by support | Aug 19, 2016 | Cooperative Principles, Reliability, Safety
“Thousands lost power in the St. Louis area and more than 30 homes had to be evacuated south of the city due to flooding that swamped roads and even left a woman trapped as she went into labor (source).”That’s what Weather.com had to say about the...
by support | Jul 15, 2016 | Electricity, Regulation, Reliability
Missouri’s Electric Cooperatives work hard to ensure that you have access to reliable, affordable energy. Blackouts and brownouts can still occur, though, and they can have negative effects on your health, home, and business.Read more: Blackouts &...
by support | Jul 1, 2016 | Electricity, Reliability, Safety
Even if you don’t recognize the name GFCI, you’ve probably seen GFCI outlets in — among other places — hotel bathrooms. GFCIs are the electrical outlets that have the little red “reset” button on them, and they’re most...
by support | Jun 24, 2016 | Electricity, Reliability, Rural Electric
Your Missouri Electric Cooperative does its best to provide you with reliable, affordable power all year long, but blackouts and brownouts that affect your service can still occur, especially when there’s high electricity demand or severe weather. Here’s...
by support | Jun 17, 2016 | Energy Efficiency, Reliability, Rural Electric
Your Electric Cooperatives are hard at work keeping electricity reliable, safe, and affordable in Missouri so that you, for you, our Member-Owners. When we’re doing our job well, you don’t have to think about where your electricity comes from. Have you ever wondered,...