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If you see suspicious activity, please report it right away. Copper theft is illegal and dangerous, and it threatens the reliability of your electricity.

Mountain View-Birch Tree High School Senior Haylee Drexler and Winona High School Senior Alyssa Barkley were chosen as the delegates for Missouri Electric Cooperative CYCLE (Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience) program sponsored by Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative.

Make sure your children know to NEVER go into an electrical substation for a ball or for any other reason.

Most of us use electricity, either directly or indirectly, at almost all times. Because electricity is available with a simple flip of a switch, it's easy to take it for granted. So, we are fortunate that electricity remains a great value. Look what you get for a penny’s worth of power! Learn more: https://membersfirst.coop/penny-power.

Solar power generation is becoming more widely available than ever. While it's easy to get caught up in the idea of getting low-cost energy from the sun, these systems can be costly and don't always operate as members may expect. It's essential to get the facts before committing to a long-term purchase. Learn more about the ins and outs of solar and whether or not it's right for you.

Keep your pet safe from electrical and fire hazards. Learn more.

We currently have a widespread outage in the Willow Springs area. Dispatch is aware of the outages and crews are working on the issue. If you need to report an outage, you may do so on the SmartHub mobile app or here on our website (click the SmartHub link above), or by calling 417-256-2131 or 888-HOE-POWER.

Meter tampering is a crime and can result in electric shock and death. If you suspect someone has tampered with their meter, please contact your local electric cooperative. Learn more about how to stay safe around electricity.

Did you know a programmable thermostat can save you up to $180 per year? Learn more at membersfirst.coop. Also, HOEC offers a 50% rebate on smart thermostats, up to $50... learn more about our rebates here.

New regulations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are putting your access to reliable electricity in rural and suburban Missouri at risk. Tell Congress you need reliable electricity at www.4EnergyReliability.com.