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What is a Cooperative?

What makes electric cooperatives different than other electricity providers?

Rural Electric Cooperatives are a foundational component of life in rural America. They are the fabric around which people build their lives. Therefore, it is the inherent responsibility and duty of the board and management to keep their cooperative financially and operationally healthy.

“For Profit” electrical providers exist to provide profits to their shareholders. In contrast, electric cooperatives like GCEC are designed to operate on a non for profit basis to serve all their members.

7 Operating Principles

These seven principles serve as the cornerstone for GCEC's existence:

Open and Voluntary Membership

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Democratic Member Control

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Members' Economic Participation

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Autonomy and Independence

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Education, Training and Information

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Cooperation Among Cooperatives

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Concern for Community

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Voluntary and Open Membership

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Democratic Member Control

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Members' Economic Participation

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Autonomy and Independence

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Education, Training, and Information

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Cooperation Among Cooperatives

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Concern for
Community

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Member Benefits

How we provide the very best possible service at the very least possible cost.

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Energy Efficiency

A guide to lowering utility costs by using energy wisely.

Safety Tips

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These tips will help to protect you when it comes to taking appropriate precaution around electricity.