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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Contact: John PynakkerPublic Affairs Coordinatormecpa@mohaveelectric.com Bullhead City, AZ – Mohave Electric Cooperative has opened the application process for the annual $5,000 SunWatts Education Grant. “MEC is proud to support local educators’ efforts in going the extra mile by using innovative ideas to help local youth learn sustainable concepts,” said MEC CEO Tyler Carlson. “The Education Grant program […]

Bullhead City, AZ – A new scam was recently brought to Mohave Electric Cooperative’s attention where individuals were door knocking and claiming to follow up on letters that were supposedly sent to their homes from MEC. This is a scam, and the residents live in areas not serviced by MEC. This comes on the heels […]

Bullhead City, AZ – 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 were received on April 30, […]

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 […]