Appalachian Electric Cooperative

Appalachian Electric Cooperative is a member-owned utility providing electricity to residents and businesses primarily in parts of West Virginia and surrounding areas. As a cooperative, it is governed by its members who have a say in decisions. The cooperative purchases power from larger utility companies and maintains local infrastructure like power lines and meters. Its focus is on reliable service, reasonable rates, and community support, often reinvesting profits into infrastructure upgrades and programs that benefit its members. Unlike investor-owned utilities, Appalachian Electric Cooperative operates to serve its members’ needs rather than generate profits.