Website Update Underway

We're updating our website to add new features and improve security, performance, and accessibility. Excuse some dust while we finalize this change!

Community News

  • Community News
    From the Ground Up: Inside Mohave Electric Cooperative’s Apprenticeship Program
    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 […]
  • Community News
    MEC Advocates for Members at State Capitol
    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 […]
  • Community News
    Building a Legacy Together: The Story of the Mohave Valley Fort Mohave Community Park
    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 […]
  • Community News
    MEC Announces 80th Anniversary Logo
    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, […]
  • Community News, Manager’s Message
    A Message From CEO Tyler Carlson – December 2025
    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 […]
  • Community News
    Light Up Navajo
    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 […]
  • Community News
    Calling All High School Juniors: Experience Washington, D.C. with MEC & U.S. Co-ops
    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 […]
  • Community News
    A Message From CEO Tyler Carlson – September 2025
    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 […]
  • Community News
    MEC Awards $10,000 in MEC Scholarships to Support Education
    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 […]
  • Community News
    Classroom Grants Winners Announced
    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 […]
  • Community News
    DC Legislative Advocacy Trip
    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 […]
  • Community News
    A Message From CEO Tyler Carlson – June 2025
    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 […]
  • Community News
    MEC Opens Sunwatts Education Grant APPLICATIONS
    BULLHEAD CITY, AZ – Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) is proud to announce our continued support for renewable energy education through our SunWatts Education Grant program. This year, grants are up to $10,000. The grant(s) fund local educators’ innovative ideas to assist local youth in learning sustainability concepts. The program is part of MEC’s commitment to […]
  • Community News
    Classroom Grants Winners Announced
    BULLHEAD CITY, AZ – Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) awarded eighteen $200 classroom grants to educators for financial assistance in making classroom learning more engaging. Thirty-four applicants competed for the eighteen 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 […]
  • Community News
    MEC Advocates for Members at State Capitol
    Every year in January, the MEC Board of Directors and senior management travel hundreds of miles to Phoenix, AZ – our State Capitol – to educate our elected leaders on Mohave Electric Cooperative priorities and challenges. Nearly all elections result in change, and November’s election said “farewell” to some electeds with long-term historical knowledge of […]
  • Community News
    Lineman Appreciation Day – April 18
    Lineworkers are responsible for keeping the lights on by weathering the toughest and darkest days regardless of conditions. Without our lineworkers, sustaining everyday life would leave our members in the dark, quite literally. We are celebrating our lineworkers at Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) for their crucial role in all our lives. No matter what time […]
  • Community News
    A Message From CEO Tyler Carlson
    80th Anniversary Art Contest Greetings MEC Members, Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) is moving full speed ahead this year. Applications for our $200 Classroom Grants are due March 15. We look forward to reviewing your submissions. We also hosted our famous magician and his show, Making Accidents Disappear, promoting electrical safety amongst elementary school students, and […]
  • Community News
    MEC Members Nominate New Board Member & Hold Largest Annual Meeting
    On Thursday, September 19, Mohave Electric Cooperative, Inc. (MEC) held its Annual Meeting at the Anderson Auto Group Fieldhouse. The annual meeting was attended by 572 Cooperative members as well as guests – the largest attended meeting to date. MEC members received a travel bag kit, and some lucky winners won great door prizes and […]
  • Community News
    2 MEC Linemen Join The “Light Up Navajo” Project
    Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) linemen Chad Valenzuela and Cole Garcia were inspired to volunteer their time to bring electricity to families of the Navajo Tribe. Even in today’s modern world, there are approximately 10,400 families living in the Navajo Nation that do not have electricity, running water, heating, air conditioning, refrigerators, or microwaves. Light Up […]
  • Community News
    A Message From CEO Tyler Carlson
    Exciting News for Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC)! I am pleased to announce the Mohave County Board of Supervisors approved our Mohave Energy Park natural gas project on King Street on November 4! We are thrilled the Board recognized the importance of bringing new-generation resources to MEC’s local Distribution Network. Thank You MEC members who took […]
  • Community News
    Attention High School Juniors: Washington Youth Tour Returns
    With the start of the 2024 through 2025 school year, Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) is proud to announce the continuing sponsorship of the Washington, D.C. Youth Tour. Junior students, whose parents or guardians are MEC members, will be selected to represent Mohave Electric Cooperative in the annual Washington D.C. Youth Tour. The week-long excursion allows […]
  • Community News
    Co-op Connections Business Spotlight: Advanced Animal Care
    Pet Families Welcome Advanced Animal Care is a state-of-the-art veterinary practice with 3 dedicated veterinarians and a support team of technicians and client representatives that make their practice a welcoming place for pet families. In July 2012, Dr. Erika Cartwright and Jenn Galvin, co-owners, opened Advanced Animal Care, located at 5842 S Hwy 95 in […]
  • Community News
    Fall Is Where the Fun Is Fantastic!
