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September 2, 2026 at 8:16 a.m.

Employee Spotlight: Isaac Dorscher

July 1, 2026 at 2:50 p.m.

KEC’s Approach to Large Load Requests

July 1, 2026 at 2:02 p.m.

Employee Spotlight: Mark Fisher

May 22, 2026 at 3:46 p.m.

Planning for Reliable Power in a Changing Energy Landscape

May 22, 2026 at 3:38 p.m.

Wildfire Season Reminder: How KEC Is Preparing

April 22, 2026 at 1:51 p.m.

Team Spotlight: Member Services

April 2, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

Lineworkers Are Ready When It Matters Most

April 1, 2026 at 11:18 a.m.

KEC Announces Rate Options Coming

February 25, 2026 at 5:10 p.m.

General Manager’s Message: Why Was the Peak Use Charge Necessary?

February 24, 2026 at 9:05 a.m.

Team Spotlight: Lineman Assistant/Operators

December 24, 2025 at 12:36 p.m.

Employee Spotlight: Michael Thomas

December 24, 2025 at 12:22 p.m.

Grant Spotlight: Turkeys & More

November 25, 2025 at 1:04 p.m.

Important Power Outage Reminders

October 21, 2025 at 7:57 a.m.

General Manager’s Message: Rate Redesign Approved by Board of Directors

October 20, 2025 at 1:15 p.m.

Employee Spotlight: Jessie Holderman

September 29, 2025 at 8:41 a.m.

Did You Know: LEDs May Be Associated with Flickering Lights

September 24, 2025 at 8:28 a.m.

Energy Insights Available in SmartHub

September 24, 2025 at 7:57 a.m.

Team Spotlight: After Hours Coordinators

August 28, 2025 at 8:31 a.m.

Employee Spotlight: Kaylee Dinkel

August 28, 2025 at 8:27 a.m.

Talk to Your Kids About Electricity

July 28, 2025 at 2:42 p.m.

Employee Spotlight: Julie Turbin

July 1, 2025 at 10:45 a.m.

Team Spotlight: Apprentice Linemen

July 1, 2025 at 10:01 a.m.

General Manager’s Message: Annual Meeting & Election

June 3, 2025 at 9:55 a.m.

Proposed Rate Redesign

Photo, left to right: The field engineering coordinator team: Alisa Smolinski, Desi Sheetz, Jordan Smith, Erin Robinson.

May 1, 2025 at 10:12 a.m.

Team Spotlight: Field Engineering Coordinators

Ryobi Portable Generator

May 1, 2025 at 9:51 a.m.

Generator and On-Site Generation Reminders

March 31, 2025 at 9:34 a.m.

General Manager’s Message: Lineworkers are Wired for Service

March 27, 2025 at 9:47 a.m.

Employee Spotlight: Reed Christensen

February 19, 2025 at 4:19 p.m.

KEC Announces Board of Director Resignation & Appointments

December 24, 2024 at 2:29 p.m.

2025 Rate Adjustment Update

Surge protection strip with plugs

October 30, 2024 at 10:45 a.m.

Safeguard Your Electronics With Surge Protection

Man installing a ductless mini-split heat pump system in a home

October 30, 2024 at 10:34 a.m.

Is a Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump System Right for Your Home?

A group of people holding a banner and a large check.

October 1, 2024 at 10:55 a.m.

Co-ops Power Communities With Purpose

Cyber lock on a blue background

October 1, 2024 at 10:51 a.m.

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

June 18, 2024 at 10:44 a.m.

Outage Preparedness

April 9, 2024 at 10:17 a.m.

Clarification Regarding Recent Media Reports on KEC’s Hayden Facility Sale

March 29, 2024 at 10:12 a.m.

Employee Spotlight: Jeremy Hofer

January 25, 2024 at 9:48 a.m.

Record-Setting Cold in January Leads to Higher Electric Bills

January 25, 2024 at 9:47 a.m.

Check Out Our Drive-Thru for Ultimate Convenience

January 25, 2024 at 9:45 a.m.

KEC’s System Resilient Through Harsh January Weather

January 2, 2024 at 9:40 a.m.

Employee Spotlight: Ryan Rollins

December 13, 2023 at 9:38 a.m.

Power Cost Adjustment Effective with January 2024 Billings

November 27, 2023 at 9:34 a.m.

Employee Spotlight: Melissa Amos

October 31, 2023 at 9:31 a.m.

5 Ways To Safeguard Your Home This Winter

October 26, 2023 at 9:23 a.m.

Employee Spotlight: Cole Schneider

September 29, 2023 at 9:17 a.m.

Cooperatives Grow for the Communities They Serve

September 29, 2023 at 9:15 a.m.

