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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… Read more
A picture of linemen in two bucket trucks working on a power pole at night.  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… Read more
A screenshot of graphs showing a Midwest Energy customer's electric and natural gas usage information. CustomerConnect is Now Online November 05, 2021 In mid-July, Midwest Energy activated CustomerConnect, a long-promised portal that gives customers secure access to detailed energy usage… Read 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.… Read 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… Read more
Two natural gas workers in blue shirts and white helmets attach a gas meter to the exterior of a brick home.  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… Read 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… Read more
Midwest Energy Announces Natural Gas Cost Recovery Plan 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… Read 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… Read more
A picture of a Midwest Energy monthly bill. 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 –… Read more

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