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  2. Voluntary and Open Membership - Cooperatives are voluntary organizations, open to all persons able to use their services and willing to accept the responsibilities of membership, without gender, social, racial, political or religious discrimination.
  3. Democratic Member Control - Cooperatives are democratic organizations controlled by their members, who actively participate in setting their policies and making decisions. Men and women serving as elected representatives are accountable to the membership.
  4. Members' Economic Participation - Members contribute equally to, and democratically control, the capital of their cooperative. At least part of that capital is usually the common property of the cooperative. They usually receive limited compensation, if any, on capital subscribed as a condition of membership. Members allocate surpluses for any or all of the following purposes: developing the cooperative, possible by setting up reserves, part of which at least would be indivisible; benefiting members in proportion to their transactions with the cooperative; and supporting other activities approved by the membership.
  5. Autonomy and Independence - Cooperatives are autonomous, self-help organizations controlled by their members. If they enter into agreements with other organizations, including government or raise capital from external sources, they do so on terms that ensure democratic control by their members and maintain their cooperative autonomy.
  6. Education, Training and Information - Cooperatives provide education and training for their members, elected representatives, managers and employees so they can contribute effectively to the development of their cooperatives. They inform the general public particularly young people and opinion leaders - about the nature and benefits of cooperation.
  7. Cooperation among Cooperatives - Cooperatives serve their members most effectively and strengthen the cooperative movement by working together through local, national, regional, and international structures.
  8. Concern for Community - While focusing on member needs, cooperatives work for the sustainable development of their communities through policies accepted by their members.
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Holyoke, CO 80734

970-854-2236

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16107 Hwy 14

Sterling, CO 80751

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Cooperative Principles
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • History
    • Job Opportunities
    • Rules and Regs
    • Service Area
    • Why We Plan Outages
    • About Touchstone Energy
  • Board of Directors
    • Annual Meeting
      • Annual Meeting Minutes
      • Balance Sheet and Record of Growth
      • Board of Directors Election
      • Voting and Election Policy
    • Board of Directors
    • Board Meetings
  • Member Services
    • Rebate Program
    • Acre Feet Calculator
    • Bank Draft Form
    • Billing Procedures
    • Energy Efficiency
      • Energy Audits
      • Energy Saving Tips
    • HEA Rates
      • Irrigation Rates
      • Large Commercial and Industrial Rates
      • Residential Rates
      • Small Commercial Rates
    • Oversized Loads
    • Products
      • Electrical Thermal Storage
      • LED Yard Light
      • Marathon Water Heaters
      • Surge Protectors
    • Renewable Energy
      • Library of Documents
      • Green Power
      • Net Metering Schedule
    • Touchstone Energy Savings
  • Community
    • Co-op Connections
    • Co-op Links
    • Colorado Country Life
    • Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
    • Loan Assistance
      • Rural Energy Savings Program (RESP)
    • Need Project Conference
    • Safety
      • Safety Quiz
    • Support Local Businesses
    • Youth
      • Scholarships
      • Youth Leadership Camp
      • Washington DC Youth Tour
  • Solar Generation
  • Outage Map