York Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Annual Meeting

An added benefit for members: New location for Annual Meeting

New Fort Mill location this year for Annual Meeting registration, voting

For the first time, York Electric Cooperative will host a new, additional registration and voting site in Fort Mill on Wednesday, May 3 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at our operations center at 2000 Highway 21 Bypass. This location is across from Captain Steve’s Family Seafood Restaurant.

Above, you will find a map to help you navigate your way to this location if this is the most convenient time and place for you to attend to register and vote as a member of YEC.

The same smiling faces will be there to help you through the line so you may register and vote right from the comfort of your car. Please remember to bring your registration card and a valid photo ID to register for your $25 power bill credit and to vote as a co-op member.

Additionally, all persons who register in Fort Mill will be included in all prize drawings during the business meeting, as well as a special drawing for a $500 power bill credit for one lucky member who registers at our new location on Wednesday, May 3 in Fort Mill.

If you can’t make it to Fort Mill on Wednesday, May 3, we hope to see you at our main office in York at 1385 E. Alexander Love Highway from 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 6. We look forward to serving you and celebrating the value of your membership.

What you need to know:

  • All members with a valid photo ID will be registered as a member of YEC and will be eligible to vote at the annual meeting.
  • Members who attend and register at one of the two locations will receive a $25 power bill credit on their June power bill.
  • Members who register and vote will be entered into a prize drawing during the virtual business meeting that will air on Saturday, May 6 at 5 p.m.
  • Hot dog, the hot dogs are back! This year, we will give away free hot dogs to members in York on Saturday, May 6, beginning at 9 a.m. until we run out.

Map to the Fort Mill location for the annual meeting votingSee you there!

York Electric Cooperative Annual Meeting registration, voting

Wednesday, May 3 New location!

Fort Mill Operation Center
2000 Highway 21 Bypass

10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Saturday, May 6

York Electric’s Main Office
1385 E. Alexander Love Hwy.

7:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

Serving you for 82: Annual Meeting 2023

Smiling YEC co-workers Larry Self and Quasha Dunham standing in the cooperative's drive-thru.
Mapping Technician Larry Self and Member Services Representative Quasha Dunham worked together to efficiently register members at last year’s meeting. Save the date for Saturday, May 6, 2023, to celebrate YEC serving you for 82 years!

Save the date for your 2023 Annual Meeting of Members on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Our team is excited to offer another year of convenient drive-thru registration. We’re even bringing back the hot dogs! Look for more information about our annual meeting in upcoming issues of South Carolina Living, on our website and on our social media channels.

If you are interested in running for YEC’s board of trustees, please review the qualifications and timelines as they are written in our Bylaws:

Bylaw excerpt

Article IV Trustees, Section 4.06 Nominations:

Not less than ninety (90) days prior to the meeting, nominations may be made by twenty-five (25) or more Members of the Cooperative in writing over their signatures on an explicit petition document listing their nominee(s) in like manner. This document must be obtained from the Cooperative no more than one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the Annual Meeting and must be specific to each Trustee District. In addition to the required petition, candidates must attend a Board-developed educational program on Cooperative history, operations and governance not less than sixty (60) days prior to the next Annual Meeting, or have a minimum of three (3) years of service as an electric cooperative Trustee. The educational requirement will be offered at the Cooperative on two (2) specified dates prior to the Annual Meeting. In addition to the other qualifications and requirements set forth herein, no person shall be eligible to be nominated as a Trustee candidate if they were an unsuccessful Trustee nominee for any Trustee District in any of the last three (3) years. In other words, a person may only be nominated as a Trustee candidate once every three (3) years.

YEC staffer, Amy Crocker, standing at the drive-thru lane with clipboard in hand as she returns an identification card to a member through his driver-side window.
Member Services Representative Amy Crocker was one of many who helped confirm attendees’ memberships before registering them for their power bill credits and allowing them to vote. Be sure to look for your registration card and more details about the meeting in April’s South Carolina Living magazine. You’ll need to bring your photo ID, along with your registration card, with you to participate in the meeting.

