Cooperative Energy

Cooperative Energy serves as the only not-for-profit wholesale electric power provider
headquartered in Mississippi. In this role, Cooperative Energy generates and transmits electricity for
11 Member distribution systems located in the southern and western portions of the state.
Cooperative Energy and its 11 Member cooperatives provide power to 437,000 homes and
businesses across the state.

Quick Facts
• Cooperative Energy employs nearly 500 people across the state of Mississippi.

• Cooperative Energy owns a combined generating capacity of 1,899 MW*. The Cooperative’s
overall generation mix includes natural gas, nuclear, coal, hydro, and solar.

*Does not include units currently being repowered.

• Cooperative Energy maintains an expansive network of transmission assets including more
than 1,800 miles of high-voltage transmission lines and 267 delivery points.

Mission Statement
Cooperative Energy’s Mission is to deliver to our Members reliable and affordable energy in a safe
and environmentally-responsible manner. Inherent in this commitment is a set of core Values, which
guide our everyday activities:

• Member Focus

• Transparency and Responsiveness

• Fiscal, Regulatory, and Environmental Compliance

• Safety and Reliability

• Serve as a Trusted and Value-Adding Resource for Member-Owners

Competitive Strengths include:

• An Experienced, Skilled Workforce

• A Long-Term Contractual Relationship with Member Systems

• Financial Health, including that of Members

• Long-Range Planning for Cost-Effective Generation Resources

Cooperative Energy Governance
Cooperative Energy is owned by its 11 Member cooperatives that govern and set policy through a 24-
member Board of Directors. The Cooperative Energy Board is composed of two voting delegates for
each Member cooperative and two at-large directors.