Carteret-Craven Electric Co-op

09/07/2026

Our offices will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. You can reach us any time online at ccemc.com or by calling 252.247.3107.

💡 Labor Day Fun Fact: Did you know Labor Day became a federal holiday in 1894? It was created to honor the contributions and achievements of American workers.

09/06/2026

⚡ Join the team! Carteret-Craven Electric Cooperative is hiring a Staking Technician I to join our Engineering team! In this role, you’ll help design electric line extensions and system improvements, prepare work orders and staking documents, coordinate easements and agreements, and work directly with members to provide service and cost information. This is a primarily field-based position with opportunities to make a direct impact on the reliability and growth of our electric distribution system. To learn more and apply, visit https://bit.ly/3V70sSb

09/06/2026

Yesterday's storms resulted in more than a dozen outages throughout the service area. Some areas were more difficult to reach than others; crews had to walk a transformer into a ravine off of the Havelock bypass and manually hoist the transformer to the top of the pole. Other areas were flooded and required a bit of linemen ingenuity. Thankfully crews were able to safely restore power to all members by daybreak.

09/05/2026

4:40 PM - We have several outages scattered throughout the area due to this afternoon's severe thunderstorms. Crews are working as quickly and safely as possible to restore power to all members. To check the status of an outage, visit http://outage.carteretcraven.coop.

09/04/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our Bright Ideas Early Bird Gift Card Winners! 🎉 We’re excited to recognize our Early Bird winners, who each received a $100 VISA gift card. 🎁

🐯 Kristin Williams from Bogue Sound Elementary School for her grant "Science in Motion: Hands-On Mastery of North Carolina Science Standards"
🐶 Claire Ross from Beaufort Elementary School for her grant "Science Explorers: Learn By Doing!"

Thank you to all of the teachers who got a jump-start on their 2026 Bright Ideas Education Grant applications!

The final deadline to apply for a 2026 Bright Ideas Education Grant is Sept. 15! Visit ncbrightideas.com for more information and to apply!✨

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

September is National Preparedness Month, a reminder that preparation starts long before a storm appears in the forecast.

For North Carolina's electric cooperatives, storm readiness is a year-round effort.

When Hurricane Florence devastated eastern North Carolina in 2018, Michael Barts witnessed firsthand the challenges of restoring power after one of the most destructive storms to hit the region. Today, those lessons help guide the work he and crews at Carteret-Craven Electric Co-op do every day to prepare for whatever comes next.

Read more about Barts' story and how co-ops stay ready, no matter the storm ⬇️

🔗: https://www.ncelectriccooperatives.com/who-we-are/spotlight/ahead-of-the-storm-how-electric-cooperatives-prepare-year-round

09/03/2026

From 7 PM to 8 PM this evening, Thursday, Sept. 3, CCEC's phones, outage map, and PowerPay24 will be unavailable as we perform system maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we complete this required maintenance.

09/03/2026

Do you need wood chips? CCEC members in Newport and Morehead City can have a load of wood chips delivered by our right-of-way contractors, Xylem Tree Experts, FREE of charge. To schedule a delivery, please call James Saunders at 757.613.1086, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. If you are not located in Newport or Morehead City, there are ample wood chips available FREE to the public at the co-op's Cape Carteret substation on Taylor Notion Road.

09/03/2026

Storms can happen any time of year, and the best time to prepare is before severe weather is in the forecast. As we recognize National Preparedness Month, take a few minutes this week to build or refresh your emergency kit. Include essentials like bottled water, nonperishable food, flashlights, extra batteries, a first-aid kit, medications, phone chargers and important documents.