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Who ever said an audit can't be fun? Get a home energy audit, then implement the recommended measures and qualify for rebates up to $500, and use your monthly savings to do something fun! Visit https://www.hoecoop.org/energyaudit to learn more about energy audits from Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative.

We have 58 members without power in the Birch Tree area. Crews have been dispatched. If you need to report an outage, you may use the SmartHub Mobile App on your iPhone or Android smartphone, or through this website using the “Report Outage” link above. 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 greatly appreciate your patience.

If you experience trouble logging into SmartHub Web, try clearing your browser's history or cache first, and then click the SmartHub logo at the top of this page to sign in. This will usually resolve any login issues.

Your power supplier uses a variety of resources to generate electricity to ensure lights come on when you flip that switch.

Don’t let the next big storm catch you off guard. What is in your first aid emergency kit? https://safeelectricity.org/public-education/tips/know-how-to-stay-safe-during-a-power-outage/.

Dan Singletary, CEO/General Manager at Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative, recently stopped by to wish Ms. Nona Gabel a Happy 100th Birthday. Ms. Gabel and her husband owned and operated Ozark Café for many years and she was famous for her pies! Happy Century Birthday from everyone at HOEC!

Your cooperative’s power supplier generates electricity reliably, affordably and responsibly. From investing in environmental safeguards to leadership in wind energy, our commitment to our members is ongoing. Power the right way. Always.

Farm equipment has gotten much larger over the years. This puts farmers at an elevated risk of contacting an electric line if not being extremely careful. In the United States, approximately 1,000 people are killed and upwards of 30,000 are injured in electrical incidents annually. Don’t be a victim.

Blanche Hardin celebrated her 100th birthday today at the Caulfield Community Building. HOEC CEO/General Manager Dan Singletary stopped by to visit with her and congratulate her on the milestone. Ms. Hardin moved to Missouri when she was 2 years old. She explained that her husband helped string electric lines in the area. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Ms. Hardin!

Happy 100th Birthday to Ms. Margaret Balough today, August 25, 2022. Dan Singletary, CEO/General Manager at Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative, visited with Ms. Balough to wish her a happy day on the century celebration. From everyone at HOEC Happy Birthday!