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Power of Membership

POWER OF MEMBERSHIP


Discover the power of membership and all the ways you can benefit from being a member.

Ownership:
As a member of a cooperative, you are also an owner. You have a voice in the operation of Sumter EMC through the elected representatives to the cooperative board of directors.

You pay what we pay:
As a not-for-profit, you pay what it cost Sumter EMC to get the power to you. The rates and service fees set by Sumter EMC are cost-based, providing you the lowest prices to deliver service. Should we have surplus revenues, they are returned to you as Capital Credits. The money doesn’t go to a distant stockholder.

Capital Credits:
Because you receive power from us, you are not only a member but an owner of a not-for-profit business. As an owner, you will also share in the success of the cooperative through dividends, or as we refer to them—capital credits. You may receive capital credits based on the business that you’ve done (electric energy purchased) with the cooperative. Payment for capital credits vary.

Co-op Connections Card:

A unique value of being a Sumter EMC member is the Co-op Connections Card program. As a free service to members, this card gives access to countless discounts with national and local retailers as well as savings on prescriptions, vision, dental and chiropractic services. It’s easy to save the cost of the one-time membership fee by using this card.

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1120 Felder Street

Americus,

GA 31709

Phone: (229) 924-8041

800 number: 800-342-6978

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  • Home
  • About
    • Sumter EMC
    • Office Locations
    • Leadership
    • Publications
    • Cooperative Principles
    • Touchstone Energy Cooperatives
    • NRECA International
  • Account Information
    • Starting New Service
    • New Service - Construction
    • New Member Info
    • Privacy Policy
    • Payment Options
    • About My Bill
    • Fees and Rates
    • Prepay Electric Service
    • Set Alerts for My Account
    • Sales Tax Exemption
  • Member Services
    • Rebates
    • Cooperative Solar
    • Outdoor Lighting
    • Meter Poles
    • Tree Trimming
    • Protection
    • Electric Motor and Equipment Protection
    • Surge Protection
    • Lightning Protection
  • Community
    • Sumter EMC Foundation
    • Youth Outreach
    • Walter Harrison Scholarship
    • Power of Membership
  • Outage & Safety
    • Storm Center
    • Outage Center
    • Energy Tips and Guides
    • Safety Tips
    • Service Specifications
    • Tree & Utility Conflicts