    MEC’s 78th Annual Meeting Per the bylaws, Mohave Electric annually holds district meetings for board elections and a large annual meeting to inform members of the co-op’s yearly activities. Registration starts at 5:30 p.m. The Meeting convenes at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 19 at Anderson Auto Group Fieldhouse, 3663 Bullhead Parkway, Bullhead City, AZ 86442. […]
  • Community News
    Classroom Grants Winners Announced
    Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) awarded 18 $200 classroom grants to educators for financial assistance in making classroom learning more engaging. 32 applications were received 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 the benefits and […]
  • Community News
    MEC Launches New Battery Storage & Substation Project
    There is no secret that summer is hot here in northwestern Arizona, and MEC is beating the heat with new infrastructure upgrades to keep your lights and a/c on. The population in the Mohave Electric Cooperative’s (MEC) service territory is increasing, and each household is using more and more electricity. MEC’s new battery project will […]
  • Community News
    The Power Behind Your Power
    Lineworker Appreciation Day is April 18 By Anne Prince You’ve likely noticed Mohave Electric Cooperative’s crews out and about, working on power lines and other electrical equipment in our community. It’s no secret that a lineworker’s job is tough––but it’s a job that’s essential and must be done, often in challenging conditions. As we celebrate […]
  • Community News
    Mohave Electric Cooperative Scholarship Program
    Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) recognizes the importance of higher education and is proud to present the 2024 MEC Scholarship Program. “Education, Training, and Information” is 1 of the 7 Cooperative Principles upheld by MEC. We believe in contributing to the quality of life in our communities, even to the youngest of our members, when we […]
  • Community News
    Beware of Solar Scams
    By Tara Haywood Solar scams are on the rise across the country, and Mohave Electric Cooperative takes this matter very seriously. While we have been able to successfully ‘thwart’ a number of deceptive schemes, we’ve recently discovered that several local residents have fallen victim to fraudulent contractor tactics. In such instances, the ‘contractor’ informs the […]
  • Community News
    January 10 is National Cut Your Energy Costs Day
    Our members may not be able to control the weather, but there are a few things you can do to help lower your energy costs. Inspect windows and doors for air leaks. An easy method to check for air leaks is to shut a door or window on a dollar bill. If you can pull […]
  • Community News
    MEC Awards SunWatts Education Grant to Local Educator
    Bullhead City, AZ – Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) has awarded the 2023 Education Grant as a continuing show of support for renewable energy education. MEC is proud to support local educators’ efforts in going the extra mile by using innovative ideas to help local youth learn sustainable concepts. The SunWatts Education Grant program is part […]
  • Community News
    Empowering Progress
    Highlights from MEC’s Annual Meeting By Christine Owens Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) held its annual meeting on Thursday, September 21, at the Anderson Auto Group Fieldhouse. The annual event, as mandated by the Cooperative’s bylaws, provided an opportunity to discuss several items from the past year as well as looking forward to the future. The […]
  • Community News
    Attention High School Juniors: Washington Youth Tour Returns
    With the start of the 2023 to 2024 school year, Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) is proud to announce the continuing sponsorship of the Washington, D.C. Youth Tour. Up to 6 students, whose parents or guardians are MEC members, will be selected to represent Mohave Electric Cooperative in the annual Washington D.C. Youth Tour. The week-long […]
  • Community News
    Operation Cool Shade
    Mohave Electric Cooperative, Inc. (MEC) continues to support members in saving money with programs such as Operation Cool Shade. Trees help beautify your home and yard as well as help you save money on energy costs. Trees shading the wall of a home or building, can lower the outside wall temperature and therefore lower your […]
  • Community News
    MEC Staff and Linemen Receive Recognition
    The work of Mohave Electric Cooperative staff, and most notably the linemen, was recognized with several certificates and proclamations recently during the MEC Employee Appreciation Day. Wednesday, April 26, Bullhead City Mayor Steve D’Amico; City Council members Juan Lizarraga and Dan Alfonso; Mohave County Supervisor Hildy Angius; and Penny Pew from Congressman Paul Gosar’s office […]
