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Meeker Co-op News Articles
Osprey near Grey Eagle gets new nest — one that won’t catch fire
A tangle of thorns atop a power pole started sparking the last week in May. An osprey had started to build a bulky...
Energy Efficiency Tip – Refrigerator Temperature Setting
Don’t keep your refrigerator too cold. The Department of Energy recommends a temperature setting of 35 to 38 degrees...
Know What’s Below: Steps for Safe Digging
Spring is just around the corner, and there’s never been a better time to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. Perhaps you’re making plans for a new garden or a lawn makeover. However you’re planning to revamp your backyard oasis, remember to keep safety in mind for...
Three Electrifying Kitchen Appliances to Save Time and Energy
Whether your oven and stove top are powered by gas or electricity, it’s no secret that they consume more energy than smaller countertop appliances, like slow cookers and toaster ovens. In addition to efficiency, smaller kitchen appliances can provide faster cooking...
What is Beneficial Electrification?
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
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...
Energy Efficiency Tip – Set Your Refrigerator
Don’t keep your refrigerator too cold. The Department of Energy recommends a temperature setting of 35 to 38 degrees for the fresh food compartment and zero degrees for the freezer. Make sure the refrigerator doors are sealed airtight to maximize efficiency. Source:...
COVID-19 Relief Passed by Congress Helps Struggling Co-op Members Pay Electric Bills
Congress has approved a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill that could help struggling electric cooperative consumer-members pay their electric bills. The bill provides emergency funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program which will help pay for...
Find Your Location Number
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 transition to a new Pioneer format and posting articles online, we continue with this...
Energy Efficiency Tip – Use Wool or Rubber Dryer Balls
Use wool or rubber dryer balls in the clothes dryer to reduce drying time and static. Wool dryer balls can also absorb extra moisture. These are an efficient alternative to dryer sheets, which can create buildup on the dryer’s filter and reduce air circulation. If you...
As Electric System Evolves, Reliability Comes in New Ways
When our members flip the switch, they expect lights to turn on. It takes a lot of technology and talented people working together to make that happen. Large conventional power plants that have been shutting down in recent years are often replaced with new generators...