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Where Does Your Power Come From?

Three tiered cooperative system

Three Tiers Forms Strong System

Access Energy Cooperative is part of a three-tiered system that generates, transmits and brings the power to you, our members. Each tier participates with its own set of responsibilities.. This systems offers our members wholesale electric rates that are among the lowest in the United States. Our power supplier received high bond ratings from three separate rating agencies, engaged to assess its credit worthiness.

 

Power Supply Mix

Access Energy Cooperative purchases all our power from Northeast Missouri Power Electric Cooperative (see more information below), who in turn purchase their power from Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc.  Above is a chart of the mixture of fuels and renewable energy mix that makes up the power our members use.

 

Wind Energy Purchase Capacity for AECI

Distribution Cooperatives

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The system’s top tier is made up of 51 distribution cooperatives in Missouri, southern Iowa and Oklahoma.

Access Energy Cooperative—your cooperative—is a distribution cooperative. Click here for a map of Access Energy Cooperative’s service area.

Distribution Cooperatives provide electric service directly to consumer-members, including businesses, farms and households.

Distribution Cooperatives accept the responsibilities including:

  • installation and maintenance of power lines from substations to consumer-members,

  • planning for the future needs of their service area,

  • working with communities to encourage economic development and

  • helping their members learn to conserve energy.

Transmission Cooperatives

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At the second level of the system are Transmission Cooperatives that transmit Associated Electric Cooperative’s power to the 51 distribution cooperatives.

Northeast Power is a transmission cooperative, located in Palmyra, MO. Our transmission cooperatives serve six geographical areas of Missouri, southern Iowa and  Oklahoma. 

In other areas, these organizations may be known as generation and transmission cooperatives (G&Ts) where they serve as the generation and the transmission cooperative together.

G&Ts work on a regional level as construction agents and also own and maintain all electrical systems above 161-kilovolt.

Generation Cooperative

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The system’s third tier is the Generation Cooperative. Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. is our generation cooperative.

Generation cooperatives are responsible for generation and power procurement. Associated has a flexible mix of resources, including:

  • thermal generation facilities

  • hydro power access

  • interconnections with neighboring utilities

  • wind and other renewable resource generation 

Associated also provides insurance, marketing, economic development, environmental protection and labor relations to its members.

Dedicated to exceeding member's expectations for safe, reliable, efficient service while being a good citizen in our communities.

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Mount Pleasant, IA 52641

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This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Please see complete statement of non-discrimination here: https://accessenergycoop.com/equal-opportunity-statement

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  • Home
  • Your Cooperative
    • About AEC
      • About Us
      • Our Staff
      • Board of Directors
        • How to Run for the Board of Directors
      • Service Area
      • Employment Opportunities
      • Cooperative Principles
      • Where Does Our Power Come From?
      • History of Co-ops
      • Touchstone Energy
    • Policies
      • Articles of Incorporation & Bylaws
      • E-Business Privacy Policy
      • Identity Theft Protection
      • Privacy Policy
      • Rights and Remedies
      • Statement of Nondiscrimination
    • Member Benefits
      • Monthly Magazine
      • Coop News
      • Dividends
        • Treasure Hunt
      • New Member Info
      • What does it mean to be a member?
      • Annual Meeting
      • Election of Directors
  • Your Account
    • Payment Options
      • Bank Draft
      • Budget Billing
      • Credit/Debit Card Payments
      • Payment Drop Box
      • SmartHub
    • Billing
      • Your Bill
      • Troubleshooting Your Bill
      • Rates
      • What is Demand?
        • Single Phase Demand Calculator
      • Dividends
      • Moving/Address Changes
      • IA Energy Assist Program (LIHEAP)
    • Electrical Equipment
      • Your Meter
      • Who Owns What?
      • New Construction/ New Meter
  • Services
    • Residential
      • Residential Rebates
      • Energy Audits
      • Outside Area Lighting
      • Financing for Energy Efficiency Improvements
    • Business
      • Business Rebates
      • Business Energy Audits
      • Power Quality
      • Thermal Imaging
  • Safety
    • General
      • Safety Tips
      • Safety Equipment
      • Safe Electricity
    • Safety Policies and Procedures
      • Grain Bin Clearance
      • Call Before You Dig!
  • Co-op/Community
    • Programs for Youth
      • Scholarships
      • Lineworker Scholarships
      • Summer Work and Internships
      • Youth Tour Contest
    • Tools For Schools
      • Teachers Zone
      • Safety Demonstrations
    • Community Involvement
      • Legislation
      • Contact Your Legislators
      • Economic Development
        • BizConnections
      • Revolving Loan Fund
    • General
      • Photo Contest
      • RECare
      • Discount Card
  • Energy Solutions
    • Saving Energy
      • Energy Audits
      • Rebates and Low Interest Loans
      • Energy Saving Ideas
      • Together We Save
    • Renewable Energy
      • Access to Green Energy Program
      • Electric Vehicles
      • Solar and Wind Energy Generation
  • Outages/Maintenance
    • Outages
    • Maintenance Programs
    • Restoring Power
    • Tree Trimming
    • Power Blinks
    • Frequently Asked Questions