Mobile “Substation on Wheels” Energized in Rice County
For the first time ever, a mobile substation Midwest Energy purchased in 2019 was put into service in northern Rice County on Sept. 2. The…
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Midwest Energy Crews Busy on Hays Roundabout Projects
One of the biggest construction projects in Hays in decades is well underway, and Midwest Energy crews are playing a big role in the…
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Pole Inspections Minimize Storm Damage, Bring Improved Reliability
A series of strong storms packing winds of up to 80 miles per hour blew through the Hays and Great Bend districts on June 21, causing…
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Midwest Energy Installs First Skid-mounted Substation in Atwood
On Tuesday, May 26, Midwest Energy took delivery of its first skid-mounted substation. The new sub sits adjacent the existing Atwood…
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Midwest Energy Encourages Having Payment Plans in Place by June 1
In responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, Midwest Energy on Mar. 16 announced it was voluntarily suspending disconnection of utilities for…
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Midwest Energy Cancels Planned Vote on Natural Gas Rate Changes Due to COVID-19
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…
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Midwest Energy Suspends Disconnection for Non-Payment While Addressing COVID-19; Closes Walk-In Offices
Midwest Energy announced today it will not disconnect residential and business customers for non-payment through May 15, 2020, while…
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Member Meetings Scheduled for Proposed Natural Gas Rate Changes
Midwest Energy is holding member meetings to discuss proposed changes to natural gas rates in three locations next month. Meetings will be…
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Midwest Energy Invests Millions in New Infrastructure
Midwest Energy has embarked on a major multi-year infrastructure upgrade program to replace its oldest infrastructure.
“We have…
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Fall Community Fund Grants Announced
Over the years, Midwest Energy’s Community Fund has distributed nearly $2 million in grant funds to educational, charitable and nonprofit…
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