News Archive

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.

Due to continuing extreme heat, HOEC has issued a 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.

Due to the extreme heat, HOEC has issued a PEAK ALERT. Please alternate or avoid use of major appliances (washers, dryers, dishwashers, ovens and stoves) until 7 pm. Raise thermostats a few degrees if possible. If a new peak electrical demand is set it could cost the cooperative and members hundreds of thousands of dollars in the future.

Sho-Me Power Cooperative corrected issues in the Alton Substation tonight to allow members power to be restored. However, when the issue occurred, it disrupted our automated meter reporting, therefore we cannot check meters to determine if they are with or without power. If you remain without power, or experience a power issue, please call the office at 417-256-2131.