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
Fleet costs outpace inflation; Natural gas rate case meetings scheduled; Know the signs of a gas leak.
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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.
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September 2024
Midwest Energy begins operations of the Winona natural gas system; Natural Gas and Electric tariff changes are proposed.
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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.
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July 2024
Scammers use online ads to trick customers; Capital credit checks being mailed in July; Impact Grant applications due August 1.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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