Ag Expo Returns to MSU
The Ag Expo returns to MSU on July 22-24 at the corner of Farm Lane and Mount Hope. The 35th annual event features over 200 commercial farm equipment and supply exhibits and dozens of educational exhibits from MSU departments and programs on the 35-acre main site. Visitors can learn about stock dog training, animal mortality [...]
Job Opening: Fiber Installation & Maintenance Tech
Midwest Energy is looking for a second Installation & Maintenance Technician to be responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing their fiber communications service. The co-op is deploying a new fiber communications ring through its substations that will bring high-speed internet to the service area. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in home fiber installations, [...]
Storm Series Brings Heavy Damage To Midwest Energy Area
An all-night, three-system storm that began late on Monday, June 30, caused many Midwest Energy members to be without power. Significant damage occurred across the co-op’s entire southwest service area, with a total of 12,000 members without power, 253 outages, and 20 broken poles. “Our first crews were dispatched shortly after the first system hit [...]
Midwest Begins Propane Seasonal Fill Program
Midwest Propane, a subsidiary of Midwest Energy Cooperative, has started transitioning its propane Will Call customers to a new Seasonal Fill program. The program is designed to create a better service experience and manage costs for all customers. Seasonal Fill includes one or two planned deliveries, depending on historic consumption. All tanks will be filled [...]
Great Lakes Energy Holds Member Informational Events
Great Lakes Energy wrapped its series of annual informational luncheons for its members in June. All the luncheons provided information on keeping electricity affordable, the reliability measures that GLE takes, what it means to be a GLE member, various products and services GLE offers, and its People Fund (Operation Round Up) program. A total of [...]
MECA App Keeps Co-ops Connected
The annual MECA co-op directory is now available as a mobile app for Apple and Android devices. "The member co-ops asked us to provide an electronic alternative to the annual paper directory," says Doug Snitgen, MECA assistant general manager. "Transitioning to a mobile app ensures content is always up-to-date and allows users to make phone [...]