The Secretary shall mail to the Members with the notice of the meeting, or separately, but at least thirty (30) days, but not more than forty-five (45) days prior to the date of the meeting, a complete statement of the names and addresses of all nominees for each Trustee District from or with respect to which one (1) or more Trustees must be elected, showing clearly those who have completed the educational requirement and those who have completed a minimum of three (3) years of service as an electric cooperative Trustee. The Secretary shall post in like manner such nominations at the Cooperative offices at least forty-five (45) days prior to the next Annual Meeting.

Statement of Nondiscrimination

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 the USDA website 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: . This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Every member. Every time. 2022 Annual Meeting recap

I’d like to thank everyone who attended our 2022 Annual Meeting. More than 3,500 members attended our second complete drive-thru event. Your co-op is here to serve you, our members and our owners, providing affordable, safe and reliable energy and making positive impacts in our communities. Every member. Every time.

2022 Annual Meeting photos »

YEC CEO Paul Basha chatting with member Perry Johnston at the Annual Meeting registration drive-thru.
YEC President and CEO Paul Basha greets member Perry Johnston in the registration line.

If you missed it, the business meeting and election results were recorded and can be found on our website. In the meantime, here are some highlights to show you your co-op is in great shape:

  • For another year, I thank our Lord for protecting us from a major injury and large-scale outage.
  • Since it began in 2000, our members have given more than $3.4 million dollars back to the community through our Operation Round Up program, making a positive difference in the lives of others.
  • We are proud to announce that we do not anticipate a rate increase for another two years.
  • The board of trustees approved the largest distribution of capital credits in YEC’s history, returning $2.5 million to members in May.
  • Over 2,000 members responded to our American Customer Satisfaction Index and the results are in. Your cooperative scored a 94, providing YEC with one of the highest scores among more than 700 companies across the country.
  • We’re working to shape our future by incorporating new, innovative technology, including upgrades to 11 substations, developing special rates and services for electric vehicles and providing in-home smart devices to better equip members to monitor energy and save money.
  • To continue improving service reliability, we’re investing in two new 100-kilovolt transmission lines that will serve two of YEC’s substations: Flint Hill, near Carowinds, and India Hook in Rock Hill.
  • Through our Rural Internet Project, YEC has now provided high-speed Internet access to 1,500 members who did not have this service a year ago. Construction continues, which will provide high-speed Internet access to the remaining unserved members in the next 14 months.

In summary, rates will stay low, rebate checks will continue to be large, rural internet is being installed and electric service reliability is excellent. Your co-op is in great shape and our dedication to continue looking out for you remains true.

Paul Basha

Sincerely,

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Paul Basha
President and Chief Executive Officer

Board of trustees 2022 election results

 

Will Mitchell
 
District 1 Trustee
William Roy “Will” Mitchell

 

Marion Comer

District 2 Trustee
Marion Comer

 
 
Richard Sadler

District 3 Trustee
Richard B. Sadler

Annual Meeting Photos

York Electric’s 2022 Annual Meeting was held on Friday, May 13, from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m., and Saturday, May 14, from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m., followed by our virtual business meeting, where the grand prize and door prize winners were announced, as well as the official election results. We were happy to offer a convenient way for members to exercise the value of their membership. Thank you for helping us celebrate our 81st year of serving you. Every member. Every time.

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Take a look at some of our favorite moments! Watch the Annual Meeting video, see the election results, and see the list of winners and prizes here »

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Jeanna Heggins in her car registering for the meeting
Perry Johnston in his vehicle and Paul Basha standing outside talking
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Official Notice of York Electric’s Annual Meeting

YEC will celebrate 81 years of service to the members of York Electric Cooperative by hosting their annual meeting of members on Friday, May 13, and Saturday, May 14, 2022, at YEC’s main office, located at 1385 East Alexander Love Highway in York. Because of the record number of participants and efficiency, the meeting will be drive-thru only again this year. Registration and voting for the annual meeting will be open on Friday, May 13 from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m., and on Saturday, May 14 from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. We will host a virtual business meeting that will stream online at yorkelectric.net and on our Facebook account. A transcript of the virtual meeting will be available on our website for those who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Action will be taken on the following matters during the meeting:

  1. The report of officers, trustees, and committees
  2. The election of trustees
  3. All other business that may come before the meeting

2022 YEC Annual Meeting registration card example.Members are encouraged to attend the annual meeting and MUST bring a valid photo ID and their registration postcard, which is attached to the front of the April 2022 issue of South Carolina Living magazine. All members who wish to be entered into the prize drawing and vote must be in line by 7 p.m. on Friday and 1 p.m. on Saturday.

