If someone calls and tries to rush you into a decision or push you to go and buy gift cards, always verify who you are talking to. Call the company at the number you have for them, not one provided by the scammer. Just because they may have gotten an account number or amount owed, does not always mean they are legit.
HOEC Operations and Accounting team members met with FEMA representatives last week to discuss the March tornado and April flood. This was the first meeting to begin the process of requests for federal aid for the disasters.
Involvement in economic development of our region is important and Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative has long been involved through many avenues. Recently, Ozark Development Corporation (ODC) held their Annual Meeting and pictured are HOEC Board Members with members of the ODC.
Heading out on the water for Labor Day weekend? Never go swimming near boats plugged into shore power or docks with electrical service. Learn about Electric Shock Drowning (ESD) and what to do if it occurs.
Don't let delayed mail delivery of your HOEC bill be another stress; sign-up for SmartHub and view your bill the day it goes in the mail. Download the free SmartHub app from your app store or click the SmartHub link at the top of this website, and register with your account number and email address. We will email and/or text (your choice) when your bill is available!
Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025 in honor of Labor Day. Dispatch will be available for outages and emergencies by calling 417-256-2131 or 888-HOE-POWER. Or you can submit outage reports with no waiting on the SmartHub mobile app or through the SmartHub link at the top of this website. Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend.
One benefit of being a cooperative member is that cooperatives work for the sustainable development of their communities through policies supported by the membership. Learn more about the benefits about of your electric cooperative membership.
Playing near a substation can be very dangerous. Help keep your children safe by reminding them to avoid playing around substations and to never attempt to enter one.
Power has been restored to members in the Dora area after the scheduled work was safely completed. The system improvement work will help to provide reliable service to members. If you have a continued outage or issue, please call us at 417-256-2131 or 888-HOE-POWER. You can also make a report on the SmartHub app or through the SmartHub link at the top of our website.
We currently have just over 300 members without power out of Willow Springs, Mountain View and Peace Valley. Dispatch is aware of these outages and crews have been dispatched. These outages have occurred with storms moving through the area. If you need to report an outage you may do so on the SmartHub mobile app or our website www.hoecoop.org.
