The Energy Education Council is an Illinois not-for-profit corporation guided by bylaws formulated by member organizations.  Principal funding support for Council activities is contributed by investor-owned electric utilities, electric cooperatives, and electric municipalities operating in Illinois, and the University of Illinois.  Other organizations and companies participate through affiliate membership.

The Board of Directors of the EEC is composed of representatives from the investor-owned utilities, electric cooperatives, electric municipalities and the University of Illinois-Extension.  The EEC's mission is to provide a forum to discuss mutual issues and share information and develop educational programs to promote efficient and safe use of electricity.