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Pointe Coupee Electric is inviting all to celebrate cooperatives in Louisiana – and across America – during National Cooperative Month.

Every October, cooperatives are recognized for the qualities that make the business model unique. Seven cooperative principles set us apart from other businesses: voluntary and open membership; democratic member control; member’s economic participation; autonomy and independence; education, training and information; cooperation among cooperatives; and concern for community.

This Co-op Month, we’re focusing on “The Electric Co-op Connection: Discover the meaning of membership.” Co-ops exist to serve their members, but they also play a major role in their local communities.

Cooperative membership is unique. Electric cooperatives are committed to providing members with safe, reliable and affordable electricity, but there’s more to it than that. We’re local, and that means we care about our community. This is why we participate in our local Chambers of Commerce, local economic development groups and our local Relay for Life program. This is why we have developed and implemented educational programs in our local schools such as the Adopt-A-School, Math & Science and Washington Youth Tour Programs. Our commitment is why we have implemented electrical safety and energy efficiency programs in our local schools and communities.

Pointe Coupee Electric is proud to be part of America’s cooperative network, which includes more than 47,000 cooperative businesses.

Electric co-ops provide power for many Louisiana residents with eleven electric co-ops serving over 300,000 members. Other co-op businesses thrive in our state as well. Pointe Coupee Electric is one of more than 900 electric cooperatives, public utility districts and public power districts serving 42 million people in 47 states.

In the 1930s, rural America needed electricity just as much as anyone else and it was a major challenge that big utilities weren’t interested in tackling. So, the men and women of rural America banded together and made it happen. And that’s why we celebrate in October – we celebrate the power of working together for the common good and bettering the quality of life for our friends and neighbors.

In addition to cooperative utilities, Louisiana residents are served cooperatively by credit unions, food co-ops, agricultural co-ops, and more! We are an equal opportunity provider and employer.