Commercial Service Fees

If your farm or manufacturing business qualifies for a reduction or exemption from North Carolina sales tax on electric service, please fill out Department of Revenue Form E-595E and return to Tideland EMC. For more information see NCDOR sales and use tax bulletin, Section 39.

Connect new service: $20

Collection fee: $45

Small commercial seasonal disconnect: one month's minimum bill

Small commercial seasonal reconnect: one month's minimum bill

Disconnect for non-payment with reconnection requested prior to 4 p.m.: $90
Additional security deposit may be required

Disconnect for non-payment with reconnection requested after 4 p.m.: $145
Applies to Saturday and Sunday reconnects as well, regardless of time
Additional security deposit may be required

Late payment fee: Minimum $5 or 1.5% of past due balance

Payment arrangement fee: $5 per transaction
Up to 3 arrangements per year if payments are made as scheduled

Returned check fee: $35

Meter test fee: $45
Fee is waived if the meter is found to be inaccurate

Meter tampering: all cases are subject to criminal prosecution

First offense: $500
Second offense: $750