Current Comments

Midwest Energy publishes the Current Comments newsletter monthly to keep our member-owners up to date on news and issues affecting their cooperative. Browse through our current and past issues below!

November 2024 November 2024 Fleet costs outpace inflation; Natural gas rate case meetings scheduled; Know the signs of a gas leak. Download PDF
October 2024 October 2024 Hail damage bring potential deadly risk; Cold Weather Rule goes into effect Nov. 1; Midwest Energy Customers Care program supports low-income customers. Download PDF
September 2024 September 2024 Midwest Energy begins operations of the Winona natural gas system; Natural Gas and Electric tariff changes are proposed. Download PDF
August 2024 August 2024 Post-pandemic inflation has hit the utility industry hard, making rate consistency a challenge; How to tell if you or the utility owns equipment near or on your home; the 2024 Annual Meeting is Oct. 21 in Hays. Download PDF
July 2024 July 2024 Scammers use online ads to trick customers; Capital credit checks being mailed in July; Impact Grant applications due August 1. Download PDF
June 2024 June 2024 Summer demand charges in effect; How to protect yourself if you encounter downed power lines; 2024 Youth Scholarship winners announced; Board of Directors nominations due July 5. Download PDF
May 2024 May 2024 Move large appliance usage outside of the 3-7 p.m. window starting June 1 to save on demand; Spring Community Fund recipients announced; 2024 Board of Directors nominations due by July 5. Download PDF
April 2024 April 2024 Make your emergency storm kit before storm season; Lineman Appreciation Day; How to file a complaint; Call 811 before you dig; Youth Tour trip winners. Download PDF
March 2024 March 2024 Scammers create phony websites to steal from customers; Let us know if you qualify for "Health Alert"; We need customers current cell phone numbers. Download PDF
February 2024 February 2024 Finding your demand in CustomerConnect; Community Fund applications due March 1; $9 Million paid to counties for 2023 property tax; Cold weather rule for non-disconnects ends April 1. Download PDF
January 2024 January 2024 Natural gas prices drop; Youth Tour Applications open through the end of the month; payment assistance and energy efficiency savings events to be hosted in Hays and Colby on the 30th and 31st. Download PDF
December 2023 December 2023 Demand charges start Jan. 1 for residential class; Youth Tour trip and scholarship applications open; Midwest Energy Community Fund awards results; Let us know your current cell phone number! Download PDF