If your card is lost or forgotten, we will make a new one for you when you arrive.

Each member registering will receive a $20 credit on his or her June 2022 electric bill and is limited to one vote and registration. You must be present to vote and receive the registration credit. Registered members will also be entered into drawings for valuable prizes, including a 2013 Chevrolet 1500 Silverado pickup truck and two $500 power bill credits.

Your cooperative’s audited financial report will be available during the week of the annual meeting on our website, at each of YEC’s offices, and by request at the annual meeting.

Carolyn Boyd
Carolyn Hicks Boyd

You will find a map for the voting and registration drive-thru route on the back of the magazine and here on our website. We invite you to learn about the two candidates running for trustee in District 3 on the inside back cover of the magazine. You will also have the choice to meet with the candidates on the day of the annual meeting or continue to the express lane if you already know for which candidate you plan to vote. For more details about the annual meeting, please contact our member services team at (803) 684-4248.

I look forward to seeing you and your family as we celebrate another year of serving you!

Carolyn Boyd signature
 
 
 

Secretary/Treasurer, District 5

2022 Annual Meeting Trustee Elections

DISTRICT 1
Uncontested
Incumbent, nominated by petition
William Roy “Will” Mitchell
104 N. Beersheba Rd.
Clover, SC 29710

DISTRICT 2
Uncontested
Incumbent, nominated by petition
Marion Comer
2895 Sawmill Rd.
Hickory Grove, SC 29717

DISTRICT 3
Nominated by petition
Thomas “Lee” McClellan
1054 Oakmont Dr.
Rock Hill, SC

Thomas "Lee" McClellan
“If I am elected to serve as a YEC trustee, I will be a good listener and work with other board members to keep YEC members happy as the world continues changing. Being a part of a group of people with good morals and values is important to me as a Christian. YEC has always demonstrated these same standards with a great group of employees who take care of their members, and I would be honored to be a part of the organization.” Read Mr. McClellan’s full interview.

DISTRICT 3
Incumbent, nominated by petition
Richard B. Sadler
3873 W. McConnells Hwy.
Sharon, SC 29742

Richard B. Sadler
“I’m thankful to be a lifelong member of YEC and grateful to have the privilege of serving our members and community as YEC trustee. I credit my YEC neighbors and friends to providing me the opportunity to continue to give back to my community and be the man I am today. If re-elected, I will continue to work to represent each member and stand for good, safe service for a reasonable cost while navigating the future.” Read Mr. Sadler’s full interview.

2022 YEC Annual Meeting Drive-Thru Map
Join YEC for our 2-day drive-thru annual meeting!
• There will be no parking available for the annual meeting.
• Payments can be made in the payment drive-thru window shown in yellow.
• Registration and voting will not be allowed at the payment drive-thru window.
• Meet the candidates before registering and casting your vote for YEC’s board of trustees by merging right after entering from Alexander Love Hwy. Already know who you are voting for? Remain straight to stay in the express registration and voting line.

 

2022 Annual Meeting Video

 

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[PDF] 2022 Annual Meeting Transcript

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[PDF] 2021 Audited Financial Report

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[PDF] 2022: Annual Meeting Information

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[PDF] YEC Annual Meeting - Drive-Thru Map

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[PDF] YEC Annual Meeting Registration and Voting ID Requirements

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Annual Meeting FAQ

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Who are the candidates running for the YEC board of directors?

The candidates for the YEC board of directors election will be announced after February 13, 2022, the deadline for petitions.

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What bylaws amendments are on the ballot?

There will not be any bylaw amendments in 2022.

