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For nearly a century, America’s electric grid has lived up to its reputation as a one of the world’s greatest technological marvels, capable of delivering power to millions of residents and businesses safely, affordably, and - most important - reliably. But lately, that reliability has been called into question, with new government regulations forcing the disorderly closure of always-on power plants in favor of renewables, and demand exceeding supply during critical times in several regions of the country.

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Remember 1993, 30 years ago, when you could fuel up your car for $1.07 a gallon? Now gas prices average $3.60 according to US Department of Energy. This affects HOEC as it does all our members. Our lineman travel daily to assist our members across our service area of Howell, Oregon, Shannon, Douglas and Ozark counties. As inflation continues to push prices up, we are all looking for ways to save money. Visit Energy Saving Tips on our website to learn some easy things you can do at your home to help save energy.

Each year, Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative offers four $750 scholarships to area high schools. These high schools are rotated every year and are classified by their region. The applications are sent to a third-party judge to be reviewed and graded to ensure that any bias is eliminated and that the most qualified candidates are the recipients. This year, scholarships were awarded to one graduating senior at Alton, Bakersfield, Eminence and Willow Springs.

Updates from our CEO and team members on HOEC services and work activities relating to our mission to provide cost efficient reliable power.

Howell-Oregon Engineers recently completed Staking Training at the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives in Jefferson City. Dan Singletary, CEO/General Manager, presented them with their certificates. Left to right: Dan, Stace Kerley, Travis Ford and Mike King. Congratulations Gentlemen!

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