DEMOCRATIC MEMBER CONTROL IS ONE OF OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
COOPERATIVE ANNUAL MEETING
Eau Claire Energy Cooperative will hold its annual member meeting on March 17, 2026 at the Florian Garden's Conference Center in Eau Claire, WI. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. with the business meeting starting at 5:30 p.m. with dinner to follow. To view last years meeting minutes, visit your SmartHub account or click on the corresponding year at the bottom of this page. Each year ECEC recognizes its annual Concern for Community Award recipient, scholarship recipients, Youth Ambassadors, and Member Advisory Council members.
This year's theme is "People Behind Your Power." In addition to the the regular business items, join us to hear from a panel of Cooperative employees who will provide insight on their day to day operations and how they serve you, our members.
This year's theme is "People Behind Your Power." In addition to the the regular business items, join us to hear from a panel of Cooperative employees who will provide insight on their day to day operations and how they serve you, our members.
This year, District 1, 5, and 8 are up for election and all incumbents are seeking another three-year term. However, there is no opposition in any district, therefore, based on ECEC's bylaws an election is not needed. Please take the time to watch their candidacy videos below to get to know your directors a bit better.
This is your chance to meet with Cooperative staff, leadership, and directors to ask questions and receive business reports regarding the Cooperative activities during the past year.
This is your chance to meet with Cooperative staff, leadership, and directors to ask questions and receive business reports regarding the Cooperative activities during the past year.
2026 ELECTION
DISTRICT NO. 1
Seymour, west of County Road UN, Eau Claire County; Hallie and Lafayette, Chippewa County, except land in District 2, and the village of Lake Hallie.
Thomas Schwartz (I)
1684 113th Street
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Member of Eau Claire Energy since 1971
WATCH CANDIDATE VIDEO
1684 113th Street
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Member of Eau Claire Energy since 1971
WATCH CANDIDATE VIDEO
DISTRICT NO. 5
Brunswick and Drammen, Eau Claire County; Rock Creek, Dunn County; Albany, Pepin County; Naples, Buffalo County, except land in District 2.
Joseph Becker (I)
W4895 County Road W
Eleva, WI 54738
Member of Eau Claire Energy since 1999
WATCH CANDIDATE VIDEO
W4895 County Road W
Eleva, WI 54738
Member of Eau Claire Energy since 1999
WATCH CANDIDATE VIDEO
DISTRICT NO. 8
Lincoln, Clear Creek, Otter Creek and Washington, south of Walnut Road, south of an easterly extension of Walnut Road to Mathwig Road, and south of Mathwig Road, Eau Claire County; Sumner and Unity, Trempealeau County.
Jeffrey Frieburg (I)
51170 Oak Ridge Road
Osseo, WI 54758
Member of Eau Claire Energy since 2003
WATCH CANDIDATE VIDEO
51170 Oak Ridge Road
Osseo, WI 54758
Member of Eau Claire Energy since 2003
WATCH CANDIDATE VIDEO
INTERESTED IN SERVING ON THE BOARD?
As a member of Eau Claire Energy Cooperative, you have the opportunity to serve on our Board of Directors as well as elect your board members. Review the Election Process and Director Qualifications to get started.
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