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Our Mission: SEC strives to provide safe, reliable electricity and related services at the highest value to our member-owners. We exist to enhance the quality of life of the communities in which we serve and live.

Welcome to SEC Country

SEC will be a model of service excellence achieving significant improvements in customer satisfaction and reliability. We put our members first and are known for strong member relations and an engaged membership that respects and understands the value of SEC as a cooperative.

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ABOUT SEC

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COUNTIES IN VIRGINIA

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GOVERNANCE & DOCUMENT CENTER

Find more information on SEC's board, its responsibilities, and the Cooperative's governance. In addition gain quick and easy access to other important documents about your Cooperative.

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Understanding the Seven Cooperative Principles​

1. Open and Voluntary Membership

Membership in a cooperative is open to all people who can reasonably use its services and stand willing to accept the responsibilities of membership, regardless of race, religion, gender, or economic circumstances.

2. Democratic Member Control

Cooperatives are democratic organizations controlled by their members, who actively participate in setting policies and making decisions. Representatives (directors/trustees) are elected among the membership and are accountable to them. In primary cooperatives, members have equal voting rights (one member, one vote); cooperatives at other levels are organized in a democratic manner.

3. Members’ Economic Participation

Members contribute equitably to, and democratically control, the capital of their cooperative. At least part of that capital remains the common property of the cooperative. Members allocate surpluses for any or all of the following purposes: developing the cooperative; setting up reserves; benefiting members in proportion to their transactions with the cooperative; and supporting other activities approved by the membership.

4. Autonomy and Independence

Cooperatives are autonomous, self-help organizations controlled by their members. If they enter into agreements with other organizations, including governments, or raise capital from external sources, they do so on terms that ensure democratic control as well as their unique identity.

5. Education, Training, and Information

Education and training for members, elected representatives (directors/trustees), CEOs, and employees help them effectively contribute to the development of their cooperatives. Communications about the nature and benefits of cooperatives, particularly with the general public and opinion leaders, help boost cooperative understanding.

6. Cooperation Among Cooperatives

By working together through local, national, regional and international structures, cooperatives improve services, bolster local economies, and deal more effectively with social and community needs.

7. Concern for Community

Cooperatives work for the sustainable development of their communities through policies supported by the membership.

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Office Locations

SEC Headquarters

Physical Location:
2000 West Virginia Ave. 
Crewe, VA  23930

Mailing address for payments only:
P.O. Box 63045 
Charlotte, NC 28263-3045

Mailing address for all non-payment correspondence:
P.O. Box 7
Crewe, VA 23930

Phone# - 1-800-552-2118
Outage# - 866-878-5514
Fax# - 434-645-1147
 

Central District Office

Physical Location:
1712 West Virginia Ave.
Crewe, VA  23930

Mailing address for payments only:
P.O. Box 63045 
Charlotte, NC 28263-3045

Mailing address for all non-payment correspondence:
P.O. Box 7
Crewe, VA 23930

Phone# - 1-800-552-2118
Outage# - 866-878-5514
Fax# - 434-645-3213
 

Western District Office

Physical Location:
3491 Dearing Ford Rd
Altavista, VA  24517

Mailing address for payments only:
P.O. Box 63045 
Charlotte, NC 28263-3045

Mailing address for all non-payment correspondence:
P.O. Box 7
Crewe, VA 23930

Phone# - 1-800-552-2118
Outage# - 866-878-5514
Fax# - 434-369-0115
 

Northern District Office

Physical Location:
2370 Emanuel Church Road
Powhatan, VA  23139

Mailing address for payments only:
P.O. Box 63045 
Charlotte, NC 28263-3045

Mailing address for all non-payment correspondence:
P.O. Box 7
Crewe, VA 23930

Phone# - 1-800-552-2118
Outage# - 866-878-5514
Fax# - 804-598-0941

Eastern District Office

Physical Location:
19416 Carson Road
Dinwiddie, VA  23841

Mailing address for payments only:
P.O. Box 63045 
Charlotte, NC 28263-3045

Mailing address for all non-payment correspondence:
P.O. Box 7
Crewe, VA 23930

Phone# - 1-800-552-2118
Outage# - 866-878-5514
Fax# - 804-469-5357

SEC Affiliates

POWER SUPPLIER

The electricity that REC distributes to its members is supplied by Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC)

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National Rural Electric Cooperative Association

As the national service organization that represents America’s electric cooperatives, NRECA works to empower co-ops and to help ensure their long-term success.

Visit NRECA

Touchstone Energy Cooperatives

Touchstone Energy is a national network of electric cooperatives that provides resources and leverages partnerships to help its member cooperatives and their employees better engage and serve their members.

Visit Touchstone Energy

 

Recent News

Thursday | March 16, 2023

SEC Offers Scholarships for Graduating Seniors

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Friday | November 18, 2022

New Vice President Wants Relationships With Members

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Thursday | November 3, 2022

SEC Directors Approve 2022 Retirement of Capital Credits

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Title VI Statement of Non-Discrimination

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

 

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

 

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

 

  1. mail:  U.S. Department of Agriculture

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avenue SW

Washington, DC 20250-9410;

 

  1. fax:  (202) 690-7442; or

 

  1. email:  program.intake@usda.gov.

 

Effective Date: June 2, 2015

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Mailing address for payments only:
P.O. Box 63045 
Charlotte, NC 28263-3045

Mailing address for all non-payment correspondence:
P.O. Box 7
Crewe, VA 23930

Phone# - 1-800-552-2118
Outage# - 866-878-5514

 

 

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To safely provide our members with electric service at the lowest possible cost, consistent with sound business practices.

 
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  • My Community
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    • Major Outage FAQs
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