Garkane Energy Co-Op Inc
1802 S. Hwy 89A , Kanab, Utah, United States

Garkane Energy is a member-owned cooperative, whose mission is to provide superior, responsive customer service, while cultivating a culture of safety in a manner that builds trust among its members and employees alike.  We seek to provide our members with energy services of value at fair prices, thereby improving their quality of life.  Our mission also includes providing professional development opportunities for the organization’s employees and to keep a balance between the needs of the cooperative’s members and employees.

History

In 1938, Garkane Power was formed as a Cooperative by citizens living in Garfield and Kane Counties of Southern Utah. Robert Middleton living in Henrieville, UT was selected as the first General Manager. The cost of membership was $5. The newly created Cooperative took advantage of loans provided by the Rural Electrification Act signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. A special meeting of the members authorized a total obligation to the REA of not more than $1,500,000 to build a power line system. It would initially serve 118 miles and now serves over 2,200 miles of line with 12,950 members. It owns two hydro plants on the Boulder Mountain. It is a member of the NRECA (National Rural Electric Cooperative Association).  The Co-op serves four National Parks (Zions, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon, and Capitol Reef). The Co-op also serves two National Monuments and a National Recreation Area. Three National Forests are served (Dixie, Fishlake, and Kaibab), along with numerous State Parks. These federal and state lands encompass close to 90% of the total landmass of the Co-op’s 16,000 square miles of service territory. It has been an economic force for good in all the communities it serves. 

Vision

Garkane will actively promote efficient electricity use, energy conservation and responsible renewable energy.  We will focus on industry best operating practices and be accountable to our members to gain their trust.  Garkane will be a catalyst to stimulate the economy of our service territory and to promote the quality of life for our members.   Every employee/member interaction will end with a positive conclusion.   

Core Values

• Respectful and Courteous- Measure all our interactions with these values
• Integrity – maintain trust
• Transparency – our actions are open
• Safety – no accidents
• Reliability – power always available for our member/owner’s needs
• Accountability – we are responsible for the results of our actions
• Responsive – we act on issues
• Charitable – we give back to our community
• Protect resources – we will protect our member/owner’s resources
• Value - we value employees/member/owners

Serving Southern Utah the Cooperative Way

  Beginning in 1998, Garkane Energy began offering Propane Gas service. The propane division was spun off into an independent, wholly-owned subsidiary effective January 1, 2003.  Garkane Propane, Inc. has grown to serve customers throughout Southern Utah and Northern Arizona. Garkane Propane pledges to mirror the way Garkane Energy has run its electricity business for over 75 years: providing safe, reliable service at reasonable, stable prices.