Arrowhead Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AECI) was formed in 1953 after the Lutsen Light & Power Company closed its doors. Since 1953, AECI has been dedicated to fulfilling its mission and serving members.
AECI serves more than 4,000 members in Cook County and part of Lake County. This requires AECI to operate and maintain over 375 miles of overhead distribution line and 190 miles of underground distribution line.
Households
2,140
Total Housing Units
3,870
Owner Occupied
1,661
Renter Occupied
479
Vacant
1,730
Median Home Value
$362,967
Average Home Value
$485,409
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.13%
Median Household
$72,629 $78,895
Average Household
$99,622 $110,532
Per Capita
$48,213 $53,563
Total Businesses
334
Total Employed
2,611
Workers 16+
2,175
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
58
Employed
453
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
22
Employed
356
2026 Public Administration
Businesses
33
Employed
352
2026 Arts / Entertainment / Rec
Businesses
13
Employed
316
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
43
Employed
314
2026 Accommodation Businesses
Businesses
40
Employed
265
Some
High School
85
Graduated
High School
651
Associates
Degree
454
Bachelor's
Degree
932
Graduate
Degree
687
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
2,161
Non-Resident Commuters
14
Drive Alone
1,344
Carpooled
126
Public
52
Work At Home
474
Cooperative electricity isn’t profit-driven, it’s people-driven. As an electric cooperative member-owner, you have a voice and a vote in how your electric provider serves you and your business. When you’re a cooperative member, you’re not just a number on a bill, you’re a member of a community. And by working with Great River Energy, you will be part of a nationwide alliance made of more than 600 local, consumer-owned electric cooperatives in 46 states. Touchstone Energy co-ops deliver power and energy solutions to more than 40 million members every day.
Tom Lambrecht
Manager, Economic Development Services
Great River Energy
763-445-6105
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