STRUCTURE The Coop structure consists of four levels, Generation Coop, Transmission Coop, Distribution Coop, and the consumers or members. The Generation Coop creates the power used by its member Transmission Coops who transport the power to its Distribution Coops, who in turn sell the power to their members or consumers. The consumers of the area came together and formed the Distribution Coops to provide the power necessary for the rural areas. The Distribution Coops formed Transmission Coops to supply the power they deemed necessary for their members, and the Transmission Coops formed a Generation Coop to generate the power needed in the area. In Southwest Missouri the Generation Coop is Associated Electric, the Transmission Coop is Sho-Me Power, and there are nine Distribution Coops. The entire Coop structure is set up to provide power to its members at the lowest prices possible. Sho-Me is a non-profit organization.