Community News

Although few members are aware, Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) has four operating facilities that house our employees: our Member Service Office at 928 Hancock Road; the Administration Office; the Auto Shop/Meter Shop; and our Kingman Service Office that houses equipment and field crew members. Recently, our Administrative Office in Bullhead City has undergone a major […]

MEC team stands together to serve the community during pandemic In 1946 the local community needed electricity that investor-owned utilities would not provide, thus creating Mohave Electric Cooperative’s (MEC’s) shape over the years. MEC has been serving its members for 75 years, and the cooperative is continuing to look for ways to improve our service […]

Beware of salespeople claiming cooperative affiliation By J.D. Wallace Have you ever considered residential solar? Next thing you know, someone is knocking on your door or an advertisement pops up on social media that claims your cooperative is a partner with a particular rooftop solar company. They proceed to ask for your personal information. But […]

April was National Line Worker appreciation month, and Mohave Electric is grateful for our staff! A cooperative-based utility company is different in many ways from investor-owned utilities. One main difference: we are most proud of the employees that make up our cooperative team. Not only are Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) employees a part of the […]

2020, especially, and even 2021 have continued to be challenging for so many people. The past year has demonstrated struggles and unforeseen circumstances can occur with little to no warning, and those that were once stable might need some assistance at times to weather the storm. Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) supports our community and participates […]

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 […]

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 […]

Hot sales power cool savings at MEC’s annual tree sale in November Operation Cool Shade is one of those programs—funded by our energy efficiency/demand-side management billing surcharge—that members never want to miss. Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) has offered discounted shade trees for more than 10 years, and 2020 was the largest to date. This year, […]

At Mohave Electric, we have the utmost pride for our country and those who have served this country. On November 7, Mohave Electric employees donated their time in the Paul Walsh Memorial Veteran’s Parade to show our respect to those who served or are currently serving. All branches of service were represented with flags hung […]

If you have not heard about Mohave Electric’s new fiber-optic communication system, we have exciting news for you. Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) has been working hard to get the “fiber in the air,” as CEO Tyler Carlson says. Plans are in motion and fiber is already being laid in the ground and hung on the […]