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The Cooperative Story

The Cooperative Difference

An electric cooperative is a private, not-for-profit company whose purpose is to safely deliver electricity to its consumers or members at the most affordable price possible. As a cooperative, we are required to fulfill two requirements including reinvesting revenue into our service area communities through stable rates and infrastructure or returning it to members through capital credits, as well as operating using a model of democracy.

Member-owned and operated
Because electric cooperatives are member-owned and operated, the democratic process allows members a vote in annual cooperative board elections where elected trustees are nominated from among the members. Cooperatives also encourage members to voice their thoughts and ideas within the cooperative. Members maintain equal status and work together for the good of the community and adhere to the seven guiding principles.

The advantages of electric cooperatives

  • Upon joining an electrical cooperative, you are considered a member and/or an owner rather than a customer.
  • Electric cooperatives are service focused. We are dedicated to providing electricity to rural areas while commercial utility companies are hesitant because they can make more profit from urban areas and businesses.
  • Cooperatives follow democratic processes and allow each of our members to vote in board member elections, participate in policy making, and influence the cooperative in sharing their ideas and concerns.
  • Cooperatives are community focused and work to improve the sustainability and well-being of local and surrounding communities.
  • Electric cooperatives return revenues or margins to cooperative members in the form of capital credits.

Our Partners

Touchstone Energy


Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives is a national brand with a network of electric cooperatives, spanning across 46 states. Lane-Scott Electric as part of the Touchstone Energy network is provided access to a network of resources and services to help better engage and serve our members.

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NRECA

Lane-Scott Electric is a member of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association which includes more than 900 (60+ Generation & Transmission and 850+ Distribution) electric cooperatives in 47 states. NRECA is the national service organization dedicated to representing the national interests of member-owned cooperative electric utilities and the members they serve.

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Sunflower Electric Power Corporation

Sunflower provides wholesale generation and transmission services for Lane-Scott Electric and other electric cooperatives in 58 counties in Central and Western Kansas. They are a not-for-profit utility, following the same member based principles as electric cooperatives. 

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  • Home
  • Member Center
    • Manage My Account
      • SmartHub
      • Bill Pay Options
      • Understanding Your Bill
      • Late and Delinquent Bills
      • New Service, Transfers and Disconnects
      • Pay Ahead Power Program
      • Update Your Contact Information
    • Payment Assistance
      • LIEAP
      • Payment Arrangements
      • Kansas Weatherization Program
      • Payment Assistance Resources
    • Efficient Energy
    • Explanation of a Conservation Plea and Load Shed
    • Capital Credits
    • Cold Weather Rule
    • Member Handbook
  • Your Community
    • Community Commitment
    • Youth Tour and Cooperative Leadership Camp
    • Scholarship Opportunities
    • CoBank Sharing Success Grant Program
  • Cooperative Information
    • About Lane-Scott Electric
      • Lane-Scott Electric Profile
      • Meet Our Team
      • History
      • Bylaws
    • Contact the Board of Trustees
    • Annual Meeting
    • Rate Schedule
    • Advanced Metering Infastructure
    • Cold Weather Rule
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Understanding Demand
    • Renewable Energy
    • Board of Trustee Election Information
  • News and Communication
    • Lane-Scott Electric Newsletter
    • Receive Email and Text Message Notifications
    • In the News
    • Current Member Promotions, Opportunities, and Information
    • Members Satisfaction Survey Results
  • Electric, HVAC Service and Supply Department
    • Services and Retail Store
    • Generac Generators
  • Outages and Safety
    • Outages
      • Outage Center
      • Outage Map
    • Safety
      • Dig Safe and KS One Call
      • Power Line Safety
      • Safety on the Farm
      • Generator Safety
      • Trees and Power Lines
      • Electrical Safety Demonstrations
    • Staying Prepared: Energy Emergency Alerts Explained