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
2,132
Total Housing Units
3,815
Owner Occupied
1,646
Renter Occupied
486
Vacant
1,683
Median Home Value
$355,405
Average Home Value
$474,426
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.33%
Median Household
$70,216 $74,860
Average Household
$91,569 $98,545
Per Capita
$43,586 $46,552
Total Businesses
316
Total Employed
2,734
Workers 16+
2,114
2025 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
59
Employed
468
2025 Public Administration
Businesses
33
Employed
377
2025 Arts / Entertainment / Rec
Businesses
15
Employed
364
2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
23
Employed
354
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
41
Employed
295
2025 Accommodation Businesses
Businesses
42
Employed
268
Some
High School
73
Graduated
High School
682
Associates
Degree
414
Bachelor's
Degree
997
Graduate
Degree
614
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
2,095
Non-Resident Commuters
18
Drive Alone
1,292
Carpooled
169
Public
2
Work At Home
405
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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