Requirements for New Members

• Complete membership application and return to Pioneer Electric Cooperative.
  
  
• Upon receipt of the membership application a credit score is initiated to determine if a security deposit or co-signor is required.
  
  
• One of the following must be completed:
  
  
  • Pay Security Deposit
    $150.00 for non-electric heat
    $250.00 for electric heat
    Deposits are refunded, plus interest, following 12 consecutive "on-time" payments
    
    
  • Acceptable Credit Reference Requirements
    Reference from a utility where service was maintained for the previous 12 months or longer in the person's name who will be the member
    Reference will indicate good credit standing with utility (three or less late payments, no returned check items and no non-pay disconnects)
    
    
  • Acceptable Co-Signor Requirements
    Co-signor must come to office to sign form
    Co-signor must meet 1 of the following requirements:
         If the co-signor is a Pioneer member they must have a good credit rating with Pioneer
         If the co-signor is not a Pioneer member we will a run credit score report on them after informing potential co-signor
         that a credit score report will be done

When the above requirements have been met and the application is complete, the existing electric service can be connected in your name the following work day.

You may telephone, fax or mail your membership application to either Pioneer Electric Cooperative office

Our offices are open Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

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