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The Cooperative Difference

Whether it's the fact that you're a member-owner, concern for our community, or cooperation among cooperatives after a major storm, BEMC embraces all seven principles daily.  

BEMC and other cooperatives operate according to the same set of core principles and values. These principles are a key reason why electric cooperatives are different from other utilities, by putting the needs of the membership first. The 7 Cooperative Principles are: 

1. 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, without gender, social, racial, political or religious discrimination.

2. Democratic Member Control

Each member has one vote to elect the board of directors, which is accountable to the membership.

3. Members’ Economic Participation

All members have an economic stake in the business based on their purchases from the co-op.  When it is financially prudent, the board of directors can authorize a return of those capital credits to members.

4. Autonomy and Independence

Cooperatives are autonomous, self-help organizations controlled by their members. If they enter into agreements with other organizations, including governments, or raise capital from external sources, they do so on terms that ensure democratic control by their members and maintain their cooperative autonomy.

5. Education, Training, and Information

Cooperatives provide education and training for their members, elected representatives, managers and employees so they can contribute effectively to the development of their cooperative. They inform the general public, particularly young people and opinion leaders, about the nature and benefits of cooperation.

6. Cooperation Among Cooperatives

Cooperatives serve their members most effectively and strengthen the cooperative movement by working together through local, national, regional and international structures.

7. Concern for Community

While focusing on member needs, cooperatives work for the sustainable development of their communities through policies accepted by their members.

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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