At the turn of the twentieth-century, in Douglas County, Oregon, prunes were a big part of their local economy. Drying...
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Meeker Co-op News Articles
Member Appreciation Day – August 11, 2021
Save the date of Wednesday, August 11, 2021 for Member Appreciation Day. It will be hosted at A maze'n Farmyard, west...
Average Prices for Residential Electricity
The Average Prices for Electricity Map has been updated to reflect the latest data from the EIA. Electricity is a...
Pandemic, Renewable Energy Growth and Natural Gas Will Shape Energy Outlook
A slow, uncertain economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, along with advances in renewable energy technology, will shape demand this year and beyond, federal energy officials say. “A return to 2019 levels of U.S. energy consumption will take years,” said Stephen...
Scams Can Happen Close to Home
We want our members to stay safe and secure, so we will share stories to help people know what to do when receiving a potential scam. One of our members received a call from a company claiming to be affiliated with Xcel Energy stating they were going to disconnect his...
Committed to a Co-op Culture for All
Over the years, you’ve heard on why and how Meeker Cooperative Light and Power Association is different––because we’re a cooperative. Our business model sets us apart from other utilities because we adhere to seven guiding cooperative principles that reflect core...
Four Tips for Winter Safety
It’s no surprise that winter months bring increased potential for fire risks and electrical safety hazards. This makes sense because during the coldest months, consumers are using additional electrical devices and appliances, like space heaters, electric blankets and...
Advanced Look-alike Login Pages
Here’s a popular phishing scenario: You receive an email with a link. The link takes you to a phony login page with the name and logo of a legitimate website. Once you submit your username and password, the information is sent straight to the bad guys. Cybercriminals...
Who Owns What?
When it comes to electrical equipment and lines, it's a good refresher to know who owns which part of delivery system for electricity. The graphic below explains which part the Member Owned Cooperative is responsible for and which part members personally are...
Monitoring the Line for Reliability
Electric co-ops use a variety of monitoring and automation technologies that improve power reliability, shorten outage times and reduce labor time for crews. Here are four technologies used to improve reliability. Power SensorsPower sensors typically clamp on or...
Electricity Brings Everyday Value
Even though we work in the energy industry, like most people, we still don’t think much about the electricity we use. We expect the lights to turn on when we flip the switch and the coffeemaker to work each morning. Because electricity is so abundant, we don’t think...
“Is this a video of you?” Nope, That’s a Phish
It’s no secret that cybercriminals love social media. Bad guys use platforms like Facebook and Instagram to impersonate your real friends and followers. Using this disguise, the scammers try to trick you into sharing sensitive information.Here’s a common scam that is...