CO-OP NEWS

Touchstone Energy Community Award
Each year, we celebrate volunteerism and community service with the Touchstone Energy® Community Award. One winning organization will receive a $1,000 cash prize and will compete with winners from other electric cooperatives for statewide recognition and an additional $1,000 cash prize.

Early capital credits payout
To support our members during the pandemic, the ECE Board of Directors approved an early payout of capital credits. $4.4 million will be returned to members on bills due in August.
Learn more about capital credits.

ECE has begun pole testing
RAM Utilities, LLC, is testing poles on our system. Approximately 10,000 poles will be tested in portions of Douglas, Carlton, Pine and Chisago counties over the next two months. 

Braham Headquarters and Milaca Service Center lobbies are open.
We are following social distancing protocol to keep members and employees safe. Signs explaining our guidelines are posted at each location and information is available on our website. However, lobby access is subject to change. Please visit our website often for the current list of guidelines. 

The Finlayson lobby will not be reopening.
Due to a decline in foot traffic, we are reorganizing our resources. Staff will continue to work at the Finlayson office and the drop box will still be available.

A message for our members regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)
ECE provides an essential service. The well-being and safety of our members and employees is our top priority and will always be at the heart of every decision we make. As the situation with Coronavirus (COVID-19) unfolds, we will all need to make adjustments to the way we live and work. Read more. 

ECE is trying to find current addresses for former members
If you know anyone listed here and have their current address, please contact us by calling 763-691-2001 or 1-800-254-7944, ext. 2001, and leave a detailed message. Updated 08/04/20