Energy Efficiency

The electric utility industry is facing circumstances we have not seen in over 30 years -- a period of long-term increase in demand for electricity and rising costs of power supply. South River EMC is dedicated to helping our members to understand what factors are driving these increases and how they can help make a difference. It is our goal to be straight with you, our members. To explain what is impacting our rates and to help you to understand how we can all help. We will continue to provide you with information about rates and energy efficiency. If you have questions, feel free to call our office at (910)892-8071 or send e-mail to sremc@sremc.com. We are your electric cooperative and we are here for you!

What's up with fuel costs.

• U.S. economic growth is increasing energy demand.
• Fuel (natural gas, oil, coal) costs are going up.
• Railroad shipping (for coal) is going up dramatically.
• The nation's transmission grid is outdated and cannot meet demand.
• Government regulations can add compliance costs.
• Worldwide demand is rising, e.g., China's oil demand outpaces the U.S. by 2.5 times.
• Cost of construction materials to build generation facilities is rising.

We are making a difference.

• Cooperatives across the country are working together to pool resources and ensure adequate electric supply as we build the next generation of power plants.
• Co-ops are investing in technology to improve reliability, operations and efficiency.
• Co-ops are using renewable energy when it is cost-effective.
• Co-ops have a strong record of environmental stewardship.
• You can review home/business energy use to find ways to use electricity more efficiently. Our Energy Specialists can help!
• You can talk to friend and family about the importance of using energy wisely!
• You can get involved in your cooperative by attending our annual meeting in April of each year.

In a co-op, we are in this together.

• Co-ops are committed to delivering electricity at the lowest possible cost.
• Co-ops work hard to minimize the impact of necessary price increases.
• Co-ops are accountable to members, not outside investors.
• Members have a voice in decision making; co-op directors are elected by members.
• Co-ops are not for profit and operate at cost.
• Investments stay in our community.

Read about the Rising Cost of Doing Business.

Consider an Energy Audit.