Logan County Electric Cooperative
1587 County Hwy 32 N, Bellefontaine, Ohio, United States | Electric Power
Working from our headquarters near Bellefontaine, OH, Logan County Electric Cooperative provides electric energy to more than 4,800 homes and businesses in Logan, Hardin and Shelby Counties. Logan County Electric Cooperative was established in 1936 to bring electric power to rural people through a federal government program: the Rural Electrification Administration, now known as the Rural Utilities Service.
Electric co-ops are owned by those they serve. That’s why those who receive electric service from us are called members, not customers. Without members, there would be no Logan County Electric Cooperative.
Members maintain democratic control of our co-op, which means they elect fellow members to represent them on the board of trustees every year at our annual meeting. As a bonus, co-op members receive special benefits through programs such as energy audits and the Co-op Connections® Card. We also return margins (“profits”) to our members in the form of capital credits.
One of our core principles is our concern for our community. As a cooperative, we have a special responsibility to support the areas in which our members live and work. From sponsoring a local school’s baseball team to supporting new jobs and industry through our economic development efforts, we stand as a driving force in our community
In 1968 Logan County Electric Cooperative joined with the other Rural Electric Cooperatives in Ohio to form a generation cooperative, Buckeye Power, Inc. This organization energized its first coal-fired generator (Cardinal Station, a 615 megawatt Unit) to serve the Cooperative members throughout Ohio. In 1978 the second 615 megawatt Unit was placed into operation as the load continued to increase. Both units are located at Brilliant, Ohio on the Ohio River across from Wheeling, West Virginia. Buckeye Power has also acquired generation assets with the Kyger Creek and Clifty Creek generating stations. These acquisitions provide assurance to our members of enough electricity throughout this decade and beyond.
COOPERATIVE PRINCIPLES
1. Voluntary and Open Membership
Cooperatives are voluntary organizations, open to all persons able to use their services and willing to accept the responsibilities of membership, without gender, social, racial, political, or religious discrimination.
2. Democratic Member Control
Cooperatives are democratic organizations controlled by their members, who actively participate in setting policies and making decisions. The elected representatives are accountable to the membership. In primary cooperatives, members have equal voting rights (one member, one vote) and cooperatives at other levels are organized in a democratic manner.
3. Members’ Economic Participation
Members contribute equitably to, and democratically control, the capital of their cooperative. At least part of that capital is usually the common property of the cooperative. Members usually receive limited compensation, if any, on capital subscribed as a condition of membership. Members allocate surpluses for any or all of the following purposes: developing the cooperative, possibly by setting up reserves, part of which at least would be indivisible; benefiting members in proportion to their transactions with the cooperative; and supporting other activities approved by the membership.
4. Autonomy and Independence
Cooperatives are autonomous, self-help organizations controlled by their members. If they enter into agreements with other organizations, including governments, or raise capital from external sources, they do so on terms that ensure democratic control by their members and maintain their cooperative autonomy.
5. Education, Training, and Information
Cooperatives provide education and training for their members, elected representatives, managers, and employees so they can contribute effectively to the development of their cooperatives. They inform the general public, particularly young people and opinion leaders, about the nature and benefits of cooperation.
6. Cooperation Among Cooperatives
Cooperatives serve their members most effectively and strengthen the cooperative movement by working together through local, national, regional, and international structures.
7. Concern for Community
While focusing on member needs, cooperatives work for the sustainable development of their communities through policies accepted by their members.
| Company Details | |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Logan County Electric Cooperative |
| Business Category | Electric Power |
| Address | 1587 County Hwy 32 N Bellefontaine Ohio United States ZIP: 43311 |
| President | NA |
| Year Established | NA |
| Employees | NA |
| Memberships | NA |
| Hours of Operation | Monday-Friday: 8AM–5PM |
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