December 21 was the first day of winter! According to the US Dept of Energy, heating uses more energy than all other systems in the home, making up around 29 percent of the average energy bill. Your heating system works to keep your home at the temperature you designate on the thermostat.
HOEC held Fire Fighter Safety training earlier this week at the Howell Rural Fire Department Classroom. Ty Whittaker, educator with Sho-Me Power, led the training and discussion with the 35 fire fighters. They reviewed safety regarding power lines and talked through scenarios they might face.
Today (Thursday, Dec. 19) at 3:50 p.m. there will be a planned power outage east of Mountain View for 244 members. Linemen will be shutting off the power to safely make needed repairs and replace a pole. The issue was identified today and needs to be repaired. This is a planned outage for 244 members east of Mountain View and should last approximately 1-1/2 hours.
HOEC's office will be closed at Noon on December 24, all day December 25, and all day January 1. Dispatchers will be on duty. You can report an outage using SmartHub Web or the SmartHub mobile app, or by phone at 417-256-2131 or toll-free 1-888-HOE-POWER.
Several HOEC employees and family members decorated the Live Line Demo trailer and rode along in the West Plains Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 14th. Thank you to the team who came out and participated! It was a fun time and good to see all the people along the parade route. MERRY CHRISTMAS! 🎅
Space heaters may help you stay warm during the cold winter months, but do you know how much it is costing you? Just one space heater can add almost $100 per month on your electric bill. Learn more by listening to Aaron Epstein, Member Services Representative from Intercounty Electric Cooperative, discuss how to stay warm while saving money and staying safe.
HOEC participated in the Willow Springs Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 7th. Team members decorated a demonstration trailer with lights and tinsel and won 1st Place! Thank you to the Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce for the honor.
It's a relief when severe storms subside, but look out for power lines. Snow and ice could be concealing them. Learn more winter safety tips.
Never pile snow near a power line. Learn more electric safety tips at energizingsafety.coop.
