Central Electric Power Cooperative

Mission Statement

Central Electric Power Cooperative exists to serve the needs of its member cooperatives by providing excellent electric generation and transmission systems and long-term rate stability in a competitive environment. Central will provide additional services needed to maintain and improve economic opportunities and the quality of life in central Missouri.

For over 50 years, Central Electric has provided electric energy reliably and economically. Central Electric is part of an extensive network of Missouri electric cooperatives. Together, these cooperatives form the third largest electric network in Missouri, serving a demographic area that covers 80% of Missouri. Central's power is purchased from Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AECI), which ranks as the nation's sixth lowest-cost bulk power supplier among electric cooperatives. In addition, Central Electric operates a 72 MW coal-fired power plant in Chamois.

With a demand of over 723 megawatts and annual sales exceeding 3.2 billion kilowatt-hours, Central Electric is a major electric supplier to more than 165,800 residential, commercial and industrial members.

Central and its member distribution cooperatives are non-profit corporations. After the cost of operations are paid, remaining revenues above costs for each operating year are credited to the member-owners and are retired as funds are available.

Last revised: 05/31/2006