As the holidays approach, we’re reminded how much we can accomplish when we support one another. At Community Electric Cooperative, working together isn’t just a belief — it’s the cooperative way. And a simple switch this season can bring big benefits for all our members.
This time of year, every dollar counts. Between family gatherings, travel, and holiday shopping, we all feel the pinch and so does your cooperative. Each year, Community Electric Cooperative spends over $200,000 printing and mailing monthly bills and Cooperative Living magazines. With the cost of paper goods rising and postage increasing nearly 56% since 2019, these expenses continue to climb.
2019 postage: $0.50 per stamp
2025 postage: $0.78 per stamp
That’s over $75,000 more per year — just in postage.
Paper and envelope prices also continue to rise 3–5% annually. All of these added costs impact the price members pay for electricity — especially during colder winter months.
Why Paperless Matters More Than Ever
When you choose paperless billing, you help cut those costs — and that savings goes right back to the people who own this cooperative: you and your neighbors.
✅ Faster delivery straight to your inbox
✅ Less paper waste and holiday clutter
✅ Safe, secure, and convenient
✅ Lower operating costs = stable, affordable rates for everyone
That’s the cooperative difference — when we all pitch in, we all benefit.
A Holiday Gift That Keeps Giving
Sign up for paperless billing in less than 2 minutes:
www.comelec.coop/paperless
And while you’re online, don’t miss our latest update:
CEC is also going paperless with capital credits this year!
Find out what that means for you — and how to review the recipient list — in our companion story.
This Thanksgiving and Christmas, thank you for helping us keep costs down, support our community, and power the moments that matter most.
Together, we’re brighter. Together, we’re Community Electric Cooperative.