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Seven cooperative principles

Cooperatives operate according to a core set of principles. These principles, along with the cooperative purpose of improving the quality of life for members, make electric cooperatives different from other electric utilities.

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Associated Electric Cooperative Inc.

Mailing address:
P.O. Box 754
Springfield, MO 65801-0754

Tel. 417-881-1204
Email. membersfirst@aeci.org

About Us

Even though your electric cooperative is locally owned and committed to your local community, we are part of something bigger too. We are a network of 51 distribution cooperatives in Missouri, southern Iowa and northeastern Oklahoma, serving 910,000 member homes, farms and businesses. We receive power generation through six regional Generation and Transmission (G&T) cooperatives and one collective G&T, Associated Electric Cooperative.

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  • It's all you
    • Activities for kids
    • Reliable electricity
    • For the good of all
    • Ownership
    • Cooperative principles
    • New members
    • Proud to sponsor kids' activities
    • Co-op month
  • Your money
    • Solar energy information
    • Penny power
    • Capital credits
    • Beneficial electrification
    • Save energy, save money
    • Solar 101
    • Member contests
  • Your safety
    • Indoor electrical safety
    • Outdoor safety tips
    • Safety for kids
    • Outage safety
    • Power line hazards and cars
  • Keep it local
    • Local control
    • Personal service
    • Your community
    • Thank a lineworker
  • Balanced generation
    • Balanced generation summary
    • Generating reliable power
    • Keep your energy affordable
    • Protecting natural resources
  • Podcast
  • Blog
  • About us