What Is a Co-op?
Hart EMC is an Electric Membership Cooperative, meaning we are owned by the members we serve. As a not-for-profit organization, we focus on providing reliable, affordable electricity. Revenue is reinvested in our system and communities or returned to members through patronage capital.
The Cooperative Difference means you’re not just a customer—you’re an owner. Our members have a voice, and their needs come first.
How Electricity Gets to You
Electricity travels through the electric grid to power our homes and businesses.
- Generation: Electricity is produced at a power plant.
- Transmission: High-voltage lines carry electricity over long distances.
- Distribution: Substations and power lines deliver electricity to our communities.
- You, the Member: Electricity powers your home, appliances, and everyday life.
The Cooperative Difference
At Hart EMC, our members are our owners, and our communities are our homes. We’re committed to dependable service, affordable power, and supporting the people and communities we serve.
Our History
Hart County EMC received its charter on November 20, 1937, bringing the dream of electricity to rural communities across six counties. In 1938, the cooperative built its first 123 miles of power lines. By 1948, it served 5,232 members across 1,155 miles of line.
Today, Hart EMC serves six counties with more than 40,000 meters. While technology has changed, our commitment to reliable, affordable power remains the same. We continue the vision of those who first brought electricity to our rural communities.
Corporate Documents
- Click here to download an electronic version of the Hart EMC Bylaws. These were amended September 16, 2021.
- Click here to download an electronic version of the Hart EMC Service Rules and Regulations. These rules and regulations were adopted on April 22, 2022.
- Click here to download an electronic version of the Hart EMC Statement of Nondiscrimination.
A Powerful Creation 
