East Texas Electric Cooperative

East Texas Electric Cooperative (ETEC) is a private, independent electric cooperative owned by the members it serves. Founded in 1987 when 10 East Texas cooperatives pooled their resources, ETEC provides long-term, reliable, and affordable electric power with a focus on environmental stewardship and improving quality of life. Its members consist of seven distribution cooperatives and one generation and transmission cooperative (G&T). As a not-for-profit cooperative, ETEC pursues a well-balanced, diversified generation portfolio, invests in modern efficient facilities, and explores renewable energy sources such as biomass and hydroelectric power. In June 2026, ETEC and Northeast Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc. announced a merger to enhance reliability, reduce costs, and strengthen service to more than 400,000 rural consumers across East Texas and Louisiana.

ETEC was founded in 1987, when 10 East Texas cooperatives came together to deliver reliable, low cost power to rural residents and businesses. The cooperative is owned by the members it serves and operates as a not-for-profit. Its members consist of seven distribution cooperatives and one generation and transmission cooperative (G&T). ETEC pursues a well-balanced, diversified generation portfolio, invests in modern efficient facilities, and explores renewable energy sources such as biomass and hydroelectric power. In June 2026, ETEC and Northeast Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc. announced a merger to enhance reliability, reduce costs, and strengthen service to more than 400,000 rural consumers across East Texas and Louisiana.

not-for-profit cooperative focused on low-cost, reliable power and environmental stewardship

• electric power

  Long-term, reliable, and affordable electric power to members.

1. 1ETECetec.coop
2. 2History & Mission — ETECetec.coop