President’s Message

By Todd Ware, President & Chief Executive Officer

Everyone at The Energy Cooperative is committed to building connections with you and the local communities we serve. One of the ways we do this is to provide members with information, resources and services that are as reliable and useful as the energy we supply. We want to be your trusted Todd Ware energy partner and the first stop when you have a question about energy efficiency, renewables, or the cooperative.

Your trusted energy partner.

We can help you find ways to use less energy and save money on your monthly bill. Visit myenergycoop.com/save to find simple ways to cut energy expenses. You can also use SmartHub as to help manage energy use. SmartHub provides insight into your energy use with detailed information and data that can help you look for ways to save. With the budget gauge tool, you can enter a desired monthly payment and find out if you are on track to meet that goal. Even small changes, like a few degrees on your thermometer, can make a big difference to your bottom line.

Save with Co-op Connections

As a member of The Energy Cooperative, you have access to even more ways to save. I highly recommend checking out Co-op Connections to save on prescriptions, online purchases, and from hundreds of retailers nationwide. Visit myenergycoop.com/connections to see where you can save and sign up today. Since launching this program in December of 2020, our members have saved nearly $1,000. If you are not taking advantage of this benefit, give it a try!

Annual Meeting

We encourage you to join us on June 29 for a virtual annual meeting. The meeting will be streamed from Midland Theater and include special entertainment. Mark your calendar and visit myenergycoop.com/annual-meeting for additional information.

Membership in The Energy Cooperative is a powerful thing. It means you have an energy partner that you can trust to look out for your community’s best interests, not making profit for shareholders. We are ready to help when you have energy-related concerns or questions about your cooperative membership. That's the cooperative difference!

• • • • Cast Your Ballot • • • •

As a member of The Energy Cooperative, you can participate in the annual election for our Board of Directors. The Energy Cooperative works with Survey & Ballot Systems to conduct the election. Voting runs from May 20 - June 22 at 4pm, EST. There are multiple ways to vote. Find one that works best for you and cast your ballot.

Vote by Mail

1. Complete the paper ballot you receive in the mail. 2. Detach the ballot and return in the enclosed envelope.

Vote in SmartHub

Visit myenergycoop.com and click the Vote Now button. You can also vote in the SmartHub mobile app. Look for the Vote Now option.

Vote Online

1. Go to the website, directvote.net/TECOH. 2. Enter your Member Number and Election

Passcode. Both are located in the paper ballot you receive in the mail. 3. Use both numbers to login and register. 4. Follow the online voting instructions to cast your ballot.