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80th Annual Meeting of Members

Monday, May 19

Cape Hatteras Secondary School

Dinner will be served from 6:00 - 6:45PM (no carry-outs).

The business meeting will begin at 7:00PM.

 

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Lightning Strike Frisco NCWhen it comes to electrical surges, Mother Nature has a "thing" for North Carolina, especially on the Outer Banks.  North Carolina experiences the second highest number of lightning strikes in the United States.  Because of our area's uniqueness, we can be susceptible to damaging electrical surges. Surges can be caused by a variety of events. The most common is lightning, but birds, animals, and automobiles can cause damaging surges as well. Here's where you can learn how to protect your home and sensitive electronic equipment. 

To help protect your appliances, sensitive electronics, and heating and cooling systems, CHEC offers the PowerGuard Program. PowerGuard includes a surge device installed at your meter base that suppresses external surges before they reach your valuable appliances and electronics. 

Surges within your home may be a result of the switching on and off of heavy equipment or large motors. The meter base unit protects against external surges.

Members have the option to buy the PowerGuard Service for $173.99 + NC Tax or lease the service for $6.99/month.

To sign up for the PowerGuard meter base program, visit or call our office (252)995-5616.

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    • Interconnection Agreements
    • Metering
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  • Energy Solutions
    • Energy Solutions
    • Community Solar
    • Home Energy Assessment
    • Ecobee Thermostats
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    • Energy Star Rebates
    • Secondary Fridge/Freezer Turn-in
    • Solar
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    • Water Heaters
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47109 Light Plant Rd

PO Box 9

Buxton, NC 27920

(252)995-5616

Outages: 866-511-9862

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Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative, headquartered in Buxton, NC, serves over 7,900 homes and businesses with electricity on Hatteras Island.

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  • Home
  • Member Center
    • My Account
    • Applications & Forms
    • Billing Options
    • Payment Options
    • Capital Credits
    • Coop Connections
    • Electel Credit Union
    • Member Handbook
  • Electric Service
    • Rates
    • Interconnection Agreements
    • Metering
    • Service Rules & Regulations
    • Schedule of Charges
  • Energy Solutions
    • Community Solar
    • Home Energy Assessment
    • Ecobee Thermostats
    • Electric Vehicles
    • Energy Efficiency Loans
    • Energy Star Rebates
    • Secondary Fridge/Freezer Turn-in
    • Solar
    • Surge Protection
    • Water Heaters
  • Community
    • Bright Ideas Education Grants
    • Cape Hatteras Electric Foundation
    • Carolina Country Magazine
    • Cooperative Leadership Camp
    • College Scholarships
    • Economic Development
    • Touchstone Energy Sports Camp Scholarships
    • Youth Tour to DC
  • About Us
    • About Touchstone Energy
    • By-Laws
    • Careers at CHEC
    • Contact Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Statement of Nondiscrimination
  • Safety
    • Call Before You Dig
    • Safety Quiz
    • Storm Center