Aligning Rates and Cost of Power As your Cooperative closed the books for the year 2025 and completed its financial audit, the financial records reveal an operating loss of approximately $2 million. Much of this loss was driven by the extraordinary storm activity that impacted Southern Illinois throughout the year. As you know, 2025 will […]

Winter Storm Fern Like many of you, I’m certainly glad that Spring is right around the corner. The cold winter weather experienced during Winter Storm Fern, which occurred January 23rd through the 27th, impacted 35 states bringing very cold temperatures, snow and ice. In fact, 26 states reported over 6 inches of snow and severe […]

Vegetation Management One of the many advantages of living in Southern Illinois is the beauty of this area including the Shawnee National Forrest and the great variety of trees and vegetation that grow throughout the region. Although your Cooperative realizes the significance of this important natural resource and are advocates for retaining as many local […]