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Members Due Their Capital Credits

Unlike "for-profit" businesses that exist to make money, Tri-County exists to serve a need.  Ownership in the member's business is established through the rates paid for electric service from the cooperative. Any money collected in excess of the costs to provide service is the member's investment in his or her business. This capital is credited to an account in each member' name and refunded through the capital credit process. To maintain the financial stability of the cooperative, the amount refunded is limited to 25 percent of the previous year's operating margins. The oldest outstanding capital credit dollars are refunded first. For 2005, capital credit refunds are for the year 1984.

Active members receive a capital credit refund as a bill credit. Capital credit refund checks are mailed to former members. The names listed below are for unclaimed capital credits. If you know someone listed, please call Liane Snow at (478) 986-8107 or 1-866-254-8100, ext. 8107.