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Innovation

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.

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Sustainability

To us, sustainability means delivering affordable, increasingly clean electricity over a grid that is more efficient, resilient and capable of supporting new energy resources.

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Community

Our Brighter Future vision includes continued support for education, economic development and programs that strengthen local communities.

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Co-op News

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

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

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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
EnergyUnited
Four County EMC
French Broad EMC
Halifax EMC
Haywood EMC
Jones-Onslow EMC
Lumbee River EMC
Pee Dee Electric
Piedmont Electric
Pitt & Greene EMC
Randolph EMC
Roanoke Cooperative
Rutherford EMC
South River EMC
Surry-Yadkin EMC
Tideland EMC
Tri-County EMC
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

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.

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Statewide Opportunities
  • Supportive Work Environment
  • Community Mindset
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By The Numbers

1 M 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 Magazine

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

Bright Ideas Grant Applicants Awarded “Early Bird” Prizes

October 4, 2023

Bright Ideas

NC Electric Cooperatives’ long-duration energy storage project included in $325M grant from Department of Energy

September 27, 2023

Press Release

Ophelia Updates – Saturday, Sept. 23 – NC Electric Cooperatives

September 23, 2023

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Co-ops Charge Forward with Electric Vehicles

September 20, 2023

Innovation

Moore County Teacher Enhances Student Learning Through Art and Animation

September 13, 2023

Bright Ideas

Bright Ideas Grants Power Hands-On Learning for NC Students

September 6, 2023

Bright Ideas

Idalia Updates – Thursday, Aug. 31 – NC Electric Cooperatives

August 31, 2023

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Bright Ideas Grants Light Up Learning in NC Classrooms

August 30, 2023

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