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5/9/25 @ 5:48 pm | Your cooperative is currently experiencing elevated energy demand. Special energy saving measures may be necessary in the near future.
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The Seven Cooperative Principles

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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Grundy County REC

303 N Park Avenue | PO Box 39

Grundy Center, IA 50638

319-824-5251

Fax: 319-824-3118

Office Hours: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm M-F

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  • Co-op Info
    • About Us
    • Mission, Vision & Values
    • About Touchstone Energy
    • The Cooperative Difference
    • Non-Discrimination Statement
    • The Seven Cooperative Principles
    • Articles of Incorporation
    • Co-op By-Laws
    • Board Of Directors
    • Annual Meeting
    • Careers
  • Economic Development
    • Key Accounts
    • Iowa Economic Development Group
    • Industrial Park
    • Revolving Loan Fund
  • Member Services
    • Co-op Connections Savings
    • Home Energy Assessments
    • Yard Light Program
    • Scholarships
    • Payment Options
    • Youth Tour
    • Patronage (Capital Credits)
    • Homeward Inc.
    • Energy Assistance Program
    • Iowa Electric Cooperative Living
    • High Bill Causes
    • Energy Bill Explanation
    • Co-op Month Activities
    • Unclaimed Patronage
  • Safety
    • Electrical Safety
      • Iowa One Call
      • Electrical Safety Checklist
      • Electrical Safety Quiz
      • Electrical Safety Coloring Pages
    • Outage Tools
      • Report An Outage
      • Outage Map
  • Energy Efficiency
    • Programs
      • Home Energy Assessments
      • Rebate Forms
      • Smart Choices
        • Smart Choices Sign-Up
      • Together We Save
      • Choose EV
      • Heat Pump Calculator
    • Products
      • Marathon Water Heaters
      • Furnace Filters
  • Renewable Energy
    • Iowa Energy Center
    • Iowa Choice Renewables
    • Wind and Solar-DG
  • Contact Us