What makes a Cooperative different from other utilities? We do not have customers. We are owned by our members. Cooperatives have deep roots in the communities they serve because, without them, we would not exist. We were built by our members in 1936 to provide safe, reliable and affordable energy. While the times may have changed, our mission and outlook have not. We view our role as a catalyst for good. Working together, we can accomplish great things for our community now and in the future.

The Cooperative is led by members who understand and listen to the communities we serve. We work together with a nationwide network of cooperatives to develop new technologies and infrastructure, learn from each other, and help each other when needed.  We support local, charitable organizations and encourage our members to ‘round up’ their energy bill to the next dollar to make a big impact in our communities. Programs of all types are eligible for Operation Round Up grants, and our members have donated to deserving schools, groups, and organizations.  When members support Operation Round Up, they are supporting the community and making it a better place for everyone to live.

The bottom line: Membership matters because you matter to your cooperative.
 

Words We Live By

The Energy Cooperative’s mission is to provide safe and reliable energy to our members with highly responsive service, consistent with the Cooperative Principles.

Cooperatives are open to everyone who are able to use their services and willing to accept the responsibilities of membership.

Cooperatives are controlled by their members, who actively participate in setting policies and making decisions. Members have equal voting rights – one member, one vote.

Members contribute equally to the capital of their cooperative. Surpluses are allocated to the benefit of members in proportion to their transactions with the cooperative.

Cooperatives are independent, self-help organizations controlled by their members.

Cooperatives provide education and training to their members and inform the general public about the nature and benefits of cooperation.

Cooperatives serve their members most effectively by working together through local, national, regional and international structures.

Cooperatives work for the sustainable development of their communities through policies accepted by their members.