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Benefits of Cooperative Membership

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You, and all our other members, are the reason cooperatives exist. When members have more than a passing interest in their co-op and embrace their roles as owners, with an ability to help guide it, that is the power of co-op membership.

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  • Review Our Cooperative Principles

    Rural electric cooperatives have core principles to establish organizational excellence and enable members to make their voices heard. These principles have guided rural electric cooperatives for decades and have helped propel generation, transmission and distribution co-ops to success. Review the cooperative principles to see how they differentiate us from other electric utilities.

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  • Discover Your Cooperative Ownership

    Electric cooperatives aren't like other utilities. Co-ops are built around and for their members. Your member-ownership means you have a voice and stake in your co-op. Learn more about the benefits of cooperative membership today.

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  • Explore Your Cooperative Community

    Unlike an ordinary utility, your local electric cooperative is embedded in the community. Employees and cooperative leadership live in your area, so they understand what it means to be a part of your community. From the ground up, your co-op does everything with its members in mind. See why local control and ownership are better.

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  • Celebrate Being a Part of Something Bigger

    October is National Co-op Month. This month-long observation is a chance to highlight the importance of community involvement and your electric cooperative's work to make your home a better place. Learn more about National Co-op Month and find ways you can observe.

    National Co-op Month

  • Fun, Educational Resources for Kids

    The mind of a child is certainly a marvel. From electrical safety to energy efficiency, you can help your child have fun while teaching the importance of energy. Keep your kids' minds sharp and engaged with this collection of awesome activities.

    Co-op Kids Corner

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Review Our Cooperative Principles

Rural electric cooperatives have core principles to establish organizational excellence and enable members to make their voices heard. These principles have guided rural electric cooperatives for decades and have helped propel generation, transmission and distribution co-ops to success. Review the cooperative principles to see how they differentiate us from other electric utilities.

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Discover Your Cooperative Ownership

Electric cooperatives aren't like other utilities. Co-ops are built around and for their members. Your member-ownership means you have a voice and stake in your co-op. Learn more about the benefits of cooperative membership today.

Learn More
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Explore Your Cooperative Community

Unlike an ordinary utility, your local electric cooperative is embedded in the community. Employees and cooperative leadership live in your area, so they understand what it means to be a part of your community. From the ground up, your co-op does everything with its members in mind. See why local control and ownership are better.

Learn More
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Celebrate Being a Part of Something Bigger

October is National Co-op Month. This month-long observation is a chance to highlight the importance of community involvement and your electric cooperative's work to make your home a better place. Learn more about National Co-op Month and find ways you can observe.

Learn More
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Fun, Educational Resources for Kids

The mind of a child is certainly a marvel. From electrical safety to energy efficiency, you can help your child have fun while teaching the importance of energy. Keep your kids' minds sharp and engaged with this collection of awesome activities.

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