Blue Ridge EMC is a provider of electric and energy services. Based in Lenoir, N.C., it serves approximately 73,700 consumers in Caldwell, Watauga, Ashe and Alleghany counties as well as parts of Wilkes, Alexander and Avery counties. In addition, the firm runs a wholly-owned subsidiary, by the name Blue Ridge Energies, which is a private, for-profit company that provides propane and heating...