NEC Member Benefits

As a member of Nueces Electric Cooperative (NEC) you are an owner of YOUR Cooperative! NEC isn’t like other utilities where you are “just another customer.” At NEC, as a member-owner-consumer, we work for and we’re accountable to you. We operate on a not-for-profit basis so we aren’t trying to make a large profit to give to stockholders who may or may not receive our services. We continually look out for the best interests of all of our members and we work every day to manage our costs so your electric bills stay fair and reasonable. We operate under the guidelines of the Seven Cooperative Principles, and our values reflect our accountability, and our commitment to reliability, innovation, and our members’ communities. Other benefits of membership in NEC are…

Capital Credits- profits or margins returned to member- consumers

Texas Co-op Power Magazine- monthly publication include electric safety tips, energy efficiency tips, important co-op happenings, and member features.

Annual Membership Meeting-you Are An owner of NEC so be sure to attend this meeting each year.

Automatic Bank Draft- a convenient bill payment option

Operation Round-Up- volunteer to round-up your bill to the next dollar to help HALO-Flight Air Ambulance Service

Level Billing - let us help you better budget for your electric bills

Security/Floodlighting

Energy Audits/High Bill Consultations

NEC Education Fund Scholarships - for high school seniors

Youth Tour Essay Contest - for high school juniors