by support | Feb 28, 2017 | Rural Missouri, Safety
Can you imagine an electrical flash that burns hotter than the surface of the sun? What if we told you that the source of that heat was all around you — and more specifically, right above you? Power Line SafetyPower lines play a crucial role in how your Missouri...
by support | Feb 20, 2017 | Rural Electric, Rural Missouri, Weather
Video Credit: NRECAWhen the power goes out in Missouri, you know that your rural Electric Cooperatives step into action. But have you ever wondered exactly what happens behind the scenes in order to get your lights back on?In this post, we’ll share the four main...
by support | Jan 20, 2017 | Renewable Energy, Rural Missouri, Solar Power
Missouri’s Electric Cooperatives serve rural areas across the state, but that doesn’t mean that your Cooperatives lag in technology or renewable energy generation. In fact, Cooperatives like Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative (PCEC) lead the way in green power in...
by support | Aug 26, 2016 | Cooperative Principles, CYCLE, Rural Missouri
Each summer, Missouri high school students have the opportunity to visit Jefferson City to learn about state government and Electric Cooperatives, and to grow in their leadership skills.The experience, called the Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience...
by support | Aug 26, 2016 | Cooperative Principles, Rural Missouri, Youth Tour
Since the 1950s, America’s rural Electric Cooperatives have sent the brightest young leaders from their communities on an unforgettable weeklong trip to Washington, D.C. The trip, called the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour, lets high school students tour...