Central Electric is a not-for-profit electric cooperative owned by the people it serves. As a hometown utility, Central is committed to providing reliable, affordable energy to more than 23,000 homes and businesses in five North Carolina counties, including Chatham, Harnett, Lee, Moore and Randolph counties.
Central Electric is one of 750 Touchstone Energy cooperatives across 46 states. Touchstone Energy cooperatives provide electric service to approximately 32 million member-owners.
Apply now for the 2025 Youth Tour to D.C.
Central Electric is seeking applications from high school students wanting to participate in the leadership opportunity of a lifetime: The Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. Step out of your comfort zone, and join North Carolina's future leaders as they explore the nation's capital.
The cooperative will sponsor two local students to join the June 2025 Youth Tour. The all-expense paid, week-long Tour is hosted by electric cooperatives nationwide and is a tradition more than 50 years strong.
Students who will be entering their junior or senior year in fall 2025 are eligible to attend and are encouraged to apply.
