What is OAEC and what does it do for its member systems?

The Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives is a statewide association created and supported by local electric distribution and generation/transmission cooperatives. OAEC is comprised of 30 member systems, 28 in Oklahoma and two Arkansas systems with a portion of their membership residing in Oklahoma.

Formed in September 1942, OAEC’s purpose is to:

• Obtain the fairest possible treatment from state and local governments by acquainting legislators, congressional leaders and other governmental officials with the electric cooperative program.
• Enlist the active support of communities by explaining the value of electric cooperatives to the local community and its economy.
• Improve the service quality of member systems by acting as a clearinghouse where leaders can exchange ideas and experiences on common problems or opportunities.
• Preserve and strengthen individual cooperatives providing them with professional services:
  
  
  • Safety and Loss Control Program
  • Self-Insured Workers Compensation Group Insurance Pool
  • Legislative Research and Tracking Service
  • Professional Development Programs for directors, managers, supervisors and staff personnel.
  • Mutual Aid Disaster Planning and Coordination
  • Economic Development Programs
  • Publication of Oklahoma Living, a magazine that reaches over 280,000 homes monthly
  • Advertising and Marketing Campaigns