A Guide for Members of Rural Electric Co-Ops (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Rural Electrification Administration

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0260469947 ISBN 13: 9780260469946

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Understand how your rural electric co-op works and how to get the most from your service

This guide explains, in plain terms, how patronage refunds and capital credits work, why co-ops don’t pay income tax, and how bylaws protect your rights as a member.

It also shows how the board and manager operate the system and how you can participate to keep costs down while improving service.

Written for members of rural electric co-ops, the book covers practical topics from reading your bill and rate schedules to safely using electricity and planning a cost-effective path to ownership of your distribution system. It explains typical uses of electricity on the farm and in the home, and how to estimate costs before you buy new equipment.

• How patronage refunds and credits work and what they mean for you
• What bylaws are, and how members can influence co-op decisions
• How rates, minimum bills, and power costs are calculated
• Safe, practical guidance on using electricity and planning purchases

Ideal for readers who are members of REA co-ops or want a clear overview of how rural electric service is run and paid for.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0260469947
• ISBN 13: 9780260469946
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 34