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Public Power is an American tradition that works. More than 2,000 communities across the United States have chosen to create their own non-profit utilities. Rural electric cooperatives began bringing power to rural communities with the signing of the Rural Electrification Act by President Franklin Roosevelt in 1936. CCEC's history began in June of 1939 when the cooperative formed to serve 255 members in the Daniel Creek, Sumner, McKinley, Fairview and Sitkum areas of Coos County. Public Power provides electricity for approximately 35 million Americans, or about 25% of all electricity users. There are 240 private, for-profit utility companies that serve the rest.

Cooperatives are owned and governed by their members – the people living in the communities the cooperative serves. Members of electric cooperatives are united behind one goal - to provide affordable, reliable services without profit. Being a member of CCEC means you belong. You have a voice. You are part of the public power movement and you share in the many substantial benefits passed on to the people and communities we serve. As a member of your local electric cooperative, you share in the following:

Non-profit Rates.

All member-owned utilities sell power at non-profit rates. This is important to keep in mind as energy markets change and consumers face rate increases. Overall, Public Power customers pay lower electricity rates than those paid by customers of for-profit utilities.

Local Control.

Member-owned utilities are governed by the people we serve. Representatives to our Board of Directors are elected from the membership; by the membership during annual meetings. Electric cooperatives believe that the people living in the community – not far away investors – understand what is best for their communities. With this local control, our electric cooperative develops policies, programs and services that meet the needs of the people we serve.

Commitment to Community.

Member-owned utilities work in partnership with the people and communities we serve to provide jobs, tax revenue, economic development, and other programs that support and strengthen our community.