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For many employees at Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC), a career in the electric utility industry wasn’t something they planned years in advance—it was an opportunity that presented itself and quickly turned into a calling. Some were pursuing paths in nursing and other medical fields, while another came from a background as a crane operator, each […]

In January, Mohave Electric Cooperative’s (MEC) CEO Tyler Carlson, MEC Board of Directors, and MEC senior management returned to Phoenix to join representatives from other Arizona electric cooperatives and participate in the annual visits with elected leaders. “These face-to-face meetings provide opportunities where we can educate our legislative and regulatory representatives about priorities and challenges […]

When volunteer project manager Mehdi Azarmi was asked in 2012 to help revive the long-dormant idea of a community park in Mohave Valley, he didn’t hesitate— though he knew it wouldn’t be easy. “The Mohave Valley Fort Mohave Park idea had been around for over 30 years,” Azarmi recalls. “There were 2 or 3 attempts […]

Earlier this year, in Mohave Electric Cooperative’s (MEC) March Currents magazine, CEO Tyler Carlson announced the official 80th Logo Art Contest. Every milestone year, we have a special logo created to commemorate the achievement. Mohave Electric Cooperative has been proudly serving you with safe, reliable, and affordable power for 79 years. And as a member-owned, […]

2025 Reflections Greetings MEC Members, On behalf of the Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) Board of Directors and staff, I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 2025 has been a busy and eventful year for MEC. I’d like to share a few highlights with you. Rate Case We know […]

Bringing Electricity to Families in the Navajo Nation Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) first learned about the Light Up Navajo project through our Arizona statewide cooperative, Grand Canyon State Electric Cooperative Association, which represents all electric cooperatives across Arizona. Recognizing the importance of this volunteer initiative, MEC decided this was a cause worth supporting by donating […]

As the 2025 through 2026 school year kicks off, Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) is thrilled to once again sponsor the Washington, D.C. Youth Tour, a life-changing experience designed for high school juniors whose parents or guardians are MEC members. Selected students will join peers from across the country for a week-long, all-expenses-paid adventure to our […]

Join MEC at a Townhall Meeting Greetings MEC Members, Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) has been providing safe, reliable, affordable electricity to our members for 79 years. We’ve made substantial investments to harden the grid and enhance reliability, especially in the face of extreme weather and other public policy changes. MEC incurs both fixed costs and […]

Bullhead City, AZ – Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) is proud to announce six student winners for MEC’s 2025 Scholarship Program. A total of twenty-four applications were received. Thanks to MEC’s executive leadership, students in MEC’s service area attending a higher education institution this fall semester were eligible to apply for assistance. A panel of judges selected […]

Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) awarded 18 $200 classroom grants to educators for financial assistance in making classroom learning more engaging. 34 applicants competed for the 18 available grants. A team at MEC evaluated the projects submitted by educators, basing their grading on creativity, following application instructions, classroom integration, as well as benefits and financial need […]

Every year, Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) CEO Tyler Carlson and senior management travel to Washington, D.C., and meet with our federal Legislative representatives on behalf of our MEC members to strengthen public policies that promote electric reliability and affordability. With changes in our Presidency and Administration, there were a few key co-op issues to discuss […]

Serving Members for 79 Years Greetings Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) Members, The first day of summer, or the summer solstice, falls on Friday, June 20. Many of you have already experienced rising temperatures and are preparing for the intense summer months ahead. Throughout the years, MEC has diversified its energy portfolio to include solar energy […]