(a) General rule.--Each electric cooperative corporation shall have power (in addition to or limitation of the powers conferred by section 5502 (relating to general powers)):
(1) To generate, manufacture, purchase, acquire and accumulate electric energy and to transmit, distribute, sell, furnish and dispose of such electric energy to its members only; and to construct, erect, purchase, lease as lessee and, in any manner, acquire, own, hold, maintain, operate, sell, dispose of, lease as lessor, exchange and mortgage plants, buildings, works, machinery, supplies, equipment, apparatus and transmission and distribution lines or systems necessary, convenient or useful.
(2) To assist its members only to wire their premises and install therein electrical and plumbing fixtures, machinery, supplies, apparatus and equipment of any and all kinds and character and, in connection therewith and for those purposes, to purchase, acquire, lease, sell, distribute, install and repair electrical and plumbing fixtures, machinery, supplies, apparatus and equipment of any and all kinds and character and to receive, acquire, endorse, pledge, hypothecate and dispose of notes, bonds and other evidences of indebtedness.
(3) To furnish to other corporations organized under this chapter, or to the members thereof, electric energy, wiring facilities, electrical and plumbing equipment and services convenient or useful.
(4) In connection with the acquisition, construction, improvement, operation or maintenance of its lines, to use any highway or any right-of-way, easement or other similar property right owned or held by the Commonwealth or any political subdivision thereof.
(5) To have and exercise the power of eminent domain for the purpose and in the manner provided by the condemnation laws of this Commonwealth relating to public utility corporations for acquiring private property for public use, such right to be paramount except as to property of the Commonwealth or of any political subdivision thereof or any public utility corporation, other than one engaged in furnishing electric energy to the public, except that the right of eminent domain shall exist in order to cross the lines of any public utility not furnishing electric energy if the crossing is effected in such manner as not to interfere with the service lines or the service of the public utility.
(6) To fix, regulate and collect rates, fees, rents or other charges for electric energy and any other facilities, supplies, equipment or services furnished by the corporation.
(7) To accept gifts or grants of money, services or property, real or personal.
(8) To do and perform, either for itself or its members or for any other corporation, or for the members thereof, any and all acts and things and to have and exercise any and all powers as may be necessary, convenient or appropriate to effectuate the purpose for which the corporation is incorporated.
(b) Enumeration unnecessary.--It shall not be necessary to set forth in the articles of the corporation the powers enumerated in this chapter.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Title 15 - CORPORATIONS AND UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS
Chapter 73 - Electric Cooperative Corporations
Section 7302 - Application of chapter
Section 7304 - Number and qualifications of incorporators
Section 7306 - Articles of incorporation
Section 7307 - Prohibition on use of words "electric cooperative."
Section 7308 - Liberal construction
Section 7321 - Special powers and limitations
Section 7323 - Exemption of members from liability for debts of corporation
Section 7324 - Qualifications of members
Section 7325 - Annual meeting of members
Section 7326 - Voting by members
Section 7327 - Certificates of membership
Section 7328 - Quorum of members
Section 7330 - Nonprofit operation
Section 7331 - Merger, division or sale of assets
Section 7333 - License fee; exemption from excise taxes
Section 7334 - Exemption from jurisdiction of Public Utility Commission
Section 7335 - Limited exemption from Securities Act
Section 7351 - Application of subchapter
Section 7353 - Geographical areas
Section 7354 - Boundaries of certified territories; hearings
Section 7355 - Obligations and rights within certified territory; new electric-consuming facilities
Section 7356 - Borderline service
Section 7357 - Effect of incorporation, annexation or consolidation