South River Electric Membership Corporation

South River Electric Membership Corporation is an electric distribution cooperative serving over 43,000 consumer/members in Harnett, Cumberland, Sampson, Johnston, and Bladen counties. Founded in 1940, it is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to provide safe, reliable, competitively-priced electricity. With a valuation of over $215 million, the cooperative has just over 4,569 miles of energized distribution and transmission lines and 38 substations. The company is managed by CEO & Executive Vice President Chris Spears and has a slate of nine directors elected by the members. Active in political action committees, it is a member of various electric cooperative associations, including the North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation. South River EMC is committed to achieving excellence and empowering its members, with a vision to do so. Overall, it's an established player in the energy industry with strong community ties and a focus on member satisfaction.