The EPA power plant rules mandate widespread adoption of technology that is promising, but not ready for prime time. America’s electric co-ops will continue to fight for smarter energy policies. Find out more at https://t.co/W5C4ZzD9aD.

While conditions have improved, the SPP anticipates load & generation fluctuation over the next 24 hours, & conditions could change rapidly. Kansas electric co-op members should continue to follow their local utility’s directions regarding safety, conservation & potential outages

As of 3 p.m., Aug.26, SPP's 14-state balancing authority area (which includes Kansas) is no longer under an EEA1. Due to continuing high temperatures and tightened electric reliability conditions, it remains in a period of conservative operations until 8 p.m., Aug. 27.

Recently, the Pioneer Electric Board of Trustees voted to instate Lindsay Campbell & Chantry Scott in their respective roles as CEO & Assistant CEO of Pioneer Electric. The announcement followed former Pioneer CEO Steve Epperson’s selection as president & CEO of @SunflowerElec.

The Sunflower Board of Directors has selected Steve Epperson as the company's president and CEO. Steve, who formerly served as the CEO of Pioneer Electric Cooperative and Southern Pioneer Electric Co., is the 7th president and CEO to lead Sunflower since its inception in 1957.

Today's the last day! Stop by the Topeka Farm Show from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. to view our tabletop electrical safety demo and learn about electrical safety on the farm! https://t.co/uuCxF9h7Ib

Join us in congratulating @CoBank Outstanding Student Scholarship recipients from left: Piper Schlatter, Hannah Cryer and Caleb Stout. All three students are members of electric co-ops throughout the state. Congrats, students!

WINTER WEATHER ALERT: The @SPPorg is monitoring the impending cold weather expected in the coming days. The weather event is forecast to move south into the central U.S. beginning Jan. 12 and into Jan. 15-18. Please see https://t.co/ugLmRB7nQd for the full alert.

Americans have more info available than ever before, which includes info about your electricity provider. In Kansas, our average retail price of electricity for all customers is 10.47 cents/kWh, according to the @EIAgov. That’s 5.7% below the U.S. average of 11.10 cents/kWh.

Rolling Hills Electric Co-op recently announced Jason Rabe has accepted the position of CEO/general manager effective June 1, 2023. Read more about Rabe and his background online at https://t.co/SmsKCJ3qGT

As the weather warms up and we prepare for garage sales, please remember not to post signs on power poles. The nails and staples used to hang these signs can cause damage to lineworker safety gear and lead to injuries for lineworkers.

Check this out! @WheatlandElect1 has pledged $15,000 over the next five years to the Caldwell Hospital and Health Foundation to help provide life-saving services to those in need of medical intervention in the region.

Day in and day out, lineworkers work in difficult and dangerous situations, but their protective equipment and tools help keep them safe. Fellow Pioneer Electric Cooperative employees took the opportunity to learn the tools of the trade from their line crew.

Kansas' electric co-ops and their trustees recently visited the statehouse, sharing the cooperative difference with legislators and learning about legislative processes. https://t.co/491mK0jWG3

Spring is in the air which means it's garage sale time! As a reminder, please don't post your garage sale signs on power poles. Staples, nails and other fasteners often get left behind, creating a safety hazard for lineworkers.

Don't forget, the application period for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program ends at 5 p.m. on March 31. Learn more at

Rolling Hills Electric Co-op lineman Casey Smith sure has a story to tell after helping rescue a bald eagle from a Kansas state park! Kansas' rural electric co-ops are proud to help and support their communities wherever and whenever necessary. https://t.co/oTZsRGAztU

These co-op leaders from @WheatlandElect1, @SunflowerElec and Sumner-Cowley Electric Co-op all had excellent discussions with staffers, representatives and senators while visiting the hill today! #CoopsOnTheHill #PoweringTomorrow #CoopsVote

Thank you to the many representatives and senators who sat down with Kansas electric co-op trustees and staff today to discuss key issues affecting co-ops and their communities. #CoopsOnTheHill #PoweringTomorrow #CoopsVote

Broadband, RUS rates and the U.S. postal rate increase are just a few issues we discussed with @RepMann during our @NRECANews legislative conference meeting. Thank you, Representative, for taking the time to discuss how Congress can help our electric co-ops. #CoopsOnTheHill21