Cybersecurity: Playing It Safe Online

August 22, 2023 at 9:12 a.m.

8 Questions To Consider Before Installing Rooftop Solar

July 25, 2023 at 9:02 a.m.

Employee Spotlight: Shaun Andrews

July 25, 2023 at 8:57 a.m.

EV Home Charging Options & Levels

July 24, 2023 at 8:55 a.m.

Get Smart About Home Lighting

June 29, 2023 at 8:01 a.m.

Employee Spotlight: Mike Stevens

May 24, 2023 at 7:47 a.m.

Improving the Member Experience

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May 24, 2023 at 7:43 a.m.

Employee Spotlight: Erika Neff

February 28, 2023 at 7:37 a.m.

Employee Spotlight: Nathan Smither

January 26, 2023 at 7:27 a.m.

KEC’s Electric System Loading and Reliability

January 24, 2023 at 7:22 a.m.

Employee Spotlight: Leslie Miller

December 28, 2022 at 7:06 a.m.

Employee Spotlight: John DeBoer

December 27, 2022 at 6:53 a.m.

How to Sign Up For Paperless Billing

December 13, 2022 at 4:53 a.m.

Changes To Power Cost Adjustment Effective with January 2023 Billings

November 22, 2022 at 4:51 a.m.

Employee Spotlight: Dennis Wanous

November 1, 2022 at 4:49 a.m.

Employee Spotlight: Matt Hull

October 17, 2022 at 4:47 a.m.

KEC Conducting Meter Exchanges

October 13, 2022 at 4:43 a.m.

Employee Spotlight: Jen Cox

July 25, 2022 at 4:38 a.m.

Save a Life: Avoid Distractions While Driving

July 25, 2022 at 4:29 a.m.

Keep Your Cool This Week!

July 5, 2022 at 4:21 a.m.

Why You Should Give a Darn About These Dams

April 11, 2022 at 4:18 a.m.

Employee Spotlight: Thomas Maddalone

March 1, 2022 at 4:16 a.m.

Employee Spotlight: Gery Hirsch

February 1, 2022 at 4:13 a.m.

Employee Spotlight: Preston Jerome

January 3, 2022 at 4:09 a.m.

Employee Spotlight: Scott Davis

November 8, 2021 at 4:04 a.m.

Employee Spotlight: Daniel Spitzer

October 1, 2021 at 3:58 a.m.

Employee Spotlight: Chad Hall

September 2, 2021 at 3:46 a.m.

Employee Spotlight: Ben Cook

July 27, 2021 at 3:42 a.m.

Employee Spotlight: Lance Teal

July 15, 2021 at 3:40 a.m.

Employee Spotlight: Dan Hannon

June 29, 2021 at 2:57 a.m.

Beat The Heat

June 3, 2021 at 2:54 a.m.

Employee Spotlight: Cameron Hall

April 6, 2021 at 2:46 a.m.

Employee Spotlight: Don Bush

March 16, 2021 at 2:40 a.m.

Employee Spotlight: Keith Gednalske

March 6, 2021 at 2:50 a.m.

Employee Spotlight: Doug Cardinel

February 16, 2021 at 2:37 a.m.

Employee Spotlight: Kevin Schneider

January 28, 2021 at 2:31 a.m.

General Manager’s Message: January Windstorm Update

January 5, 2021 at 2:27 a.m.

Employee Spotlight: Bob Jacobson

December 21, 2020 at 1:44 a.m.

Winter Storm Preparedness

November 25, 2020 at 2:25 a.m.

About Our Account Numbers

October 12, 2020 at 1:55 a.m.

5 Tips to Keep in Mind During Power Outages

September 24, 2020 at 2:18 a.m.

Power Outage Q&A with KEC’s VP of Operations

May 12, 2020 at 2:13 a.m.

Return to Normal Operations

April 23, 2020 at 2:10 a.m.

KEC Crews Install Safe Nesting Platform

October 16, 2019 at 1:41 a.m.

A Threat to Cooperatives’ Tax-Exempt Status

October 1, 2019 at 1:39 a.m.

October is National Co-op Month

June 10, 2019 at 1:34 a.m.

SmartHub: Your Source for KEC Account Information

April 29, 2019 at 1:31 a.m.

Safety Starts with You

February 26, 2019 at 1:28 a.m.

Digging Safely

January 16, 2019 at 1:23 a.m.

Watch Out for Scams

January 8, 2019 at 1:18 a.m.

Tree Trimming & Power Lines

September 26, 2018 at 1:11 a.m.

The Importance of Managing Trees

September 13, 2018 at 12:12 a.m.

More than A Utility. A Lifeline.

Protecting and Preserving Our Environment

August 13, 2018 at 12:03 a.m.

Protecting & Preserving Our Environment