CEC News

Community Calendar

Are you aware of a community event, meeting, fair or festival that you think other people might want to know about? All you have to do is send us a little bit of information and we will take it from there. Please submit information by e-mail to info@consolidatedelectric.com. We will also try to include the information in the Rural Missouri back page. Due to space limitations, not all events will appear in the Community Calendar. Read More

Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs

Like other energy-saving devices favored in a new surge in conservation, initially high-cost compact fluorescent lights return value power in the long run by using less power and lasting longer. Read More

Energy Efficiency

Adults AND Children! Learn how to improve the energy efficiency of your own home. By following a few basic tips, you may find that you are able to save money, improve the comfort of your home and maybe even help the environment too. Read More

Holiday Tips

Outdoor home decorations add to the spirit of the holidays, but safety experts warn that without the proper safety precautions, the dangers of decorating can take the fun out of the season. Read More

Our Energy, Our Future Campaign

Do you know what's going on with energy today? If not, we need to talk. As a member-owner of an electric cooperative, you need to know what is driving up the price you will pay for the electricity you use. Read More

Rural Missouri

Numerous members have expressed their appreciation for the Rural Missouri. Please feel free to use this direct link to Rural Missouri to find articles and information published in the current issue on their website.
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What is Driving the Cost of Rates?

What do iPods, computers, big screen TVs and cell phones have in common? They all use electricity and they are all responsible in part for the dramatic increase in energy use among electric cooperative members in Missouri. Read More

Winter Efficiency Tips

Time will tell whether this winter proves to be mild or severe. But for certain you can count on a gradual cooling down of outside temperatures for the next three months. Now is the time to prepare for winter's chills. Read More

Youth Tour

It's never too early to start encouraging high school level juniors to participate in the Youth Tour essay competition. If you have a child of your own, or know someone that is a junior in high school this year, please let them know they should consider participating in the Youth Tour essay contest.
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Prepare Yourself and Your Home for Possible Winter Outages

Consolidated Electric stresses the importance of being prepared for dangerous winter storms and the power outages they may cause. Preparing ahead of time in order to have the right supplies and the knowledge to stay warm safely are keys to weathering a winter storm emergency. CEC offers the following tips to winterize your home.

GIS Field Inventory is Underway

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 the electrical network and its operation. Read More

Keep Your Family Safe during a Flood

"The prospect of an electrical accident is probably not top of mind when you're dealing with a flooded basement, room or even outdoors. But it is the first thing you should think of before you step foot in the water." Read More

Summer System Stress

The long days of summer bring hot and humid temperatures to many areas. Higher temperatures increase the need for cooling indoors all day long. Increased electrical use during the summertime increases the risk of fire in homes with older or damaged wiring systems. Air conditioning and home cooling demands during long periods of hot weather can strain and overload a home's electrical system, leaving a serious shock and fire hazard. Read More

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