What we do

Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. is owned by and provides wholesale power to six regional and 51 local electric cooperative systems in Missouri, northeast Oklahoma and southeast Iowa that serve more than 850,000 customers.

Member-owned, member-driven

AECI is a cooperative guided by the seven cooperative principles that reflect the best interests of members:
  • Voluntary and open membership
  • Education, training and information
  • Democratic member control
  • Cooperation among cooperatives
  • Members' economic participation
  • Concern for community
  • Autonomy and independence

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AECI is offering its member cooperatives an aggressive energy efficiency program that complements its supply-side generation and transmission resources. This program builds on the longtime work of AECI's members to use energy more efficiently; help slow growing energy use; and save member-consumers money. Click the icon above to access the "Take Control & Save" energy efficiency program Web site, view a list of participating distribution cooperatives and learn more about cost-effective ways to reduce energy consumption.

AECI's Mission

AECI's mission is to provide an economical and reliable power supply and support services to its members.

Strategic Objectives

  • Work safely to ensure an accident-free workplace.
  • Inform and involve member-owners.
  • Develop and maintain effective strategic relationships.
  • Be financially strong and flexible.
  • Develop, motivate and reward employees who excel.
  • Influence sound environmental policy development.
  • Proactively identify and manage the risks in our business.