Consolidated Cooperative

What Consolidated Cooperative does

Consolidated Cooperative, Inc. is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative founded in 1935 as Morrow Electric Co-op and renamed in 2016 to reflect its expanded service portfolio. Headquartered in Mount Gilead, Ohio with a district office in Delaware, the cooperative delivers electricity, natural gas, propane, and fiber-to-the-home broadband to approximately 15,000 members across Delaware, Morrow, and parts of Knox County. The cooperative is governed democratically by a board of trustees elected from the membership, and year-end margins are allocated back to members as capital credits rather than distributed as profit.

Its core electric distribution is supplied by Buckeye Power and delivered across a grid Consolidated mapped via GPS beginning in 1994. Fiber broadband is operated through a wholly owned subsidiary, Consolidated Fiber, Inc., running a fiber-to-the-premises network with symmetrical gigabit tiers (Fiber 300/500/1,000 and Gamer Gig), no contracts, unlimited data, and a managed Wi-Fi layer delivered via the Calix CommandIQ mobile application. Member-facing digital channels include the SmartHub web and mobile portal for billing, autopay, paperless enrollment, energy-use tracking, and outage reporting. Adjacent products include EnviroWatts (renewable energy blocks at $2 per 100-kWh), OurSolar (community solar field), net-metering, residential rebates for efficiency upgrades (heat pumps, geothermal, smart thermostats, EV chargers), Budget Billing, InControl Prepay, and a Revolving Loan Fund of up to $99,000 for community economic development projects.

Revenue is generated primarily from recurring utility charges — service availability and consumption-based electric charges, natural gas and propane delivery subscriptions, and fiber broadband monthly subscriptions ranging from $79.95 to $139.95 — supplemented by one-time installation, line-extension, solar-interconnection, and underground-locating fees, plus community-facing programs such as CoBank Sharing Success grants. Sales motions are direct: walk-in offices, a 24/7 phone service center, the SmartHub self-serve platform, field technicians, and a dedicated economic development team (Dan Boysel, Brad Ebersole) handling key-account and revolving-loan-fund inquiries. President & CEO Phil Caskey announced in May 2026 his plan to retire in February 2027 after 32 years with the cooperative.

Name

Consolidated Cooperative

Legal name

Consolidated Cooperative, Inc.

Website

https://consolidated.coop

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Consolidated Cooperative is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative serving approximately 15,000 members across Delaware, Morrow, and Knox counties in Ohio with electricity, natural gas, propane, and fiber-to-the-home broadband services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cooperative Utility Services

NAICS

Utilities (22)

SIC

Electric & Other Services Combined (4931), Natural Gas Transmisison & Distribution (4923), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Electric Cooperatives (Rural/Member-Owned Utilities) (EUADABAC)

Keywords

• Electric distribution services
• Fiber broadband internet
• Natural gas distribution
• Propane delivery services
• Member-owned cooperative

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Gilead

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Electricity Sales: Electric distribution service to residential and business members with service availability charges and generation/transmission charges based on consumption.
2. Natural Gas Distribution: Natural gas distribution service to homes and businesses within service territory.
3. Propane Sales: Propane delivery service with Keep Full, Will Call, and Budget Payment plan options.
4. Fiber Broadband Service: Fiber-to-the-home internet service with monthly subscription plans ranging from $79.95 to $139.95 per month, with no contracts and unlimited data.
5. Phone Service: Residential phone service through fiber internet connection, available as add-on for $9.95/month.
6. EnviroWatts: Optional renewable energy support program at $2 per 100-kWh block per month.
7. Service Installation Fees: New service installations, line extension fees based on distance, and various processing fees such as $250 solar application fee.
8. Rebate Programs: Residential energy efficiency rebates credited to member bills for qualifying upgrades including water heaters, heat pumps, geothermal, smart thermostats, and appliances.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Consolidated Cooperative is a member-owned, not-for-profit utility cooperative that distributes electricity, natural gas, propane, and fiber-to-the-home broadband internet to approximately 15,000 residential and business members across rural Delaware, Morrow, and Knox Counties in Ohio. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring monthly utility charges (electricity consumption, fiber internet subscriptions, gas/propane delivery) plus one-time installation fees and value-added programs such as renewable energy subscriptions, energy efficiency rebates, and a revolving loan fund for local businesses.

