Recent Posts
Monday | January 26, 2026
OFFICE CLOSURE: Monday, January 26
Due to hazardous travel conditions from the weekend winter storm and ongoing extreme cold, Southwestern Electric's offices will be closed Monda...
Sunday | January 25, 2026
POWER SUPPLY UPDATE: Conservation Still Needed
MISO has lifted the emergency warning, but extremely cold temperatures across the Midwest continue to strain the electrical grid. We're asking members...
Saturday | January 24, 2026
ENERGY ALERT: Electricity Conservation Request
The regional grid operator, MISO, has issued a power supply warning due to high energy demand across the Midwest. We’re asking members to reduce non-e...
Saturday | January 24, 2026
Be Alert For Downed Lines
With the National Weather Service in St. Louis issuing a winter storm watch for this weekend, including the possibility for between five and 10 inches...
Monday | December 29, 2025
Payment Processing & System Maintenance
Southwestern will perform system maintenance from 6 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Jan. 1. Payments submitted during this time will not be reflected on you...
Sunday | November 23, 2025
You’ve Got Mail
A quick guide to capital credits, why they matter, and why we’re sending you a check this year.
Monday | November 17, 2025
Payment Processing Unavailable Nov. 22 1 a.m. - 4 a.m.
Payment processing will be unavailable Saturday, November 22, 1 a.m.-4 a.m., due to system maintenance.
Monday | September 8, 2025
Southwestern Restructures Rates, Offers Members New Ways to Save in 2026
Southwestern Electric Cooperative members will see new opportunities to lower their bills after a rate restructuring discussed during the co-op’s 87th...
Wednesday | August 6, 2025
We may not be your utility. We can still be your neighbor.
As a member-owned electric cooperative, our service area is defined by state and federal regulations. Deregulation laws prevent us from serving locati...
Wednesday | August 6, 2025
American Farm Heritage Museum Venue for 87th Annual Meeting
Southwestern Electric Cooperative’s 87th Annual Meeting of Members will be held Saturday, Sept. 6, at the American Farm Heritage Museum, 1395 Museum A...
Wednesday | August 6, 2025
Offices Closed Aug. 8 for Employee Safety Training
On Friday, Aug. 8, Southwestern Electric will provide a full day of safety training for all cooperative employees. Our offices will be closed and our ...
Thursday | May 29, 2025
Your Voice Powers Our Future
We're launching a member survey and your participation is instrumental in keeping Southwestern Electric responsive to your needs.