Ozark Electric Cooperative

February 21-27, 2021, is National Engineers Week, and we want to recognize and thank our entire Ozark Electric Cooperative Engineering Department, those unsung heroes behind the scenes: Ken Raming, PE, Divisional Manager of Engineering Dan Lohkamp, Senior Staking Technician Logan Haden, PE, Electrical Engineer ... Trent Stark, Staking Engineer Alex Wittmer, Staking Engineer Summer Collier, Engineering Systems Facilities Coordinator Jamie Matlock, Engineering Assistant/GIS Coordinator See more

If you ever wondered about ground-source heat pumps and how they work, here is an excellent overview. Ozark Electric Cooperative offers rebates for both ground-source and air-source heat pumps: http://www.ozarkelectric.com/rebates.html

February 20-27, 2021 is National FFA Week! Organized by 12 area farmers in 1937 to bring electricity to the local rural areas, Ozark Electric Cooperative has a long tradition of supporting farmers and FFA! In fact, this will be the 63rd consecutive year your Co-op has sponsored the "Electric Drill Award" in 22 area high schools to honor Outstanding FFA Students. Join us as we celebrate the Future Farmers of America this week by leaving a comment about an FFA student or teacher you know or tell us how FFA made a difference in your life!

SCIENCE & AGRICULTURE SCIENCE TEACHERS! It's been a tough year for teachers. Let us do something for you! Ozark Electric is once again offering a FULLY-PAID scholarship (includes hotel & meal expenses) for a two-day Energy class at Mizzou August 3-4, 2021. This course is for middle school thru high school teachers who teach an Electricity unit in their curriculum. You will earn 1 hour of graduate credit. DEADLINE to submit an application is MARCH 1. For more information, email [email protected].

A lot has changed in a year, but one thing hasn't...the CHIEFS are going to the Super Bowl!!! There are smiles behind these masks!!! It's always a great day to be a KC CHIEFS fan!!! Let's GO CHIEFS!!!

Update 2:00PM-We have been notified that we are able to declare "all clear" at this time and are no longer asking our members to conserve electricity. We would like to thank all of our members that made sacrifices to conserve electricity during this time for the greater good of our entire membership. Please share this post to spread the word and remember, we are here for you 24/7!

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS! Write a short essay, and you could join us for Ozark Electric's 48th Annual Rural Electric Youth Tour! It will be held locally this year but will still be lots of fun!!! Learn more and download the contest brochure at http://www.ozarkelectric.com/youth-tour.html

Ozark Electric Members - You have done such a great job this past week conserving energy. We ask that you keep doing what you're doing to conserve just one more day until the temperature gets back up to a more normal range. THANK YOU for helping us keep your electricity on, and remember, we are here for you 24/7! Please help us spread the word by sharing this post.

Have you noticed higher electric usage this month? We have seen consistently lower daily temperatures this last month which leads to higher usage. Keep in mind that we offer many great resources such as our SmartHub Mobile App or website to monitor daily usage. We also offer Home Energy Audits to help identify home inefficiencies. Our programs are designed to help you manage your usage!

Superbowl prediction, Punxsutawney Phil's shadow, Covid-19, Lobbies open & more... General Manager Patrick Oehlschlager gives a February update! It's Always a great day to be an Ozark Electric Co-op Member!

SCAM ALERT: Unfortunately, we have had numerous calls again today from Ozark Electric members who have received a scam phone call demanding payment. If anyone calls and demands payment over the phone threatening to disconnect your electric service, please hang up. Ozark Electric will NEVER ask, nor can we accept, payment over the phone. If there were any way possible to know of these scams ahead of time and stop them, we would certainly do that. Please know we are here for you 24/7 and are sorry there are people out there causing undue stress to our members with these scam calls!

Starting the week with snow on the ground! Crews are out working to serve our members with safe and reliable electricity. 11 days until Christmas! It's Always a great day to be an Ozark Electric Co-op Member!

6 more weeks of winter! That is, if you like to get your weather prediction from a groundhog in Pennsylvania.

Crews are out working in our communities today! Be careful with the potential hazardous weather this weekend. Rain, ice, or snow all contribute to dangerous road conditions and outage culprits. Safety first, always! It's Always a great day to be an Ozark Electric Co-op Member!

