The Directory of North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives. Driven by service and inspired by innovation, North Carolina’s electric cooperatives are building a brighter future for 2.5 million North Carolinians. Each of the state’s 26 not-for-profit cooperatives is investing in their communities and delivering new energy solutions to improve quality of life for co-op members in 93 of North Carolina’s 100 counties. Because we are your neighbors, electric cooperatives understand firsthand the unique needs of the communities served. We strive not only to provide safe, reliable and affordable electricity, but also to make a difference and serve as a connection to building better lives.