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Washington Electric Cooperative’s Board of Trustees met in regular session on June 22 at the co-op’s office in Marietta. The following actions occurred:

• Board members approved the cooperative’s capital credit estate retirements and new member list.

• Director of Safety Josh Jump provided the June safety report.

• Director of Finance and Administration BJ Allen presented the April 2023 financial report.

• Board members approved changes to Policy 401 –Application for Membership and for Electric Service.

• General Manager/CEO Jeff Triplett presented reports on the engineering and operations department, as well as updates on recent co-op events, trainings, and member inquiries.

• Director of Marketing and Member Services

Jennifer Greene provided a report on the co-op’s number of idle services. Services are considered idle after they have been inactive for a period of 12 months. Washington Electric has retired more than 40 idle services in 2023, reducing costs related to equipment and property taxes.

Washington Electric Cooperative is democratically controlled and governed by local people committed to policies that result in a safe and reliable electric system, fair rates, financial responsibility, and superior member service.

The cooperative’s next board meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. on August 24 at Washington Electric’s office at 440 Highland Ridge Road, Marietta.