Menu COOPERATIVE PROFILE COOPERATIVE ADVANTAGE SERVICE AREA MAP COOPERATIVE VIDEOS WHOLESALE POWER COOPERATIVE ADVANTAGE Stearns Electric Association is an electric cooperative. Local, independent and led by the members we serve. As an electric cooperatives, our service is to provide electricity, but our purpose is to support and empower our member-consumers and communities through economic development and community outreach. Like all cooperative businesses, we are guided by the following seven principles: VOLUNTARY & 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. MEMBERS’ ECONOMIC PARTICIPATION Members contribute equitably to, and democratically control the capital of their cooperative. At least part of that capital is the common property of the co-op. AUTONOMY & INDEPENDENCE Co-ops are autonomous, self-help organizations controlled by their members. If they enter into agreements with other organizations, including governments, they do so on terms that ensure democratic control by their members. EDUCATION, TRAINING & INFORMATION Co-ops provide education and training for their members, elected representatives, managers, and employees so they can contribute effectively to the development of their co-ops. COOPERATION AMONG CO-OPS Cooperatives serve their members most effectively and strengthen the cooperative movement by working together through local, regional, national, 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. CONNECT WITH US FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA ACCESS ANYWHERE DOWNLOAD THE SMARTHUB APP FOR MOBILE ACCOUNT ACCESS Melrose Headquarters (Open to the Public) 900 Kraft Dr SE PO Box 40 Melrose, MN 56352-0040 (800) 962-0655 Fax: (320) 256-3618 St. Joseph Branch Office (By Appointment Only) 29643 Frontage Rd PO Box 816 St. Joseph, MN 56374-0816 (800) 962-0655 Fax: (320) 363-4631 Site Map | Privacy Policy | Copyright © 2019 Stearns Electric Association. All Rights Reserved. Outage or Emergency Please call (800) 962-0655 or click here for more information. For Contractors Employee Login Selecteer een taal▼