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Will parking be available at the annual meeting?

No parking will be available at the annual meeting because it is completely drive-thru.

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How will I be notified about the annual meeting?

Each member will receive an official announcement in the April South Carolina Living magazine, as well as a registration postcard. Please keep your registration postcard and bring it with you to the annual meeting.

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What is the annual meeting and why should I attend?

The Annual Meeting is a meeting of YEC’s members and a special occasion for members to participate in cooperative business and meet their cooperative leaders and employees. As a democratically controlled, not-for-profit business, our bylaws indicate we host a meeting for members to gather and vote on important matters each year. We’ve adapted the meeting to be safe for all and convenient for you by hosting registration and voting as a 2-day drive-thru experience and virtual business meeting. Each member who is present and registers receives a registration gift and will be eligible to win door prizes. Most importantly, members can exercise their cooperative right to vote in the election for seats on the cooperative’s Board of Trustees. During the virtual business meeting that will be streamed on our website and our Facebook page, our President and CEO, attorney and Board Chairman will update you on important Cooperative business and share election results.

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What do I need to do if I am handicapped?

The annual meeting is drive-thru, so just stay in the comfort of your car. YEC employees will be there to help guide you through each step of the process to register and cast your vote.

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Will the annual meeting be held if it rains?

Yes – the annual meeting will be held, rain or shine.

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What is the 2022 registration gift?

Each member who attends the annual meeting and registers will receive a $20 power bill credit.

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Can I receive the registration gift and vote if I can’t come to the meeting?

Only members who attend the annual meeting, provide proper identification and their registration card are eligible to receive a registration gift, vote and be entered into the door prize drawing. To extend a greater opportunity for our members and to encourage participation, our meeting days and times have been extended to two days.

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Will there be any food or entertainment at the meeting?

In an effort to keep everyone safe in the ongoing pandemic, YEC will not host any entertainment or food vendors during the annual meeting.

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What are the grand prizes this year?

YEC has three grand prizes available to win at this year’s annual meeting. They include a 2013 Chevrolet 1500 Silverado pickup and (2) $500 power bill credits. Winners will be contacted on Monday following the annual meeting.

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What are the other door prizes?

All other door prizes will be announced during the virtual business meeting. Winners will be contacted on Monday following the annual meeting.

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When and where will the annual meeting be held?

The YEC annual meeting will be held at our main office, 1385 E. Alexander Love Hwy. on Friday, May 13 from 7 am-7 pm and on Saturday, May 14 from 7 am-1 pm. The virtual business meeting will be live online Saturday evening.

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How do I register?

All members of the cooperative are eligible to register with a valid photo ID and their registration card. The registration card will be mailed to members the first full week in April.

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Where are the door prizes given away?

The door prize winners, including the grand prize winners, will be announced during the virtual business meeting. All door prizes that can be mailed will be sent directly to winners. If your name is chosen we will contact you to provide you details about your prize on Monday following the annual meeting.

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What is considered a valid photo ID to be eligible to register and vote?

We accept 12 different forms of identification for members.

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YEC Servicing Updates

September 3, 2021

YEC’s lobbies still remain closed until January 2, 2022, for the health and wellness of our community and employees. Although most transactions can be completed either online, by phone, or in our mobile app, our drive-thru remains open to serve members at both our York and Fort Mill office locations.

March 24, 2021

YEC will be celebrating 80 years of serving you this year. We will be hosting our first-ever drive-through annual meeting on Friday, May 7, from 7 am until 7 pm and Saturday, May 8, from 7 am until 2 pm. Members will be able to register and vote right from their car, then view a virtual business meeting on our website and our Facebook page. Although this is a different approach to our annual meeting, we hope this is more convenient for members. Above all, this adaptation helps us continue to keep our members and employees safe during the ongoing pandemic. Read more: A commitment to our members

June 1, 2021

SC Stay Plus: Rental & Utility Assistance Program for Renters

York Electric Cooperative is committed to looking out for our members. We are pleased to offer the SC Housing Authority’s SC Stay Plus Program to members in need. This is a rent and utility assistance program for South Carolina renters impacted by COVID-19. Applications are now accepted. Eligible applicants may receive up to 12 months of assistance with back rent and/or utility payments dating back to March 13, 2020. See the Stay Plus information and FAQ here.

