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We currently have 972 members without power in the Mountain View area. Sho-Me Power is working to get the Mountain View Sub back online. Dispatch is aware of the outages and crews are working on the issue. If you need to report an outage, you may use the SmartHub Mobile App on your iPhone or Android smartphone, or the website at www.hoecoop.org. You can also call 417-256-2131 or 1-888-HOE-POWER. Please stay away from downed power lines and report them to us immediately.

Just like a winning basketball team needs players with a balanced mix of skills, we depend on a diverse mix of fuel sources to generate the electricity we provide to you. By using a variety of fuel sources, we can make sure you have reliable power – any time you need it. Learn more about the benefits of a diverse power supply and our energy mix.

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Our office will be closed Friday March 29th in observance of Good Friday. Our 24-hour dispatch service will remain available in the event of a power outage. You can report an outage on the SmartHub Mobile App or through our website's Report an Outage link. You can also call 417-256-2131 or 1-888-HOE-POWER.

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Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative is seeking a highly organized and motivated individual with proven skills to work on a full-time basis in our accounts receivable department. Preference given to candidates who have previous experience.

Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

We trim trees so we can serve you more efficiently. Learn more about our tree trimming here.

An extension cord can become overloaded if the items plugged in consume more watts than the cord can handle. Doing this can cause a fire. Never plug a space heater into an extension cord.

Sho-Me Power - the transmission cooperative for HOEC - has scheduled a planned power outage for system improvement for the Winona substation beginning at 11:59 PM TUESDAY night, March 12, and lasting for approximately 5 hours into early Wednesday morning. Those affected include members in Winona; north to Rocky Creek Conservation Area; south into Oregon County approximately 8 miles as the crow flies; east to the Carter County line and west to within three miles of Birch Tree.

Dust electronics and other electrical items to increase their efficiency and lifespan. Learn more energy efficiency tips: membersfirst.coop. Also visit Energy Saving Tips.