The electric and telephone cooperatives are
non-profit / non-regulated corporations. It is the responsibility of each
cooperative’s board of directors to establish its bylaws, service rules and
regulations.
NCREA 2012 Biennial Report and Directory of Electric and Telephone Cooperatives
NCREA Quarterly Regulatory Report Form
Responsibility of REA
The North Carolina Rural Electrification Authority
was created as an agency of the State of North Carolina to:
- Ensure that customers in the predominantly
rural areas of the state have access to adequate, dependable, and
affordable electric and telephone service.
- Oversee the application of the electric and
telephone cooperatives rules and regulations to ensure they are
administered according to the manner in which they are written.
- Receive and investigate member complaints of
the cooperatives.
- Advise cooperatives regarding recommended
changes in rules and regulations.
REA Board of Directors
The agency consists of five members to be appointed by the Governor of North Carolina. All appointments made by the Governor shall be made for terms of four years. For a list of past and present Commissioners, click here.
| Board Member | Term Expiration |
|---|---|
| J. Ronnie Alderman | June 30, 2015 |
| Edith C. Cox | June 30, 2015 |
| Buddy G. Creed | June 30, 2013 |
| Chairman L. Calvin Duncan | June 30, 2013 |
| Joseph G. Justice | June 30, 2013 |
Contact Us
Frances Liles - Administrator
Angela Harrison - Administrative Assistant
4321 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4321
Phone - 919-733-7513
Fax - 919-733-0012