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October 15, 2020

York Electric Cooperative Cancels Annual Meeting

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause harm to many in our area, the York Electric Cooperative Board of Directors and management team decided it was best to officially cancel the 2020 Annual Meeting of Members. Recommendations by the CDC, state, and local health officials include adequate social distancing, face coverings, and avoiding large crowds.

To remain in compliance with this information and to keep our members and employees safe from the virus, we feel canceling the meeting is best at this time. Please save the date for our 2021 Annual Meeting on Saturday, May 8. We look forward to seeing you all when it is safe to be together again!

Coronavirus Update From Your Co-op

As we continue dealing with new realities each day due to the COVID-19 pandemic, know that York Electric Co-op is looking out for you. We’ve been through some crisis situations before, and we’re prepared to provide the reliable service you have come to expect from us during this time of uncertainty and difficulty. Our number one job right now is to keep the power flowing to your home. York Electric Co-op is taking every measure to ensure our employees stay healthy and here for you. Required face coverings, daily sanitizing of office spaces, social distancing, and staggered employee schedules to limit building capacity are just a few steps your co-op is taking to stop the spread and serve you safely.

For now, our lobbies will remain closed. When we feel it is safe to reopen them for members, we will be communicating safety precautions and plans to conduct cooperative business at a safe distance. Please remember there are several online and electronic options to take care of your account, make a payment, make an arrangement, and more!

During this crisis, we realize that some people may be facing hardships, and we’re prepared to help out in those situations. We hope that each of you will stay safe and follow the precautions that are being provided by our health officials. Whether it’s through a storm or a pandemic, you can always count on your co-op.

YEC’s lobbies still remain closed for the health and wellness of our community and employees. Although most transactions can be completed either online, by phone, or in our mobile app, our drive-thru remains open to serve members at both our York and Fort Mill office locations.

June 8, 2020

York Electric Cooperative resumes service disconnections for nonpayment following the COVID-19 crisis. If you are having difficulty paying your bill, please contact our member services team. We are here to help.

These community resources may be able to help members who are experiencing hardship.

April 4, 2020

In an effort to help limit exposure to COVID-19, these community agencies have changed or suspended normal operating procedures:

  • PATH – York – Suspended assistance with utilities until further notice
  • CAA – Clover – Closed until 4/19/20
  • FMCC – Fort Mill – Suspended assistance with utilities as no one is disconnecting currently
  • CCA – Rock Hill – Must schedule an appointment with limited staff and funding
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April 3, 2020

YEC’s online bill pay systems will be unavailable Saturday, April 4th from 7:30 am until approximately 10 am so that our Accounting team can issue Capital Credit checks as soon as possible. During that time, Member Portal, smart app, and remote pay station payment processing will be down. To get money to our members sooner during this crisis, YEC will be returning Capital Credits to members a month early.

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For more information concerning Capital Credits, call our Member Services Department at 803-684-4248.

Capital Credits FAQ

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As members of YEC, do we build equity in the co-op, and if we leave the area do we get a payout?

Capital Credits are a benefit of membership in a member-owned utility. Each year, YEC uses the revenues that exceed operating costs as equity. These funds and borrowed capital allow YEC to serve a growing number of members while implementing the latest technology to provide the best possible service. As a not-for-profit utility, YEC later returns these revenues to the members who originally paid them in their electric bills.

Each year, our members receive Capital Credit checks. Members will receive Capital Credit checks in the mail unless the amount due to them is less than $15. If the member’s refund is less than $15, the amount will be distributed and printed on their utility billing statement as a line item credit. The amount of Capital Credits returned is determined by total revenues received over expenses for the cooperative and your total energy billings for the year. They are paid periodically with board approval after review of YEC’s financial status.

If you leave YEC’s service area, your Capital Credits remain in your name and member number until they are retired. Therefore, you need to make sure YEC has your current mailing address.

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What are Capital Credits?

