Welcome to Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative (MLEC)!
We are happy to have you as a MLEC member. Read below to learn more about our cooperative and your member benefits.
Start, Transfer, or Stop Service
If you need to start, transfer, or stop service with Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative, please contact our main office at (218) 927-2191 or check the Start/Stop/Transfer Service page.
About Us
As a not-for-profit electric cooperative, we work 24-hours a day, 7 days a week to provide our members and businesses with the most reliable and affordable electric service possible. Learn more about the history of MLEC on the Who We Are page.
7 Cooperative Principles
Cooperatives have been around since the 1800s! They are nothing new, but the principles might not be as widely known. Cooperatives are not just electric either.
They cross many industries including agriculture, finance, healthcare, and grocery. Ever heard of Land O’ Lakes, REI, or Ace Hardware? Learn more about each of the cooperative principles we live by on the Who We Are page.
Member Benefits
Being a member has its rewards! You will receive our monthly Outlet newsletter, which highlights co-op news, events, contests, recipes, and more. In addition, members are eligible for capital credits and youth program opportunities. Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative also hosts an Annual Meeting every year where our members gather to hear the state of the cooperative, meet with our staff and other members, and enjoy dinner with giveaways. Lastly, we have great concern for our communities and you’ll often see us participating in many events, so make sure to check out our latest community connection events and activities.
Get To Know Your Board of Directors
In a cooperative nature, your Board of Directors is elected by members and guides the business and affairs of the cooperative. Being a member that elects to vote is 1 of our core 7 cooperative principles.
Bylaws & Rights
As a member, know your rights. Cooperatives are democratically member-controlled, and as such, we operate under our bylaws and regulations. Review the Bylaw document (PDF) to know more about how we operate.
SmartHub App
Be in control of your energy! Manage payments, notify customer service of account and service issues, check your usage and receive special messaging from us all at the touch of a button.
SmartHub is available on Android and iOS smartphones, tablets, and on the web. This is just one of the many ways to pay! Learn more ways to pay by checking the Ways to Pay page.
We’re Social! Follow. Like. Share.
Follow the MLEC page on Facebook. We’ll share energy efficiency tips, MLEC news, updates on large power outages, construction projects, community events, and more.