Middle Tennessee Electric Membership

Middle Tennessee Electric is more than a utility or public power company. We're a local, electric distribution cooperative. We serve our family, friends, and communities by providing electricity and support to live comfortably, affordably and conveniently. Team MTE shows up every day to make life better - for everyone. As a not-for-profit and member-owned electric distribution cooperative, we're committed to helping our members, businesses and communities thrive with electric, community, and economic opportunities. MTE wants to be the trusted energy partner, advisor and provider to those who live and work in Middle Tennessee.

Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation is one of the largest electric cooperatives in the United States that distributes electricity to more than 170,000 residential and commercial members. Founded in 1936, it is a nonprofit company that provides home energy audit and cost calculators that feature do-it-yourself energy evaluation services. The company also offers heating and air conditioning solutions. It provides education and training services to members, elected representatives, managers and employees. The company offers ditch inspection and tree trimming services. Its commercial clients include Nissan Motor Manufacturing Corporation, Ingram Book Group and Essex. In addition, it operates a subsidiary, Customers Care, which provides fire fighting equipment for volunteer fire departments, as well as lifesaving equipment for ambulances and rescue squads.