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2019 Annual Report

I would like to begin by expressing my appreciation to our membership for their continued support of Blue Ridge Mountain EMC (BRMEMC) and its employees. Without dedicated employees, the mission of providing safe, reliable and affordable electric and broadband services would not be possible. Our members can rest assured that their co-op is sustained by an outstanding group of employees working on their behalf day and night, rain or shine.

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BRMEMC's Ranked-Choice Voting

What is ranked-choice voting? Widely used by several municipal and state governments, as well as various member organizations, to determine a majority winner, ranked-choice voting relies on voters ranking all candidates on the ballot by preference.

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Board of Directors Candidate Info

The Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation (BRMEMC) Bylaws require the establishment of a Nominating Committee to provide nominees to the membership for election to the BRMEMC Board of Directors. In order to assist the Nominating Committee in meeting its responsibilities, we are asking each person desiring to be considered as a candidate to complete this form. This form must be submitted to the Nominating Committee Chairman no later than June 26, 2019.

BRMEMC Director Candidate Form

BRMEMC Director Info Sheet
2018 - Blue Ridge Mountain EMC Announces TVA Wholesale Rate Increase

Blue Ridge Mountain EMC (BRMEMC) announces that effective October 1, 2018, TVA will be increasing its wholesale rate across all Residential and General Power (GSA) rate classes resulting in an average increase of 1.53% in each residential Member’s bill and an average increase of 1.64% in each GSA1 (Smallest Commercial) Member’s bill, depending upon usage. Impacts to GSA 2 and GSA 3 consumers will vary depending upon demand and energy load characteristics. BRMEMC’s Board has determined that we must pass this TVA increase through to our Members, as the EMC does not have sufficient resources to absorb yet another annual increase from TVA. It has been five years since BRMEMC last implemented a retail rate increase for its own benefit.

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Scammers targeting EMC members.

BRMEMC wants to make members aware of a variety of scams that frequently target utility members. If you have any doubts about the legitimacy of any call, email or visit from someone claiming to be from BRMEMC, especially one in which payment is requested, you should contact us directly at [email protected] / 706-379-3121 / 828-837-1017 or 800-292-6456.

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April 10, 2018 - EMC Security and Blue Ridge Mountain EMC have reached an agreement to enter into a strategic partnership to serve patrons of Blue Ridge Mountain EMC’s alarm services business, Blue Ridge Mountain Security Services. EMC Security will begin monitoring and servicing those customers effective May 1, 2018. In addition, EMC Security and Blue Ridge Mountain EMC will partner to continue offering security services to Blue Ridge Mountain EMC’s Members.

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November 1, 2017, YOUNG HARRIS - Blue Ridge Mountain EMC’s Board of Directors announced today that beginning with the November 16, 2017 Board of Directors Meeting all members in good standing of the Cooperative will be granted the opportunity to attend Board Meetings, and will also be able to petition to speak to the Board in a “Member Comments” portion of the meeting.

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Blue Ridge Mountain EMC (BRMEMC) announces that effective October 1, 2017, TVA will be increasing its wholesale rate across all Residential and Small Commercial (GSA1) rate classes resulting in an increase of between 0.5% to 2% in each residential Member’s bill and between 0.3% to 1.4% in each GSA1 Member’s bill, depending upon usage. BRMEMC’s Board has determined that we must pass this TVA increase through to our Members, as the EMC does not have sufficient resources to absorb yet another increase from TVA. It has been four years since BRMEMC last implemented a retail rate increase for its own benefit.

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BRMEMC’s credit card processor now requires a minimum purchase of $10 for each transaction. This minimum will help keep processing fees to a minimum and save all members money.

June 30, 2016, Young Harris - Blue Ridge Mountain EMC’s Board of Directors announced today that Jeremy Nelms has been hired to serve as the co-op’s new General Manager. Nelms will be taking over for Dan Brewer who has been serving as Interim Manager since August 26, 2015.

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Jeremy Nelms
Your Blue Ridge Mountain EMC Board of Directors is committed to Transparency, Accountability, and Responsibility. Read more...
Minutes from Board of Directors meetings. Read more...