Annual and District Meetings

MEC's annual members-only meeting is 9/17/2026. District 1 meeting is 9/14; District 2 is 9/15; and District 3 is 9/16. All meetings begin with registration at 5:30 p.m. and start at 6:30 p.m. If you have questions about the District meetings, call Jacqueline Caudle, Executive Assistant, at 928-763-4115. 

 
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A Message From CEO Tyler Carlson – June 2026

Tyler Carlson
Tyler Carlson

Happy 80th Anniversary, MEC Members!

Eighty years ago, this cooperative was formed on a simple idea: to bring power to communities others overlooked. MEC was founded as a not-for-profit, member-owned distribution utility after investor-owned utilities declined since they could not make a profit. This year, we're reminded that progress in this country has always been driven by people willing to invest in one another. We have much to celebrate - our 80th Anniversary on July 3, alongside 250 years of America's Independence, and the 100th year Anniversary of Route 66!

1946 - Residents met to explore the possibility of bringing electricity to Kingman, Wikieup, and Bullhead City.

1946 - Local residents combined their resources and secured an REA loan under President Roosevelt and established a Board of Directors to govern the Co-op.

1947 - First meters energized, and within one year, there were 90 meters on 5 miles of line.

1948 - Power contracts to serve Peach Springs, Valentine, & Hackberry along Route 66.

1964 - First Capital Credits checks issued. 1969 - 4,006 members, 534 miles of line.

1971 - MEC joined Arizona Electric Power Cooperative (AEPCO) to meet growing demand.

1972 - MEC's General Offices moved from Kingman to Bullhead City. 1979 - 10,585 members, 10,675 meters.

1980 - General & Member Services moved to Arena Dr.

1989 - Member Service moved to Hancock Rd. 2015 - MEC's first solar array built in Fort Mohave; 32,498 members.

2020 - MEC is the first AZ co-op to launch broadband; construction began.

2021 - First broadband services connected.

2022 - Labor Day storm (~80 mph winds) caused largest outage in MEC history!

2023 - MEC partners on first battery energy storage system (BESS) in Fort Mohave.

2024 - Second BESS launched; substation project initiated; awarded $23.4M through USDA PACE; Mohave Energy Park planned.

2025 - MEC participated in Light Up Navajo; awarded BTA and BEAD grants with TWN Communications.

2026 - MEC's 80th Anniversary; 39,135 members, 46,326 meters, 1,583 miles of line.

Our mission has remained constant: delivering reliable, affordable power to our members. Today, we're proud to deliver the lowest electric rates among Arizona co-ops and investor-owned utilities. Milestones like our 80th Anniversary remind us that Mohave Electric is powered by more than lines and substations - it's powered by people, progress, and community.

Call for Candidates - District 1, 2, 3 Board of Directors

For further information, call Jacqueline Caudle (928) 763-4115. Elections are held at district meetings. Any incumbent may be re-elected. Director applications due before July 19.