It’s hunting season in the Ozarks! Before leaving for a hunting trip, make sure you have safety items to signal for help in case of an emergency. A cell phone, whistle, and flashlight are necessary items to carry with you throughout a hunting trip! Also, please mind power lines and electrical power equipment while hunting. Be safe, and good luck this season from your family at Ozark Electric Cooperative!

Welcome Back: Crews returned home today from providing assistance to Central Rural Electric Cooperative in Oklahoma. A very damaging ice storm hit last week, producing large amounts of ice on power lines and trees. From left to right, top to bottom: Chad Conner, Brandon Cole, John Banning, Ethan Dodson. Great work men. We are glad to have you back home. You made our Co-op proud. It’s Always a great day to be an Ozark Electric Co-op Member!

Always look up before raising or moving a ladder to make sure it is at least 10 feet away from any electric lines. Keep your eye on power lines and your mind on... working safely. Putting #MembersFirst by keeping you safe. Learn more: http://bit.ly/SafetyForMembers #SafetyFirst #MembersFirst #LookingOutForYou #PowerOn See more

ICE STORM: We have sent 4 linemen to Central Rural Electric Cooperative in Stillwater, OK to help provide restoration to over 8,000 members without power. Please keep all in your thoughts and prayers as they work. It's Always a great day to be a co-op member! MO Electric Co-ops NRECA

Have you made plans to vote on November 3rd? We are encouraging every community member to get out and vote!

CONTEST TIME: Put your pumpkin carving skills to the test! Looking for Co-op, electricity, or lineman themed! Carvings must be submitted by 12pm CST Friday 10/30/20. Entries can be made via email: [email protected] or Facebook message us! Winner will receive a $50 Flat Creek gift card. 2nd & 3rd place entries will receive an Ozark Electric Co-op prize bundle! This contest is open to anyone, not just cooperative members! Get to carving! Tag friends! Please share! MO Electric Co-ops NRECA Associated Electric Cooperative

Now is the perfect time for a professional home energy audit. We have a great program to reveal energy deficiencies in your home. This will tidy up your home and tidy up your bill going into the harsh winter season! Contact us today! 417.466.2144

New tasks every day, same mission: safe and reliable electricity to those we serve! Lineman Phillip Elbert aides in building line to a new Ozark Electric Co-op Member. It's Always a great day to be an Ozark Electric Co-op Member!

In 1937, Ozark Electric Cooperative was formed to provide electricity to unreached, rural areas. Cooperatives were known for powering farms and rural projects. Although, as communities began to grow and expand, rural farms soon became neighbors with urban life. Where Co-ops were once only providing power to rural areas, has since grown to serving cities, schools, businesses and more. Yes we still hold true to our rural roots, but we are greatly excited to help our communities, both rural and urban, continue to expand and grow.

Crews completed work for a new member today in Mt. Vernon. Great work guys! It's Always a great day to be an Ozark Electric Co-op Member!

Welcome Home: Our crews returned home today from a long stint in Louisiana, providing relief to Beauregard Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BECi) after Hurricane Delta delivered serious damage to their infrastructure. From left to right, top to bottom: Josh Snider, Nick Shiveley, Jeff Smith, Ethan Moenning. Great work, men. We are proud of you, and we are glad to have you home. It's Always a great day to be an Ozark Electric Co-op Member! NRECA MO Electric Co-ops

If you are considering a residential or commercial solar installation, give us a call first. As your trusted energy resource, we would like to be a resource to help you determine if solar is the right choice for you. Some solar ads and solar companies can be scams that promise no electric bill or may promise that a utility company will be paying you, which is simply not true. Also, we do not engage in outbound calls or door-to-door sales for solar; if you receive a call or visit from a solar company claiming to be affiliated with Ozark Electric, please give us a call at (417) 466-2144 for clarification. It's Always a great day to be an Ozark Electric Co-op Member!

The Cooperative system has evolved substantially from it's birth in 1935. In the last 85 years, technology and work processes have completely transformed. A few things though, have stayed the same. Ozark Electric Cooperative is here to serve our members daily with safe and affordable electricity. Our communities proud. Our members proud. Our cooperative proud. Since the day we started. It's always a great day to be an Ozark Electric Co-op Member!