York Electric is a cooperative. A cooperative is owned by its members and does not technically earn profits. Instead, any revenues over the cost of doing business are considered “margins.” These margins represent an interest-free loan of operating capital by the membership of the cooperative. This capital allows York Electric to finance operations and, to a certain extent, construction. The utility then returns this capital to the members in later years.

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How often will I receive an allocation notice?

You should receive an allocation notice each year after a financial audit of York Electric has been completed. During the month of May, members receive Capital Credit checks in the mail unless the amount due to them is less than $15. If the member’s refund is less than $15, the amount will be distributed and printed on their utility billing statement as a line item credit.

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What do I have to do to start accumulating Capital Credits?

Capital Credits are calculated by York Electric for every member who purchased electricity during a year in which the utility earned margins. No special action is required to start a Capital Credit account. Your membership with York Electric activates your Capital Credit account.

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How are Capital Credits calculated?

The amount of Capital Credits you earn in a given year is based upon the amount of electricity purchased. Each member receives a credit based on a percentage for each dollar of electricity purchased.

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Will I receive a Capital Credits check every year?

Not necessarily. The board of trustees must authorize a refund before you receive a check. When considering a refund, the board analyzes the financial status of the cooperative and will not authorize a refund if it is not in the best interest of the membership.

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Can I use the Capital Credits I have allocated to pay my electric bill?

No. Allocated Capital Credits may not be used to pay current bills. While your electric bill is due monthly, you will not be entitled to your Capital Credits until the board of trustees authorizes a refund. This will take place over many years, since York Electric needs the funds to grow.

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What happens to the Capital Credits of members who die?

The representative of the estate can have the balance of Capital Credits transferred into the heir’s name and the balance will be paid out as the board of trustees approves refunds.

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What happens to my Capital Credits when I leave York Electric’s service area?

Your Capital Credits remain in your name and member number until they are retired. You just need to ensure that York Electric has your current mailing address.

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March 31, 2020

We understand the anxiety you may be experiencing around this evolving situation, so we have created this dedicated area to address your many coronavirus cooperative-related questions and provide resources for assistance and information well beyond our own backyard. As the crisis develops or new information needs to be disseminated, we will update this section; feel free to bookmark this page and visit often.

COVID-19 Resources

March 27, 2020

Like you, YEC is closely monitoring the evolving COVID-19 situation. We appreciate your patience as we continue to serve you and look out for your best interests during this crisis.

Services

We want to reassure you that our office procedures will not affect your electric service. Lineworkers are available to respond to outages, work will continue with service orders, bills will still be processed and mailed, and our members may speak to a YEC employee regarding any questions or concerns about their bill or service.

We also understand some members are experiencing unexpected financial circumstances right now. Can’t make a payment? Please give us a call so that we can help: 803-684-4248.

From late March until further notice, penalties for delinquent accounts will be waived. No penalties will be assessed and disconnections for nonpayment on all accounts have been suspended.

Although YEC will not be disconnecting any accounts during this crisis, we would like to remind our members to stay on top of their bills. Since you are still responsible to pay for the electricity you consume, remember to keep your balance manageable and communicate with us to create payment arrangements.

York Electric is giving money back to members again this year – early!

To get money to our members sooner during this crisis, YEC will be returning Capital Credits to members a month early. In April, we will return $2 million to members who received service in 1997, 1998 & 2018. Members will receive Capital Credit checks in the mail. If the member’s refund is less than $15, the amount will be printed as a line item credit on the electric bill. The amount of Capital Credits returned is determined by margins and a percentage of your total energy billings for the years listed above. Questions? Call 803-684-4248.

79th Annual Meeting suspended

Although unprecedented, the decision by your board of trustees to suspend our Annual Meeting is consistent with York Electric always putting safety first. The trustee election, bylaw changes, and cooperative business that should be done on May 9th will be handled when it’s safer for us to be together again. Stay in touch with YEC online and through social media to track updates and learn how our team is working to help flatten the curve of COVID-19.

Burrell Foundation pancake breakfast postponed

Please stay tuned for further details.

