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Twelve local classrooms will now be enhanced with an extra $500 thanks to grants from Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association (EECA). For many years, EECA has offered the Touchstone Energy Classroom Empowerment Grants to schools within its service territory to help fund classroom projects. Because of the great response, the co-op decided to increase the number… Continue Reading Egyptian Electric Cooperative ...Read More

State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg, 59th District) received the Illinois Electric Cooperatives’ 2019 Public Service Award on Dec. 3 at SouthEastern Illinois Electric Cooperative office in Carrier Mills. The award was made in recognition of Sen. Fowler’s dedicated public service to all citizens of the state of Illinois and for outstanding contributions to the rural… Continue Reading Fowler receives 2019 ...Read More

On Tuesday, Oct. 22, Rural Electric Convenience Cooperative (RECC) Attorney Jerry Tice was presented with the Illinois Cooperative Council’s (ICC) Friend of Cooperatives Award during the cooperative’s board of directors meeting. The award is one of four presented through the ICC, a statewide organization dedicated to promoting a positive business climate for cooperatives, increasing the public’s… Continue Reading RECC Attorney Jerry ...Read More

Over 800 members and guests attended the 75th Annual Meeting of the Membership of Clay Electric Co-operative, Inc. on August 22 at Oil Belt Christian Service Camp in Flora. Board President Richard Rudolphi welcomed members and introduced the board of directors and their wives. He introduced Luke Johnson, CEO of Clay Electric Co-operative, and turned… Continue Reading Clay Electric Cooperative ...Read More

Member-owners of McDonough Power Cooperative gathered at The Crossing in Macomb on August 20 for their 82nd Annual Meeting of Members. They were treated to a porkchop sandwich dinner and some sweet surprises in the form of kettle corn and lemonade shake-ups before the start of the business meeting. Entertainment prior to the meeting was… Continue Reading McDonough Power holds ...Read More

Each year, 12 $2,000 scholarships are awarded through the Thomas H. Moore IEC Memorial Scholarship fund. Six scholarships are awarded to high school seniors who are the sons or daughters of electric co-op members. A seventh scholarship, the Earl W. Struck Memorial scholarship, is awarded to the son or daughter of an electric co-op employee… Continue Reading 2019 Thomas H. ...Read More

Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative employees know that for some kids, summer is a time of hunger and anxiety. When school is out and school meals disappear, grocery costs can put a strain on families who already experience tight budgets. Not enough food in June, July, and August is called SUMMER SLIDE and it means hungry… Continue Reading Eastern Illini Electric ...Read More

Coles-Moultrie Electric Cooperative (CMEC) members gathered at Peterson Park in Mattoon on Friday, June 14 for CMEC’s 80th Annual Meeting. They enjoyed a catered lunch, ice cream, a variety of vendors, bucket truck rides, vehicle displays and a Live Line Demonstration. “As a member-owned cooperative, we are dedicated to providing you, our members, with reliable… Continue Reading Coles-Moultrie Electric Cooperative ...Read More

Shelby Electric Cooperative (SEC) member-consumers enjoyed a porkchop lunch and a variety of activities for young and old alike at their 81st Annual Meeting of Members held at the Shelby County 4-H Fairgrounds on June 7, 2019. Prior to the business meeting, the crowd was entertained by The Hood Family Band and Live Line Safety… Continue Reading Shelby Electric holds ...Read More

The Spring Member Services/Marketing meeting was held April 25-26 at the AIEC. Attendees were updated on the current political climate and power supply and renewables, received customer service training, learned about young adult member engagement, enjoyed ample roundtable discussions and much more.