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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.

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.

The 85th Annual Meeting of Membership will take place the evening of Friday, May 3, 2024, at the Civic Center. Stay tuned for more details. We hope to see you there!

How much do you rely on electricity to power your life? Think about everything you have plugged in and how much that can add up! Listen to expert guest Travis Mathes talk about the value of electricity versus the cost of other products we consume, plus ways members can lower their bill. Listen now:

Have you ever wondered about the impact winter weather has on our energy systems? Learn how to save energy when the weather is cold.

If you’re going to use a space heater to take some of the winter chill off, do so safely.

UPDATE 12:40pm: HOEC has restored power to the 3 Phase line, leaving only 55 members currently without power. We are aware of the continued outages and are working to make the repairs as safely and quickly as possible. Thank you for your continued patience.

Have you checked your heating system’s filter lately? Regularly replacing dirty filters saves energy, extends the life of your heating system and provides better temperature control. Set a reminder on your phone to check filters every two months.