From time to time we get asked what makes electric co-ops different than other types of utilities. We’d like to share our answer to that question.
Because we’re a co-op, we operate a little differently than other utilities. Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative’s decisions are made locally, by directors who also live right here in our community. Everyone who pays to receive electricity from the co-op is a member. When you pay your electric bill each month, your money stays here – to pay for the electricity used, or to make improvements to our local system to strengthen service reliability. The money you pay the co-op doesn’t line the pockets of shareholders five states away. We’re a co-op, and we exist to provide a service to you, our local members.
You may notice that throughout the year, we schedule opportunities for you to attend co-op events, like our annual meeting each April or our Member Appreciation Breakfast each October so we can hear from you. We will on occasion conduct a survey to gather your feedback on co-op programs and services so that we can plan and adjust for the future.
Our success lies in your satisfaction, which is why we offer these opportunities to engage and listen to what you have to say.
Because you’re part of an electric cooperative, you can count on our team to maintain local jobs, at-cost electricity and first-class service, no matter what the economy––and supply chain issues–throw at us.
Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative (CWEC) is striving to keep our costs as low as possible so we can keep more money in your pocket. We want to help you maximize the value you can get from our services and offerings. For example, we can help you save on energy bills through our energy audit program and conservation rewards rebates.
If you want to receive information from CWEC, you can stay in the know by following our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ElectricCooperative or our website at www.cwecoop.com. You can also sign up for our monthly e-newsletter at https://www.cwecoop.com/form/electric-line-enewsletter-sign-u.
Please know that you––the members of CWEC––are at the heart of everything we do. Co-ops adhere to seven guiding cooperative principles that reflect core values of honesty, transparency, equity, inclusiveness and service.
We exist to serve you and provide the quality, reliable, friendly service you expect and deserve. While we’ve grown over the years, we’re still driven by the same guiding principles to serve our community. We hope to see or hear from you soon. This co-op was created for you, the members. The power is in your hands.