Right now, America’s energy system is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Much of the focus related to energy issues in Washington is on large utilities in urban areas. But electric cooperatives are fundamentally different. York Electric Cooperative is owned by its members and we care about the future of your family and our communities.
York Electric works hard to recognize and meet the needs of your family and neighbors by providing affordable, reliable power to the communities we serve. But energy affordability and reliability mean different things to different communities. Members living in the most rural areas of America have a different set of challenges than members in more populated areas.
Elected officials need to hear from their constituents about the issues that matter to them to make decisions regarding what is best for those they represent. By communicating and building relationships with our representatives we can influence the outcome of public policy debates that affect the way cooperatives operate. This is why York Electric is partnering with the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) on a new program to make it easy for our members like you to join the discussion and let our voices be heard.
We invite you to join Voices for Cooperative Power
Voices for Cooperative Power (VCP) is a new nationwide community designed to help co-op members just like you share their stories with elected officials. We know that one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to energy policies. As an electric cooperative member, speaking up on issues that impact your electric co-op sends a message to elected officials about the unique needs of our communities—and their constituencies.
VCP makes it easy to have a say in policy decisions that impact you, because you can customize your experience by choosing the issues most important to you, from access to broadband technology and energy efficiency, to renewable energy and rural development and much more. VCP members will receive updates on those issues, and when needed, information on how to contact elected officials and government agencies on proposed legislation or regulations.
We cannot shape the future of energy at York Electric and across the United States without your input and support. Co-ops have democracy built into the very fabric of our business model, so we encourage you to use your voice to help ensure that electric co-ops can continue to provide reliable, affordable energy to members like you for generations to come. Take a moment today to join the movement!
How to join
Visit the Voices for Cooperative Power website or check out Voices for Cooperative Power on social media: Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
