Capital Credit Distribution

Capital Credit Distribution

Any margins above the cost of service are allocated back to our members The Choptank Electric Cooperative Board of Directors voted to return $2.5 million to its members during the month of January 2024. Any active member who has accrued capital credits in 1994 and...

Choptank Electric Trust Awards

Choptank Electric Trust Awards

The Choptank Electric Trust is a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation funded by Operation RoundUp donations from members of Choptank Electric Cooperative. Funds from the Trust are distributed in all nine counties of Maryland’s Eastern Shore. September 2023: The total of...

Don’t Shoot the Lines

Don’t Shoot the Lines

Just one fiber line damaged by a shot can have a repair cost of $20,000 to $30,000 and will require an extended outage By McKayla Kiernan, Communications Specialist Choptank Electric Cooperative is made up of 56,000-plus members who all rely on the safety and upkeep...

Serving Up Savings

Serving Up Savings

The holiday season is just around the corner. Soon, festive music will flood the airwaves, sparkling lights and decorations will adorn homes and businesses, and good tidings will abound. The holidays also bring a frenzy of decorating, cooking and family gatherings,...

Light Up the Pines This Holiday Season!

Light Up the Pines This Holiday Season!

Ocean Pines members are invited to brighten their community We invite our Ocean Pines members to register your home for this free outdoor decorating event. A map of participating homes will be available at www.oceanpines.org. Choptank Electric is giving free LED...

Southern Charm

Southern Charm

In what he calls “the second half of my career,” chef Sean Brock is dedicating himself to what he calls “untapped traditions and discoveries,” looking to places like Japan for inspiration.

The Holiday Hustle

The Holiday Hustle

Even if you’re facing the holidays without beloved members of your family, there’s still lots to do for the holiday hustle.