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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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Hurricane Season

Storm Center

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 Electric 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.

On 8/11, Electric Cooperatives Remind Members to Call 811 Before Digging

August 10, 2022

Calendar with thumbtack on 811 Day (Aug. 11)
Safety

Bright Ideas Grants Spark Inspiration Across NC

August 2, 2022

Bright Ideas

Teachers: Apply Early for Bright Ideas Grants and a Chance to Win $100

July 27, 2022

Bright Ideas

Cooperative Leaders Share Insights at EPRI Electrification Conference

July 20, 2022

Co-op News

Students Train at Top N.C. Universities with Basketball Camp Scholarships

July 13, 2022

Community

N.C. Students Experience Washington D.C. at Electric Cooperative Youth Tour

July 6, 2022

Education

N.C. Counties Advance Digital Literacy and Economic Growth with Sharing Success Grants

June 28, 2022

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Community

Electric Co-ops and 4-H’ers “Elevate Our Future” at Citizenship N.C. Focus Conference

June 21, 2022

The planning team of the 4-H Citizenship Focus conference stand with Dr. Mike Yoder and Majority Leader John Bell while receiving a state flag for their dedication to the 4-H mission.
Education