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Did you know a programmable thermostat can save you up to $180 per year? Learn more at membersfirst.coop. Also, HOEC offers a 50% rebate on smart thermostats, up to $50... learn more about our rebates here.

New regulations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are putting your access to reliable electricity in rural and suburban Missouri at risk. Tell Congress you need reliable electricity at www.4EnergyReliability.com.

We currently have 43 members in the Eminence area without power. Crews have identified the problem and are working to make the repair. If you need to make a report of a continued power outage, you may do so on your SmartHub mobile app or our website, www.hoecoop.org. You may also call 417-256-2131 or 888-HOE-POWER. Thank you for your patience.

It’s a week full of BBQs, festivals and fireworks! Please remember that fireworks should be handled with care, and be sure to follow the following safety tips:

Stay safe when making a splash this summer! Learn about ESD - Electrical Shock Drowning - and what to do if it occurs:

Don’t let the Environmental Protection Agency leave us in the dark. Act now and tell Congress to stop the EPA’s new rule and support energy policies that keep the lights on: www.4Energy Reliability.com.

If you're adding a grain bin or any farm structure, please be aware of the location of power lines. Contact your local electric cooperative first before adding any structure in close proximity to power lines. Learn more.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a rule that could close down reliable power plants across Missouri, the very sources that currently power our homes and businesses, while also making it more difficult to build new ones! Tell Congress what you think about this aggressive overstep at www.4EnergyReliability.com.

Each year, Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative (HOEC) offers four $750 scholarships to area high schools. These high schools are rotated every year throughout the service area. The applications are sent to a third-party judge to be reviewed and graded to ensure that any bias is eliminated and the most qualified candidates are the recipients. This year, scholarships were awarded to one graduating senior at Couch, Dora, West Plains and Winona.

Don’t let the Environmental Protection Agency turn off your access to reliable power. Act now and tell Congress to support energy policies that keep the lights on. Learn more and act at www.4EnergyReliability.com.