RESIDENTIAL APPLICATION 
MEMBERSHIP AND AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC SERVICE
By applying for membership with Southwestern Electric Cooperative, Inc., you agree to the following terms and conditions for purchasing electric service:
  1. Upfront Fees: You agree to pay a $15 fee.  This is to cover the membership and processing fees.

  2. Security Deposit: We perform a soft-credit check through On-Line Utility Exchange. Based on this check, you might be required to pay a security deposit. Any security deposit paid will be refunded to you after 12 consecutive months of paying your bills on time.

  3. Cooperative Rules: You agree to follow the rules and regulations found in Southwestern Electric's Certificate of Incorporation and the Cooperative's bylaws. This also includes any future changes or updates to these bylaws.

  4. No Personal Liability: You are not personally responsible for any debts or financial obligations of the Cooperative. Your property cannot be seized to cover the Cooperative's debts.

  5. Access to Your Property: Cooperative employees and representatives may need to enter your property to ensure you and other members receive quality electric service. By signing this agreement, you give them permission to do so.

  6. Rights-of-Way and Easements: By signing this agreement, you agree to provide Southwestern Electric Cooperative all necessary rights-of-way and easements to construct and maintain the Cooperative's facilities, which as used in full or in part to provide electric service to you and other members of the Cooperative.

  7. Contact Methods: To manage your account or collect any amounts you may owe, we may contact you by phone at any number linked to your account, including wireless numbers. Please be aware that this could result in charges to you. We may also contact you by sending text messages or emails to any email address you provide. These contacts may include pre-recorded or artificial voice messages and/or the use of an automatic dialing device, where applicable. By signing this membership application, you agree to these contact methods.

  8. Application Requirement: We cannot provide you with electric service until you complete, sign, and return this membership application and pay any required deposit.
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Member Information




Your social security number is needed to complete a soft credit check to determine if a security deposit is required and to establish and maintain accurate records for the allocation and payment of capital credits. Please call 800-637-8667 if you do not have a social security number.







Joint Member Information



A social security number is needed to complete a soft credit check to determine if a security deposit is required and to establish and maintain accurate records for the allocation and payment of capital credits. If you do not have a social security number, please call us at 800-637-8667.






Service Address Information









The temp pole must be set in order for you to continue with this application. Please return to submit the application once the temp pole has been set.



Mailing Address




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