The Perryville business office will be closed on July 3 in observance of Independence Day. For outages or urgent needs, please use the SmartHub app or call 877-876-3511.
Citizens Electric Corporation welcomed members and guests to its Annual Meeting on June 18, 2026, at its headquarters in Perryville. The event brought...
Through Citizens Electric's sponsorship of Youth Tour, Janie Porter and Paisley Eyler traveled to Washington, D.C., where they explored American histo...
Through its partnership with the University of Missouri Extension, Citizens Electric Corporation continues to enhance community safety by supporting r...
Citizens Electric is investing in advanced drone technology to inspect electric infrastructure more efficiently, improve worker safety, and accelerate...
Reliable electric service depends on more than poles and power lines. Learn how Citizens Electric's Integrated Vegetation Management program helps red...
Citizens Electric Corporation recognizes Board Director Thomas Keim for earning the Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate, demonstrating conti...
Citizens Electric Corporation recognizes Angi Herman for completing the Robert I. Kabat Management Internship Program, a nationally respected leadersh...
Citizens Electric Corporation has awarded scholarships to outstanding local students in recognition of their academic performance, leadership, and com...
Citizens Electric Corporation congratulates Vice President of Operations Curt Iffert on graduating from the Robert I. Kabat Management Internship Prog...
The Board of Directors recently approved several financial, governance, and operational items while reviewing updates on system planning, compliance, ...
At Citizens Electric, we’re committed to meeting the challenges of a rapidly changing world head-on with strategic investments, proactive planning, an...
As part of Citizens Electric Corporation's ongoing commitment to providing safe and reliable power, the Corporation contracts annually with Lee Inspec...
Today, the energy landscape is changing faster than ever, driven by evolving regulations, market dynamics, and the growing demands. To ensure we remai...
Being a member-owner means you have a stake in something bigger than yourself. It means your voice counts, your community matters, and your cooperativ...
As your trusted electric provider, our focus has always been clear: providing safe, reliable, and affordable electricity. Today, the energy landscape...
As we close out 2025 and step into a new year, we reflect on the values that define us and the trust our membership places in us. Preserving that trus...
Citizens Electric Corporation contracted with a third-party, Sicuro, to perform overhead line assessments beginning Monday, February 23, through Sunda...
As of September 25, Citizens Electric Corporation officially achieved certified market participation within Midwest Independent System Operator (MISO)...
Citizens Electric Corporation is notifying members in the Bloomsdale area of a planned power outage to allow for essential maintenance and equipment u...
Citizens Electric Corporation is pleased to announce the hiring of Ramon Estrada as Power Supply Manager. In this role, Estrada will oversee the organ...
Citizens Electric is proud to invest in the next generation of leaders by sponsoring local high school students for two life-changing leadership progr...
Citizens Electric Corporation extends its heartfelt condolences to the family of Doyle M. Oehl upon his passing. Doyle served as a member of the Boar...
Our energy grid is similar to our road system in the way they allow energy from generation sources to travel short or long distances, as needed, at an...
Citizens Electric Corporation is proud to recognize, Board Director, Rodney Sherer for earning the Director Gold Certificate, the highest level of ach...
Summer storms can arrive without warning or be stronger than expected, often knocking out power and damaging electrical equipment. When that happens, ...
Members and guests participated in this year’s meeting, which included a recap highlighting accomplishments over the last year, the 2024 annual financ...
Citizens Electric Corporation announced plans to reschedule a planned power outage set to impact members in the northernmost portion of Ste. Genevieve...
Citizens Electric Corporation and TEA Solutions entered into an agreement to support Citizens Electric in their transition away from their current pow...
Citizens Electric Corporation has restored power to more than 3,000 members since early Friday, March 14 when high winds moved through the service ter...
Winter Storm Blair made its way bringing sleet, ice, rain, and freezing rain weighing heavily on trees and power lines causing over 12,000 outages to ...
Separation from Wabash Valley is one part of a broader settlement with the G&T. This is an important next step in Citizens’ path to gaining positive ...
Steve Elsea, announced his plans to retire March 3, 2025, after nine years leading member services efforts. He’ll work alongside his successor, J.W. H...
Citizens Electric Corporation (Citizens) and Wabash Valley Power Association, Inc. (Wabash Valley) are announcing a new chapter in their collaboration...
Citizens Electric Corporation contracts with Lee Inspection Services yearly to inspect over 9,000 poles. Inspections began in June and are projected t...
Citizens Electric Corporation’s Board of Directors has authorized a capital credit retirement of approximately $2.25 million to members who had servic...
Citizens Electric is pleased to announce the hiring of Dan Coomes as Vice President of Engineering. Dan will lead the organization's engineering effor...
Citizens Electric journeyman lineman, Matt Morison was recognized at the state capitol this week for his plans to help electrify a Guatemalan village ...
The increase in members’ rates will be effective April 1 and will reflect on members’ May billing statements. The average residential member who consu...
As part of Citizens Electric’s fiduciary responsibility and commitment to member-owners, we are challenging rates passed down from Wabash Valley Power...
Citizens Electric Corporation is part of an exciting future full of potential for its members. Major changes on the horizon will dramatically reshape...
In Washington, D.C., decisions made by policymakers now will determine if reliable electricity remains a key advantage for America, or if rolling blac...
Citizens Electric Corporation’s Board of Directors has authorized a capital credit retirement of approximately $3.0 million to members who had service...
Whether you use a lot or a little, the cost of getting power to your location remains the same. This is why your bill has two separate charges: servi...
The average residential member that consumes 1,000 kilowatt-hours per month will pay an additional $8.70, excluding taxes. This rate increase will hel...
Citizens Electric works year-round to provide safe, reliable electricity in hopes that members will not have to endure extended power outages. In the ...
After 18 years of dedication to the employees, board, and members, Citizens Electric Corporation Chief Executive Officer, Van Robinson announces his r...
CEC and Wabash Valley Power will build a 69,000-volt transmission line between the Salem Bulk substation near Farmington and connect it to the Valley ...
There have been reports of potential rolling blackouts (or controlled outages) this summer, but while there is an increased risk of power interruption...
Operations Support Specialist, Diane Petzoldt received a call from Mr. Siebert while prompting him to stay on the tractor while she worked with local ...
Employees at cabinet maker Carriage House were excited about working with their new power provider when the business moved to its new facility. A uniq...
Electricity generated from fossil fuels is reliable and until recently affordable. While public policies continue to support taxpayer subsidies for re...
Right-of-way clearance is an important part of system maintenance to ensure we provide reliable electricity to our members. That's why Citizens Electr...
Citizens Electric Corporation (CEC) offers internet service providers (ISP) within its six-county service area access to extend coverage through a mak...
Gilster-Mary Lee received $8,713 in Power Moves® rebates from Citizens Electric Corporation, for energy efficiency upgrades in three of its Perryville...
On October 2nd, the Balanced Performance Scorecard application was updated with the latest official co-op performance data. When you use the tool, you...
