When you open your fridge, look at the milk. Odds are good—85%—that it came from a farmer-owned dairy cooperative. One out of every three Americans has an account at a cooperatively owned credit union. If you shop at Ace Hardware, that is a co-op, too!
There are plenty of co-ops out there, at least 65,000 in America and 3 million across the world. Some co-ops are owned by workers or farmers. Others are owned by businesses who pool resources. You—and everyone we serve in our territory—own Wayne-White Counties Electric Cooperative.
Co-ops make life better for everyone, from local businesses to the people who get electricity from us. But not everyone knows this story. To spread the word, the United Nations declared 2025 the International Year of Cooperatives. As we gear up to celebrate how cooperatives build a better world, we wanted to share how co-ops strengthen our community.
Together, It All Works
Co-ops are special. We are not just a company, and you are not just a customer. We are in this together. Our 9,500 members (that is you!) elect our leaders and help guide our future. It is a big community project where everyone has a say. Our hope is that you will join us at our next member meeting on June 6, 2025, in Wayne City. It is the best way to find out what is happening and get involved with your co-op.
Your Ideas Make Us Better
Life never stands still. Your ideas help us innovate to meet changing local needs. Whether you send us an email or talk to us at a local event, we are all ears. Your thoughts help us grow and serve you better.
We Are Here to Serve You
Remember, you are not a number to us. You are a member-owner. That means we work for you, not some far-off shareholders. We are focused on what is best for our community because we live here, and many of us are members too.
Locally Grown for Community Growth
We provide electricity, but our co-op is about more than that. We connect people and businesses to possibilities.
As a member of Wayne-White Electric, you support local jobs, scholarships and more. We put our money where our heart is—right here at home. We do more than provide a service; we help our neighborhoods thrive. With donations, scholarships, and grants from the WORKS program, when we work together and keep it cooperative, we all win.
Cooperation works. It keeps us connected, innovative and focused on what matters—you and our community. Thanks for being part of our Wayne-White Counties Electric Cooperative family.