Past News & Announcements
Outage Update for 10-4-2024
- October 4, 2024 -
Mountain Electric Cooperative Update October 4, 2024 Hurricane Helene impacted Mountain Electric Cooperative with severe damage to our electrical grid. There were thousands of trees, poles, and electrical lines damaged. Because of these hazards, please do not attempt to remove any electrical lines that are hanging low or lying on the ground. The electric... Read More
Outage Update 10-3-2024
- October 3, 2024 -
Mountain Electric Cooperative Update October 3, 2024 Hurricane Helene impacted Mountain Electric Cooperative with severe damage to our electrical grid. There were thousands of trees, poles, and electrical lines damaged. Because of these hazards, please do not attempt to remove any electrical lines that are hanging low or lying on the ground. The electric... Read More
Outage Update 10-2-2024
- October 2, 2024 -
Mountain Electric Cooperative Update October 2, 2024 Hurricane Helene impacted Mountain Electric Cooperative with severe damage to our electrical grid. There were thousands of trees, poles, and electrical lines damaged. Because of these hazards, please do not attempt to remove any electrical lines that are hanging low or lying on the ground. The electric... Read More
OUTAGES UPDATE
- September 27, 2024 -
MEC service area has been hit with catastrophic weather conditions. Heavy rain and wind have caused trees and downed powerlines all over our area. We do not have an estimate of when power will be restored but unfortunately, it could be days. TVA has lost all transmission lines feeding the North Carolina and Roan Mountain substations at this time. We pray for all emergency response personnel ... Read More
MEC OFFERS $1,000 REWARD
- September 11, 2023 -
MEC is offering a $1,000 REWARD for information resulting in the conviction of individuals involved in the vandalism of their property at the Butler Bridge on Hwy 67 West. MEC has been installing underground cable through a conduit along the Butler Bridge which will increase reliability of service to their members. On Monday, S... Read More