In July 2026, updated Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency rider charges will be applied to Edgecombe-Martin County EMC members’ bills to recoup the incremental costs associated with the state-mandated Clean Energy Portfolio Standard (CEPS). These two riders appear on your bill as the NC Renewable Charge and the NC EE Charge.

The NC Renewable Charge has been billed monthly since July 2025 at the following rates: $0.48 for residential members, $2.67 for commercial members, and $17.81 for industrial members. Beginning with the July 2026 billing cycle, these rates will decrease to $0.05 for residential, $0.27 for commercial, and $1.74 for industrial. The NC EE Charge will also be updated for all bills rendered after July 1, 2026, increasing from $0.000041 per kilowatt-hour to $0.000185 per kilowatt-hour. These riders are reviewed annually and updated each July, if approved by your board of directors. Changes to each rate reflect Edgecombe-Martin County EMC’s participation in additional renewable energy projects and the implementation of energy efficiency programs. As a member of NCEMC, Edgecombe-Martin County EMC has been able to make market purchases of various types of renewable energy to help remain in compliance with NC REPS requirements. We will continue to keep you informed as we work to meet the standards set forth in this energy legislation.