Modern Electric Water Company (MEWCO) is a customer owned, not-for profit corporation, engaged in providing high quality, economical electric and water utility services for the benefit of residents and businesses in the Spokane Valley for more than 111 years.
Decisions are made by local leaders regarding the water and electric systems that are in the best interest of the customers. MEWCO is governed by a locally elected five-member Board of Directors, which is responsible for determining policy and serves as an advisory panel to the General Manager on all utility matters. The General Manager is responsible for day-to-day administration and operation of the utility.
The company provides electricity services to almost 10,000 customers and water services to 6,000 customers. MEWCO caters its services to residential, commercial and light industrial customers. Further, the company purchases 100% of the power it sells from the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA).
Modern Electric Water Company (MEWCO) was founded by D. K. McDonald, R. A. Hutchinson, and A. C. Jamison in 1905. The company’s primary purpose was to provide irrigation water to approximately 3,000 acres of land sold by Modern Irrigation and Land Company. Modern Irrigation and Land Company, also owned by McDonald, Hutchinson and Jamison, granted one share of stock in MEWCO for each one acre of land purchased. Each share of stock holds no monetary value and is used to represent a vote in the Board of Directors’ election.
Company policies and procedures are established under the direction of a five-member Board of Directors. Management, staff and crew use policies and procedures, approved by the board, to facilitate daily business operations. Board of Directors must own property in the company’s service area and are elected to serve three-year-terms. Board meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month. The Election for board positions are conducted on the last Saturday in February at the Annual Shareholder Meeting.
As the complexion of the Spokane Valley changed from rural to urban, the company change its focus from irrigation provider to power and water supplier for residential and commercial needs. To date, this nonprofit, customer-owned corporation provides electricity and water to nearly 10,000 customers in the Opportunity neighborhood of Spokane Valley, Washington.
Modern Electric Water Company is a preference customer of Bonneville Power Administration, and provides its customers with some of the area’s lowest priced electricity. Supplying reliable and efficient electric and water services at the lowest possible cost isn’t just a slogan for us – it is what we do every day to keep the lights on and the water flowing.
Modern Electric Water Company, a customer owned utility, strives to provide reliable and efficient electric and water services at the lowest possible cost.
Modern Electric Water Company is a values-driven, results-focused electric and water utility whose core values are safety, honesty, integrity and genuine concern for others.
| Company Details | |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Modern Electric Water Company |
| Business Category | Electric Power |
| Address | 904 North Pines Road Spokane Valley Washington United States ZIP: 99206 |
| President | Dave Thompson |
| Year Established | 1905 |
| Employees | NA |
| Memberships | NA |
| Hours of Operation | Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm |
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