The Benefits of Membership are many and makes us different from your regular utility, here are just a few:
- Young Member Benefits - Scholarships and Youth Tour opportunities extend thousands of dollars each year to member youth.
- A Vote - Cooperative members are owners and may participate in the direction of the company by becoming active on our board of trustees. You can vote for the board member to represent your district or run for the board if eligible. Learn more about the election process here.
- Money Back - All members are entitled to patronage capital. This is your share of the co-op.
- Events - We hope you will join us at our Member Appreciation Day, a free event for all members. We also offer other member events such as Bingo, Legislative PAC breakfast and Member Power Hour.
- Rebates - Our programs provide rebates to members who install high-efficiency heating/cooling options, use resource-saving building features and participate in demand-reduction programs.
- Co-op Connections Card - This membership card, provided to you free from Hancock-Wood, helps you obtain discounts from online, national and local merchants. Visit the www.connections.coop to search for discounts right at home or across the United States.
- Publications - You'll receive Ohio Cooperative Living magazine mailed to your home every month. It's filled with cooperative news, information, stories, tips and ideas. You can also request many excellent safety and energy efficiency brochures through our website or by visiting our lobby.
- Education - We hope to help educate our members how to best use their power. One way we do this is our appliance cost sheet. Learn even more ways to save here.
- Community Support- HWE believes in supporting the communities we serve. We offer monthly sponsorships for local schools and other organizations here. Larger grant requests can be made through our Operation Round Up Program.