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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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

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.

Oct 14

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High School Students: Apply Now for 2020 NC Youth Tour

Electric cooperatives across the state are currently accepting applications from high school students interested in attending the 2020 NC Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. The week-long trip will take place June 20-26, 2020. This annual tour gives exceptional…

Oct 9

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N.C. Electric Membership Corporation Among This Year’s Top Cooperatives

National Cooperative Bank this week released its 2019 NCB Co-op 100®, an annual list of the nation’s top 100 revenue-earning cooperative businesses. In 2018, these businesses generated more than $222 billion, up from $214 billion the previous year. The…

Oct 2

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Co-op Members Urged to Take Simple Steps to Stay Cyber Safe

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, a time to focus on the threats posed by online scammers and the importance of taking proactive safety steps both at home and in the workplace. Electric cooperatives are urging members to take…

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Innovative Services

Making a Difference

Your Local Co-op

Storm Center

Working for an electric cooperative is a smart career move.

Where We Serve

Carolina Country

Spotlight

High School Students: Apply Now for 2020 NC Youth Tour

N.C. Electric Membership Corporation Among This Year’s Top Cooperatives

Co-op Members Urged to Take Simple Steps to Stay Cyber Safe