Wabash Valley Power Alliance

About Us

Corn Belt Energy powers the lives of over 36,000 homes and businesses throughout 18 counties in Central Illinois. We employ over 85 people, maintain over 5,000 miles of line, and distribute electricity from Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA), a generation and transmission cooperative based in Indiana.

Founded in 1938, Corn Belt Energy is owned by the members it serves and is committed to providing reliable and affordable electricity. The cooperative is governed by 13 directors who are residential members. Energy efficiency, education and safety are top priorities in addition to distributing energy. 

Corn Belt Energy is a member of the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives (AIEC) and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) and has been a member of Touchstone Energy since its inception in 1998.

Counties served: Bureau, Champaign, DeWitt, Ford, Henry, Kendall, Knox, LaSalle, Livingston, Logan, Macon, Marshall, McLean, Piatt, Putnam, Stark, Tazewell, and Woodford

Why Corn Belt Energy 

We’re focused on hiring and retaining dedicated, resilient professionals.

We offer our employees competitive compensation, continuing education and training, wellness programs, health benefits, 401(k) matching, employer paid pension, paid time off and holidays.

We continuously work to maintain and improve upon our culture of safety and are committed to Safety First and Zero Contacts.

Our Mission

To enhance the quality of life of our members and support the communities we serve, by cooperatively providing reasonably priced energy with exceptional service.