Who We Are
Touchstone Energy is a national network of nearly 700 cooperatives. We help our cooperative members strengthen their relationship with their member-owners
• National brand of electric cooperative since 1998
• Offer member-only resources and partnerships to strengthen the cooperative advantage and the power of human connections
• By working together, Touchstone Energy cooperatives stand as a source of power and information to their 30 million member-owners in 46 states
Associate Membership Types
Cooperative Affiliate
Affiliate Membership is open to sister organization or subsidiary of a full Touchstone Energy® member.
Key reasons why to join Touchstone Energy as an Affiliate Member:
Collaboration and Networking: By joining Touchstone Energy as an affiliate member, you can connect and collaborate with other electric cooperatives and industry professionals operating broadband and other subsidiary services. This networking opportunity allows for the sharing of knowledge, best practices, and innovative ideas.
Resources and Support: Affiliation with Touchstone Energy provides access to various resources, including training programs, educational materials, technical assistance, and research. These resources can help you stay updated on industry trends, enhance your operational efficiency, and improve customer service, satisfaction, and loyalty.
Branding and Marketing: Being associated with Touchstone Energy Cooperatives lend credibility and visibility to your affiliate organization. Cooperative branding campaigns focusing on community-oriented values, reliability, and commitment to service, which can help differentiate your business and build trust among consumers.
Cooperative Principles: Cooperatives operate based on a set of guiding principles, such as democratic control, member participation, and concern for the community. By joining Touchstone Energy, you align yourself with these principles and demonstrate a commitment to cooperative values and the cooperative difference.
Key Benefits of Affiliate Membership:
- Co-op Web Builder site; Basic Platform
- ACSI Scoring
- Five LinkedIn Learning Licenses
- Access to members-only webinars
- Co-op Connection Discounts
Cooperative Service Provider (CSP)
Why Join as a Cooperative Service Provider (CSP) Member?
This membership category is open to companies providing products and services to electric cooperatives and the utility industry. As a CSP Member, you gain valuable benefits that help expand your relationships with our electric co-op members.
Value of Touchstone Energy CSP Membership
Branding and Marketing:
Being associated with Touchstone Energy Cooperative enhances the visibility of your organization and the products and/or services you provide to the community. Ways in which you can utilize the membership to stand out to Touchstone Energy Cooperatives includes a listing in our online associate member directory, a stand-alone introductory email to Touchstone Energy Members and complimentary ad in one issue of the monthly e-newsletter (6,000 co-op employees).
Networking and Thought Leadership:
By joining Touchstone Energy as a CSP member, you can connect and grow relationships with industry professionals. We also turn to our associate member for thought leadership and the sharing of knowledge, best practices, and innovative ideas.
Resources and Support:
Affiliation with Touchstone Energy provides access to various resources, including the education and employee development platform, LinkedIn Learning as well as access to industry research. These resources can help you stay updated on industry trends, enhance your operational efficiency, and improve customer service, satisfaction, and loyalty amongst electric cooperative clients.
Cooperative Principles:
Cooperatives operate based on a set of guiding principles, such as democratic control, member participation, and concern for the community. By joining Touchstone Energy, you align yourself with these principles and demonstrate a commitment to cooperative values and the cooperative difference.
Key Benefits of Co-op Service Provider Membership:
Direct Visibility to Touchstone Energy Members
• Listing in our national, online associate member directory
• Introductory Stand-alone email to Touchstone Energy Members
• Free ad in one issue of monthly e-newsletter (6,000 co-op employees)
• Opportunity to be featured in Co-op Connections
Access and Discounts to Touchstone Energy Events
• First opportunity to sponsor events like the B2B NEXT Conference
• Access to member-only events and discounts
Thought Leadership opportunities
• Limited opportunities to be featured in member webinars
• Special Speaking opportunities
Access to branded member logo and merchandise
