Linemen Appreciation

We honor the dedicated people who work in challenging conditions to keep power flowing day and night. They sacrifice time with their families to make sure your electricity is working reliably and is repaired as quickly as possible. Tri-County Electric is proud to celebrate our linemen today, and everyday.

Happy National Linemen Appreciation Day!

Employee Spotlight
Hunter Chase

This month's Employee Spotlight is Hunter Chase!

Hunter is a journeyman who has been with Tri-County Electric for 5 years. Here are three fun facts about Hunter, along with what he loves most about his job:

Hunter grew up in Green City.
He is the proud dad to Walker who is 4 and loving life.
He enjoys hunting and fishing in his spare time and Walker likes to go when he can with his dad.

Favorite part of the job:

“I love serving the community I grew up in and seeing familiar faces when I'm out working.”

Be sure to say hello to Hunter next time you see him out and about or at our Member Appreciation event.

Pole Checkers

Attention members: Tri-County Electric will have pole inspectors in the Connelsville and Sperry areas for approximately the next two months. The contractors will be marking poles that will need to be replaced but will have Tri-County logos on the side of their vehicles. If you have any questions, please contact our Operations Department at
660-457-3733.

Understanding Your New Bill

We’re excited to share that a new, improved look for your electric bill is on the way. Over the past several months, we’ve been working to enhance the bill design so it provides members with clearer, more useful information. The updated layout is easier to read and includes a concise display of your demand and kWh usage, allowing you to compare your prior month, current month, and even the same period from last year. You’ll also notice a detailed temperature chart that shows how weather trends may have influenced your energy use.

These enhancements are designed to keep our members informed and empower you to better manage and understand your energy consumption. The new bill will be printed on both sides, with the front page highlighting key usage details and current billing information, while the back page provides a full breakdown of charges and important account updates. In addition, the updated format supports greater transparency, helping members identify patterns, plan ahead, and make informed decisions. We believe this design will offer a more streamlined experience and improve the way you interact with your monthly bill. This redesign reflects our commitment to continually improving the services we provide. It also allows us to present important data in a format that is both user-friendly and visually accessible. Ultimately, our goal is to ensure your bill becomes a helpful tool—not just a statement.

Don’t forget that you can always sign up for automatic draft or check to see if you are eligible for levelized billing. If you ever have questions about your bill or notice something unusual, our team is always here to walk you through it. Tri-County Electric’s goal is not only to deliver reliable power but also to make sure you feel confident understanding how and when you use it. We appreciate your trust and remain committed to providing clear communication and exceptional member service.

Understanding Demand

Associated Electric Cooperative, who generates our power, surveyed our members in the fall of 2025. According to that survey, some of our members still don’t quite understand what demand is and why we changed our billing to incorporate it. It’s our duty to be transparent about our charges and while we have the information available on our website, social media pages and on our bill, it’s hard to capture such a big topic in short clips. So, we thought by trying to explain it in a series, it might be better!

This is part ONE - Understanding Demand

Demand is the amount of power needed to supply every electrical device running in your home or business at a specific point in time. It is the maximum rate at which your household has consumed electricity. For more information, please watch watch this video.

Electricity is something most people don’t think about until they flip a switch and expect the lights to turn on. Behind the scenes, however, a complex system works continuously to make sure power is available exactly when it’s needed.

Demand refers to the amount of electricity being used at a specific moment. Unlike other products, electricity cannot easily be stored in large quantities, which means utilities must produce electricity at the same time it is consumed. Throughout the day demand changes as people go about their routines. Late at night, when most people are asleep, electricity is still being used for things like streetlights, refrigerators, and devices charging in homes. This steady level of electricity use is known as baseload demand.

As the day begins, demand increases. Homes turn on lights and appliances, businesses open, and factories begin operating. Electricity use continues to rise until it reaches its highest level, called peak demand. This often happens during hot summer afternoons when air conditioners are running across entire communities or during the winter when electric heat is used.

Understanding how electricity demand works helps explain why energy use patterns matter. When many people use large appliances at the same time, it increases demand on the electric system. Spreading out electricity use throughout the day can help reduce strain on the grid and support reliable service for everyone, it can also help the pocketbook!

You can find YOUR demand and track your usage through our app!
Google Play
App Store for iPhones

2026 Annual Meeting Information and Proposed By-Law Change

For our Annual Meeting, Tri-County Electric Cooperative Board of Directors have proposed a by-law change regarding the General Manager and where he/she may be required to live.

The current by-law reads as follows:

"SECTION 8. MANAGER. The Board of Directors may appoint a manager who may be, but who shall not be required to be, a member of the Cooperative. The Manager shall perform such duties and shall exercise such authority as the Board of Directors may from time to time vest in him or her."

The proposed by-law change will read as follows:

"SECTION 8. MANAGER. The Board of Directors may appoint a manager who may be a member of the Cooperative. The Manager shall perform such duties and shall exercise such authority as the Board of Directors may from time to time vest in him or her."

Petitions for Board of Directors are Available

Are you interested in becoming a Tri-County Electric Director?

Each year Tri-County Electric Cooperative asks members to submit a petition to run for an open board position prior to the annual meeting by obtaining a required number of signatures/supporters on a petition form. Members, just like you, then vote by on-line, mail-in ballot, or in-person at our annual meeting to fill expiring board positions.

Interested in becoming a Tri-County Electric Cooperative Director? Pick up a petition packet in our office today! Packets are due back in the office by Friday, April 10, at 4:30 p.m.

Districts up for re-election are:

District 5, Scotland County At-Large

District 7, Adair County East of 63

District 8, Adair County West of 63

Get Your Bill Faster!

Mail delivery has experienced significant delays in recent months, with no immediate improvement anticipated. To receive your bill more quickly and reliably, we encourage you to sign up for e-billing. Simply call our office at 660-457-3733 and request e-billing. Our Member Services Representatives will be happy to assist you. Best part? Your bill will be delivered to your email each month, hassle free.

Storm Preparedness

Storm Preparedness: Are You Ready?

Severe weather can strike at any time. Make sure you’re prepared with these essentials:

Flashlights and extra batteries
A fully charged cell phone and backup power source
A supply of non-perishable food and water
An emergency contact plan with family and neighbors

If you experience an outage, please call

660-457-3733.

TCEC Linemen

What are the TCEC Linemen up to?

Our linemen are currently focused on hazard recognition inspections at all substations, retiring services, and completing a variety of other system improvements. In addition, they are participating in ongoing safety trainings through AMEC to ensure they continue working safely and efficiently.

April 17th is Linemen Appreciation Day and we can't wait to celebrate our crews. Watch our social media pages for more information on how we plan to celebrate them.

Meet Your New Board Member

Shannon Bradshaw New Board of Director for
District 6

We would like to welcome Shannon Bradshaw from Livonia, MO to the Board of Directors for Tri-County Electric Cooperative. Mr. Bradshaw has been a member since 2001 and currently is employed at Vernon Graphics. He has experience in leadership and understands members of all different demographics.

Mr. Bradshaw will assist Tri-County Electric in continuing to offer quality services while keeping rates at an affordable price. He also plans on helping members learn how to be more efficient with their usage.

February Board Meeting Recap

Tri-County Electric Board of Directors met in February and reviewed policies, discussed upcoming projects, and listened to several staff reports.

At of the end of February, year to date revenue is $3,309,285. Wholesale power costs were $1,367,816. Total operating costs were $1,427,325. This resulted in net margins of $514,144.