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        <ExplanationTxt>RICH MOUNTAIN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC. IS A MEMBER OWNED ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION COOPERATIVE ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE ELECTRIC SERVICE TO ITS MEMBERS AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE COST. THIS INCLUDES ASSISTING ITS MEMBERS IN FINDING WAYS TO IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AT THEIR HOME OR BUSINESS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>RICH MOUNTAIN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE PROVIDES ELECTRIC SERVICE TO ALL OF ITS MEMBERS AT THE LOWEST COST AND OFFERS ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS TO ALL OF ITS MEMBERS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>AS A COOPERATIVE,ALL OF INDIVIDUALS OR BUSINESSES THAT ARE PROVIDED ELECTRIC SERVICE THROUGH THE COOP ARE MEMBERS OF THE COOP</ExplanationTxt>
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