Central Electric Power Cooperative

What Central Electric Power Cooperative does

Central Electric Power Cooperative (CEPC) is a not-for-profit, member-owned electric generation and transmission (G&T) cooperative headquartered at 2106 Jefferson Street in Jefferson City, Missouri. The cooperative provides wholesale electric generation, high-voltage transmission, and related infrastructure services exclusively to its eight member-owner distribution cooperatives, which collectively serve end consumers across a 22,000 square mile area in central Missouri. CEPC is structurally embedded in the Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. (AECI) statewide system — a 57-member network spanning Missouri, Southeast Iowa, and Northeast Oklahoma with 9,645 miles of high-voltage transmission, 187 interconnections, and 21 interconnection agreements — which provides diversified, low-cost generating resources and grid reliability.

CEPC's core product is wholesale power delivered to its eight distribution members: Boone Electric, Callaway Electric, Central Missouri Electric, Co-Mo Connect, Consolidated Electric, Cuivre River Electric, Howard Electric, and Three Rivers Electric cooperatives. Beyond energy supply, CEPC operates a portfolio of member-support services including an award-winning energy education program, electrical safety resources, an economic development service providing building/site and demographic data for community recruitment, a Green Tree Partnership Grant (up to $500 per community), and a $1,000 annual scholarship at State Technical College of Missouri. Revenue is generated through wholesale power charges to member cooperatives; as a not-for-profit entity, any surplus is reinvested into operations or returned to members rather than distributed to external shareholders. The cooperative employs between 101 and 250 staff across functions including engineering, system protection, finance, telecommunications, business development, member services, administration, operations, distribution services, and information technology, with an active careers portal indicating ongoing recruitment.

CEPC's go-to-market is structurally a closed cooperative channel: the company does not sell to non-members or end consumers, and member relationships are governed by cooperative principles rather than commercial sales motions. Marketing and member engagement occur primarily through the cepc.net website, community education programs, safety awareness campaigns, the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives national brand network (covering 46 states and 30.5 million member-owners), and the National Rural Electric Cooperatives Association (NRECA). The company has no disclosed external funding, no acquisitions or divestitures, no mobile applications, no public APIs, and no patents or trademarks on file. Strategic positioning emphasizes long-term rate stability, reliable generation and transmission, and quality-of-life contributions to central Missouri over commercial growth or market expansion.

Name

Central Electric Power Cooperative

Legal name

Central Electric Power Cooperative

Website

https://cepc.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Central Electric Power Cooperative is a not-for-profit, member-owned generation and transmission cooperative in Jefferson City, Missouri, that provides wholesale electric power and related services to its eight member distribution cooperatives across a 22,000 square mile service area in central Missouri.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Electric Power Transmission and Distribution

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112)

SIC

Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Wholesale electric power
• Generation transmission services
• Electric cooperative utility
• Rural electric distribution
• Cooperative power supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Jefferson City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Power Sales to Member Cooperatives: As a generation and transmission (G&T) cooperative, Central Electric provides wholesale electricity to its eight member-owner distribution cooperatives. As a not-for-profit entity, any revenues beyond operating costs are reinvested into the cooperative or returned to members, rather than distributed to shareholders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Central Electric Power Cooperative is an electric generation and transmission (G&T) cooperative that provides wholesale electricity to its eight member-owner distribution cooperatives across a 22,000 square mile area in central Missouri. It also offers complementary member services including economic development assistance, energy education programs, community grants, and scholarship programs to support its member cooperatives and the broader community.

