1803 Electric Cooperative

Overview

A New Era for a New Generation & Transmission Cooperative

When 1803 Electric Cooperative was established in 2019, it marked the beginning of a new chapter in Louisiana’s energy landscape. As a not-for-profit generation and transmission (G&T) cooperative, 1803 was created by Louisiana’s distribution cooperatives with one goal in mind: to better serve their members through locally governed, reliable, and affordable electricity. With operations officially beginning in 2025 and approximately 175,000 Louisiana member-consumers served, 1803 needed a website that matched the scale of their mission and the transparency of their values.

The redesign was guided by three main priorities: increasing transparency, making information easy to navigate, and keeping content timely and relevant for their member cooperatives. Here’s how Powerful brought those goals to life.

Increasing Transparency Through Design

As a G&T cooperative, 1803 Electric Cooperative doesn’t serve individual households directly—they serve their member cooperatives, who in turn serve communities. That means every action they take impacts not just one organization, but the broader communities those members power. With this level of responsibility comes the need for clarity. To help fulfill their goal of increased transparency, Powerful implemented the Resource Directory app, a tool designed to make information about 1803’s business relationships and member cooperatives accessible at a glance.

Utilizing this feature, 1803 can visually showcase the organizations they partner with through a clean and clickable tile layout—each logo represents a partner or member and leads to a dedicated page with a brief description and external link. Whether a visitor is looking to understand 1803’s trusted partners or identify which co-op serves their area, the Resource Directory acts as a clear and inviting guide.

By organizing these relationships into an intuitive format, 1803 can clearly showcase the cooperative and industry partners they work with, reinforcing trust and credibility with their visitors. Whether someone is learning about the organization for the first time or researching industry affiliations, the Resource Directory creates a clean, accessible way to connect with the bigger picture behind the power.

Making Navigation Easy & Intuitive

As a cooperative made up of other cooperatives, 1803’s website visitors are often board members, staff, or stakeholders from across the state—people who need fast access to accurate information without having to dig. That’s why Powerful used its Laurelhurst Promotional blueprint to create a homepage experience that anticipates the visitor’s journey and guides them where they need to go.

From the first scroll, the site gives a clear picture of who 1803 is and what they do. A prominent welcome section introduces their mission of delivering reliable, affordable electricity. Directly below that, two high-traffic buttons lead to “Our Members” and “Careers”—helpful for anyone looking to connect with a specific cooperative or explore employment opportunities. Sections like “Business Relationships” and “Mission & Vision” are cleanly laid out with simple headlines, bold numbers, and eye-catching photography to drive their messaging.

The design uses clear calls to action to create a sense of flow. For 1803, that means less confusion and more connection. Visitors don’t have to guess where to click– they’re naturally guided by the design. That seamless experience goes a long way toward building confidence in 1803’s operations and values.