Past News & Announcements

Attention: Changes to on site bill collection practicescoming soon

- January 7, 2022 -

Changes to MEC’s

Disconnection for

Nonpayment policy

Effective April 1st, 2022

Due to safety and liability concerns, MEC employees will no longer accept payments on customer... Read More

12-30-2021- Electricity Restored to Banner Elk Substation

- December 30, 2021 -

Electricity has been restored to the Banner Elk, NC substation. Updated- 10:58 PM, 12/30/2021... Read More


12-30-2021 Outage update for Banner Elk, NC and surrounding areas

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Due to equipment failure, the Banner Elk Substation is down. Electricity will be restored in approximately 3 hours once the equipment is repaired. We apologize for the inconvenience. Updated at 9:00 PM on 12/30/2021... Read More


Changes to State of Tennessee Electric Permit Application

- December 29, 2021 -

Effective February 1st, 2022 Mountain Electric Cooperative will no longer process electric permit applications for the State of Tennessee. Permits may be purchased online at www.core.tn.gov . Video instructions are also on this website to guide you through the application process. Read More


MEC partners with 811

- August 2, 2021 -

Mountain Electric is happy to announce we have partnered with Tennessee 811 and North Carolina 811! Please visit the following websites to report your request, or simply dial 811. TN 811 NC 811    ... Read More


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