Electric cooperatives are governed by a board of directors elected from the membership, which sets policies and procedures that are implemented by the cooperatives’ professional staff. Electric co-ops are established to provide at-cost electric services.

In addition to electric service, many electric co-ops are involved in community development and revitalization projects, e.g., small business development and jobs creation, improvement of water and sewer systems, and assistance in delivery of health care and educational services. Directors, managers and employees in the electric cooperative network work hard to bring a better quality of life to the people and communities they serve.