News Archive

With the drought this year (and past years), have you noticed the number of mature trees that have and/or are dying? Many of the outages for Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative members this year are being caused from these trees that are near the Right of Ways. When they die, the wind can either take the whole tree down through our line or large branches can come down causing an outage.

Our neighboring cooperatives have reported that members have received surveys in the mail from an organization based out of Columbia, Mo. Please know this survey is NOT from Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative or your local cooperative and we will not receive any results from this survey.

Are energy vampires lurking in your home? Many electronics like TVs, game consoles and coffee makers consume energy when they’re in standby mode. When you’re not using these devices, unplug them to eliminate energy waste. See the Energy Tips menu on this website for more Energy Saving Tips.

The key to successfully transitioning to renewable energy generation is technology, transmission and time. The technology to replace all fossil fuel with renewable generation and battery storage does not exist today. Reliability will suffer and prices will go up.

Fire prevention tip: Do not overload outlets, use an extension cord as a permanent wiring solution, or use light bulbs that are not rated for the socket. To learn more fire and electrical safety: www.safeelectricity.org.

October 12th is National Farmer’s Day and it’s a day for everyone to acknowledge the hard work that goes into feeding and supplying a nation.

Dan Singletary, CEO of Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative, Inc., West Plains, was recently appointed as a district representative to the Internal Operations Committee of the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives (AMEC), Jefferson City.

If an electrical fire starts in your home, do not use water to extinguish it. Water conducts electricity, and you could get an electric shock. Use an extinguisher that is approved for use on electric fires. Learn more fire safety: www.safeelectricity.org .

It’s National Fire Prevention Week. Electric fires are more destructive than any other type of fire. Learn more about preventing them to keep your family safe: www.safeelectricity.org.

With cooler weather coming soon, take a look at some affordable ways to make your home more energy efficient. Adding insulation, repairing window cracks, caulking air leaks and upgrading to Energy-Star rated appliances are all low-cost ways to lower your electric bill. For more energy saving ideas go to the Energy Tips menu tab on this website.