activities · 16
what they do
direct service · 8
- CommUnity Energy ProgramOperates a program called CommUnity Energy, which focuses on providing energy solutions to the community.
- CommUnity Energy Program OperationOperates a program called CommUnity Energy.
- Community Investment and Programs Electric Cooperative Community Investment & AdvocacyReinvests profits back into the communities served by Arizona’s electric cooperatives and operates specific programs such as CommUnity Energy and a Youth Tour program.
- Community Investment through Reinvestment of Profits Electric Cooperative Community Investment & AdvocacyReinvests profits back into the communities served by Arizona’s electric cooperatives.
- Community Reinvestment Electric Cooperative Community Investment & AdvocacyReinvests profits back into the communities served by Arizona’s electric cooperatives, enhancing local development and support.
- Education ProgramsOffers education programs aimed at informing and empowering members about energy and cooperative principles.
- Youth Tour Program Youth Mentoring ProgramsOperates a Youth Tour program that engages young members in learning about the cooperative business model and leadership.
- Youth Tour Program Operation Youth Mentoring ProgramsOperates a Youth Tour program.
advocacy · 5
- Advocacy for Rural Arizona Communities Electric Cooperative Community Investment & AdvocacyChampions, advances, and protects the voices and best interests of local rural Arizona communities, unifying Arizona’s electric cooperatives to amplify member voices.
- Advocacy for Rural Arizona Communities Electric Cooperative Community Investment & AdvocacyChampions, advances, and protects the voices and best interests of local rural Arizona communities by unifying electric cooperatives and like-minded public power providers to amplify member voices, engaging in government relations, and maintaining a presence at the State Capitol and Corporation Commission.
- Advocacy for Rural Arizona Communities Electric Cooperative Community Investment & AdvocacyChampions, advances, and protects the voices and best interests of local rural Arizona communities by unifying electric cooperatives and like-minded public power providers to amplify member voices.
- Government Relations Industry-Specific Business AdvocacyEngages in government relations activities, evaluating proposed legislation and communicating with legislators on matters important to cooperatives.
- Government Relations and Legislative Engagement Industry-Specific Business AdvocacyEngages in government relations activities, including evaluating proposed legislation, offering testimony, communicating with state and federal legislators and commissioners, and maintaining a constant presence at the State Capitol and Corporation Commission to deliver the cooperative message to policymakers.
capacity building · 3
- Grassroots CoordinationInforms members and coordinates grassroots activities to enable cooperatives to effectively communicate their message to policymakers.
- Member Education and CommunicationOffers education programs, produces publications and communications, and informs members to coordinate grassroots activities, enabling cooperatives to communicate their message effectively.
- Member Education and Grassroots CoordinationInforms members and coordinates grassroots activities to enable cooperatives to communicate their message effectively.
strategies · 8
how they think
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- Accessibility Standards Compliance accessibility_standards_complianceThe organization designs its website to comply with Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 A and AA accessibility standards, ensuring that its digital platforms are usable by individuals with disabilities.
- Accessibility standards compliance accessibility_standards_complianceThe organization designs its website to comply with Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 A and AA accessibility standards to ensure digital access for all users.
- Grassroots Advocacy grassroots_advocacyThe organization leverages a grassroots membership team to amplify its message and advocate for the interests of its consumers, believing that collective member voices are effective in influencing policy and regulation.
- Grassroots advocacy grassroots advocacyThe organization leverages a grassroots membership team to amplify its message and advocate for the interests of its consumers, ensuring that consumer voices are heard in legislative and regulatory processes.
- Locally Embedded Leadership local_leadership_modelThe organization employs a locally embedded leadership model, ensuring that decision-makers reside within the communities they serve, which presumably leads to more responsive and relevant service delivery.
- Locally embedded leadership local leadership modelThe organization employs a leadership model where decision-makers reside within the communities they serve, ensuring local relevance and responsiveness.
