You want to know one of the best perks of being a member of an electric cooperative like Central Electric? Money back! That’s right, for the 11th year in a row, Central Electric is returning over $1.2 million in capital credits to it’s members. If you had service with the co-op during 1999 or 2000, look out for your capital credit general retirement check in the mail. Retirement checks under $25 will be applied as a bill credit. Learn more about capital credits here 
Education Programs
Bright Ideas Grants
Central Electric is continually seeking ways to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. That's why each year through the Bright Ideas Program, the Co-op awards approximately $15,000 to teachers to help bring creative and innovative projects into their classroom. Co-sponsored by the N.C. Association of Electric Cooperatives, the grants are available to teachers in area schools for projects that traditional school money does not cover. All of North Carolina's 26 electric Cooperatives participate in the program.
Each year, more than 2,000 applications are accepted from teachers in a variety of disciplines including music, art, history, reading, science, career-planning and information technology. Since the Bright Ideas program began in 1994, North Carolina's electric cooperatives have awarded $10.2 million to teachers for 9,800 projects benefiting more than 2 million students. The program offers a convenient and simple online application process. Visit NCBrightIdeas.com to learn more, access the application or apply for a grant.
Through the "Give Us An A” program, Central Electric encourages student excellence in the classroom. Students in area schools are invited to submit a copy of their most recent report card with a grade of at least one “A” during the grading period, along with a parent's name, address, phone number, and a picture of the student. Four times each school year, Central Electric will draw from the entries and award a $25 Visa gift card to four winners with at least one "A" and a $50 Visa gift card to one winner with all "A's." Students may be in any grade from kindergarten to college or technical school.
