Haywood Electric Membership Corporation is a rural electric cooperative located in Waynesville, N.C. Established in 1938, it provides electrical services to more than 24,000 members throughout southwest North Carolina. Its also offers specialty products and services include heat pumps, generators and security lighting. Haywood EMC service territory includes some of the most rugged and remote terrain in the state of North Carolina. Along with its office in Waynesville, HEM operates a district office at Lake Toxaway, N.C.