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Retail Energy Choice Explained

Ever had someone show up on your doorstep or call you to see if you want to change electric providers?

If you live in cooperative territory (like Midwest Electric), you receive your electricity from and are an owner and member of that co-op. Co-ops are unique because we have complete control over our energy supply and own all of our generation resources, keeping rates stable and competitive.

So there's no need for members like you to "choose" your power supplier — you already own it! Market prices fluctuate with demand, while co-op prices are locked in place.

*NOTE: If you notice an aggregation issue on a local ballot, rest assured that you won't be affected if you're a co-op member. Your power will still come from Midwest Electric — no surprises.

Keep your control, and be confident in your co-op. 

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  • My Home
    • Access My SmartHub Account
    • Ways to Pay/Locations
      • Payment Assistance
    • Energy Calculators
    • Energy Audits & Tips
    • Heat Pumps & Geothermal
    • Power Surge Protection
    • Water Heaters
    • Rebates
      • Cool Returns
    • Meter Installation
    • Peak Alerts
  • My Business
    • Access My SmartHub Account/Ways To Pay
    • Questline
    • Economic Development
    • Peak Load Management
    • Power Quality
    • Builders and Contractors
    • Rebates for Businesses
  • My Co-op
    • Who We Are
    • Patronage Cash Back
      • Joint Memberships for Married Couples
    • Member Appreciation Days & ACRE Political Action Breakfast
    • Electric Rates & Fees
    • Retail Energy Choice Explained
    • New Electric Service
    • Electric Service Areas
    • Substation Maps
    • Careers
    • Monthly Publications
    • Political Action
    • Annual Meeting & Co-op Board
  • My Community
    • Community Connection Fund
    • Scholarships
    • Need a Speaker?
    • Kids Corner
    • Renewable Energy
    • Schools and Teachers
  • Safety
    • Safety Demos
    • Electric Meters
    • Generators & Switches
    • Safety Tips
    • Life Support Equipment
    • If Your Power Goes Out
    • Trees and Power Lines
  • FAQs
    • Member FAQs
    • Submit a Question
    • Request Information
  • Contact Us
  • COVID-19