More About Utility Scams

Utility scams are common because of the vast number of utilities that exist, and consumers are understandably anxious at the idea of their utility notifying them of a sudden, unexpected disruption to their service. Secondly, new products and services in the energy industry provide an opening for scammers and pop-up companies to provide misleading information or shady products and services.

What is a capital credit retirement?

Capital credits are the margins that Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative, as a member-owned, at-cost organization, allocates to our members as a return on their equitable investment into the Co-op. When finances permit, capital credits are retired to members based on how much electricity each member used in a given calendar year.

At Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative, we work hard to stay on top of the ever-changing landscape of new technology. One of the most important technological innovations of the last few years has been electric vehicles, or "EVs." This technology has been evolving rapidly and stands to change the way that drivers will use their vehicles and the way that electric utilities will do business.

Are you a new member of Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative and just moving into our service territory? Or an existing member looking to learn more about what your Co-op does? This page is meant to serve as a handy guide to help all of our members learn what sets Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative apart from investor-owned utilities, find out about the amazing value of co-op membership, and get started finding their way around our website. You can find more details on all of these subject on their pages linked below.

If you've been a member of Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative for a while, you've probably heard of capital credits.