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Are you ready to enjoy our storytelling in a new way? Your magazine has launched its first two episodes of a 13-part podcast series tied to Heart of Community. It is our yearlong look at how rural arts—the cultural heart and soul of so many communities—are staying alive and even thriving despite the challenges of […]

BNSF is known for transporting unusual items such as wind energy components, but sometimes things don’t go as planned. On Friday, April 23rd at around 5:30 pm, BNSF Railroad was transporting multiple wind turbine blades when one fell off a railroad flatcar and struck a Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) pole breaking it at ground level. […]

Hualapai Mountain Members! We are concerned for our members experiencing the fire emergency and evacuations you are involved in at this time. We know there are many important factors on your mind right now and we want to remind you of some tools to help keep you updated on your electrical services. Please remember to […]

MEC’s Classroom Grants Program Returns with $200 Grants for 18 Teachers  BULLHEAD CITY, AZ – Teachers are always coming up with new ideas of how to teach students, often without school or district funds to support new endeavors. Fortunately for teachers at schools within Mohave Electric Cooperative’s service area, eighteen, $200-grants are available to support […]

Last night, March 28, 2021, a total of 1,520 Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) members were without power when an isolated electrical short occurred in the underground system in Bullhead City near the Desert Foothills area. The outage first occurred at 5:24 PM. Crews worked to restore power to as many members as possible while working […]

Last night, March 28, 2021, a total of 1,520 Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) members were without power when an isolated electrical short occurred in the underground system in Bullhead City near the Desert Foothills area. The outage first occurred at 5:24 PM. Crews worked to restore power to as many members as possible while working […]

BULLHEAD CITY, AZ – Approximately 375 MEC members were out of power due to a car colliding with MEC electrical equipment Monday Morning. Not all outages are caused by equipment error, weather, or wildlife. At times, MEC faces outages caused by human error. Luckily, no injuries were reported. This morning at 7:06 A.M., 375 MEC […]

Approximately 375 MEC members were out of power for almost three hours due to car colliding with MEC electrical equipment Monday Morning. Not all outages are caused by equipment error, weather, or wildlife. At times, MEC faces outages caused by human error. Luckily, no injuries were reported. This morning at 7:06 A.M., 375 MEC members […]

Mohave Electric Announces New Public Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Manager BULLHEAD CITY, AZ – Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) welcomed Allison Ellingson to join the utility as Manager of Public Affairs & Regulatory Compliance, effective February 1, 2021. Ellingson brings extensive experience with more than 15 years in public relations, community outreach, government relations, legislation, and […]

Solar Energy Information Mohave Electric Cooperative received information from members regarding solar energy companies (or individuals) going door-to-door stating that they work on behalf of MEC and are willing to install solar systems for free. Members state that they must provide personal information to these solar sale individuals to receive the offer. Mohave Electric Cooperative […]