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We're glad you're a part of Adams Electric Cooperative. What makes Adams Electric special is that our co-op members are like members of a family. We continue to try to serve our family members better. Being a member of a family is better than being just a customer. It involves a long-term relationship and a commitment. At Adams, we are committed to meeting the needs of our family members. We promise.

A cooperative is a non-profit business owned by the people who use its services. This means, as a member, you are actually part owner of a non-profit electric utility. Cooperatives are democratically controlled by their members, who elect directors from each membership to oversee the co-op policies and operations. Each membership represents one vote. These ideas are basic to the principles that make cooperatives unique. These cooperative principles include:

Open and voluntary membership - Adams Electric serves any person or organization that is willing to carry out the responsibilities of being a member.

Democratic control - Adams is guided by a board of directors elected by fellow members. Members also serve on the Election Committee to oversee director elections and can also serve on the Member Advisory Committee, a regular source of member input.

Return of margins to members - Your co-op returns its margins to members in the form of patronage capital checks. This is money that remains after expenses are paid and reserves meet requirements.

Autonomy and Independence - Adams must be free of intervention from governments or other sources so that ultimately the members are able to control the cooperative's destiny.

Cooperative among cooperatives - Adams Electric and other electric cooperatives in Pennsylvania work together to provide a reliable network of electric service.

Concern for community - Your co-op and its employees have an extensive record of service and support to the communities it serves.

Cooperative education - Adams helps to educate its members, officers, employees and the general public in the principles and techniques of cooperatives.

Use the resources on this page to help you understand your membership, ownership responsibilities and answer your questions.

Important Links

• Review your Bill Payment Options
• Volunteer for a Co-op Committee
• Meet your Co-op Directors and Management Team
• Visit the Co-op News Room and Resource Archive
• Prepare for inclement weather at Storm Central

In addition...

• For updates on how your co-op has performed over the last year, view past Annual Reports.
• As a member of Adams Electric, you are among the 42 million Americans who can claim ownership in a not-for-profit, consumer-controlled utility that provides electricity at cost. As a member, you have the unique right to make financial contributions to the campaigns of candidates who support electric cooperatives. You can do this by joining Co-op Owners for Political Action, which is part of the Action Committee for Rural Electrification (ACRE®).
• Learn how to save energy and money with 101 Easy Ways to Save.
• As a member of Adams Electric, you get access to special deals with your Co-op Connections Card.
• Together We...Save. In this time of increasing costs to produce and distribute electricity, we wanted to make sure you are aware of the line of products and services from which you benefit as a member. Specifically, we want to draw your attention to the products and services that will help you lower your electricity bills and help you make the most of your energy dollars.