EnergyUnited Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) is the largest electric cooperative in North Carolina, serving nearly 130,000 metering points. Headquartered in Statesville, EnergyUnited provides electric service in portions of 19 counties in west central North Carolina. Customers have generally been pleased with the consistent and affordable service provided by EnergyUnited, with one customer noting only one power outage longer than 10 minutes in four years, compared to more frequent outages experienced by friends using other providers. Thompson Gas, a propane service provider, has also received positive reviews from customers. Customers have appreciated the company's automatic refilling of tanks without the need to call, as well as the friendly and cooperative staff who are responsive to inquiries and service requests. Overall, both EnergyUnited and Thompson Gas have been described as good companies to work with, providing reliable services and helpful customer support.
