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About Cooperatives
The Missouri Electric Cooperatives are not-for-profit electric utilities that focus on serving reliable and affordable power while empowering our members and communities. Our forty distribution rural electric cooperatives electrify nearly eighty percent of Missouri’s landmass and provide electric service to over two million Missourians. Electric cooperatives are guided by 7 cooperative principles which are the foundation of all decisions made by the locally elected board of directors. As a co-op member you have a voice in your local co-op.
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Total members statewide
121975
Miles of line statewide
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Connected meters
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Distribution Co-ops
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Generation & Transmission
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Our Members
Safety
Missouri Electric Cooperatives work to ensure federal safety regulations are followed which address the unique circumstances of electric cooperatives. More importantly, we work with our Member-Owners and communities to provide training and information so that we all are safe around electricity.
Energy Efficiency
Efficiency programs at the national, state, and local levels like energy audits for your home and alternative energy sources let Missouri’s Electric Cooperatives help you to save money in your budgets.
Youth Programs
Youth Tour
Youth Tour is an all-expenses paid trip to Washington DC provided by your local electric cooperative. This trip is an action-packed week in our nation’s capitol where you will see all the monuments, memorials, and museums with more than 100 other high school juniors from all across the Show-Me state and more than 2000 students from across the country. Electric cooperative believe in the youth of their communities and offer this exciting opportunity to help prepare the students in their area for their futures. Contact your local electric cooperative. Youth Tour will be held June 14th through 20th 2026.
CYCLE
The Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience or CYCLE is a four day leadership conference in Jefferson City and St. Louis. CYCLE participants will hear from nationally know speakers, tour exciting Missouri museums, debate their own legislative bill at the state capitol, and make new friendships that last a life time. CYCLE brings together more than 100 Show-Me state students for 4 days of excitement and fun they will never forget. Contact your local electric cooperative. CYCLE will be held July 16th through 17th 2026.
Reliable Generation & Renewable Energy
The Missouri Electric Cooperatives are dedicated to providing reliable energy to our members. We do this using a diverse mix of generation sources including clean coal, natural gas, wind energy, and hydro power. This mix with the base load of coal and natural gas helps us ensure when you flip the switch or adjust the thermostat the power will be there. If you are thinking about renewable energy, we strongly encourage you to contact your local electric cooperative. Your co-op staff will help you through the process, provide you the best information possible so you can make an informed decision, and talk to you about all renewable options including solar and the Ground Source Heat Pump.
