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  2. About Touchstone Energy

The Touchstone Energy Cooperatives brand represents a nationwide alliance made of more than 750 local, consumer-owned electric cooperatives in 46 states. Touchstone Energy co-ops collectively deliver power and energy solutions to more than 30 million members every day. Electric cooperatives distribute power for 75 percent of the U.S. land mass over 2.4 million miles of power lines.

Electric cooperatives were established to provide electricity to rural America, and now make up the largest electric utility network in the nation. Touchstone Energy is the national brand identity for that network.

Did you know Electric Cooperatives ...

  • Are located in 80% of the nation’s counties
  • Are the largest electric utility network in the nation
  • Total more than 900 local systems in 47 states
  • Have 42 million member-owners
  • Distribute power over 2.5 million miles of line
  • Serve 75% of the U.S. land mass
  • Own $130 billion in generation, transmission, and distribution assets
  • More than 88% of all local electric co-ops offer electricity generated from renewable sources.

What Makes Our Cooperatives Different

Touchstone Energy co-ops are owned by the members they serve and are committed to providing reliable electricity at the lowest price possible. In short, co-ops “look out” for the members they serve.

Touchstone Energy co-ops provide high standards of service according to their four core values: integrity, accountability, innovation and commitment to community.

Touchstone Energy co-ops rank well ahead of their industry counterparts when it comes to customer satisfaction. Recent data from the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI), one the nation’s most recognized measures of customer satisfaction, gives Touchstone Energy cooperatives an average score of “83” out of a possible 100, outclassing utility industry satisfaction score of “77.”

  • Home
  • About Us
    • About Your Cooperative
    • About Touchstone Energy
    • Our History
    • Board of Directors
      • Board of Directors
      • Map Of Districts
    • By-Laws & Articles of Incorporation
    • Our Mission, Vision, and Values
    • The Seven Cooperative Principles
    • BCREA Staff
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Service Area Map
    • Member Handbook
  • Calendar
  • Customer Service
    • Billing
    • Billing Statement Explained
    • Bill Pay
    • Budget Billing
    • Capital Credits
    • Payment Options
    • Unclaimed Property
  • Resources
    • Energy Assistance
    • Newsletters
    • MN Cold Weather Rules
    • Outage Texting Registration
    • Conservation Tips
    • Touchstone Energy Brochures
    • Safety
    • Electrical Safety Checklist
    • Storm Center/Outage Map
    • Webpage Links
  • Programs & Services
    • Distributed Energy Resources
    • Heartland Security
    • Load Management Programs
    • Operation Round Up
    • Rebates
    • TV Services
    • Yard Lights
    • Youth Tour
    • 811 Call Before You Dig
    • Electric Vehicles
  • Forms
    • ACH Authorization Form
    • Agricultural Exemption Form ST3
    • BCREA MN Cold Weather Form
    • CTV Enrollment Form
    • Credit/Debit Card Authorization Form
    • LED Yard Light Rental Program
    • Life Support Program Form
    • Operation Round-Up Form
    • Residential Heat Exemption Form
    • Update My Information
    • Wellspring Sign-Up
  • Contact Us
You inspire us to find solutions, so we can provide the energy and savings you need. Visit Touchstoneenergy.com to learn more.
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Brown County Rural Electric
24386 State Hwy 4
Box 529
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
1-800-658-2368
507-794-3331

 

 

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • About Your Cooperative
    • About Touchstone Energy
    • Our History
    • Board of Directors
      • Map Of Districts
    • By-Laws & Articles of Incorporation
    • Our Mission, Vision, and Values
    • The Seven Cooperative Principles
    • BCREA Staff
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Service Area Map
    • Member Handbook
  • Calendar
  • Customer Service
    • Billing
    • Billing Statement Explained
    • Bill Pay
    • Budget Billing
    • Capital Credits
    • Payment Options
    • Unclaimed Property
  • Resources
    • Energy Assistance
    • Newsletters
    • MN Cold Weather Rules
    • Outage Texting Registration
    • Conservation Tips
    • Touchstone Energy Brochures
    • Safety
    • Electrical Safety Checklist
    • Storm Center/Outage Map
    • Webpage Links
  • Programs & Services
    • Distributed Energy Resources
    • Heartland Security
    • Load Management Programs
    • Operation Round Up
    • Rebates
    • TV Services
    • Yard Lights
    • Youth Tour
    • 811 Call Before You Dig
    • Electric Vehicles
  • Forms
    • ACH Authorization Form
    • Agricultural Exemption Form ST3
    • BCREA MN Cold Weather Form
    • CTV Enrollment Form
    • Credit/Debit Card Authorization Form
    • LED Yard Light Rental Program
    • Life Support Program Form
    • Operation Round-Up Form
    • Residential Heat Exemption Form
    • Update My Information
    • Wellspring Sign-Up
  • Contact Us