Dramatic changes are transforming the energy industry. Interest in renewables is at an all-time high. Consumers want greater control over their energy use and payments.
There’s no denying it — electric utilities will have to make changes to accommodate these trends. Luckily, Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative (PPEC) is uniquely positioned to meet these changing energy needs because we are a co-op.
We are community-led catalysts for good
October is National Co-op Month, which is the perfect time to highlight the many ways electric co-ops are unique. Cooperatives are locally governed, looking out for the long-term needs of their consumer-members. PPEC belongs to the communities we serve. Our closeness to the community ensures we respond to their needs.
Electric co-ops, like PPEC, engage their members to do things that might otherwise be difficult, like more than 75 years ago when electric co-ops brought power to areas where other utilities did not find it economically feasible. Today, it means sponsoring local groups to boost our area pride; taking students to Washington, D.C., for Youth Tour; funding Honor Flight trips for veterans; and more.
The co-op business model is unique. It is pragmatic, mission-oriented, and puts people first. We are not-for-profit, which is why we give back capital credits to our members every year.
Co-ops have earned trust because, while not perfect, they always have their members’ best interests at heart and are determined to enrich lives in their communities — now and in the future.
