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WELCOME TO POLK-BURNETT ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
Our mission is to benefit members by providing reliable power with efficiency and extraordinary service.

Steve Stroshane, general manager

 

Co-op Office Locations
1001 State Road 35, Centuria, WI
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

7298 State Road 70, Webster, WI
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Phone 800-421-0283 (24/7)
Fax 715-646-2404
Mailing Address 1001 State Road 35, Centuria, WI 54824

Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative is a local Touchstone Energy distribution cooperative in northwestern Wisconsin. The co-op was established by member-owners in 1938 to bring electricity to rural families, farms and businesses. Today, Polk-Burnett serves 21,000+ electric members and 4,000+ propane customers with a focus on reliability, efficiency and service.

We are pleased to provide online information about co-op membership, electric and propane services. If you do not find what you need or are unable to access information on this website, please contact us.

2022 Annual Meeting Report: State-of-the Co-op, Financial Report & Meeting Minutes

 

3 Reasons to Love Your Co-op

Your source for reliable power!
1
Reliable Power! Average outage time per member in 2022 was less than 1 hour!
We give money back when revenue exceeds costs!

2

Returned $3.28 Million in Capital Credits to co-op members in 2022!

SunTuria Solar is the first utility scale solar in Polk and Burnett counties.

3

Opened SunTuria Solar in 2017 to provide renewable energy for local co-op members!

Your Co-op by the Numbers

We love our 21,790 co-op members!
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Co-op electric services, 6 members per mile of line
Polk-Burnett has competent and friendly employees!

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Co-op employees: 51 electric and 10 propane

We maintain 3,493 miles of power lines across 2,000 square miles

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Miles of power lines across 2,000 square miles

Your Co-op Gives You Money Back

$236,422 in EnergySense rebates in 2021
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Members received $236,442 in rebates and saved 531,951 kWh with EnergySense in 2022
$77,500 in co-op scholarships and $65,180 in Operation Round Up grants to local nonprofits in 2022

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$77,500 in co-op scholarships and $65,180 in Operation Round Up grants to local nonprofits in 2022

$3.28 million returned to co-op members in 2022; Capital Credits are returned when revenue exceeds cost

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More than $3.28 million in Capital Credits returned to co-op members in 2022

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.

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We follow our co-op values every day:
Honesty, exceptional service, respect for employees,
and a commitment to safety, our environment,
our community and our cooperative principles.

Stacy Bergmann, executive assistant-human resources administrator
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POLK-BURNETT ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

1001 State Road 35
Centuria WI 54824
Lobby: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
Window: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Drop box: 24/7

7298 State Road 70
Webster WI 54893
Lobby: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Window: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Drop box: 24/7

CONTACT

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©2023 Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative. Your Source for Reliable Power.

  • My Electric Account
    • Capital Credits
    • New Construction or Rebuild
    • Outage Text Alerts
    • Overhead to Underground Conversion
    • Payment Options
    • Power Cost Adjustment
    • Rates, Fees and Deposits
    • Security Lights
    • SmartHub Overview & Enrollment
    • Start or Stop Service
    • Understanding Your Bill
    • Update Your Contact Information
  • Energy Savers & Solutions
    • Air Source Heat Pumps
    • Beat the Peak
    • Do the Summer Shift
    • E-Vehicle Charger
    • ETS Unit
    • Energy Saver Videos
    • How to Spot a High Bill with SmartHub
    • Load Management
    • Lower Your Energy Bill
    • Mini Boiler
    • Off-Peak
    • Rebates
    • Stray Voltage
    • Use Energy Wisely Guide & 101 Ways to Save
    • Water Heater
  • Community
    • Co-op Scholarships
    • Diggers Hotline
    • Economic Development
    • Electric Safety
    • Gift Cards
    • Kids Activity Page
    • License to Live Drivers Safety
    • Operation Round Up
    • Power Line Safety Demo
    • Safety Poster Contest
    • Youth Tour
  • My Co-op
    • 2022 Annual Meeting Report
    • About Us
    • Audit and Bylaws
    • Board of Directors
    • Co-op History & Timeline
    • Contact Us
    • Employment Opportunities
    • General Manager Blog
    • Legal & Privacy Statements
    • Mission, Values, Principles
    • Newsletter
    • Polk-Burnett Policies
    • Right-of-Way Program
  • Go Green
    • Geothermal Energy
    • E-Vehicles
    • Energy Supply & Renewables
    • Evergreen Renewable Energy Blocks
    • Home Solar and Wind
    • Paperless Billing
    • Protect the Karner Blue Butterfly
    • SunTuria Solar Tours
    • SunTuria Solar