STARTING NEW SERVICE WITH SUMTER EMC

Applying for Service

As a non-profit electric membership corporation, any person, firm, association, corporation, or public body requesting electric service must become a member of Sumter EMC. A one-time $5.00 membership fee is required for each member. Upon termination of membership, the membership fee will be applied against any unpaid balance owed to the Cooperative, transferred to another account held by the member, or refunded to the member.

An application for service must be completed for each electric service requested. The application for service provides Sumter EMC with the necessary information, including:

  • The name, picture identification, and address of the member.
  • The billing name and address for the account.
  • Employment information, if applicable.
  • Contact information, including phone numbers.
  • Permission to access the property for construction, operation, and maintenance of the electric service.
  • An application for participation in Cooperative Solar.
  • Outdoor lighting desired by the member.
  • Operation Roundup® participation authorization.

Deposits

A service security deposit may be collected by the Cooperative prior to service connection. Deposits range from $0 to two times the average monthly bill on residential accounts based upon the member's credit risk score.

Deposit requirements for commercial range from one month's average bill to twice the highest month's bill based upon the credit risk score. 

Upon termination of service, the security deposit shall be applied against any amounts the member may owe the Cooperative, transferred to another account held by the member, or refunded by check. Contact member services for additional information.

 

Apply for Service!

  • For residential service, complete the residential application here and email it along with a copy of your photo identification to applications@sumteremc.com or deliver it to your nearest Sumter EMC office. A lease must be submitted with an application and picture ID if renting.

 

  • For a commercial/business application, complete the application here and email it along with a copy of your photo identification to applications@sumteremc.com or deliver it to your nearest Sumter EMC office. A lease must be submitted with an application and picture ID if renting. 

 

  • For a prepay application, complete the application here and email the application along with a copy of your photo identification to applications@sumteremc.com or deliver to your nearest Sumter EMC office. A lease must be submitted with an application and picture ID if renting.