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Central's Commitment

Central's Commitment

employees-web-small.jpgMission

Empowering our members and communities.

Vision

Central has a vision of embracing change and capturing technology to remain relevant and responsive to our members as we strive to be the best energy provider in the country by creating the “Next Generation Utility.”

Seven Cooperative Principles

All cooperative businesses adhere to seven guiding 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.
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About

Central Electric Cooperative, or Central for short, is an electric distribution cooperative that serves more than 20,000 meters in seven central Oklahoma counties.

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This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. This employer participates in E-Verify

 

Resources

Our governing documents direct our business, legal and day-to-day operations.

  • Central Bylaws
  • Central Rates
  • Central Terms and Conditions
  • Central Annual Report
  • Resources

 

Contact

Stop by our office, call or e-mail us.

3305 S. Boomer Rd.
P.O. Box 1809
Stillwater, Oklahoma 74076

local 405-372-2884 toll-free 800-375-2884

e-mail [email protected]

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©2019 Central Electric Cooperative. Empowering Our Members and Communities

  • Member Center
    • Sign up for residential service
    • Sign up for commercial service
    • Payment Options
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • SmartHub
    • Rebates
    • Vegetation Management
    • Understanding Your Bill
    • Residential Solar
    • Electric Vehicles
  • Community
    • Central's Empowered Blog
    • Operation Round Up
    • Where we serve
    • Youth Programs
  • Cooperative
    • Board of Trustees
      • District 1
      • District 2
      • District 3
      • District 4
      • District 5
      • District 6
      • District 7
    • Central's Commitment
    • Empowered Newsletter
    • History of Central
    • Management Team
  • Resources
    • Annual Report
    • Bylaws
    • Membership Forms
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Working crew location map
    • Rates
    • Construction Timelines
  • Outage Center
    • How Central Restores Power
    • Outage Map
    • Preparing for an Outage
    • Report an Outage
    • Using a Backup Generator
  • Safety
    • Don't become a DIY accident victim
    • GFCIs keep you safe while doing outdoor chore
    • Padmount Transformers Not A Blank Canvas
    • Power Line Safety
    • Stay away from downed power lines