Lumbee River Electric Membership Corporation is a not-for-profit electric utility owned by the more than 58,000 members we serve in Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson, Moore, and Scotland counties. We currently serve more than 66,475 accounts and have over 78,000 power poles spanning more than 5,300 miles across those five eastern North Carolina counties.
Mission Statement: Lumbee River Electric Membership Corporation is a member-owned business committed to providing electricity and other value-added services that improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. Our dedicated employee team delivers high-quality, competitively priced products and services. We are committed to continuous improvement and making Lumbee River EMC our customers' first choice.
Motto and Philosophy: Safety & Members First!
Lumbee River Facts In Numbers
5934
Miles of Line
81436
Number of Power Poles
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