Capital Credits

Capital Credit Retirement for 2023 Totaled $3.5 Million to MPD Members!

Revenue received by MPD Electric Cooperative over the actual operating expenses is returned to members as capital credits. This money is a result of sound management practices. Capital credits are returned based on a schedule determined by the board of trustees. Capital credits are issued in early October. This is just one of the many benefits of being a member of MPD Electric Cooperative!

The non-profit, cooperative concept of supplying electricity to members at cost is a unique benefit not offered by other types of energy suppliers.

Capital credits are margins in excess of the cost of providing reliable electric power that is returned to members based on the member’s annual patronage for the scheduled year. Unlike investor-owned utilities where dividends are paid to national and international investors, capital credit returns go to those who received electric service, providing an economic boost to the local economy.

These benefits spread out all over the Pee Dee, multiplying at least four times as member-owners and their families patronize local merchants, restaurants, entertainment entities, businesses, and banks.

In addition, the capital credits that MPD Electric Cooperative returns to commercial and industrial member-owners help these companies invest in growth and jobs for the people of the Pee Dee.

Capital credit returns reflect the efficient operation of the cooperative’s management and employees. With this efficiency of operation, MPD Electric Cooperative continues to experience an excellent financial status.

Unclaimed Capital Credits