Who We Are About Us Driven by service and inspired by innovation, North Carolina’s electric cooperatives are building a brighter future for 2.5 million North Carolinians. Beyond providing electricity, each of the 26 not-for-profit cooperatives is investing in their communities and delivering new energy solutions to improve quality of life for co-op members in 93 of North Carolina’s 100 counties. Because we are your neighbors, we understand firsthand the unique needs of our communities. We strive not only to provide safe, reliable and affordable electricity, but also to make a difference. The family of organizations supporting North Carolina’s 26 electric cooperatives includes: North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation (NCEMC) – is one of the largest generation and transmission electric cooperatives in the nation, providing reliable, affordable electricity to its 25 member cooperatives. NCEMC owns power generation assets, purchases electricity through contracts, identifies innovative energy projects and coordinates transmission resources for its members. North Carolina Association of Electric Cooperatives (NCAEC) – is a trade association owned by all 26 of North Carolina’s local electric cooperatives. It provides association services, including legislative support, public and media relations, safety and educational training, and information technology services. It also publishes and distributes Carolina Country magazine, an award-winning lifestyle magazine featuring local cooperative news and information. Tarheel Electric Membership Association (TEMA) – is a cooperative organization that provides materials and supplies needed to operate and maintain the electric system. It is owned by its members, electric cooperatives in North Carolina, Virginia and Maryland. Together, we are North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives. We join more than 900 electric cooperatives across the United States to form a strong national network, powering the lives of 42 million Americans in 47 states. The national association supporting the network of 900 electric cooperatives is called America’s Electric Cooperatives. Many of these cooperatives, including most of North Carolina’s electric cooperatives, identify as Touchstone Energy cooperatives as a symbol of the strength of our national network. About Us Leadership Team Spotlight Stories Carolina Country Contact Us For the Media Our Principles Cooperatives are local, independent and governed by a board of directors elected by their memberships. As electric cooperatives, our service is to provide electricity, but our purpose is to support and empower our members and communities through economic development and community outreach. Like all cooperative businesses, we are guided by the following seven principles: Voluntary and Open Membership Cooperatives are voluntary organizations, open to all persons able to use their services and willing to accept the responsibilities of membership. Careers Electric cooperatives are great places to work, and they give you the opportunity to be directly involved in powering and empowering your community. See how you can be part of the cooperative difference. VIEW JOBS Leadership Team Driven by a purpose to serve and backed by knowledge and experience, these forward-thinking individuals lead North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives, the family of organizations that support 26 local electric cooperatives throughout the state. 1 M North Carolina houses and businesses served 93 Counties we work in and around the state of North Carolina 26 Distinct member-owned, not-for-profit cooperatives Timeline Farmers and rural community members formed North Carolina’s electric cooperatives. They set the poles, strung the lines and went door-to-door asking the people in their communities to join them to form a local, member-owned business that could transform communities and change lives. Their next step was to form a family of organizations to support their local efforts. '43 1943 A group of cooperative managers form an advisory committee to develop a joint Job Safety and Training program. '45 1945 The managers committee expands, names itself the North Carolina Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NCRECA), hires a job safety and training supervisor and creates an Education and Public Relations Committee. © 2021 North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy Nonprofit Web Design by NMC