Norris Electric Co-Op 8543 IL-130, Newton, Illinois, United States
Since Dec, 2016
Norris Electric Cooperative is the electric distribution cooperative serving homes and businesses in south central Illinois. Our 19,000 plus meters are located in Clark, Crawford, Cumberland, Effingham, Jasper, Lawrence, Richland, and Wabash Counties. Norris is a not-for-profit cooperative, which is part of the largest network of electric utilities in the nation. Norris is member-owned, locally controlled and prides itself on quality service at competitive rates. Norris is part of the nationwide network of electric cooperatives associated with Touchstone Energy.
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.
Company Name | Norris Electric Co-Op |
Business Category | Electric Power |
Address | 8543 IL-130 Newton Illinois United States ZIP: 62448 |
President | Gordon McClure |
Year Established | NA |
Employees | NA |
Memberships | NA |
Hours of Operation | Monday-Friday: 7AM–5PM |
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