• October 1, 2009

    McIntyre Announces $50 Million for Lumbee River EMC

    Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike McIntyre announced today that the Lumbee River EMC has received a $50,000,000 federal loan for its operations and service.

                Congressman McIntyre stated, “Lumbee River EMC provides important services to our area and our citizens.  These federal funds will allow them to continue operating and improve their infrastructure to serve an ever growing population.  Congratulations to them for receiving these funds!”

    Congress appropriated the $50,000,000, and the US Department of Agriculture Rural Development obligated these funds, which will be used to support the EMC’s four-year work plan.  The plan lays out construction of needed infrastructure such as sub-stations and transmission lines.  This loan guarantee will ensure that Lumbee River EMC can continue to provide a high level of service to its customers as populations grow due to BRAC   

    Congressman McIntyre is Chairman of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development.