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WELCOME TO BELTRAMI ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

We look forward to being your local electric provider. Beltrami Electric Cooperative is a not-for-profit utility, dedicated to providing reliable electric service, excellent member service, and innovative energy solutions at fair and reasonable prices.  

If you have any questions, please contact our Member Services Department at (218) 444-2540 or (800) 955-6083.

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It's easy to start the membership application process.

  • By Phone: call our friendly member service representatives Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at (218) 444-2540 or (800) 955-6083. You will receive a membership form via mail, email or text to complete and return to the cooperative.

  • In Person: our office is located at 4111 Technology Dr NW, Bemidji. Walk-in office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

If you are building and wish to apply for a new construction electric service, please see New Construction
If you are moving in to a location that already has an existing electric service, please see Moving In

Membership Fee & Rates

Anyone requesting electric service, who has not had service in their name with the Cooperative, will need to complete and submit a Member Application.

Federal law and the cooperative's bylaws require all consumers be members of the cooperative.  The membership fee is $50 and must be paid prior to receiving electrical service.  If  you discontinue service, the membership fee will be applied to your final bill.

A security deposit may be required for service at each location. The Cooperative will assess a deposit based on a person's credit risk by using a credit evaluation service. The credit check will not affect a person's credit history. If a deposit is required, the amount will be equal to two times the monthly average history, provided that 12 months valid history exists.  If valid history does not exist, the deposit amount shall be $225.  Existing deposit amounts may be modified based on 12 month usage history if service is disconnected for non-payment or refunded towards the account balance if the account is inactive. The deposit will be applied to the account after monthly bills have been paid on time for 12 consecutive months.  Security deposits are paid interest, which is accrued each month and applied every October or when deposit is refunded. 

As a not-for-profit cooperative, our rates are designed simply to cover the costs of wholesale power, transmission and distribution related costs plus provide adequate margin.

The whole premise of electric rates in a cooperative is one of fairness. Beltrami Electric Cooperative (BEC) uses consulting engineering firms to assist in studying the impact that each member group has on incurring the cost components. Rates are then set to recover expenses to serve each group.

In an electric cooperative, the ultimate authority on all issues belongs to the member elected board of directors. The staff and consulting engineers must present the studies and proposed rate to the member’s representatives for approval, including service rates.

Member Handbook

Your member handbook is designed to help you better understand what your cooperative membership can offer you, all while providing resources in one location.

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Beltrami Electric Cooperative

4111 Technology Dr NW
P.O. Box 488 | Bemidji, MN 56619

Office Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. M-F

Beltrami Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

 

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  • HOME
  • MY ACCOUNT
    • MY BILL
      • View/Pay My Bill
      • SmartHub
      • Payment Options
      • Payment Assistance
      • High Bill Concern
      • Understanding My Bill
    • MY ACCOUNT
      • New Member Info
      • Account Management
        • Update My Information
      • Budget Billing
      • Capital Credits
      • Forms
      • Member Privacy
    • MY ELECTRIC SERVICE
      • Start/Stop/Transfer Service
      • Electric Service Construction
  • PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
    • PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
      • Products
        • GenerLink
        • Marathon Water Heaters
        • Steffes Electric Thermal Storage Heaters
      • Contractor Resources
      • Home Energy Assessment
      • Electric Heating Systems
      • Electric Vehicles (EVs)
      • Load Management
    • REBATES AND ENERGY SAVINGS
      • Rebates and Incentives
      • Manage My Energy Usage
        • Home Energy Assessment
      • Energy Saving Tips
      • Cost Comparison
    • RENEWABLE ENERGY
      • Infinity Renewable Energy
      • Member-Owned Renewable Energy Systems
      • Northern Solar
  • MY COOPERATIVE
    • About Your Cooperative
      • What is an Electric Co-op?
        • History of Beltrami Electric Cooperative
      • Annual & District Meetings
      • Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
      • Board of Directors
      • Contact Information
      • Employment Opportunities
      • Energy Resources Profile
      • Energy Resources Tour
      • Leadership Team
      • Political Action
      • Statement of Non-Discrimination
    • COMMUNITY
      • Community Room
        • Community Room Calendar & Reservation Request Form
      • Co-op Connections Card
        • Co-op Connections Discount Card Local Discounts
      • Operation RoundUp
      • Education & Scholarships
        • Youth Tour-Washington, DC
        • Scholarships
      • GreenTouch
      • Indoor Garage Sale
      • Touchstone Energy Community Award
      • Touchstone Energy Open
    • NEWS AND MEDIA
      • Beltrami Electric News
      • Member Newsletters
        • Place a classified ad
      • Media Contacts
      • Utility Scams-Beware
      • Links & Resources
  • OUTAGES AND SAFETY
    • Outages
      • Outage & Storm Center
        • Outage FAQs
      • Report a Power Outage
      • Current Outages
      • Restoration Process
      • Outage Preparedness
      • Using a Generator During an Outage
    • Safety
      • Power Line Safety
      • Electrical Safety
      • Generator Safety
      • Call Before You Dig
      • Safety Demonstrations
      • Vegetation Management