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Three men stand in a grain bin. One is submerged in grain up to his waist. Two Larned firemen assemble a metal interlocking panels (a rescue grain tube) around him.

Midwest Energy Arranges $20,000 in Donations for Grain Bin Rescue Equipment January 21, 2022 Midwest Energy is arranging a total of $20,000 in donations to enable 13 regional emergency management services and fire departments to… (more)

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Midwest Energy Thanks Public for Patience During Wind Event Recovery December 22, 2021 The afternoon of Wednesday, Dec. 15, Midwest Energy’s entire service area was pounded by a fierce wind event that saw gusts of up to 104… (more)

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CustomerConnect is Now Online November 05, 2021 {image_1} In mid-July, Midwest Energy activated CustomerConnect, a long-promised portal that gives customers secure access to detailed… (more)

A photo of a utility bill drop box, with a sign indicating Midwest Energy payments are no longer accepted or collected at the location.

Midwest Energy Closes Hays Dillons & Wilson Drop Boxes July 29, 2021 In March 2020, in response to COVID-19, Midwest Energy closed the customer payment drop box locations at the two Dillons stores in Hays.… (more)

A chart showing new natural gas customer charges by rate class following a rate change that goes into effect July 1, 2021.

Gas Rate Changes Adopted; Residential Rates Still Lowest in Kansas May 18, 2021 During a virtual open meeting of the Board of Directors on May 17, Midwest Energy’s Board of Directors approved several tariff changes.… (more)

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APGA Congratulates Midwest Energy for Operational Excellence May 14, 2021 The American Public Gas Association (APGA) presented Midwest Energy with the prestigious APGA System Operational Achievement Recognition… (more)

A table showing impacts of a proposed natural gas rate increase, showing average residential impacts of 98 cents per month.

Gas Rate Case Proposed; Gas and Electric Reconnection Fees Also Being Considered April 21, 2021 UPDATE: All proposed changes mentioned in the below story were approved by Midwest Energy's Board of Directors on May 17, 2021; changes go… (more)

Midwest Energy Announces Natural Gas Cost Recovery Plan March 29, 2021 [Updated May 10, 2021 to include meeting links] Midwest Energy is holding two online meetings to discuss treatment of excess energy costs… (more)

A map of the Midwestern U.S., showing 10 utility companies from Michigan to Kansas who have signed a memorandum of cooperation regarding electric vehicle chargers.

Midwest Energy Joins Electric Vehicle Charging Collaboration March 16, 2021 Midwest Energy announced today it has joined a collaboration group with nine investor-owned utilities, promoting the construction of a… (more)

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Midwest Energy: “We Will Stand With Our Customers” to Reduce Bill Impacts After Energy Emergency February 23, 2021 The news reports are shocking: Homeowners in Texas opening their utility bills, to find a years’ worth of charges on one month’s bill –… (more)