THE VALUE OF BEING A MEMBER

As a member-owner of the cooperative, you benefit from reliable energy, local decision-making, community investment and programs designed to improve everyday life.

For more than 80 years, we’ve focused on delivering safe, affordable and reliable energy to our members and communities.

What makesEnergyUnited
Different?

EnergyUnited is not-for-profit electric cooperative — which means we’re owned by the members we serve, not outside shareholders. Every decision we make is centered on providing long-term value to our members and communities.

SAFE, Reliable, local, least-cost PROVIDER

AS AN ENERGYUNITED member,YOU RECEIVE:

Safety in all We Do

Safety is part of every service call, maintenance check and power restoration effort. We work around the clock to deliver reliable energy while protecting the members we serve.

Local Member Support

Call us and speak to a real person who lives and works in North Carolina.

A Voice in Cooperative
Governance

The direction of the utility depends solely on member guidance and your vote.

Resources Right at
Your Fingertips

Energy-saving tools are available on My EnergyHub to track your energy usage and times.

Community-Focused
Programs

Our community programs offer scholarships for students and teachers.

RELIABLE ENERGY YOU CAN
COUNT ON

With a 99.9% reliability rating, we pride ourselves on delivering consistent power to our members.

YOUR LOCALCONNECTION

Did you know? The average EnergyUnited member spends less than $5 a day on consistently reliable energy from EnergyUnited. When you think of it that way, it’s a pretty incredible value.

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EmpoweredCommunities

EnergyUnited serves more than 145,000 member connections across 19 North Carolina counties with a continued commitment to reliability and system improvements.

We invest in infrastructure, technology and grid modernization to help keep power flowing safely and efficiently.


145,000+ member connections

19 North Carolina counties served

12,000+ miles of distribution line

99.9% reliability rating

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Our Member Advisory Committee (MAC) meetings take place across all three districts. MAC members act as sounding boards for changes in service processes and the development of new programs. These meetings allow MAC members to provide important feedback to EnergyUnited. 

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Capital credits:your membership Advantage

As a not-for-profit electric cooperative, we return margins to members over time as capital credits—your share of EnergyUnited’s success.

LEARN ABOUT CAPITAL CREDITS

SUPPORTING OURMEMBERS

EnergyUnited is committed to improving the quality of life in the communities we serve. From educational initiatives and charitable giving to volunteerism and economic development support, we believe strong communities create a stronger cooperative. At the end of 2025, the EnergyUnited Foundation reached a major milestone: $10 million in total charitable giving, which awarded grants to individuals, families, and local nonprofit organizations.


Education & scholarships

Community grants

Volunteer programs

Economic development

partnerships

Youth leadership opportunities

THE VALUE OF 99.9%RELIABLE ENERGY

From system updates and vegetation management to restoring power as quickly and safely as possible, we are proud to bring you 99.9% reliable energy.

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TOOLS THAT PUTYOU IN CONTROL

We offer convenient tools and programs to help you manage energy use, monitor your account and save money.


My EnergyHub

Auto Pay & mobile payments

Outage alerts and reporting

Usage monitoring tools