Welcome
Consolidated Electric is a not-for-profit electric utility owned by the consumer-members who use the electricity and other services it provides. Headquartered in Mexico, Missouri, the cooperative serves parts of Audrain, Callaway, Monroe, Montgomery, Pike and Ralls Counties. CEC currently serves more than 7,840 meters for homes, farms, businesses and industry members and maintains more than 2,240 miles of energized power lines.
ACTION ALERT: MEMBERS' VOICES NEEDED NOW ON EPA THREAT
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently considering proposals to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act. The author of the Clean Air Act stated this would result in a "glorious mess" as it was never intended nor designed to regulate these emissions.
It is the responsibility of Congress to determine any climate change legislation, not the EPA.
Tell Congress that they need to step in and prevent EPA from using the Clean Air Act as a tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It's the role of Congress to determine greenhouse gas policy that is fair and affordable for all Americans.
Were the EPA to act, the effect could be similar to what could happen if cap and trade were passed - higher electric bills for Missouri consumers.
Visit http://takeaction.nreca.coop now to make your voice heard.
GIS Field Inventory to begin in March
In an effort to better serve the membership in a more efficient and productive manner, Consolidated Electric Cooperative is implementing a Geographical Information System (GIS). GIS is a digital mapping system that will provide CEC employees with detailed information about our electrical network and its operation. Learn more about why you may see contractors working in your area.
How to Prepare Yourself and Your Home for Possible Winter Outages
Consolidated Electric staff stresses the importance of being prepared for dangerous winter storms and the power outages they may cause. Preparing ahead of time by having the right supplies and the knowledge to stay warm safely are keys to weathering a winter storm emergency. Find out if you're prepared...
Climate Change
Have you taken time to register your opinion about climate change legislation that could have a direct impact on your monthly electric bill? Take a minute to read more about how you can let your elected officials know what's on your mind. Follow the Our Energy, Our Future link.
The Youth Tour Essay Contest is going on NOW!
Making new friends, traveling, walking through U.S. history, meeting with elected officials, a major league baseball game and a dance cruise on the Potomac...what high school junior wouldn't jump at a chance to spend an all expense paid week of their summer vacation doing these things? This week is referred to as the NRECA Youth Tour. 
All junior-aged students living in the CEC service territory (with exception of CEC employee and director relatives) are given the opportunity to write a 500-word essay regarding a designated topic chosen by CEC. The topic generally focuses on cooperatives or electrification. Each year hundreds of high school juniors across the United States are given the opporunity to have their personal essay chosen and to win what has come to be known by past trip delegates as, "a trip of a lifetime!"
Get more details about the Youth Tour Essay Contest for someone you know.
Rural Missouri Offers Up-To-Date Information for Members
Are you reading about Cooperative-specific updates and information on the front and back pages of the Rural Missouri newspaper every month? If you would like a preview of the February pages look here...
Annual Meeting 2010
The 72nd Cooperative Annual Meeting of members will be held on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at the Audrain County 4-H Center. Read more...
What You Need to Know about Federal Stimulus Energy Efficiency Tax Credits
Learn about incentives offered through the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for energy efficiency measures that could not only improve your home but save you money.