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Midwest Energy Encourages Having Payment Plans in Place by June 1 May 11, 2020 In responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, Midwest Energy on Mar. 16 announced it was voluntarily suspending disconnection of utilities for non-payment. ... (more)

Midwest Energy Cancels Planned Vote on Natural Gas Rate Changes Due to COVID-19 April 06, 2020 Midwest Energy announced today it will not ask for its Board of Directors to proceed with a proposal to change natural gas rates while its communities... (more)

Midwest Energy Suspends Disconnection for Non-Payment While Addressing COVID-19; Closes Walk-In Offices March 16, 2020 Midwest Energy announced today it will not disconnect residential and business customers for non-payment through May 15, 2020, while communities... (more)

Member Meetings Scheduled for Proposed Natural Gas Rate Changes February 24, 2020 Midwest Energy is holding member meetings to discuss proposed changes to natural gas rates in three locations next month. Meetings will... (more)

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Midwest Energy Invests Millions in New Infrastructure January 28, 2020 Midwest Energy has embarked on a major multi-year infrastructure upgrade program to replace its oldest infrastructure. “We have developed... (more)

Five men look at a zero-entry physical therapy pool at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, Kansas, while one man explains its operation.

Fall Community Fund Grants Announced December 02, 2019 Over the years, Midwest Energy’s Community Fund has distributed nearly $2 million in grant funds to educational, charitable and nonprofit... (more)

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Student Lineman Program Keeps Line Workers in Smallest Communities September 03, 2019 Being an electric lineman isn’t for everyone. The long hours and working in all kinds of climate conditions scares off many. A fear of heights,... (more)

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Midwest Energy Embraces Drone Technology for Line Patrol, Mapping Tasks July 17, 2019 During a power outage, one of the first and most important tasks is to patrol the line to inspect for damage. Linemen use a variety of methods... (more)

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Metering School Sharpens Skills: “Always Something to Learn” June 28, 2019 Midwest Energy recently hosted a two-day “Metering School” for all servicemen, meter techs and some linemen, sharpening the meter... (more)

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Fleet Manager Drives Home Huge Savings for Midwest Energy February 22, 2019 Midwest Energy is in the car and truck business. Not literally, of course – the co-op exists to provide safe, reliable electric and natural... (more)