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cooperative

advantage&Difference

Electric cooperatives are different from other forms of business and member-owners of cooperatives notice this difference. Here’s why:

Co-ops put members first because the members are owners.

Co-ops are locally owned and operated.

When members call their co-op, they are talking with their local employees.

All of these aspects combined make co-ops more responsive because members are

the owners, and each co-op is accountable to their neighbors and community.

 

While focusing on member needs, cooperatives work for the sustainable development of their

communities through programs, services and policies developed by member-elected

boards. Co-ops are grounded on the premise of neighbors helping neighbors.

WHO WE ARE

COOPERATIVE PRINCIPLES

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VOLUNTARY AND OPEN MEMBERSHIP
DEMOCRATIC MEMBER CONTROL
MEMBERS' ECONOMIC PARTICIPATION
AUTONOMY AND INDEPENDENCE
EDUCATION, TRAINING & INFORMATION
COOPERATION AMONG CO-OPS
CONCERN FOR COMMUNITY
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