Jay Collins

Macon Electric Cooperative, Inc. purchases and distributes electricity to its members through its rural electric distribution cooperatives in Adair, Chariton, Knox, Linn, Macon, Monroe, Randolph, Shelby, and Sullivan counties. Its programs and member services include co-op connections card programs, business lighting, energy audits, ground source heat pumps, information sheets, rebates, safety links, safety demonstrations, and cycling services. The company was founded in May 1938 and is headquartered in Macon, MO.

Northeast Missouri Electric Power Cooperative provides electric distribution services. The firm operates as part of a three-tier cooperative system. The top tier is made up of the Member-Distribution cooperatives. This tier provides electricity directly to the consumers. The second tier is made up of regional cooperatives. This tier transmits the electricity from the generators to the Member-Distribution cooperatives. The third tier is Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. This tier is responsible for generation and power procurement. The company was founded on February 2, 1948 and is headquartered in Palmyra, MO.