
Rafaela Kurumoto
- Joined: March 19, 2026
- Articles: 360
CEO Letter

Dear Member, Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) prides itself on providing reliable, affordable power to its members. Over the past twelve years, MEC has only adjusted rates twice. Also, MEC has developed strategies for purchasing wholesale power to leverage favorable market…
Success Story!
In my last message I wrote to you about an issue – the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC), the state entity that regulates Arizona utilities, has been double charging Arizona electric cooperatives an assessment to fund its own operations We joined…
MEC Tells AZ to Stop Double Dipping
Your Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) Board of Directors and management have joined Grand Canyon State Electric Cooperative Association and other Arizona electric cooperatives in support of Arizona House Bill 2232. This state legislation seeks to correct a disparity on how…
Happy New Year from MEC
January is here and with it brings new beginnings and new year’s resolutions. Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) is pleased to start our 76th year with a few goals in mind to serve our members. Electricity We would like to renew…
MEC Finishes Out Year by Engaging with Members
2021 Community Risk Reduction Safety Event Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) always enjoys participating in the Bullhead City Fire Department’s safety day. MEC shared numerous tips with members on electrical safety. The “Hazard Hamlet” simulation demonstrates several situations avoidable to promote…
News From Your Cooperative
Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) is having an awesome 75th anniversary year. Some very exciting times here as we wrap up summer and move towards the end of the year. I am pleased to announce that we have our first member…
Celebrate MEC’s 75th Anniversary
This month, in addition to remembering our country’s Independence Day, I wanted to take a moment to celebrate with members Mohave Electric Cooperative’s (MEC’s) 75th Anniversary! Mohave Electric was formed on July 3, 1946. Here are a few key milestones…
Education Is Key to Our Future Success
Everyone has heard the expression “today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders,” which spotlights just how important it is to educate our youth and support our teachers. Here at Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC), we believe in empowering our member students to aspire…
A Lot to Celebrate in 75 Years
If you have not seen or heard yet, Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) is celebrating serving our members for 75 years—refining our cooperative model, and working to save the members on their energy needs. We are proud to continue serving our…
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
There is no shortage of new information from Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) during this time of year. One of the largest updates I can provide is that fiber is in the air. Read more in our The Talk Around Town…