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Cooperative Principles

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Firelands Electric operates in accordance with these seven Cooperative Principles:

  1. Voluntary And Open Membership
    Cooperatives are open to all persons able to use their services and willing to accept the responsibilities of membership.
  2. Democratic Member Control
    Cooperatives are controlled by their members, who actively participate in setting policies and making decisions. Members have equal voting rights – one member, one vote.
  3. Members' Economic Participation
    Members contribute equally to the capital of their cooperative. Surpluses are allocated to the benefit of members in proportion to their transactions with the cooperative.
  4. Autonomy And Independence
    Cooperatives are autonomous, self-help organizations controlled by their members.
  5. Education, Training and Information
    Cooperatives provide education and training to their members, and inform the general public about the nature and benefits of cooperation.
  6. Cooperation Among Cooperatives
    Cooperatives serve their members most effectively by working together through local, national, regional and international structures.
  7. Concern For Community
    Cooperatives work for the sustainable development of their communities through policies accepted by their members.

Firelands Electric operates in accordance with seven cooperative principles. If you would like to obtain additional information regarding how your cooperative is operated, contact us here or call 1-800-533-8658.

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Firelands Electric Cooperative is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric utility serving more than 9,100 homes and businesses in rural areas of Ashland, Huron, Lorain, and Richland counties.

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Firelands Electric Cooperative, Inc.
103 Industrial Drive | P.O. Box 32
New London, OH 44851
Outages: 1-800-533-8658
Office: 419-929-1571
Office Fax: 419-929-8550
Operations Dept. Fax: 419-929-5122

Office Hours

Monday-Friday
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Emergency service is available 24/7
by calling 1-800-533-8658

©2023 Firelands Electric Cooperative. All Rights Reserved.

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    • Account Access - SmartHub
    • Capital Credits
    • Change Service
    • Energy Assistance Programs
    • Meters and Billing
    • Payment Options
    • Rates & Service Charges
    • SmartHub 101
  • Community
    • Cedar Point Discount Tickets
    • Contests
    • Co-op Connections
    • Ronald McDonald House
    • Safety Education
    • Scholarship Opportunities
    • TicketsAtWork
    • USO Ohio
    • Youth Tour Experience
    • A Team Academic Excellence
  • Energy Efficiency
    • Energy Education
    • Kids Zone
    • Local Contractor Lists
    • Member Programs & Rebates
    • Load Management
  • Outages
  • Safety & Line Clearance
    • Electrical Safety
    • Emergency Safety Training
    • Generator Safety
    • Grain Bin Safety
    • Meter Tampering Notification
    • Outdoor Electrical Safety & OUPS
    • Right-of-Way Program & Trees
    • Service Entrance Diagrams
    • Storm Safety
  • Your Cooperative
    • About Us
    • Annual Meeting of Members
    • Board of Trustees
    • Cooperative Elections
    • Code of Regulations
    • Cooperative History
    • Cooperative Principles
    • Economic Development
    • Employees and Staff
    • News & Updates
    • Ohio Cooperative Living Magazine
    • Operation Round Up
    • Privacy Policy
    • Political Action Network
    • Statement of Nondiscrimination
  • Your Power
    • Firelands Electric Service Territory
    • Power Supply
    • Renewable Energy
    • OurSolar Community Program