September 2005

Who is SEDC?

Information for customer-owners who pay online

If you pay your electric bill online, you've probably noticed the online billing page looks a little different from the rest of waltonemc.com.

That's because Southeastern Data Cooperative (SEDC) operates online billing and payment for Walton EMC.

Even though that part of our site doesn't look the same, rest assured it's secure to process your transaction. Be sure to look for “https” in the web address and the closed lock icon on your Internet browser.

Your monthly credit card or bank statement will also list SEDC as the payee instead of Walton EMC. That's because SEDC processes your online payment for us.

Here are some frequently asked questions about SEDC:

What is SEDC?

SEDC stands for Southeastern Data Cooperative. It's a data processing cooperative that provides consumer billing and accounting solutions to its customer-owners.

Who are SEDC's customer-owners?

SEDC serves more than 170 electric cooperatives and municipal utility providers in 28 states, including Walton EMC.

What does SEDC have to do with Walton EMC?

SEDC handles all of WEMC's billing—the online billing system and the printing and mailing of the paper bills. SEDC also stuffs the Realite into your bill each month.

Why does the bill payment website look different from waltonemc.com?

As an SEDC customer-owner, Walton EMC uses SEDC's billing services, including online billing. When you go to waltonemc.com and click on Online Payments, you're still on WEMC's website. But once you proceed to Online Payment, you're directed to SEDC's secure payment site.

How do I sign up for online billing?

It's easy. Call 770/267-2505 to get started.

More Information:  Southeastern Data Cooperative

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