  • Community News
    Mehdi Azarmi Wins 2023 Distinguished Service Award
    On May 10, 2023, Mehdi Azarmi, a longtime resident in Mohave Electric Cooperative’s service area accepted the 2023 Arizona Electric Power Cooperative (AEPCO) Distinguished Service Award. AEPCO’s Distinguished Service Awards recognize the outstanding efforts of individuals who have encouraged, assisted, and provided significant services to AEPCO and its member cooperatives (MEC). AEPCO is MEC’s major […]
  • Community News
    MEC Awards Scholarship
    $5,000 in Support of Education Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) is proud to announce one winner for the MEC 2023 Scholarship Program. Students in MEC’s service territory attending a higher education institution this fall semester were eligible to apply for assistance up to $5,000. Brooklyn Anderson was selected to receive a $5,000 scholarship as she enters […]
  • Community News
    Reaching New Heights at MEC
    Drone program helps protect infrastructure and improve reliability Mohave Electric Cooperative has a new tool in its toolshed to help keep members’ costs low – an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), aka Drone. The new drone program is the next step in protecting MEC’s infrastructure and facilities to improve reliability. The drone will be used for […]
  • Community News
    Why Aren’t All Power Lines Underground?
    The massive storm that rolled through Bullhead City over the Labor Day holiday weekend knocked over or damaged more than 140 poles in MEC’s service territory and prompted many members to ask about burying the electrical lines rather than running them through the air. The misconception is that buried lines aren’t susceptible to Bullhead City […]
  • Community News
    Mohave Electric Public Affairs Wins 2 Awards
    The Mohave Electric Cooperative Public Affairs department recently won 2 Spotlight on Excellence Awards in a national competition conducted by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). NRECA is a national association of more than 800 Electric Cooperatives around the country with a mission of promoting, supporting, and protecting the community and business interests of […]
  • Community News
    Talking About Solar
    We’re here to help members with is less than 3.5 cents per kWh. information and questions about This cost is important as we look solar, whether you’re wondering if solar is right for you, or already have solar. More than 1,500 Mohave Electric members have a solar system at their home or business. And MEC […]
  • Community News
    From the Cooperative to the Capital
    Co-ops advocate for consumers at Arizona’s statehouse By Magen Howard and J.D. Wallace Electric cooperative leaders from across the Grand Canyon State converged on the statehouse in late January with one mission: Educate legislators, veterans and rookies alike about electric co-ops’ unique and critical role in our communities. With more than 40 new members, nearly […]
  • Community News
    4 Students Selected for MEC’s Washington Youth Tour
    The evening of December 13, 2022 was an exciting night for 4 Bullhead City, AZ eleventh grade students. The students, whose parents, or guardians are Mohave Electric Cooperative members, were selected to represent MEC in the annual Washington Youth Tour. The week-long excursion allows the students to interact with others from all over the country, […]
  • Community News
    Generosity Is a Year-Round Tradition
    Arizona Generation and Transmission Cooperatives supports community organizations and youth By J.D. Wallace From donating to the local food bank to contributing toys to a family in need, acts of generosity often increase at the holidays. However, supporting those in need and helping people who are working to improve their lives are year-round efforts for […]
  • Community News
    Transformer Changeout
    In the early hours of November 4, crews from Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) along with Dielco Crane Service, removed an old transformer in the Willow Valley Substation in Mohave Valley and replaced it with a new transformer to continue to address reliability and load growth for the future. The old 22 Megavolt Ampere (MVA) transformer […]
  • Community News
    Massive Storm Results in Widespread Damage
    CEO Tyler Carlson praises employee efforts and aid from Arizona’s electric cooperatives while thanking MEC members for their support and endurance A massive storm rolled through Bullhead City and the surrounding area on Sunday, September 4, with wind gusts over 80 mph, resulting in widespread damage and power outages in Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC)’s Western […]
