As late as the mid-1930s, nine out of ten rural homes were without electric service. This lack of electricity kept the economies of the rural areas almost entirely dependent on agriculture. Other types of business chose to locate in cities, where power could easily be acquired.

While investor-owned utilities turned their backs on the rural areas because they were not profitable, President Franklin D. Roosevelt paved the way to a brighter future for those living in the country. With the signing of Executive Order No. 7037, he established the Rural Electrification Administration (REA).

In 1936, leaders from our communities traveled the dirt roads of Dixie's future service area to sign people up for electricity from the REA. Your cooperative was incorporated in 1938, and on July 31, 1939, our first lines were energized.

We have come a long way since that time, but many things have remained the same. It still only costs a mere $5 to become a member-owner of Dixie Electric Cooperative, and we continue to be a non-profit organization with any margins we make being allocated back to the member-owners in the form of capital credits.

Although our area has changed over the years, we are still focused on the same goals as our forefathers — providing reliable, economical electricity.

Board of Trustees

It isn’t often these days that you find a locally-owned and operated business. That is one thing that makes your cooperative unique in comparison to other types of electric utilities. Our service area is divided into three districts with three trustees representing each district. Each trustee resides in the district he or she represents. Your board of trustees is made up of member-owners, like you, who are interested in making sure we are fiscally responsible, and are looking out for your best interests. This nine-member board, with representatives from communities throughout our service area, meets each month to diligently review and evaluate the operations of the cooperative. This adds a level of accountability that you can’t find anywhere but a cooperative.

Mission Statement

Dixie Electric Cooperative is committed to safely providing its member-owners with economical and reliable electric power and related services.

VISION

Dixie Electric Cooperative's vision is to improve the quality of life in and around the communities we serve.

VALUES

Dixie Electric Cooperative is committed to maintaining the following values:

• Safety
• Integrity
• Member-Owner Oriented
• Efficiency
• Accountability
• Community Commitment

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