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Retail Energy Choice Explained

Ever had someone show up on your doorstep or call you to see if you wanted to change electric providers? They may ask you to "switch to 100% renewable transmission" or something along those lines.

Do NOT give out your personal information or account number to anyone unless you can verify it's the cooperative. If you're ever unsure, hang up the phone and call us back directly.

If you live in cooperative territory (like North Western Electric's), you receive your electricity from, and are an owner and member of, that co-op. Co-ops are unique because we have complete control over our energy supply and own all of our generation resources, keeping rates stable and competitive.

So, there's no need for members like you to "choose" your power supplier -- you already own it! This is why you can't "switch" providers. Market prices fluctuate with demand, while co-op prices are locked in place.

*If you notice an aggregation issue on a local ballot, rest assured that you won't be affected if you're a co-op member. Your power will still come from North Western Electric Cooperative - no surprises.

Keep your control, and be confident in your co-op. If you have questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

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    • CO-OP INFO
      • ABOUT US
        • Recent News
        • Our History
        • Location & Hours
        • Capital Credits
        • Cooperative Documents
        • Ohio Cooperative Living
        • Cooperative Principles
        • Our Affiliations
        • Employment Opportunities
      • COOPERATIVE MEMBERSHIP
        • What's the Value?
      • BOARD OF TRUSTEES
        • 2023 ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS
          • Trustee Election Page
          • Reservation Request Form
        • Meet Your Board
        • Voice Your Opinion
      • NW OHIO PROPANE
        • Your Local Propane Partner
    • SERVICE
      • MANAGE YOUR SERVICE
        • Starting Service / New Member-Owner Application
        • Stopping Service
        • Payment Options
        • Rates & Charges
        • Disconnection for Non-Payment
        • Call 811
        • Understanding Demand
        • Retail Energy Choice Explained
      • UTILITY PROJECTS
        • Tree Trimming
        • Line Maintenance
        • Line Rebuild
      • OUTAGES
        • Outage Reporting
        • Be Prepared for Storms
        • Generator Safety
      • PRODUCTS & OTHER SERVICES
        • Area Lighting
        • Outdoor Wiring
      • RENEWABLE ENERGY / DISTRIBUTED GENERATION (DG)
        • OurSolar
        • Adding Renewable Energy to Your Home
    • PROGRAMS & EDUCATION
      • JUST FOR KIDS
        • Youth Tour
        • Scholarship Programs
        • Give Us An "A" with a Twist
        • Apogee Kids' Page
      • EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS
        • Learn About Energy
      • SAVE ENERGY & MONEY
        • Rebates
        • Residential Energy Audits
        • Load Management
        • Kill-A-Watt Usage Monitor
        • Energy Efficiency
        • CFL Recycling
    • COMMUNITY
      • ACRE - Co-op Owners for Political Action
      • Co-op Connections Card
      • FREE Public Hotspot
      • Operation Round Up
      • Events
        • Cardinal Power Plant Tour
        • FAMILY FUN DAY
        • Hot Air Balloon
          • UW of Defiance Co. Hot Air Balloon Festival
          • Hickory Acres Campground Balloon Flights