Past News & Announcements
Banner Elk and Newland Transmission Line Clearance
- April 5, 2023 -
MEC is currently having the TVA transmission line that travels between Newland and Banner Elk communities surveyed. The survey is being conducted so we can accurately begin cutting the right of ways along this line within the upcoming weeks. Trimming the trees and other vegetation is necessary to continue providing reliable service to you and we appreciate your cooperation. If you would like to vi ... Read More
MEC bill statements get a new look
- November 14, 2022 -
You may notice your bill statement looks different this month. Effective November 1st , the MEC customer charge and the TVA Monthly Energy Adjustment charges that have previously been included in the top line of the bill charges has been separated out. Why, you ask? MEC wanted to help customers understand the bill charges by listing them separately. The MEC customer charge has always been charge ... Read More
Rate Increase Effective October 1st, 2022
- September 22, 2022 -
Effective October 1st, the MEC customer charge will increase. For residential consumers, the customer charge will increase from $17.71 to $20.03 equaling a difference of $2.32 extra each month. Please note, this will not affect the per kilo-watt hour rate, only the monthly customer charge for residential consumers. The new rate schedule will be published on October 1st at the top of the home page ... Read More
Right of Way Spray Notice
- June 13, 2022 -
<strong>Right-of-way spray notice</strong> Mountain Electric Cooperative will be using AquaMaster/Arsenal chemical treatments on vegetation to help control undesirable vegetation, primarily trees, in and along the co-op’s power line right-of-way. A complete list of the chemicals used can be found at <a href="https://mountainelectric.com/right-of-way/">mountainelectric.com/right-of-way</ ... Read More
Attention Avery County: Your due date may be changing
- May 6, 2022 -
UPCOMING CHANGES TO YOUR BILL STATEMENT DUE DATE The due date for cycles 737-753 is going to change to the 16th of each month starting with the bill balances due in July, 2022. Your cycle number can be found in the top left portion of your bill statement. Please call 828-733-0159 with questions. This will only affect portions of Avery County, NC, not Mountain City or Roan Mountain, TN areas. If ... Read More