{"a":"Cooperatives are member-owned companies who help serve the electricity needs of areas of the country that are not serviced by government or private electric companies. Cooperatives, also known as co-ops, are not-for-profit companies who are usually run by a board or individuals who are voted into their roles. Most co-ops in the United States provide power to areas that are considered rural, but some also exist to serve larger cities and counties who don’t have a government owned electricity provider. "}