Are EVs Coming to Rural America?

Jul 20, 2021 | News Bits, Technology

Electric Vehicles are gaining momentum across the world, but will they be viable in a rural setting? The answer is ‘yes, someday’. We will likely see that ‘someday’ in this century, or more likely in this decade. According to a report from the Boston Consulting Group,...

Suds and Savings

Jul 7, 2021 | Energy, News Bits

Suds and Savings 10 ways to save energy in the laundry room Your clothes washer and dryer account for a significant portion of energy consumption from major appliances, and let’s face it––laundry is no one’s favorite chore. Make the most of your laundry energy use!...

Osprey near Grey Eagle gets new nest — one that won’t catch fire

Jun 16, 2021 | News Bits

A tangle of thorns atop a power pole started sparking the last week in May. An osprey had started to build a bulky nest of branches and sticks on the pole just north of Grey Eagle, Minnesota, a small city in Todd County about 40 miles northwest of St. Cloud. When the...

What is Beneficial Electrification?

Apr 23, 2021 | Energy, News Bits, Technology

If you’re like most Americans, you’re interested in saving money on energy costs and in doing your part to help the environment. But wouldn’t it be great if you could do both? Well, you can! It’s through a concept called “beneficial electrification.” This utility...

Your Directors and Legislators

Apr 5, 2021 | News Bits

Do you know who your Meeker Cooperative Board Director is? Do you know who your Representative or Senator is? Knowing your elected Director or Official is important. They represent you, and if you have ideas or questions about policies, you can contact them and...

Find Your Location Number

Mar 17, 2021 | Community, News Bits

It has been an electric cooperative member tradition from the beginning, to look for your location number hidden among the pages and articles of the Meeker Cooperative Pioneer. As we transitioned to a new Pioneer format and posting articles online, we continue with...