Southwest Electric Cooperative returning more than $1.2 million to members.

Members of Southwest Electric Cooperative who had service in the years 1999 and 2000 will be receiving their portion of the more than $1.2 million in retired capital credits. Since the cooperative was formed in 1939, the board of directors has authorized the return of more than $51.5 million to members. “This is one of the main differences that set cooperatives apart from other utilities,” said James Ashworth, CEO/general manager.