There’s power in a co-op membership.
We do things differently at Piedmont Electric. As a co-op, we are committed to seven core principles that guide us as we provide the highest-quality service. We set our residential rate below the national average in 2014, and it has remained unchanged while energy prices everywhere else have skyrocketed.
We deliver reliable, affordable power because we are committed to the well-being of our members. Continue reading to learn more about how we’ve been exceeding expectations since 1938.
Valuable Programs
Money and Energy-Saving Programs
If you’re looking for ways to save on your monthly electric bill, we recommend participating in any (or all!) of our convenient programs that are designed to put money back in your pocket. Take a look at the free programs we offer below.
We offer a number of rebates to our members for products like smart thermostats, electric heat pumps, electric vehicles, and lighting.
Our time-of-day rates allow you to pay a lower rate for the energy you use during off-peak hours.
Receive alerts before an expected peak time to remind you to reduce your energy use. Learn more here.
If you own a Nest smart thermostat, you can get a $50 rebate, save energy, and receive bill credits by joining this program.
Our electric vehicle rate is designed for EV owners who charge their vehicle overnight.
Tools and Calculators
Manage Your Energy and Control Your Bills
We understand that saving on energy costs is important to all of our members. To make it easier for you to understand how you use energy and identify saving opportunities, we offer a variety of free calculators and apps on our website. Check them out below!
This service calculates actual power usage for your home and provides energy-saving recommendations.
Discover how much money you can save just by changing your light bulbs to LEDs here.
Find out just how much it costs you to operate your household appliances here.
Calculate your estimated monthly fuel savings when driving an electric vehicle here.
Convenient Access to Help When You Need It
Our goal is to always be a helpful resource for our members. If you have questions, you can contact our friendly member services team online through our convenient chat option or call us at 800.222.3107 to get the answers you need as quickly as possible.
You can also manage your account via your smartphone by downloading the SmartHub app on Apple and Android devices.
Do you need assistance paying your bill? We can help with that too. Visit pemc.coop/payment-assistance to learn about resources available to you when times get tough.
Jordan Overbee, President & General Manager