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Electricity Remains a Great Value LATE LAST YEAR, the U.S. minted the final penny. The one-cent coin was one of the first made in 1793 after the mint was established, but by the end of its run in 2025, a penny cost as much as 3.7 cents to produce. It just wasn't worth it to keep making pennies.

THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME FOR ZERO DOLLARS. Next June, you could join 2,000 teens from across the U.S. to make new friends and share experiences in Washington, D.C., all paid for by your electric co-op.

EACH SEPTEMBER, WE celebrate Labor Day, a nationwide tribute to the contributions American workers make to the strength and prosperity of our country.

WITH THE ARRIVAL of dove season, Fannin Electric Cooperative encourages members to be aware of electrical equipment while hunting. Shooting electrical infrastructure is dangerous and can cause power outages and result in expensive repairs.

LOTS OF COMPANIES are guided by a board of directors. But as a co-op, Fannin Electric Cooperative’s board is composed of members who know our community and its needs particularly well.

THIS NOTICE OF capital credits allocations is issued in accordance with the bylaws of Fannin Electric Cooperative. Fannin EC is pleased to announce it has allocated the 2025 calendar year net margins from the retail sale and distribution of electricity to the 2025 member-consumers as credit to such patrons’ individual capital accounts in Fannin EC. This allocation was made to all patrons purchasing electricity from Fannin EC and was made for $165,403.

AFTER MORE THAN 3½ decades of dedicated service, Fannin Electric Cooperative proudly recognizes the retirement of Joe Rhudy, who retired May 29.

Celebrate America’s Big Birthday and Co-op Principles

Fannin EC wishes Tim Kidwell a happy retirement

Home Is Where Our Heart Is ALL OF US at Fannin Electric Cooperative want to see our community succeed because we live here too. Our board of directors and employees are local people working for local good. That’s the essence of Cooperative Principle No. 7, Concern for Community.

FLAG DAY IS June 14. This lesser-known and lesser-celebrated holiday, established by Congress in 1949, pays tribute to a great and meaningful symbol.

Honoring Those Who Served