  • Community News
    MEC Presents $50k Grant to Fire Department for Solar
    Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) presented a ceremonial check for $50,000 to the Bullhead City Fire Department on 8/3/2022 to represent the completion of the MEC Solar Initiative for the Community project at Bullhead City Fire Station 5. The money comes from the Arizona Corporation Commission mandated Renewable Energy Standard Tariff (REST) that is a part […]
  • Community News
    Transforming Arizona’s Power Portfolio
    Cooperatives’ most valuable resource, their people, help in the quest to diversify generation By J.D. Wallace As energy markets evolve and the demand for renewable power grows, Arizona Generation and Transmission Cooperatives (AEPCO) is taking innovative but responsible steps to address the changing landscape. AEPCO, a power supplier for its member electric distribution cooperatives, is […]
  • Community News
    MEC Awards $5K SunWatts Education Grants to Local Educators
    Bullhead City, AZ – Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) has awarded three Education Grants in 2022 as a continuing show of support for renewable energy education. MEC is proud to support local educators’ efforts in going the extra mile by using innovative ideas to help local youth learn sustainable concepts. The SunWatts Education Grant program, otherwise […]
  • Community News
    Mohave Electric Announces New Chief Financial Officer
    Mohave Electric Cooperative first welcomed Tyler (Ty) Elizabeth Weldon to MEC’s accounting department in 2017. Over the past 5 years, Ty has served in multiple positions within MEC’s accounting department while furthering her cooperative education through NRECA’s MIP Select and Supervisor and Manager Development Program. Current CFO Arden Lauxman has officially announced his retirement after […]
  • Community News
    Supporting the Member Cooperatives We Serve
    Arizona Generation and Transmission Cooperatives gives back to member communities By. J.D. Wallace Not unlike many cities and towns that have a Main Street, the parade game is strong in Benson. Preparation for the Fourth of July is continuous, with a call for parade entries early in the year. During the parade, music and announcements […]
  • Community News
    Mohave Electric Cooperative Awards $3,600 in Grants to Teachers
    Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) awarded eighteen $200 classroom grants to educators in need of financial assistance in making classroom learning more engaging. 18 of the 28 applications were awarded. A team at MEC evaluated the projects submitted by educators based on creativity, following application instructions, classroom integration, as well as benefits and financial need to […]
  • Community News
    2022 Mohave Electric Scholarship Winners
    MEC gives local students $5,000 with new scholarship program Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) is proud to announce two student winners for MEC’s brand new 2022 Scholarship Program. Thanks to MEC’s executive leadership, students in MEC’s service territory attending a higher education institution this fall semester were eligible to apply for assistance up to $5,000. Applications […]
  • Community News
    DELIVERY TRUCK STRIKES POWER LINE
    Bullhead City, AZ – A delivery truck tore down a power line, shaking poles and causing two other lines to collapse, resulting in an outage at 5:30 pm Tuesday evening, May 3, for multiple Mohave Electric Cooperative members. The outage took place at Laguna in the Mohave Valley area. Line crews isolated damaged lines and […]
  • Community News
    MEC Receives National Accolades for Fiber Project
    Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) received the prestigious Cooperative Purpose Award March 7, 2022 at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA)’s PowerXchange. MEC CEO, Tyler Carlson received the award in Nashville, TN on behalf of the cooperative’s Board of Directors and employees. The Cooperative Purpose Award, a top honor for electric cooperatives, recognizes an electric […]
  • Community News
    Making Accidents Disappear
    March 2022 marked the return of the magical comedic appearance from Scott Davis. This highly anticipated demonstration was on a brief hiatus due to Covid-19, but fourth graders in Mohave Electric Cooperative’s (MEC) service area were ecstatic for his return. The 40-minute show isn’t an ordinary lesson. Scott Davis uses magic to draw his audience […]
  • Community News
    Dress Rehearsal of Cosmic Proportions
