Co-op Mission, Values & Timeline

Co-op employees and directors follow core values and cooperatives principles. 

Our co-op mission tells us why we exist. Our core values and cooperative principles tell us what we believe and how we behave.

Polk-Burnett was established in 1938 by local farmers to bring reliable power to rural areas not served by for-profit utilities. See co-op history and timeline.

Power Supply & Rates

Polk-Burnett is an electric distribution cooperative. We buy electricity from Dairyland Power Cooperative and deliver it to you, our 20,000+ members. See what powers you.

Co-op electric rates cover the cost of doing business and are not marked up to generate profit.

Enroll in SmartHub to access your account, track electricity, pay bill, report outages.

Member Benefits

Polk-Burnett returns excess revenue to members as Capital Credits each year. 
Capital Credits are a direct benefit of your co-op membership! 

Cut your energy bill, boost energy efficiency and improve comfort in your home with EnergySense rebates.

Co-op News

Keeping you informed is a priority. We are a name you can trust for energy information.

Check out the latest co-op news.

Read monthly Powerlines newsletter.

Sign up for for monthly e-News.

Board of Directors

Polk-Burnett is governed by a local board of directors elected from membership.

Directors represent nine co-op districts.

Local directors set and approve co-op policy. 

The board approves the co-op budget and sets rates.

The annual audit demonstrates financial stewardship.

Youth & Community Support

Improving our local quality of life with reliable electricity, extraordinary service and community support is at the core of what we do every day.

Learn how we help local nonprofits with Operation Round Up grants.

See how Polk-Burnett scholarships support co-op kids each year!

Schedule a power line safety demo or SunTuria Solar tour for your school or group.