Capital Credits

Capital Credits are issued to current members as a credit on their electric bill. If you have lived at more than one location within MVEC’s service area, your Capital Credits may be sent as either a check or placed as a credit on your electric bill. Capital Credits are issued to former members as a check. If you are not receiving your Capital Credits, email MVEC your complete forwarding address and phone number with “Capital Credits” in the subject line. Your address will not be changed until you receive a telephone confirmation from MVEC.

Each year the Board of Directors authorizes a specific amount of money for Senior/Estate Capital Credits at a discounted rate for members who are 70 years or older. Checks are processed within 30-45 days.

• Request Capital Credit Senior Distribution
• Request Capital Credit Estate Distribution (pdf)
• Fillable W-9 form (will redirect to IRS website)

MVEC does its best to deliver Capital Credits to former or current members who have moved from their last known address or did not cash a check that was sent to them. However, when these members are not found, under state guidelines, MVEC is able to donate unclaimed Capital Credits to MVEC’s scholarship program and qualifying organizations as approved by the Board of Directors.

2023 Unclaimed Capital Credit Listing

If your name appears on the above list, fill out this form and mail to MVEC.
Or submit this online form:

Request Unclaimed Capital Credit

Requests must be made by January 31, 2024.

• What are Capital Credits? At the end of each year, after all the cooperative’s bills have been paid and all expenses considered, the amount of money left over is called a margin. Margins provide equity for the cooperative and are allocated to the members in proportion to their purchases of electricity during the year. Capital Credits are your share of the margin. Capital Credits are allocated annually to each member and are retired in accordance with the cooperative’s bylaws.
• Why did I receive this refund? MVEC makes Capital Credit distributions on a first-in, first-out basis, meaning margins from 20 years ago are currently being paid out. If you received a check or have a credit on your electric bill, it is because our records indicate that you are eligible to receive a Capital Credit refund at this time.
• Can I retire my Capital Credits early? Members or former members who are age 70 or older can apply for an application to receive their Capital Credits at a discount.
• What if I wish to donate my Capital Credit refund to Operation Round Up? Please call the Capital Credits Department at (952) 492-2313 or (800) 282-6832.
• Is my Capital Credit allocation/retirement taxable? We suggest you seek the advice of a tax professional for any specific questions regarding taxation.