A Complete Guide to Paying Your Electric Bill Online at Blue Ridge Mountain EMC

Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) provides electric service to homes and businesses in north Georgia and western North Carolina. Members can easily pay their electric bill online through the Blue Ridge Mountain EMC website. This guide covers everything you need to know about registering, making payments, setting up autopay, account management, and more.

Overview of Blue Ridge Mountain EMC Online Bill Pay

Blue Ridge Mountain EMC offers an online Member Dashboard that allows members to:

• View account information and usage data
• Make one-time payments or recurring autopay
• Access billing statements and payment history
• Update account and contact information
• Go paperless by enrolling in eStatements

Understanding the online options can help you conveniently manage electric account payments.

Accessing the Online Member Dashboard

To start paying your bill online. go to the Blue Ridge Mountain EMC website

• Website URL: www.brmemc.com
• Hover over “My Account” and click “Member Dashboard”
• Can also be accessed directly at www.brmemc.com/online-member-dashboard

Registering for Online Access

First-time users must register for online account access:

• From Member Dashboard page, click “Sign Up Now” to register
• Enter your Blue Ridge Mountain EMC account number
• Create username, password, and security questions
• Provide contact information like email and phone number
• Accept terms and conditions to complete registration

Making One-Time Payments

Once registered, you can make one-time bill payments:

• Log into your Member Dashboard account
• Under Billing & Payments, select “Make a Payment”
• Choose which account to pay if you have multiple
• Enter payment amount and submit
• Complete payment details and process

One-time payments are useful to pay outstanding balances or make an extra payment

Setting Up Recurring Automatic Payments

For automated bill pay, set up recurring autopay through your Member Dashboard:

• Under Billing & Payments, choose AutoPay Accounts
• Select which account(s) to enroll in autopay
• Pick frequency (monthly, weekly, etc) and payment date
• Enter payment method and confirm autopay settings
• Bills will now be paid automatically on the set date

Payment Methods Accepted

Blue Ridge Mountain EMC offers the following ways to pay your electric bill:

• Credit/Debit Card – Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express
• eCheck – Checking or savings account
• Phone – Call the automated line or speak to customer service
• Mail – Send check or money order to PO Box
• In person – Drop off payment at local office

Managing Your Account Settings

Customize account preferences through your online Member Dashboard:

• Update mailing address, email, and phone numbers
• Change password or security questions
• Enable paperless billing and eStatements
• Add accounts to combine bill pay
• Edit auto pay settings or payment method
• View payment history and billing statements

Monitoring Electricity Usage

Check your daily and monthly electricity usage through your Member Dashboard:

• View usage graphs to analyze trends over time
• See usage breakdown by month or day
• Compare usage to previous periods
• Identify times/seasons when usage increases
• Helpful for budgeting and identifying ways to save energy

Payment Notifications and Confirmations

The online system will notify you when payments are made:

• Email notifications are sent for bills and payment receipts
• Text alerts can be enabled for paperless billing
• Payment confirmations appear immediately after submitting
• Account activity page tracks payment history

Avoid Late Fees with Online Payments

Paying after the due date results in a late payment fee:

• Electric bills are due within 25 days of billing
• A 5% late fee is applied to overdue accounts
• Notify Blue Ridge Mountain EMC if you cannot pay on time
• Set up autopay to avoid forgetting and ensure on-time payment

Managing electric bill payments online with Blue Ridge Mountain EMC is simple and convenient. Sign up for an online account today to take control of your bill!