MidSouth Electric Cooperative exists to serve you—our members, our neighbors and our communities. That purpose is what sets us apart from investor-owned utilities. We don’t exist to make profits for distant shareholders; we exist for you, by you.
MidSouth EC is member-owned and locally controlled. Members have a voice on how our co-op operates. You elect board members who live right here in our service area and understand the unique challenges and opportunities our communities face. Decisions aren’t made in corporate boardrooms hundreds of miles away; they’re made here at home, by people who care about the same things you do.
This local accountability means we can stay focused on what matters most: delivering reliable, affordable electricity and providing real value to the people we serve.
Our co-op was built to meet a community need, and that purpose now extends well beyond delivering electricity. Whether supporting local schools, sponsoring youth programs, partnering with volunteer organizations or helping bring fiber internet to rural areas, MidSouth is always looking for ways to improve the quality of life in the places we serve. Community support isn’t an afterthought—it’s part of our mission.
MidSouth EC operates by the Seven Cooperative Principles.
1. Voluntary and Open Membership: Co-ops don’t discriminate membership based on gender, social, racial, political or religious factors.
2. Democratic Member Control: Members control their business by deciding how it’s run and who leads it. Representatives (directors/trustees) are elected from among the membership and are accountable to the membership. Members have equal voting rights (one member, one vote).
3. Members’ Economic Participation: Members contribute equitably to, and democratically control, the capital of their cooperative. Part of that capital remains the common property of the cooperative.
4. Autonomy and Independence: Cooperatives are autonomous self-help organizations controlled by their members.
5. Education, Training and Information: Education and training for members, elected representatives, CEOs and employees help them effectively contribute to the development of their cooperatives.
6. Cooperation Among Cooperatives: By working together through local, national, regional and international structures, cooperatives improve services, bolster local economies and deal more effectively with social and community needs.
7. Concern for Community: Co-ops are community minded. They contribute to the sustainable development of their communities by sourcing and investing locally.
We’re also planning for the future. As electricity demand grows because of new technologies and economic development, electric co-ops are working to ensure we continue to meet those needs. We know our members care about affordability and dependability, and we’re committed to delivering both.
MidSouth encourages you to take pride in your cooperative membership. You’re not just a customer—you’re an owner, a stakeholder and a vital part of a larger effort to keep our community strong, connected and energized.
Thank you for the trust you place in us. We’re proud to be your local electric cooperative.