Product overview

Consolidated Cooperative is a not-for-profit, member-owned utility cooperative providing bundled essential services including electricity, natural gas, propane, and fiber-to-the-home internet. The product portfolio centers on Consolidated Fiber (delivering symmetrical speeds up to 1,000 Mbps via FTTP) as the primary growth initiative, supported by traditional electric and gas utilities. Key service add-ons include SmartHub (online account management), Budget Billing and InControl Prepay (payment flexibility), EnviroWatts and OurSolar (renewable energy options), Net-Metering, and Residential Rebates for energy efficiency upgrades. The cooperative operates as a vertically integrated utility with capital credits returned to members, distinguishing it from investor-owned utilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SmartHub: Online account management portal and mobile application for Consolidated Cooperative services including bill payment, usage tracking, and account management.
• EnviroWatts
• OurSolar
• InControl Prepay

Products and services

• Electric Distribution Service Core electric distribution service available to residential and business members within the cooperative's service territory, billed via service availability charges plus generation and transmission charges based on consumption.
• Natural Gas Service

Quantifiable outcome

• Rates among lowest in Ohio - kept low through growth and development strategies during CEO's 10-year tenure
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Buckeye PowercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuckeye Power is Consolidated's generation and transmission (G&T) provider, supplying electricity to Consolidated and all 400,000 cooperative members in Ohio. Consolidated facilitates interactions with Buckeye Power for large renewable system interconnections. Phil Caskey previously worked as engineering consultant at Buckeye Member Service Corporation (then subsidiary of Buckeye Power).
• PJM InterconnectioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional transmission organization that ensures reliability and coordinates the movement of electricity in Ohio and 12 surrounding states. Consolidated depends on the larger grid to deliver power to members.
• America's Electric Cooperatives (NRECA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization designed to promote, support, and protect the best interests of electric cooperatives and their members. Operates America's Electric Cooperatives PAC (formerly ACRE).
• Ohio's Electric Cooperatives (OEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide organization promoting, supporting, and protecting electric cooperatives in Ohio. Parent organization that Consolidated participates in alongside other Ohio co-ops.
• Ohio Public Utilities CommissioncoreOthersState regulatory body referenced for utility regulations, call-before-you-dig requirements (811), and consumer protection rules.
• Touchstone EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational cooperative branding organization providing Touchstone Energy® brand and marketing support. Touchstone Energy and logo are registered trademarks of Touchstone Energy, Inc.
• Calix, Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationDeveloper of CommandIQ mobile application used by Consolidated Fiber subscribers for cloud and software services. Calix processes subscriber personal information as a service provider for Consolidated.
• Morrow CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Morrow County to construct natural gas pipeline expanding service supporting the Interstate 71/State Route 61 interchange, completed December 2024.
• HelpLine of Delaware & Morrow CountiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity resource helpline (211) referral service for Delaware County (740-369-3316) and Morrow County (419-947-2520) connecting members to human services, crisis support, and community resources.
• United Way of Delaware CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization partnered with for diaper bank distribution through 50+ Strengthening Families Partner Agencies.
• Ohio Heartland Community Action (OHCAC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMorrow County community action agency providing utility assistance, water assistance, prescription assistance, and personal needs pantry services. Receives CoBank Sharing Success grant support.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• South Central Power Company: Ohio-based member-owned electric cooperative serving rural and suburban members across multiple counties. Closely comparable in cooperative structure, bundled electric services, and rural Ohio service territory.
• Holmes-Wayne Electric Cooperative: Ohio electric cooperative offering similar member-owned electric distribution and broadband services to rural communities, with comparable scale and service portfolio.
• Midwest Electric Cooperative: Ohio-based electric cooperative providing bundled electric and broadband services to rural members in northwest Ohio, similar in size, governance, and service mix.
• Pioneer Rural Electric Cooperative: Ohio electric cooperative serving rural members with comparable offerings including fiber broadband and renewable programs, operating in adjacent central/southern Ohio counties.
• Licking Rural Electric: Central Ohio electric cooperative with similar member-owned model, rural service territory, and multi-service utility offerings comparable to Consolidated's footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Buckeye Power: Generation and transmission cooperative serving all 400,000 Ohio electric co-op members. Acts as Consolidated's wholesale power supplier and is structurally analogous as a member-owned cooperative operating at larger scale.
• Ohio's Electric Cooperatives (OEC): Statewide trade association representing all Ohio electric cooperatives. Provides shared services, advocacy, and shared co-op programs (e.g., OurSolar) in which Consolidated participates.
• AEP Ohio: Investor-owned utility subsidiary of American Electric Power serving 1.5M+ Ohio customers. Competes in overlapping Ohio territory and represents the IOU alternative to the cooperative model.
• Touchstone Energy Cooperatives: National branding and services alliance of 750+ local electric cooperatives. Consolidated is a member, leveraging shared Touchstone Energy brand, marketing assets, and cooperative network effects.

Others

• NRECA (National Rural Electric Cooperative Association): National trade association representing 900+ U.S. electric cooperatives. Provides advocacy, insurance, and cooperative-scale services that support Consolidated's operating model and policy positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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