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HOEC Linemen are working to restore power to more than 1,300 members currently without across the service area due to high winds. As they travel to the locations to identify issues and make repairs, they are met with trees and limbs across roadways and other obstacles blown in with the wind.

We currently have 634 members without power across the HOEC service area due to high winds breaking limbs and bringing down trees and lines. Linemen are working on outages as new outages are being reported. Report outages with no waiting through our SmartHub Website or Mobile App. You can also call 417-256-2131 or 888-HOE-POWER.

Vegetation that grows too close to power lines can disrupt power distribution and create a fire hazard. It’s important to keep trees trimmed! Learn more.

On Monday March 3, from about 4:30pm to 10:30pm, some planned network maintenance may cause our phones, website, and SmartHub mobile app to be temporarily unavailable.  If you need to report an outage and are unable to get through on your first attempt, please wait 10-15 minutes and try again. We appreciate your patience and understanding while this necessary work is performed.

High School Juniors: the application deadline has been extended to March 7! Apply to be a HOEC delegate for CYCLE!

Thank you for your patience and understanding throughout the winter storm! Due in part to your efforts to conserve electricity, together we were able to help safeguard the electric grid. We are grateful our co-op members are willing to work with us for the best possible outcome during challenging times. Your efforts made a difference! Although we are no longer urging electric conservation for system reliability, you may want to voluntarily practice energy efficiency measures to help reduce the extreme weather impacts on your upcoming electric bills.

The PEAK ALERT continues until 9:00am Friday, February 21. Due to the extreme cold, our wholesale power provider requests that you conserve energy now to reduce load on our electric grid by lowering your thermostat a few degrees, turning off and unplugging any non-essential electric devices and alternating the use of major appliances such as your washer, dryer, dishwasher, oven and even water heater.

Working together, we can make a difference. YOUR help is needed to beat the peak.

With temperatures staying below freezing for the next few days, and wind chills in negative numbers, be aware that any exposed skin is in danger when outside. Here are some things to know about frostbite and hypothermia. Stay safe and stay indoors if possible. If you have to be outside, dress appropriately!