Activities for kids at home

Spark interest in electric safety with #LearnwithYEC! We have some fun games and activities for young people that will help them learn about energy and energy efficiency.

We’re here for you

We are still able to serve our members in our drive through locations at both our York and Fort Mill offices, but we also urge you to use other methods to conduct your cooperative business. Please visit www.yorkelectric.net, try our YEC Mobile App, or call our member services team at 803-684-4248.

Our commitment to members runs deep. Your service matters to us because we work in the same community you do, and a lot of us get our power from the same place you do. The men and women who respond during an outage experience the same outages at their homes, too. We are real people, who value the same things as you do, answering the call to provide you with the safe, reliable and affordable energy you deserve. Enriching lives means helping our neighbors, our coworkers, our friends and family – you.

March 23, 2020

The lobby of the remote pay station in Rock Hill – at the Comporium office on Cherry Road – is closed, as well as our Fort Mill branch lobby; both are still accepting payments through the drive-thru.

March 20, 2020

York Electric Cooperative is happy to serve our membership. We are always looking out for you and our community, especially during a time of emergency and need.

Like other utilities in our area, YEC is postponing account disconnections for nonpayment until further notice to help our members. However, we urge our members to stay on top of their electricity use and their monthly bill. Please remember you will still be responsible to pay for the electricity you consume. Be sure to use our online arrangement system to manage your payments or reach out to our member services team for help if you are in a financial crisis.

As the threat of the new coronavirus, COVID-19, continues, York Electric Cooperative plans to close all outside member and public traffic to our office locations beginning Monday, March 23.

We will still be able to serve our members in our drive through locations at both York and Fort Mill offices but urge our members to use other methods to conduct their cooperative business. Try our free YEC Mobile App, use the Member Services Portal, or call our member services team at 803-684-4248.

We would like to reassure our members that our office procedures will not affect your electric service. Linemen will still be available to respond to outages, work will continue with service orders, member bills will still be processed and mailed, and our members will still be able to talk to a YEC employee regarding any questions or concerns about their bill.

Although no one at YEC has tested positive, we are following preventative measures to decrease the risk of spreading the virus. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.

We are here to help and appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we navigate the effects of #COVID-19.

Protect Yourself from Scammers

Scams related to the COVID-19 outbreak are on the rise. York Electric Cooperative members should be on the lookout for suspicious email, phone calls, or persons impersonating business employees or charitable organizations.

Update Your Contact Information

By keeping your contact information up to date, you can take full advantage of the services York Electric Cooperative offers. If we don’t have the correct phone number and email address linked to your home address, it makes it much more difficult for you to report an outage.

If you are not sure we have your current phone number, mailing, and email addresses, please log on to our Member Services Portal to check your account and make any necessary updates, use this update form, or call our member services department at (803) 684-4248.

Get the App
You can quickly download our mobile app – and access your account digitally from anywhere at any time – by searching for “York Electric” in your phone’s app store.

March 14, 2020

Please know your health and safety is always a priority here at your co-op, and we are closely watching the national and local responses to the current pandemic and following guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as our own common-sense measures.

To that end, we strongly suggest conducting your cooperative business here at yorkelectric.net, by texting 352667, or through our free YEC Mobile App. Social distancing is the top recommendation for individual virus prevention, so please take advantage of the ability to do as much of your routine business via the internet as possible.

When bearing in mind limited contact, remember we’re here for you by phone at 803-684-4248, there are payment drop boxes at all our locations, and you have the option to pay your bill by mail

We also have convenient drive-throughs at our main York and Fort Mill branch offices.

If you prefer to visit our offices, be aware that all transactions will be handled through the glass to keep our members and employees safe. We’ve also encouraged our staff to practice healthy hygiene and have taken extra precautions to keep our common areas clean. YEC employees have been advised to stay home if they exhibit any signs of illness and to see a doctor; we hope our members will follow the same advice.

We understand the anxiety you may be experiencing around this evolving situation. Please know we’re committed to being responsive and flexible to your needs and are available to you at any time as we navigate and adapt to the ongoing concerns surrounding COVID-19.