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 and battery storage. Last summer, we completed a 15 megawatt (MW) / 60 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery storage project in Fort Mohave. These batteries, which can be charged from both solar energy and the electric grid, help to supply power during our summer peak hours from 5 to 9 p.m.

As we navigate the summer season, MEC’s battery system will enhance solar energy utilization, manage peak energy demand, and help stabilize energy costs for our 38,000 members.

Mohave Electric remains focused on planning future infrastructure improvements to meet the needs of our growing population and rising energy demand across our service area to continue to bring reliable and affordable electricity to its members.

On July 3, MEC celebrates 79 years of serving our members. Next year marks our 80th anniversary—when a small number of residents created Mohave Electric Cooperative to bring electricity to rural communities that investor-owned utilities would not serve.

MEC invites you to participate in our 80th Anniversary Logo Art Contest. Submit your original logo design by emailing Mohave Electric for a chance to win a $100 cash prize.

Thank you for being a valued part of our cooperative community!