Rural Electric Convenience Cooperative

Prairie Power, Inc., located in Springfield, Illinois, is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric generation and transmission cooperative dedicated to providing reliable electricity to its members. The cooperative emphasizes renewable energy and environmental stewardship through various programs and services aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and supporting local economic development. As an affiliate of multiple cooperatives across Illinois, Prairie Power works collaboratively with organizations like the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association and the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives to ensure sustainable and efficient power supply solutions. The cooperative also focuses on innovative initiatives such as demand response programs and electric vehicle support to meet evolving energy needs. Generated from the website

Founded in 1942, Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives is the service organization for member electric and telephone cooperatives for the state of Illinois and their associate organizations. The association s services for the members include engineering services and rate studies, coordination of safety programs, legislative research and information, member information, printing and publications, public relations and group purchasing of materials and supplies. AIEC also publishes Illinois Country Living, a magazine that provides feature articles on rural lifestyles, columns on energy efficiency, household safety, lawn and gardening and country recipes. The association is headquartered in Springfield, Ill.