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CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE

Co-op will keep COVID mitigation measures in place through April.

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ENERGY ASSISTANCE

Struggling to pay your energy bills? LIHEAP may help.

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If you’d told me in 2015 that EVs would be a viable, growing market in 2019, I wouldn’t have believed you. Today, I’m a believer. EVs are a practical, cost-effective choice for a growing number of rural residents.

Bobby Williams, CEO
Southwestern Electric
Saturday | April 10, 2021

Ameren Transmission Fault Interrupts Power to Southwestern Substations

About 1,100 Southwestern Electric members lost power this morning when an Ameren transmission line fault interrupted power to the cooperative’s Worden...
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Monday | April 5, 2021

400 Bond County Members Offline For Pole Repair

Southwestern crews are interrupting power to about 400 Bond County members this afternoon. Crews expect repairs to take about 30 minutes.
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Tuesday | March 30, 2021

Downed Lines Interrupt Power East of Mulberry Grove

About 500 Southwestern Electric members in Bond and Fayette counties are without power this afternoon. Southwestern Electric crews have sourced the ou...
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Tuesday | March 30, 2021

Ameren Transmission Line Failure Interrupts Power to Madison County Members

An Ameren transmission line failure interrupted service to more than 2,700 Southwestern Electric members last night. The line, which supplies power to...
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Saturday | March 27, 2021

Strong Storms Sweeping Across Service Area

About 185 Southwestern Electric members are without power this evening as strong storms sweep across the I-70 corridor, bringing down limbs and power ...
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YOUR ACCOUNTABLE ENERGY PARTNER

At Southwestern Electric, we're here for you!

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Power For Progress

Since 1995, Southwestern Electric Cooperative’s Power for Progress Scholarship Program has provided more than $256,000 in academic assistance to students pursuing a college degree or vocational school certificate. Learn more about our scholarship program today!                                                                                                                            

Scholarships

Energy Saving Myths & Misconceptions

Many common beliefs about energy conservation aren’t entirely accurate or inflate expectations. Julie Lowe, energy manager for Southwestern Electric, brings you a handful of common myths and misconceptions about home heating, and simple ways to save on your energy bill.

Ways To Save

Do You Qualify For A Rebate?

Water heaters are typically the second highest source of energy usage in the home. Make a commitment to save money and energy this year with an energy efficient, ENERGY STAR-certified electric water heater.

While you're at it, see if you qualify for our $250 rebate.

Rebates

STRONG PRINCIPLES RUN THROUGH EVERY CO-OP LINE

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23400
Members
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Counties Served

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3500

Miles of Line