When you think about Dixie Electric, you probably associate us with the local community. And you would be right. Our leadership team, board of directors, and employees all live and work right here in the community we serve. You may not realize that Dixie Electric is actually part of a much larger cooperative network that brings additional value, tools, and knowledge that benefit you, the members of the co-op.
Cooperation Among Cooperatives
When a severe weather event is predicted for our region, we call on our sister co-ops in areas unaffected by the approaching storm. Through this system of mutual aid, we coordinate with other co-ops to bring additional trucks, equipment, and manpower to our area. We work together and share resources in order to restore power to our community, and we respond by assisting other electric co-ops when they request help.
A defining characteristic of a cooperative is “cooperation among cooperatives.” This is a way that co-ops work together to meet bigger challenges such as power restoration after a severe weather event.
We work alongside other cooperatives on our Youth Leadership Program to educate students about cooperatives and the state and national governmental process. Also, this magazine is a joint effort to educate you, our members, while sharing in costs with other electric cooperatives.
Dixie Electric’s ability to tap into the larger electric cooperative network and access tools, products, resources, and leading practices from across the nation ultimately makes our co-op and our community stronger.
November is a time of year for reflection and giving thanks. I am grateful for our sister co-ops who enable us to better serve you and our broader community. When electric co-ops collaborate, we strengthen each other and the communities we serve – and that is something for which to be truly thankful. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.
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