- Member-Owned Cooperative Model member_owned_cooperativeThe organization operates as a member-owned cooperative, ensuring accountability to local members rather than external shareholders, which drives its advocacy and operational decisions.
- Member-owned cooperative model for accountability and advocacy member-owned cooperative modelThe organization operates as a member-owned cooperative, which ensures accountability to local members over external shareholders. This model also forms the basis for advocating for reliable, affordable, safe, and sustainable energy, emphasizing the unique ownership structure of electric cooperatives as private, not-for-profit, consumer-owned businesses.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
Arizona ACRE
A legislative and government relations committee that works to deliver the cooperative message to policymakers and coordinates grassroots activities.
CommUnity Energy
A program designed to amplify the voices of members, unify Arizona’s electric cooperatives and other public power providers, and advocate for reliable, affordable, safe, and resilient energy.
Education Programs
Provides educational initiatives for member cooperatives.
Government Relations
Evaluates proposed legislation, offers testimony, and communicates with state and federal legislators and commissioners on matters important to cooperatives, maintaining a constant presence at the State Capitol and Corporation Commission.
Publications & Communications
Provides communication services and publications to members.
Youth Tour
A program focused on youth engagement related to government and cooperatives.
relationships · 24
who they work with
- AEPCO Partner — Holds Board of Directors meetings for AEPCO.
- AZ G&T Cooperatives Partner — Patrick Ledger, from AZ G&T Cooperatives, chairs the Legislative & Government Relations / Arizona ACRE committee.
- Arizona ACRE Partner — Casey Ratlief serves as Treasurer for Arizona ACRE.
- Arizona G&T Cooperatives Partner — Full-member electric cooperative represented through CommUnity Energy.
- Arizona’s Congressional delegation Government — Works with the delegation to deliver the cooperative message to policy makers.
- DVEC-TSE Partner — Full-member electric cooperative represented through CommUnity Energy.
- Duncan EC Partner — Holds board meetings for Duncan EC.
- Duncan Valley Electric Cooperative Network — Class A Member of Grand Canyon State Electric Cooperative.
- GCEC Partner — Full-member electric cooperative represented through CommUnity Energy.
- Graham County EC Partner — Holds board meetings for Graham County EC.
- Graham County Electric Cooperative Network — Class A Member of Grand Canyon State Electric Cooperative.
- MEC Partner — Full-member electric cooperative represented through CommUnity Energy.
- Mohave Electric Cooperative Partner — Joe Anderson, Treasurer of Grand Canyon State Electric Coop Inc., is also affiliated with Mohave Electric Cooperative.
- NEC Partner — Full-member electric cooperative represented through CommUnity Energy.
- Navopache Electric Cooperative Partner — Cadre Woodside, from Navopache Electric Cooperative, chairs the Group Purchasing committee.
- Navopache Electric Cooperative Partner — Chuck Moore, President of Grand Canyon State Electric Coop Inc., is also affiliated with Navopache Electric Cooperative.
- Navopache Electric Cooperative Partner — Floyd William “Bill” Arendell, Vice President of Grand Canyon State Electric Coop Inc., is also affiliated with Navopache Electric Cooperative.
- Navopache Electric Cooperative Partner — Natalie Groeneveld, from Navopache Electric Cooperative, chairs the Education & Professional Development committee.
- SSVEC Partner — Full-member electric cooperative represented through CommUnity Energy.
- Sulphur Springs Valley EC Partner — Holds board meetings for Sulphur Springs Valley EC.
- Trico EC Partner — Holds board meetings for Trico EC.
- Trico Electric Cooperative Partner — Brian Heithoff, Secretary of Grand Canyon State Electric Coop Inc., is also affiliated with Trico Electric Cooperative.
- Trico Electric Cooperative Partner — Full-member electric cooperative represented through CommUnity Energy.
- Trico Electric Cooperative Partner — Roberta Lopez-Suter, from Trico Electric Cooperative, chairs the Member & Public Relations committee.