About Us

About Capital Electric Cooperative

Since 1948, Capital Electric Cooperative (CEC) has proudly delivered power to the homes and businesses in Burleigh and southern Sheridan counties from our headquarters in Bismarck, North Dakota.

We aren't just a utility; we are a Touchstone Energy Cooperative, which means we are dedicated to operating with the core principles of integrity, accountability, innovation, and commitment to community. As a cooperative, we are owned and governed by the members we serve.

19000

Members Served

22800

Meters Served

2806

Miles of Line

39

Employees

Our Cooperative Difference: Member-Owned

Unlike investor-owned utilities, our governance structure ensures that decisions are made locally, prioritizing the needs of our consumers.

Local Governance

We are governed by a nine-member Board of Directors, all of whom are fellow consumer-members elected to represent the interests of our service districts. The Board meets monthly on the third Friday, with our Annual Meeting held every June.

Beyond the Meter

We offer more than just electricity. We provide a variety of resources and programs focused on energy efficiency, cost savings (like rebates and load control), and economic development within our region.

We are a proud member of Central Power Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Our Mission

Capital Electric Cooperative serves our community and member-owners as their trusted energy provider and partner.

At Capital Electric Cooperative, we live and work by the values of Integrity, Commitment to Community, Innovation, and Accountability.

INTEGRITY: Integrity is doing what we say we will do. It means being honest and reliable for those we serve.
COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY: We are part of the communities we serve. We dedicate time, money, and expertise to those communities to improve the lives of our members. We are proactive in economic development projects, educating members and the community about safety and the environment, and supporting worthwhile charities.
INNOVATION: We are innovators and leaders in the energy industry. We want to be the trusted energy partner for our member owners.
ACCOUNTABILITY: We are open and transparent with our members, our employees, and the communities we serve. We consider ourselves stewards of the resources our members entrust to us.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cooperation Among Cooperatives
Cooperatives serve their members most effectively and strengthen the cooperative movement by working together through local, national, regional and international structures.

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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