    By Geoff Oldfather Willcox Playa may be the site of the next landing and recovery of a unique space capsule. Vehicles and recovery teams gathered on the northwest side of the Willcox Playa recently for a dress rehearsal of cosmic proportions. The event was in preparation for the upcoming landing of Boeing’s crew space transportation […]
  • Community News
    2022 Washington Youth Tour Winners
    The evening of January 10, 2022 was an exciting night for 4 local eleventh grade students. The students, whose parents, or guardians are Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) members, were selected to represent MEC in the annual Washington Youth Tour. The week-long excursion allows the students to interact with others from all over the country, visit […]
  • Community News
    MEC’s Classroom Grants Program
    One of the 7 Cooperative Principles that Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) strives to meet, and exceed at, is “Commitment to Community”. This means that MEC and our employees support local causes through charitable contributions, volunteerism, and other activities that make a positive difference. At Mohave Electric, our community commitment is an integral part of where […]
  • Community News
    A Major Undertaking
    Transformer changeout involves meticulous planning and flawless execution By Geoff Oldfather It’s not easy to move a transformer. For starters, there is the sheer size and weight of it. “This transformer weighs 153,000 pounds dry, not dressed out or anything yet,” says Dominic Rydzak, substation apparatus technician. Dominic was on hand as heavy lifting began […]
  • Community News
    Celebrating One Year of Fiber Construction
    MEC’s broadband project is on track to serve all members In December 2021, Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) celebrated the one-year anniversary of breaking ground for our 100%, fiber-optic network. The project will help improve our electrical facilities and provide an opportunity for our members to subscribe to fast, reliable broadband, a critical need for the […]
  • Community News
    Planned Outages: A Matter of Safety
    Most of the system improvement and preventive maintenance Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) crews perform can be done safely without de-energizing the power line. And when possible, we do the work and continue distributing power to our members without an outage. There are some times when safety dictates that a de-energized line and an outage are […]
  • Community News
    The New Faces of MEC’s Management Team
    Two new employees bring community and industry expertise to Mohave Electric Welcome, Rick Hernandez Mohave Electric Cooperative welcomed Rick Hernandez last November as the new human resources manager. Rick brings over a decade of experience to MEC. For the past eleven years, Rick worked for a sourcing agency as regional manager overseeing operations for Arizona […]
  • Community News
    Time Encapsulated
    MEC’s tenured team reflects on the past By Julia Garringer Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) has been serving our members for 75 years, and we look forward to 75 more. As we approached this anniversary, our employees came up with the idea to freeze this moment in time with a first for us—a time capsule. Our […]
  • Community News
    Mohave Electric Cooperative Celebrated Its 75th Annual Meeting
    Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) celebrated 75 years at the annual meeting on September 16, 2021. The annual meeting moved to Anderson Auto Group Fieldhouse for the first time with great success. MEC members entered the building and made their way down to the fieldhouse floor after registering and receiving their free meals. Members in attendance […]
  • Community News
    Mohave Electric and TWN Celebrate First Fiber-Optic Broadband Connections
    Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) has exciting news for our members! The first fiber connections have been made. On July 15, 2021, MEC, TWN Communications, state and local elected officials, and community members came together to commemorate the first fiber broadband connects. In a first-of-its-kind endeavor for an electric cooperative in Arizona, MEC is building a […]
  • Community News
    Operation Cool Shade
    When members spend time outdoors in the summer heat, having shade to feel cooler is a hot commodity, or cool commodity in this case. Although temperatures are the same in the shade, people feel at least 10 degrees cooler. The same could be said about preventing direct sunlight into your home, which lowers the outside […]
  • Community News
    Attention High School Juniors: Washington Youth Tour Returns
    With the start of the 2021 to 2022 school year, Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) is proud to announce the continuing sponsorship of the Washington, D.C. Youth Tour. Students, whose parents or guardians are MEC members, will be selected to represent MEC in the annual Washington D.C. Youth Tour. The week-long excursion allows the students to […]
