Capital Credits

Scenic Rivers Energy Cooperative is operated on a not-for-profit basis.  We are not motivated by the potential for profits.  The price to obtain services and products from the cooperative are cost based and are kept as low as possible.

In order to be fiscally responsible in operation, the cooperative needs working capital and a cushion on "margins".  The margins will be distributed later through our system of Capital Credits.

Each member in the cooperative is assigned an individual Capital Credit account.  At year end, any margin is divided among the members according to their patronage with the cooperative.  You will receive a notice of your Capital Credit allocation each year. 

Scenic Rivers Energy Cooperative is currently refunding on a percentage basis.  Your total allocations are multiplied by the percentage that the Board of Directors decides on.  For active members, this amount is applied to the bill in October of each year.  Inactive members receive a check in the mail.  If the check is less than $10.00 we will not issue it.  This amount is recorded and added to the following year until the refund is at least $10.00.  

Capital Credits Video

If you are handling the estate of a member who has passed away, please contact us.

Capital Credit Application and Agreement for Early Retirement
 

Unclaimed Capital Credits

Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes Section 185.03(10), you are hereby notified that Scenic Rivers Energy Cooperative, of Lancaster, Wisconsin, has in its possession unclaimed funds belonging to you.  You may claim these funds by contacting the Cooperative and furnishing proof of your legal interest in such funds on or before September 10, 2025.  You are further notified that unless you do claim such funds and provide satisfactory evidence of your right to receive the same by September 10, 2025, these funds will be forfeited to the Cooperative.

Click here to view the complete list of names of members with unclaimed credits (available after June 30, 2025).