Product overview

Central Electric Power Cooperative is an electric generation and transmission cooperative that provides power to eight distribution cooperatives across a 22,000 square mile area in central Missouri. The cooperative operates as an independent, locally-owned business and offers a portfolio of member-focused services including economic development assistance, award-winning energy education programs (electrical safety, energy efficiency, cooperative business principles), community grants (Green Tree Partnership up to $500), and a $1,000 annual scholarship for State Technical College students. The company also provides safety education resources covering power line hazards, generator safety, and home electrical safety.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wholesale Electric Generation and Transmission Services
• Economic Development Services
• Green Tree Partnership Grant
• Scholarship Program

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AECI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAECI, headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, is part of the statewide system that provides Central Electric with low-cost, reliable power. The network includes 57 member systems in Missouri, Southeast Iowa and Northeast Oklahoma, served by diversified low-cost generating resources and a highly integrated transmission system with 187 interconnections, 21 interconnection agreements, and 9,645 miles of high-voltage transmission lines and related substations.
• Touchstone Energy CooperativescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational network of electric cooperatives across 46 states providing resources and partnerships to help member cooperatives better engage and serve their members. Touchstone Energy cooperatives stand as a source of power and information to 32 million member-owners. Central is a proud member of this national brand identity network.
• National Rural Electric Cooperatives Association (NRECA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNRECA is the national service organization for more than 900 not-for-profit rural electric cooperatives and public power districts providing retail electric service to more than 42 million consumers in 47 states. NRECA provides advocacy, resources, and support for electric cooperatives including generation and transmission cooperatives like Central Electric.
• Mid-State 8 Electric CooperativescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentral Electric is part of the Mid-State 8 Electric Cooperatives, which includes Boone Electric Cooperative, Callaway Electric Cooperative, Central Missouri Electric Cooperative, Co-Mo Electric Cooperative, Consolidated Electric Cooperative, Cuivre River Electric Cooperative, Howard Electric Cooperative, and Three Rivers Electric Cooperative. These cooperatives collaborate on educational programs and share resources.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Seminole Electric Cooperative: Seminole is a Florida-based generation and transmission cooperative providing wholesale power to multiple distribution members, sharing the same not-for-profit cooperative G&T model and customer-base structure as Central Electric.
• Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AECI): AECI is a generation and transmission cooperative headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, that provides wholesale power to 57 distribution member systems across Missouri, southeast Iowa, and northeast Oklahoma. Central Electric is part of this same statewide cooperative network, making AECI its closest direct peer and primary upstream power supplier.
• Brazos Electric Power Cooperative: Brazos is a Texas-based generation and transmission cooperative serving multiple distribution cooperative members with wholesale electricity. Its G&T business model and member-owner governance structure are closely analogous to Central Electric's.
• Wabash Valley Power Alliance: Wabash Valley Power Alliance is an Indiana-based generation and transmission cooperative serving distribution cooperative members. Its G&T wholesale business model targeting rural and small-town members mirrors Central Electric's central Missouri operations.
• Great River Energy: Great River Energy is a Minnesota-based generation and transmission cooperative providing wholesale electric service to distribution members. Its rural Midwestern member-owned G&T operations are directly comparable to Central Electric's model.
• Basin Electric Power Cooperative: Basin Electric is one of the largest U.S. generation and transmission cooperatives, serving distribution members across multiple states. While significantly larger in scale, its core G&T cooperative model and member-owner structure match Central Electric's business architecture.
• PowerSouth Energy Cooperative: PowerSouth is an Alabama-based generation and transmission cooperative providing wholesale power to member distribution systems. Its wholesale-only G&T model serving a regional territory of distribution members is directly comparable to Central Electric.
• Hoosier Energy: Hoosier Energy is an Indiana generation and transmission cooperative providing wholesale electric power to member distribution systems. Its G&T operations targeting rural Indiana communities are structurally similar to Central Electric's central Missouri footprint.
• Corn Belt Power Cooperative: Corn Belt Power is an Iowa-based generation and transmission cooperative that supplies wholesale electricity to distribution cooperative members. Its member-owned G&T structure and Midwestern rural focus closely parallel Central Electric's operating profile.
• East Kentucky Power Cooperative: EKPC is a Kentucky-based generation and transmission cooperative serving distribution member systems with wholesale power. Its rural-serving G&T operations and not-for-profit structure make it a directly comparable peer to Central Electric.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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