Missoula Electric Cooperative, Inc1700 West Broadway , Missoula, Montana, United States

Missoula Electric Cooperative, Inc. (MEC) was founded in 1936 and is a member-owned rural electric cooperative that serves electricity to members in Montana (six counties) and Idaho (one county). MEC strives to uphold a commitment to service excellence, while delivering safe, affordable and reliable electricity to its members. These principal focuses are further enhanced with innovative energy solutions and a deep-rooted involvement in the communities we serve.

HISTORY OF MISSOULA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

In early 1936, a group of local farmers and ranchers united to serve power to their homes and farms. After countless meetings, applications, and approvals, the first Missoula Electric Cooperative lines were energized in 1938 and served electricity to the homes of 125 members within a 75-mile service area. This was the humble beginning of what has flourished over the past eight decades and now provides energy to over 13,000 member-owners across 2,000 miles of overhead and underground power line. All of this was achieved by a small network of neighbors who banded together to achieve a common goal.  What was once a small rural utility, has progressed to serve residential and commercial members in seven counties and two states. Though we are consistently evolving, our mission and outlook remain the same. We are neighbors helping neighbors – and together, we provide safe, affordable and reliable energy to our member-owners.

MISSION STATEMENT

Our business is providing energy. Our mission is serving our Members.

SERVICE — THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF OUR BUSINESS

• Safety. We believe that only when we work safely can we be productive. The safety of our employees and the public is of utmost importance in all that we do.

• Employees. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to building and maintaining superior customer satisfaction through the competent actions of a well-trained and dedicated workforce.

• Reliability. We understand that our members deserve the highest level of reliability that is reasonably attainable.

• Value. We are committed to delivering the highest quality products and services that our members want and need. Through continuous innovation and effective communications, we will continually strive to exceed our members’ expectations and deliver service and information that adds value to our members’ lives.

• Integrity. We understand that our business dealings must be governed by the highest standards of conduct and ethics. Our integrity is demonstrated by doing business in an honest, responsible and innovative manner.

• Community. We are guided by the 7 Cooperative Principles, and endeavor to meet the needs of our members and strengthen the local communities that we serve.

• Efficiency. We recognize that we are owned by those we serve. We are dedicated to providing least-cost solutions to our members while operating in a fiscally responsible manner.