Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
San Luis Valley REC (Rural Electric Cooperative) is a utility cooperative providing electricity to members in Colorado's San Luis Valley. It operates as a not-for-profit entity, with ownership and governance shared among its members.
A company or organization that provides essential services such as electricity, water, or gas to homes and businesses.
Member: owned - A business structure where ownership is equally distributed among all members, giving them equal voting rights in decision-making processes