POWERING THE HEARTLAND
Associated Electric Cooperative — a member-owned, member-led, not-for-profit electric cooperative — proudly generates electricity for more than 2.1 million member-consumers across rural Missouri, northeast Oklahoma and southeast Iowa. For more than 60 years, Associated has provided a reliable, affordable wholesale power supply for six transmission cooperative member-owners serving 51 distribution cooperatives in the Midwest.
Member-led power
As an electric cooperative, Associated is owned and governed by those it serves. Our members first mission drives us to generate power responsibly, support local communities and create new economic opportunities. Empowered by our members, Associated is accountable for making the rural way of life possible with a reliable, affordable power supply.
Reliable power
A balanced generation portfolio – coal, natural gas, liquid fuel, wind and hydropower – enables Associated to provide reliable power to members, no matter the season. With challenges on multiple fronts, maintaining reliability for rural members requires vigilance and action by Associated to protect its members and their livelihoods.
Affordable power
Associated has never forgotten the value of a hard-earned dollar. The need for affordable electricity in the rural Midwest is what sparked our founding in 1961. Today, Associated’s vision to be among the lowest-cost wholesale power providers for member-owners continues to drive the cooperative.
Powerful opportunities
A career at Associated offers more than competitive pay, best-in-class benefits and a mission-driven purpose – it powers daily life for millions across the rural Midwest. More than 700 employees spanning four main locations work together to generate a reliable, affordable power supply for our member-owners. Join the next generation of talented people powering one of the largest electric cooperatives in the country.