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North Carolina’s electric cooperatives lead the pursuit of innovative technologies that will shape our energy future and allow us to serve members in new ways.

Making a Difference

Electric cooperatives are different from other utilities because we are rooted in the communities we serve, and are committed to supporting those local communities and members.

Your Local Co-op

More than 2.5 million people across 93 of North Carolina’s 100 counties are served by local electric cooperatives.

Storm Center

When severe weather impacts the communities served by North Carolina’s electric cooperatives, we’re here to help see you through.

Working for an electric cooperative is a smart career move.

Opportunities are available across a range of specialties, working together to support an inspiring mission.

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Where We Serve

Albemarle EMC

Blue Ridge Energy

Brunswick Electric

Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative

Carteret-Craven Electric Cooperative

Central Electric

Edgecombe-Martin County EMC

Roanoke Electric Cooperative

Union Power Cooperative

Wake Electric

Twenty-six locally owned and operated electric cooperatives form one powerful network, delivering energy solutions to 2.5 million North Carolinians.

Find Your Co-op

950000 Households and businesses served by NC Electric Cooperatives

93 Counties we work in around the state of North Carolina

26 Distinct member-owned, not-for-profit cooperatives

Carolina Country

Carolina Country magazine lands in the mailboxes of electric cooperative members every month. This award-winning lifestyle magazine brings together features about North Carolina travel, recipes and people, as well as energy information and the latest news from your electric cooperative.

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Spotlight

News, features, videos and stories from across the cooperative network.

Aug 14

News

Carolina Country Magazine Receives National Awards

Carolina Country magazine was recognized last week at the National Electric Cooperative Statewide Editors Association (SEA) annual Willies Awards presentations, named for electric cooperative mascot Willie Wiredhand. The awards recognize statewide publications for excellence in writing, photography and design.

Aug 9

News

North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives Recognize 8/11 As a Reminder to Call 811 Before You Dig

On Aug. 11 (8/11), electric cooperatives across the state are recognizing the importance of safe digging and reminding their members to dial 8-1-1 at least three working days before beginning a digging project. This free and simple step can save…

Aug 8

Feature

Teachers Can Win $100 by Applying for a Bright Ideas Grant by Aug. 15

Teachers who apply for a Bright Ideas education grant by Aug. 15 can win funding for classroom projects, and qualify to win an extra $100. Electric cooperatives across the state are accepting applications for Bright Ideas grants for creative, classroom-based…

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