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Putting money back in your wallet is part of the Cooperative Difference. 

Cooperatives are not-for-profit businesses owned by the members they serve. Each member has an ownership stake in the business in the form of Capital Credits.  

While we operate without a profit motive, BEMC must maintain a small margin of revenue above costs. The most significant source of equity for co-ops is the retention of margins from the sale of electricity.  After expenses for furnishing your electricity are satisfied, the money left over (the margin) is set aside for you in the form of Capital Credits.  These Credits are allocated to members based on their purchases from the co-op. 

The equity from Capital Credits make it possible for BEMC to secure loans, maintain facilities and services and expand our system to meet the demands of a steadily growing membership.  Capital Credits are governed by federal and state laws and regulations, our articles of incorporation and bylaws, mortgage covenants, and policies of our Board of Directors.  Other factors that come into play are the need to balance debt and equity to maintain creditworthiness, rate competitiveness and accounting practices.

Capital Credits are returned to BEMC members on a 25-year cycle.  When a return of Capital Credits is authorized by the Board of Directors, members eligible for a capital credit return will receive a letter by mail. That's a good reason to be sure we always have your correct mailing address!

The bottom line is that all co-op members eventually receive a payback for their years of investment in their co-op.  That’s the cooperative difference.

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Supply Headquarters

795 Ocean Hwy W
Supply, NC 28462

910-754-4391

Southport-Oak Island District Office 

4335 Southport-Supply Road 
Southport, NC 28461

910-457-9808 

Whiteville District Office

2228 New Britton Hwy E
Whiteville, NC 28472

910-642-5011

Mailing Address

PO Box 826
Shallotte, NC 28459

Customer Service: 800-842-5871
Outages:                800-682-5309

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Who We Are
    • Board of Directors
    • Cooperative Principles
    • Annual Report & Financial Info
    • Our Affiliations
    • Safety Program
    • History
    • Careers
    • Contact Us
  • Member Services
    • My Account
    • BEMC Membership
    • Name Change & Transfer Service
    • Rates
      • Time of Use
    • Billing & Payments
      • Interactive Bill
    • Weatherization Loans
    • Outdoor Lighting
    • Capital Credits
    • Co-op Connections
    • Application for Temporary Service
    • Application for Underground Service
  • Storm Center
    • Report a Power Outage
    • Current Storm Updates
    • Before, During & After a Storm
    • Restoring Your Power
  • Community Programs
    • Bright Ideas Grants
    • Community Grants
    • Scholarship Highway
    • Electric Cooperative Youth Tour
    • Sports Camp Scholarships
    • Warm Homes, Warm Hearts
    • Economic Development
    • Meeting Room
  • Renewables
    • Community Solar
    • Rooftop Solar
    • Contract Solar Farms
    • Ecobee
    • EV Charging Stations
    • NC GreenPower
    • A Brighter Future
  • News & Events
    • Annual Meeting
    • Carolina Country/Newsletter
    • For the Media
    • Press Releases
  • Tips & Tools
    • Video Tutorials
    • Electrical Safety
    • Resources to Help Lower Your Bill
    • Beat the Peak
    • Time-of-Use