The Environmental Protection Agency is taking a closer look at energy regulations that have challenged reliable and affordable electricity. By reviewing and reevaluating rules like the power plant rule and the mercury and air rule, the EPA is working to protect both American energy independence and the environment.
HOEC will have a planned power outage for members in the Peace Valley area this morning (Tuesday July 22) for planned maintenance. 131 members will be affected starting between 8:45 and 9 a.m. and lasting approximately 15 minutes. Thank you for your patience.
You can help beat the peak by waiting to do energy-intensive chores, such as washing and drying clothes, during times when energy demand is lower. Learn more ways to keep your energy bill stable through the scorching heat.
It's about to get HOT again (like it hasn't been already with this humidity!) Temps will be in the mid 90s and heat will be dangerous. Watch for symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke (see graphic below). Be sure to check on pets and neighbors and made sure they have a way to stay cool and out of the sun.
Kari Jordan and Caleb Meeker, students from Eminence High School, were among 96 high school students from across Missouri who participated in the Missouri Electric Cooperative CYCLE (Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience) program. The conference was held July 15-18 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Jefferson City.
If you see suspicious activity near a substation or other utility equipment, report it right away by calling 911. Keep children away from substations; the high voltage equipment is deadly. Authorized workers use protective equipment and knowledge to stay safe.
