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Smith Recognized as Exemplary Older Worker April 25, 2014 Ginger Smith, a Customer Service Representative at Midwest Energy’s office in Phillipsburg, was named one of three Exemplary Older Workers… Read more
The 1MW community solar garden at Paradox Valley, Colo., is the same size as the one being built through a partnership by Midwest Energy and Clean Energy Collective in 2014. Kansas’ First Community Solar Project, Largest Solar Array Announced March 17, 2014 Midwest Energy and community solar developer Clean Energy Collective (CEC) have signed an agreement to build a 1 megawatt community solar… Read more
Hays Wins MoKan Challenge, $10,000 for Community Hays Wins MoKan Challenge, $10,000 for Community February 07, 2014 The MOKAN Take Charge Challenge engaged Hays, Hutchinson, Kansas City Kan., and Warrensburg Mo. in an exciting competition designed to… Read more
Higher Gas Prices Likely to Increase Utility Bills Higher Gas Prices Likely to Increase Utility Bills February 05, 2014 Natural gas prices have spiked in recent days, due to several weeks of record low temperatures and “polar vortexes” hitting large parts of… Read more
Changes Proposed to Pump$mart, Interruptible Service Rider and ECA Policies: Comment by Mar. 10 Changes Proposed to Pump$mart, Interruptible Service Rider and ECA Policies: Comment by Mar. 10 February 04, 2014 Editor's note: Midwest Energy's Board of Directors approved the policy changes outlined in the story below during its meeting on Mar. 17,… Read more
Board Approves Line Extension, Residential Demand Rate Changes Board Approves Line Extension, Residential Demand Rate Changes January 22, 2014 Midwest Energy’s Board of Directors took two actions affecting members during a public meeting held at the Cooperative’s headquarters in… Read more
Midwest Energy and CoBank Create Career Training Scholarship Project Midwest Energy and CoBank Create Career Training Scholarship Project December 10, 2013 Midwest Energy and CoBank have established a $120,000 scholarship and career training project for people from Midwest Energy’s service area… Read more
Midwest Energy Crews Score High at International Lineman’s Rodeo October 22, 2013 Midwest Energy had three teams representing at the 2013 International Lineman’s Rodeo, held Sat., Oct. 19 in Bonner Springs, Kan.  The… Read more
“Power to the People” Brings Electricity to Guatemala on Smoky Hills Public TV, Oct. 7 & 13 October 03, 2013 “Power to the People,” an inspiring documentary depicting the journey of 32 electric cooperative volunteers who bring electricity to a… Read more
Changes Proposed to Residential Line Extension Allowance: Comments Requested by Jan. 3 Changes Proposed to Residential Line Extension Allowance: Comments Requested by Jan. 3 October 01, 2013 Midwest Energy is considering changes to its residential electric line extension policy, which will affect customers who request a new… Read more

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