We currently have 219 members without power after the storms moved through the area with wind and lots of lightning. They are scattered from West Plains south and east. Dispatch is aware of the outages and crews have been dispatched to resolve the issues. Always stay away from downed power lines and report them to us. Thank you for your patience.
Sho-Me Power has scheduled necessary maintenance for the Couch substation Friday morning, August 28 from 4 AM to 6 AM. 678 members will be included in this early morning outage. Members will receive notification through SmartHub, if registered, or a phone call to the number on file. The work is scheduled at the time to have the least impact on our members.
Before you make the investment, get the facts. Your electric cooperative can help answer questions about costs, energy production, net metering, system sizing and how solar will work with your home's energy needs. The best decisions start with reliable information.
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We currently have a feeder line out of the Couch substation down. We have 680 members without power. Dispatch is aware and crews are headed to determine the issue and restore power. Always stay away from downed power lines and stay safe. Thank you for your patience.
We currently have 407 members without power in Birch Tree. Dispatch is aware of the outages and crews are working on the issue.
We are calling a Peak Alert today, Sunday, Aug. 16, until 7 p.m. Please alternate the use of major appliances, including washers, dryers, dishwashers, ovens and stoves until 7 p.m.
The heat continues to scorch south central Missouri, and HOEC has issued another PEAK ALERT. Please alternate or avoid use of major appliances (washers, dryers, dishwashers, ovens and stoves) until 7 pm. Unplug unused chargers and devices. Raise thermostats a few degrees if possible.
Temperatures outside are continuing to rise, and cooling your home in extreme heat results in higher electric bills. Taking action today on the tips in the graphic above can help. Learn other easy steps you can take to lower your energy bill.
6327 US-63 S, West Plains, MO
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Mailing Address: HOEC, P.O. Box 649, West Plains, MO 65775
