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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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.
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ABOUT US

Based in Greenville, Ill., Southwestern Electric is a not-for-profit, member-owned cooperative serving 24,745 residential, commercial, agricultural and industrial members in 11 counties along the I-70 corridor between St. Louis, Mo., and Effingham, Ill.

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Southwestern Electric is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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Southwestern Electric is a member-focused, not-for-profit utility. Our bylaws guide our business and daily operations. As your accountable energy partner, our mission is to improve the lives of the people and communities we serve.

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CONTACT US

You can reach us at (800) 637-8667. We respond to outage calls around the clock. Our office hours are Mon - Fri., 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

You're welcome to visit our office at:

525 US Route 40
Greenville, IL 62246

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  • Home
  • SmartHub
  • Your Service
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    • Apply For Electric Service
    • Paying Your Bill
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    • Electric Rates
    • Forms Library
    • Member Guide
    • Capital Credits
  • Energy Information
    • Understanding Your Bill
    • Energy Assistance
    • Technology Rebates
    • ERC Loans
    • Solar Energy
  • Electric Vehicles
    • EV Charger Rebates
  • Community
    • Scholarships
    • Youth Tour
    • Economic Development
    • Operation Round Up
  • News & Information
    • News Releases
    • Outage Information
      • If You Lose Power
      • Outage Map
      • Outage Safety
      • How We Restore Your Power
    • The Southwestern
    • Board Meeting Minutes
    • Video
  • Safety
    • Indoor Electrical Safety
    • Outdoor Electrical Safety
    • Generator Safety
    • Storm Safety
    • Cyber Security
  • Careers
  • About Us
    • Mission & Management
    • Financial Information
    • Careers
    • Service Area
    • Contact Us