  • Community News
    MEC Employees ‘Talk Shop’
    Two-man team keeps co-op motor pool running smoothly Most members are aware of our CEO, line crews, meter readers, member service team, and even the staff in our administrative office, but do you know we have a fully functioning auto shop? Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) has 132 vehicles and equipment that require regular maintenance. They […]
  • Community News
    Capital Credits: Sharing the Benefits of Co-op Membership
    As a not-for-profit cooperative, Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) is owned by the members it serves. A $5 membership fee is paid when applying for new service, a fee that has remained unchanged since MEC was formed in 1946. Members participate in the cooperative business by electing a board of directors to represent them. The directors, […]
  • Community News
    New Solar Structures Added
    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 […]
  • Community News
    Co-op Strong
    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 […]
  • Community News
    See Something, Say Something
    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 […]
  • Community News
    The Line Workers of Mohave Electric Cooperative
    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 […]
  • Community News
    Small Donations Make a Big Impact
    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 […]
  • Community News
    Storytelling in the Digital Age
    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 […]
  • Community News
    Hualapai Outage Information
    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 […]
  • Uncategorized
    Members without Power as Crews Worked to Locate Isolated Issue
    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 […]
  • Uncategorized
    Hundreds of MEC Members Without Power due to Car Accident
    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 […]
  • Community News
    Operation Cool Shade
    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, […]
  • Community News
    Mohave Electric Cooperative Honors Veterans
    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 […]
  • Community News
    The Talk Around Town With TWN
    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 […]
  • Uncategorized
    Bird Causes Power Outage
    An outage took place today, 12/29/2020 at 12:08 PM that resulted in approximately 4,200 members without power for 41 minutes. MEC crews were quick to assess the issue and react in a timely manner. The cause of this outage was a bird that made contact with electrical equipment causing the protective devices to open a […]
  • Community News
    Parade of Lights
    2020 has brought many changes to our member’s lives. The community has had to face changes with events, and participation in events due to COVID guidelines and requirements. We were so excited to hear that a Christmas Parade would continue on and we jumped on board, decorated to the best we could, and worked to […]
  • Community News
    TWN Construction updates!
    Recently, you may have seen trucks in your area. They belong to our contractor, Four States, who has been working diligently to get our infrastructure in place. They are upgrading the poles as part of this make-ready process, so we have proper clearances for additional lines. This is an important step to ensure we are […]
  • Uncategorized
    Hit and Run Causes Power Outage
    BULLHEAD CITY – A motor vehicle crashed into a ground-mounted transformer located on Ash Ave. late Saturday afternoon, resulting in 27 Mohave Electric Cooperative members to be without power for just over one hour. Power went out at 8:24 p.m. and was restored at 9:28 p.m. The outage affected members only on Ash Ave. “Some […]
  • Community News
    Desert Valley School Educator Wins $5K Grant
    In its continuing support of education, Mohave Electric Cooperative has awarded the 2019 $5K Education Grant to Wendy Hardy of Desert Valley School in Bullhead City. With the aid of the renewable energy grant, Hardy plans to bring an inquiry-based, engaging, and interactive curriculum designed by the National Energy Education Department into the school. “MEC […]
  • Community News
    21st Annual Boombox Parade
    Lights of every color shone brightly in Bullhead City on Friday night during the 21st annual Boombox Parade. The parade, conducted by the Colorado River Women’s Council, drew a large contingent of participants and spectators for its trek from the intersection of Winter Gardens Drive and Hancock Road to Gary Keith Civic Center Park east […]