Forest’s 110 miles of overhead electric distribution lines. Downed trees and limbs are the leading cause of power outages during storms but more importantly endanger the lives of utility workers and the public. For more information on Wake Forest Power’s year-round efforts to keep energy flowing safely and reliably, visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/wake-forest-power/protecting-your-power.