A Message From CEO Tyler Carlson – March 2026
Greetings MEC Members,
Mohave Electric Cooperative has been moving full speed ahead this year. We hosted our famous magician and his show, Making Accidents Disappear, promoting electrical safety amongst elementary school students, and attended our annual legislative advocacy trip to the State Capitol. MEC Board of Directors and Officers advocated for our electeds on the importance of reliability and affordability policies for electric utilities, especially not-for-profit cooperatives. Applications for our $200 Classroom Grants are due March 15. We look forward to reviewing your submissions.
80th Anniversary
If you have not heard yet, Mohave Electric Cooperative is celebrating our 80th Anniversary this year. 80 years of refining our cooperative model and providing safe and reliable power to our members. We launched our commemorative logo, created by MEC member Matt Miller, which will be used on MEC materials all year long.
Rate Case
In September 2025, I wrote to all members that MEC had submitted an expedited rate case to the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC). Specifically, MEC requested to raise the Customer Charge while keeping the energy rates for residential members the same. Residential members will see a $5.99 increase to the Customer Charge on their bill. The current residential Customer Charge is $24.31, and with the $5.99 increase, the new Customer Charge will total $30.30. There are other adjustments to business, solar, and demand members.
Even with the proposed changes, MEC’s residential rates remain the lowest in the state among cooperatives and investor-owned electric utilities. As a not-for-profit, we continue our commitment to cost control and fiscal responsibility. The ACC unanimously approved our rate case, and these changes will be in effect beginning with members’ March 2026 bills.
We held 3 townhalls in October last year to explain the rising costs in materials, the increase in electricity demand, infrastructure improvements, and growth. We always strive to be good stewards of the member-owned utility and ensure financial transparency.
Mohave Electric Cooperative’s tiered rates give members more control over their energy costs and reward members who use less electricity. Using energy wisely can lower monthly electric bills.
Lineman Appreciation Day
Lineworkers are responsible for keeping the lights on by weathering the toughest and darkest days. Regardless of conditions, time of day, or challenges they face, their commitment ensures our members’ everyday lives continue.
At Mohave Electric, we are proud to celebrate our lineworkers for the critical role they play in serving our community. Their work often involves dangerous conditions, including high-voltage electricity and fall hazards, making safety protocols essential. Our dedicated lineworkers serve 45,532 meters and maintain more than 1,572 miles of power lines across portions of 3 counties and nearly 1,300 square miles.
Lineman Appreciation Day is on April 18 – a well-deserved opportunity to recognize the dedication, resilience, and hard work our lineworkers demonstrate every day. Please join MEC in thanking our lineworkers for all they do to power our community and support our members.